Evangelical Covenant Church of Silverhill, AL

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

On March 14th, we commemorated Covenant Women’s Sunday with a morning of role reversals. The ladies served as ushers and the guys prepared and served lunch. Rose Cornelius was our guest speaker. As a result of her inspiration and the generosity of the people of our church, $455 was collected for missions. These funds will be sent to the Covenant Department of World Mission to be forwarded to the Congo. Funds will be used to pay the $50 state exam fee required for a high school diploma for girls.

Women’s Ministries are vital to our church and to advancing God’s kingdom. Would you like to know more about your role and how, as a woman, there are ways which you surpass men in bringing people to Jesus? Join us for a salad supper and video on Monday, May 10th at 6:30 PM in the Christian Center for answers. The video is a live seminar done by Ruth Hill, Executive Director of Covenant Women’s Ministries, which was taped. This is an inspiring video in which Ruth explains important aspects of the need for and impact of women’s ministries. We plan to invite the ladies from the Greenwood and New Covenant churches. Bring a salad and come prepared to enjoy an evening of fellowship and inspiration. Childcare will be provided.

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Psalm 73:28 “But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.”

This past year, God inspired a group of ladies to draw near to him to organize the women’s ministries in our church. As we prayed and planned, we believed that God would show us where He was at work so that we could join him. We have been blessed as we pursued the goal of organization to be more effective in ministry to women. Our vision statement “advancing God’s kingdom through women” expresses why we exist. Our mission statement explains what we want to accomplish. “Our mission is to equip women to grow, serve, and reach out with the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Based on our vision and mission statements, we identified priorities for ministry and associated activities.

Equipping women to grow in order to see God’s kingdom advance. Activities associated with this ministry priority are Bible study, retreats, prayer ministry, and Christian formation. The “grow” committee leader is Irene Forsman. Committee members, so far, are Tonya Sterling, Kathy McGrew, and Lori Shackelford.
Equipping women to serve in order to see God’s kingdom advance. Activities are workshops & training, compassion ministry, and fundraising. The “service” committee leader is Karen Adams. Members, so far, are Jennifer Salac, Renee Forsman, Kathy Pope, and Linn Forsman.
Equipping women to reach out with the gospel. Activities include evangelism, missions, classes in faith sharing, and contact with visitors. The “reach out” committee leader is Sherry Hinote. Members, so far, are Lisa Spencer, Rose Doubrava, Robbin Beacham, and Ann Nitteberg.

With the diverse activities associated with each committee, there is a place for everyone on a committee. The committee that utilizes your spiritual gift will be the most comfortable for you. God has gifted each of us with special talents and interests. When we use our spiritual gifts in a natural way, God is glorified and we are blessed. (Not stressed)

The Organizational structure consists of a leadership team. Susan Langley and Marilyn Brown are coordinator/leaders. Barbara Langley is secretary and Robbin Beacham is treasurer. Committee leaders, Karen, Irene, and Sherry, are on the leadership team. We appreciate your input and participation. If you have specific areas of interest or special needs, please let us know.

Please be in prayer for the women of our church and community. God is at work in our lives and we want to be ready to respond.

-- Marilyn Brown