Girlfriends

There is nothing like the relationship you have with your girlfriend. She may be your sister, your mom, or a very special friend that you have known a really long time (you know the one that will tell you about yourself when you have done wrong, and then give you a big hug when you're broken and in tears?). One of my goals for the Women of Woodland Ave Baptist Church is that we not just be Sister's in Christ, but that we become genuine "girlfriends". That over time WABC becomes a safe place (haven) for women who are hurting, who are growing in their faith, and who want to develop a closer relationship with God.

Over the coming year we plan to hold activities that will strengthen us as a body of women. Our "Girl's Night Out Events" will include fun activities, bible study's geared specifically for woman, and events that will take us out into the community in which we live so that we may reach out to woman just like you and I (and even those who may appear different, but in fact probably have more in common with us then even we are willing to admit).

At this moment plans are in the works for our "Annual Woman's Day Weekend Experience" scheduled for Saturday May 23rd and Sunday May 24th. There will be a special event for our young girls that will be held on Friday May 22nd. The Theme for this event is "Healing Hearts". On that Saturday the women of WABC will attend a "Heart Spa" Workshop. Start making plans now to attend and be sure to invite a friend (a girlfriend). Let's just say you need to prepare yourself for a weekend of refreshment and renewal.

We are also checking into a trip to Washington DC for the "Woman of Faith" Conference that will be held July 31st - August 1st. More details on these events and the cost involved will be coming soon.

I am excited about where the Lord is leading the women of WABC. So get ready for the journey!

Women just L-O-V-E!

February is the month of "Love". And since this is a blog for women, I thought we would discuss women (go figure). I consider myself a strong advocate for women. I have a heart for women's issues. Their pains, their concerns, their interest. In just the last few months I have developed a deep love for the women at WABC. I feel it's important that women connect, share, get along and love each other no matter what. My hope for the women of WABC is that this year (and many years to come) we will create a strong bond among the women who enter into the door's of WABC. WABC should be a Safe Haven for women from all walks of life. Let's continue to share in one another hopes, dreams, celebrations, sorrows, tragedy's and triumphs.

Several women that I know posted this video on their websites and I wanted to take the time and share it with you. We as women have so much to celebrate. It's past time that we ladies stop the hating (life is too short)! We are not just role models for our daughter's, but also for every women we come into contact with (regardless of age, race, size or shape).

God created each of us for a special purpose and plan which did not include tearing one another down. Let's make a commitment in 2009 to be more like Christ (the women God has called us to be). Love one another, care for one another, nurture one another, share good godly wisdom with the young ones that will come up behind you. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 1st Corinthians 13:4

Now don't get me wrong, there have been many times when I have not been that compassionate, loving, caring women that God has called me to be (God is still working on me). I have two beautiful daughters that I love more then life itself, and my hope and dream for them is that one day they will leave behind a legacy of love. I remember every day that they are watching me. They see what I do right and when I do wrong. Ask yourself who is watching you? What lesson are they learning from your actions, or lack there of? But more important then that, is the fact that God is watching me. He not only see's what is on the outside, but he knows my true heart (what's on the inside). It's time to turn the table's upside down ladies.....let's all just LOVE!