Women's Ministry Wednesday 1-8-2014

*WOMEN'S MINISTRY ANNUAL RETREAT

 

 "The Woman God Sees"

 Friday March 7 - Sunday March 9 at Smoky Mountain Christian Village in Pigeon Forge

 

Tara Furman of Knowing God Ministries will be our speaker and ISBC native Tammi Rhoton will

be our worship leader.  Cost is non-refundable $85 and includes lodging (3-4 per room), meals, and materials.  Payment plans and limited single/double occupancy rooms are available. 

 

To register or for more information, please contact Jessica Poff at 534-1616 or jessicacpoff@gmail.com.  Registration deadline is Sunday, February 9th.

 

 

 

*LADIES BIBLE STUDY

Priscilla Shirer, a dynamic speaker, will be featured in a two-day DVD Bible study series (GIDEON) to be held at ISBC (SAC) on January 24-25.

Time and Format:       

Friday, January 24   5:30-9:30 pm

                        5:40pm         Pizza

                        6:00- 9:30     DVD messages

                       

Saturday, January 25th   8:30am-12:30pm

                        8:40am           Bagels and Muffins

                        9:00-12:30      DVDs messages.

Sign up in the front lobby of the sanctuary or contact the church office or Susie Toomey by January 22 at:  sktoomey@king.edu

Bring a friend!!

* WINTER BOOK STUDY

Book: Having a Mary Heart in a Matha World by Joanna Weaver

The book is available at Lifeway and Books-a-million.  It is $14.99 paperback.  As usual, if cost is at all a problem PLEASE let me know in confidence and Women's Ministry will purchase the book. Please don't let the cost stop you from the blessings you will get with this study!!)

Where: Martha Rhoton's home- 601 W. Valley View Circle, Kingsport, TN 37664

When: Tuesdays from 6 - 8 from January 28 through February 25.

Why: To grow as Christians, to grow as friends,  and to enjoy literature

Requirements: Purchase a book, read the first two chapters before the first meeting on January 28, and come prepared to be blessed. Please let Martha Rhoton know by Sunday, January 26, if you are planning to attend. Phone: 323-5924/ rhotonm@hotmail.com.

 

~ Submitted by Beth Dishman

ISBC Women's Ministry

Publicity Coordinator

 

 

WMW Navigating a Life Interrupted

View this short clip from "Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted"

LAST CHANCE:

This weekend!

Ladies Bible Study Conference:

JONAH: Navigating a Life Interrupted

Featuring the DVD series by dynamic Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer

ISBC SAC 

Time and Format:            

Friday, August 24             6:00-9:15pm

                              

6:00pm   Pizza, Fruit, Dessert, and Drinks

                              

6:15- 9:15  DVDs 1, 2, 3 (with short breaks between DVDs)

                               
Saturday, August 25        8:45am-noon

8:45am   Breakfast, coffee, juice, bagles, fruit

                              

9:00-Noon           DVDs 4, 5, 6 (with short breaks between)

Come earlier for more fellowship!

Bible study books that accompany the DVD series are available at Lifeway for $11.99 for anyone who wants to purchase one.  A small notebook will be provided for those who just want to listen and take a few notes.

Contact Susie Toomey with any questions. sktoomey@king.edu or 383-9314 

Small Groups

Have you signed up for a Small Group yet? Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other ladies in a home setting. Sign-up sheets are located at both campuses. Most of them start the week after Labor Day.

Fit for the King 5K Race/3K Walk/Kids' Run/Kids' Dash - Sunday, September 16th

(There won't be services at the church campuses that evening.)

If you are not pre-registered for the 5K, we cannot guarantee you will get a t-shirt the day of the race. The fee for the 5K is $20 . The other events are free and do not include a t-shirt, but they will be available for purchase at the race. You can reserve them in advance.

Trophies will be awarded for the 5K; medals for all the children in the Kids' events. No awards for the 3K Walk, but there will be door prizes.

A post-race barbeque meal will be served by Fire Crew Barbeque. Reservations are requested. All participants must fill out a race form and waiver, which are located at the WM tables at both campuses. You can indicate on the form how many non-particpants will be coming with you for the meal, or you can contact Pam Archer at 292-9418, or the church office at 323-2187 to make reservations. Please do this as soon as possible. Thank you!

Gibsontown Sock & Shoe Drive is going on now. We need lots of shoes and socks, enough for 300+ children and teens. Collection boxes are located at both campuses. Deadline is September 18th. Volunteers are still needed. Contact Melissa Sherfey at glenwoodoffice@isbc.org, or 323-3187.

New This Week

Chonda Pierce Live

Thursday, October 4th, 7:00 PM

Seeger Memorial Chapel (1 Blowers Boulevard, Johnson City, TN)

Milligan College

Tickets available at Chondra.org. Muse Concerts, Milligan Campus Bookstore, or charge by phone 855-223-1008

WOW!

Our Woman of the Week this week was a Missionary's Kid. Read all about her Friday at isbcwm.blogspot.com

Have a blessed week!

Pam Archer, Director

ISBC Women's Ministry

Women's Ministry Wednesday - August 8

Small Groups - Corrections and Changes

The Nehemiah DVD series, led by Teresa Reynolds, starts tonight at 6:30, at Glenwood.

The sign-up sheets for all the Small Groups are located at the WM table in the main lobby at Hill Rd., and the main hallway at Glenwood.

The Clean Eating Small Group, is not the same thing as the seminar that was held last night. If you want to sign up for Eating Clean Small Group, you will need to notify Brandy ASAP. NOTE that this group is limited to 10 people. Contact Brandy at kisnerct@charter.net or 212-0535.

WOW

Our Woman of the Week this week shares a birthday with her daughter. Do you know who she is? Find out Friday at http://www.isbcwm.blogspot.com

Gibsontown Sock & Shoe Drive

New socks and shoes for children up to age 14 are needed. Monetary donations or gift cards are accepted as well.

Volunteers are needed to set up on Friday, Sept. 21st, for about 1 1/2 hours, and/or distribution on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 22nd.

Collection boxes are located at both Hill Rd. and Glenwood. You can bring them to the church offices during the week, or to Gibsontown, 1022 Dorothy Street, on Thursdays at either 11:00 AM or 5 PM. Contact Melissa Sherfey at glenwoodoffice@isbc.org, or 323-2187 for more information, or to volunteer.

Ladies Conference

Friday evening, August 24th, and Saturday morning, August 25th, in the SAC. We will be showing the DVD series by Priscilla Shirer, "Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted" Sign-up sheets are located at the WM table. There's no charge, but we need to know how many are coming in order to purchase enough food and drinks. Contact Susie Toomey, sktoomey@king.edu. Child care will be provided for children birth to 4 years of age. There's no charge, but reservations are required and cancellations for child care must be made by Wednesday, the 22nd. To make a reservation for child care for one or both days, contact Pam Archer at afcpam@gmail.com or 292-9418.

Fit for the King 5K Race, 3K Walk, Kids' Run, and Kids' Dash

Registration is in full-swing for this event. You can register in the lobbies of either campus, via isbc.org, or at active.com.

Non-participants in the races are welcome to attend. We need to know if you are coming, so Fire Crew Barbeque can prepare enough food for the post-race meal.

Contact Pam Archer at afcpam@gmail.com, or 292-9418, or call the church office at 323-2187.  Volunteer Sign-Up Sheets are located at both campuses.

Ladies Holiday Dinner

Saturday, November 17th, at MeadowView. We only have 9 tables left that do not have a hostess, so if you would like to be a table hostess, contact Pam Archer ASAP at afcpam@gmail.com or 292-9418. Tickets go on sale October 28th, and are $25.

 

Educational Opportunities at HRCIt's a great time for great classes at the Health Resources Center in August! Here are some of the highlights:
"Thyroid Troubles"- Fri, august 10, 12-1
"Fall Into New Make-up Colors and Shades"- Tues, August 14, 1-2
"Medication Management" (a pharmacist will be speaking on the impacts of timing of medication and the effects of food/drinks/sun exposure on medications)- Wed, August 15, 12-1
"Shoulder Problems"- Thurs, August 16, 12-1
"Train Your Brain: Dementia Prevention"- Mon. August 20 12-1
"Urinary Incontinence": Thurs, August 23 5-6

Please call 1-800-888-5551 to register!

WMW-July 11

Women's Ministry Wednesday

We have an exciting Fall line-up with lots of activities and opportunities for service.

Clean Eating
Our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Brandy Kisner, is writing a series on "Making Your Food Work for You" on our WM blog each Tuesday. These posts are very informative. Brandy is teaching us how to eat without preservatives, additives, and other unhealthy things that are in our processed foods. Learn how to eat clean and healthy by reading her posts at http://www.isbcwm.blogspot.com

Ladies Conference
Friday night (6:00-9:15)and Saturday morning (8:45-12:00), August 24th and 25th, in the SAC. We will be viewing the Priscilla Shirer DVD series "Jonah, Navigating a Life Interrupted". There isn't a fee, but sign-up is appreciated.  Food will be provided. Please sign-up at the WM table in the foyer. 

Small Groups
Beginning the week of September 10th. These six-eight week sessions will be meeting in homes and various locations. Details will be revealed next week, but there will be lots of variety to choose from. We still need a few leaders. Contact Susie Toomey at susiektoomey@king.edu if you are willing to lead one of these Small Groups.

Third Annual Fit for the King Race Day
Sunday, September 16th is the date for this event at Warrior's Path State Park. Sign-up sheets are located at the WM table in the church foyer. All race participants are required to register. We would also like to know how many people will be coming with you to enjoy the activities and meal, or who wish to purchase a t-shirt.  T-shirts are included with registration for the 5K race.  The 5K is $20. The 3K walk, the Kids' Run, and the Kids' Dash are all free. Festivities begin at 4:30 pm. For more info, contact Pam Archer, afcpam@gmail.com or 292-9418.

Gibsontown Sock and Shoe Drive
September 21st-22nd.  More than 300 pairs of socks and shoes are needed for the children. Volunteers at both campuses are needed to oversee the collection points.  Many more volunteers will be needed on the dates of set-up and distribution. Contact Melissa Sherfey for more info or to volunteer.  glenwoodoffice@isbc.org

WOW!
Our Woman of the Week will be leading a nature walk through Bays Mtn park soon, because she can identify the plants and flora due to her years of teaching biology.  Who is she?  Find out Friday at http://www.isbcwm.blogspot.com

WMW-July 4th

WOMEN'S MINISTRY WEDNESDAY

IMPORTANT MEETING -This Sunday, July 8th, at 5:00 in room A210 for all ladies! Decisions will be made regarding the Holiday Dinner, Small Groups, and other activities and events planned for this Fall. We need your input, insight, and vote.

Small Group Leaders Needed -We are launching a Small Group Ministry this Fall.  These groups will be meeting in homes or other venues.  They will include Bible Studies, Book Studies, and other activities and will run in six-week sessions.  The purpose is to become more connected with each other, building relationships, while growing in the knowledge of the Lord.  We need leaders!  Please contact Susie Toomey if you would like to be a Small Group Leader. sktoomey@king.edu
Ladies Conference -August 24th and 25th in the SAC.  The DVD series by Priscilla Shirer, JONAH:Navigating an Interrupted Life is what we will be watching.  Pizza will be provided on Friday night and bagels and muffins on Saturday morning.  The times are Friday, 6:00-9:15 p.m. and Saturday, 8:45-noon.  Registration is not required, but we would like to know how many to provide food for, so please sign up in the lobby at Hill Rd., or the hallway at Glenwood by August 19th.

Woman of the Week - WOW! - She tells us that her love for paper dolls as a child led her to a ministry she does as an adult. Find out who she is this Friday at www.isbcwm.blogspot.com

Health Resources Center, at Kingsport Towne Center:

Fibromyalgia Support Group: Mon, July 9 2-3pm

Sun Exposure- How Much Are You At Risk?: Wed July 18 12-1pm

Heartcoach screening- Thur July 19 7-4:30pm, appt required, $125 per person

Alternative Treatments for the Side Effects of Cancer Related Disease: Thurs, July 19 12-1pm

Reduce, Re-Purpose, Relax: Organizing tips for families: Mon, July 23 4-5pm

Skin Care for Teens: Sat, July 28 2-3pm

Congestive Heart Failure: Tues, July 31 12-1pm

Many other classes offered this month!

Call 1-800-888-5551 to register or if you would like to be added to the mailing list stop by or call the Health Resources Center at 857-7981

Women's Ministry Wednesday - June 27th

Pottery Painting Party- tomorrow night at Brushstrokes and more.  6:00-8:30.  There's plenty of room, so bring a friend and come on out!  It is located near Walmart between Woodstone Deli and Bill's Automotive.Sandwiches and drinks will be provided, but you can bring and appetizer if you want.

Small Group Leaders Needed -We are launching a Small Group Ministry this Fall.  These groups will be meeting in homes or other venues.  They will include Bible Studies, Book Studies, and other activities and will run in six-week sessions.  The purpose is to become more connected with each other, building relationships, while growing in the knowledge of the Lord.  We need leaders!  Please contact Susie Toomey if you would like to be a Small Group Leader. sktoomey@king.edu

Ladies Conference -August 24th and 25th in the SAC.  The DVD series by Priscilla Shirer, JONAH:Navigating an Interrupted Life is what we will be watching.  Pizza will be provided on Friday night and bagels and muffins on Saturday morning.  The times are Friday, 6:00-9:15 p.m. and Saturday, 8:45-noon.  Registration is not required, but we would like to know how many to provide food for, so please sign up in the lobby at Hill Rd., or the hallway at Glenwood by August 19th.
 

This weeks WOW has been in church since nine months before she was born and living between Pea Ridge and Nails Creek. Read all about her this Friday at www.isbcwm.blogspot.com

The WM blog is updated M-F.  Mon.- a series on "How to Raise Godly Children", Tues.-Healthy Eating Tips, Wed.-What's happening, Thurs.- series on "Embracing Your Husband", and Fri. - Woman-of-the-Week.  Check it out!  http://www.isbcwm.blogspot.com 

WMW June 13

Pottery Painting Party:
Come join us for a night of creativity and fellowship on Thursday, June 28th from 6-8 p.m. Brushstrokes n' More (3432 Ft. Henry Drive) is a paint-your-own pottery studio and provides hundreds of choices of pottery and all the supplies you need to create your own masterpiece! Cost is $5 per person plus your pottery choice (rates start at $6 per piece). Feel free to also bring your favorite appetizer to share with the group. Sandwiches and drinks will be provided.
Sign up with Jessica Poff by calling (423) 534-1616 or emailing JessicaCPoff@gmail.com by Tuesday, June 26th. Space is limited to 40 people.

Ladies Bible Study Conference

A Ladies’ Bible Study Conference featuring the DVD series by Priscilla Shirer, JONAH: Navigating an Interrupted Life, is planned for August 24-25.

Priscilla Shirer is a dynamic Bible teacher who will take you on an incredible journey of self-reflection and challenge.

Dates:  August 24-25, 2012

Place:  ISBC  SAC

Time and Format:            Friday, August 24             6:00-9:15pm

                                                6:00pm                 Pizza and Drinks

                                                6:15- 9:15             DVDs 1, 2, 3

                                                Saturday, August 25        8:45am-noon

                                                8:45am                 Bagels and Muffins

                                                9:00-Noon           DVDs 4, 5, 6

Sign Up in the front lobby of the sanctuary by August 19.  

Bring a friend!!

Bible study books that accompany the DVD series are available at Lifeway for $11.99 for anyone who wants to purchase one.

Contact Susie Toomey  sktoomey@king.edu with any questions.                       

Ladies’ Small Group Leaders Needed

Would you like to lead a small group of ladies in a weekly Bible study, book discussion, or prayer group?

Morning or evening.  In a home or in another venue.  Groups will begin in the fall and will run for six to seven weeks. 

You could be instrumental in helping a small group of ladies grow spiritually and build closer connections!

If interested in leading a group, please contact Susie Toomey.    sktoomey@king.edu

Discipleship Opportunities

A number of women’s conferences that are within a comfortable driving distance of Kingsport are coming up.  Gather a few friends and take the opportunity to join with hundreds of other ladies in studying God’s Word with Beth Moore and other outstanding Bible teachers.

Beth Moore Living Proof Events:

a.       August 10-11, 2012 Knoxville, TN  Thompson Boling Arena 

b.      August 24-25, North Charleston, SC    North Charleston Coliseum  

c.       Registration online or by phone 800-254-2022 or fax 615-251-3730

d.      Friday 7:00-9:30pm and Saturday 8:30am-noon

e.       Registration is $65.00

Women of Faith Conferences-

a.       June 23, 2012 Greensboro, NC ,  War Memorial Auditorium, 1921 W. Lee St

b.      Registration is $59.00; Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

 October 19-20, 2012,  Charlotte, NC  

a.       Time Warner Cable Arena;  333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC

b.      Friday 7:00-10:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

c.        Registration is $99.00

Women of Joy Conferences-

a.  March 22-24, 2013,  Pigeon Forge, TN  (Registration $99.00)

b.   April 12-14, 2013; Sevierville, TN   (Registration -$99.00)

Precepts Conferences

Precept Ministries Women's Conferences in Chattanooga:  Speakers Kay Arthur and staff.  Worship Leader: Alicia Williamson Garcia.

 a. Fall Conference 2012: October 19-21,

    Friday evening 5 pm through Sunday 1 pm.

 b. Spring Conference 2013: April 12-14

    Friday evening 5 pm through Sunday 1 pm.

Cost : $195 per conference which includes conference, materials and 6 full meals.

Go to www.precept.org and click on events. OR call 1-800-763-8280 to register.

Missions Opportunity

Socks & Shoe Drive
As you do your spring cleaning, set aside those gently used shoes.  We will be collecting new socks and gently used or new shoes of all sizes to be distributed to children up to age 14 at Gibsontown Ministries at a date yet to be determined this fall.  Shoes need to be closed toed only.  New shoe laces, please.  We will begin the collection in August.  This will be a joint effort of Women’s Ministry and Captivated Girls (Youth girls of Glenwood Campus)  The distribution date will be on a Saturday.  Volunteers will be needed to help sort and set-up prior to distribution and also to fit children on the distribution day.  Watch for date and volunteer sign-up.   We would also like to have a few volunteers to purchase a pair of shoes for kids we cannot fit, just in case they are needed.  Last year 300+ pairs were needed!

WOW!

This week's WOW found her mission field on the baseball field!  Check out her story this Friday at http://www.isbcwm.blogspot.com


Health & Wellness

Angie Dishner submitted this list of the classes available in June at the HRC:

Wed 6/13: Free hearing screening from 8-12
Wed 6/13: "Love and Logic": Learn techniques to help encourage self development while also teaching accountability.
Thurs 6/21: 6pm- "Ask the foot doctor" and foot screening- Dr. Chatelain will be talking about the most common foot problems and then will be following it up with an optional foot screening after the presentation.
Mon 6/25, 6pm- Hawaiian Hula class
Tues 6/26, 1pm- learn how to safely can foods to enjoy all year long!
These are only a few of the classes offered this month. Call 857-7981 for more information.
Call 1-800-888-5551 to register.

As you can see, there are lots of opportunities for ministry and fellowship in Women's Ministry.  I invite you to get involved.

Serving Him with You,

Pam Archer, Director
ISBC Women's Ministry