WMW August 29-Last Call

LAST CALL FOR SMALL GROUPS

Susie Toomey, Discipleship Coordinator
Our Small Group leaders have messages for you:

Martha Rhoton
BOOK STUDY: THIS TUESDAY!!! TIME CORRECTION: MEET AT 6:30. LifeWay has 6 more copies of the book One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. We begin our study this coming Tuesday, September 4. All you need to do is to get a copy of the book and read the first TWO chapters. Don't stop with the first one!!! Her writing style is "different" and if you are like me, you will be hooked after the second chapter! We will read two chapters for each week. NO MORE please. We will discuss these chapters. We will meet at my home, 601 West Valley View Circle, Kpt, TN 37664, behind Indian Springs Elementary School. E-mail me at rhotonm@hotmail.com, call 323-5924, or just bring your book and come. Of course you can use electronic books, too. Hope to see you there.

Teresa Reynolds
At Glenwood on Wednesday nights, we're doing a DVD study by Kelly Minter on Nehemiah. It's a rich lesson with many themes and applications such as: vision, prayer, compassion, opposition, and rebuilding. "Challenging" is the best way to describe it! 6:00-7:30 in room 200. Books are $6.50. It isn't too late to join us, so come on down. tkreynolds1234@yahoo.com

Jeni Morelock
Our group is amazing! Not a Fan is a personally convicting study about being a follower of Christ and not a fan. Pastor Roc talked about Twitter and how we follow people on there by simply pressing a button. That is a very good analogy and that's what we are learning, how not to simply be a person saying" I'm a follower." We welcome you to our group. We meet at the Hill Rd. Campus on Wednesday evenings in room 215. 357-5050 jenimoelock@hotmail.com

Brandy Kisner
Clean Eating Class..starts Thursday Sept 13th at 6:30 and will run for 6 weeks. We will be learning how to eat foods the way God created them, how to read labels, make wise choices, and how to “clean up” our favorite recipes. We will be going on a grocery store field trip and trying and cooking new foods. We will talk about certain power foods and how your food works to benefit your body. I look forward to seeing everyone there!!! I have a couple more spots open, so let me know if you want one. 390 Grandview Ct, Kingsport, 782-8005. kisnerct@charter.net

Glenna Bartley
Be a Biblical Detective We will be learning different methods of how to study God's Word. Using a Bible dictionary, almanac, maps, concordance, and other tools, we will travel through biblical history and grow in the knowledge of God. We are meeting at my house, 1305 Dupont Drive, Kingsport, on Tuesday mornings at 9:30. Call me at 429-5455 or e-mail me at glennabartley@gmail.com and let me know you are coming. You are welcome to come and join us.

Jackie Mumpower We are doing a book study, Authentic Relationships, which deals with how to be real in an artificial world. You can pick up a book at Lifeway. Starting on Mondays at 6:45, we are meeting in my home, 306 Stone Ct., Kingsport. Won't you join me? mailto:mumpowerj@wcde.org

Shirley Thomas

God Doesn't Have a Plan B. This is a Bible Study based on II Peter. Come to my house on Thursday mornings at 10:00, beginning September 13th, 5604 Cheyenne Lane, Kingsport. sgraves@embarqmail.com 323-3764.

Pam Archer The Art of Hospitality ,based on I Peter 4: 8-10. We will discover what the biblical perspective is regarding hospitality and how to apply it. This will include how to make people feel welcome in your home, how to properly set a table, etiquette for dining out or in a business setting, learning basic floral design and creative tablescapes, and decorating for the holidays. The first class will meet on Tuesday, September 11th, at 6:30. Thereafter, we will be meeting on Monday evenings at 6:30. The evening class is full, but I will be happy to have a Tuesday morning one, if there is enough interest. Call me for more information or to sign up for the morning class. 292-9418 afcpam@gmail.com It's going to be fun, all the while challenging us to step outside our comfort zone to extend hospitality. I live at 512 Montezuma Rd., Kingsport, about a mile and a half from the Hill Rd. campus.


HELP NEEDED FOR GIBSONTOWN SOCK AND SHOE DRIVE

Melissa Sherfey - Missions Coordinator
We have collected some but not nearly enough, shoes and socks. We still have time, so please remember to bring them and drop them in the collection boxes, available at both campuses. Gift cards and donations are also welcomed. I have had one volunteer. We need volunteers for Friday, Sept. 21st at 1 PM to help set-up and also on Saturday, Sept. 22nd , 12:30 – 4:00 PM for distribution. The distribution will actually begin at 1:00 PM and continue until 3:00 PM. I’m allowing an hour for clean-up following. sherfeym@comcast.net 323-2187.


FIT FOR THE KING 5K RACE/3K WALK/KIDS' RUN/KIDS' DASH

Pam Archer, Race Director
I cannot overemphasize the importance of getting pre-registered for the race, walk, and kid's races, and making your meal reservations for you and/or your family for this event on Sunday, September 16th. Though you can register the day of the event, it makes planning difficult when we don't have a good estimate of how many people to prepare for. Fire Crew Barbeque is preparing a wonderful meal for us. You don't have to participate in the events to eat, but we still need to know if you are coming. We need people to cheer the participants on along the course.

I am very excited about the race this year! We Run Events will be managing it for us again. The t-shirts are going to be very nice. A t-shirt is included in the $20 race fee, and a few will be available for sale for anyone who would like to have one. They will be $8-$10, depending on the size, however we cannot guarantee t-shirts on the day of the race without your reservation and size. BIG NEWS: We will be giving away a flat screen TV, along with other nice door prizes to those who participate in the race or walks, so dust off your shoes and get out there and just do it! You can register for the 5K at the Women's Ministry table at both campuses, or by printing a copy of the waiver at isbc.org, or go to active.com if you prefer to register by credit card. For the 3K Walk and Kids' events, we need a race form and waiver for you as well. You cannot register for the 3K with active.com. You will need to print the form or do it at church. We need waivers for each child as well. If we have a waiver, you are automatically included in the meal count. For other meal reservations, call the church receptionist at 323-2187. This is a great event. Bring your friends and family, too. There will be inflatables for the kids, and volunteers to monitor them.

HOLIDAY DINNER UPDATE

Saturday evening, November 17th at MeadowView. We need 7 more table hostesses. Linens, dishes, flatware, and glasses are provided by MeadowView, or you can bring your own. All you need to do is a tablescape and a small favor for your table guests. Call or e-mail Pam Archer, 292-9418 afcpam@gmail.com (You get a free ticket for hosting.)


WOW!

Kathy Neal-Communications Coordinator

Our Woman of the Week "nailed down her salvation" Read all about her at http://www.isbcwm.blogspot.com on Friday.
You can subscribe to the WM blog and it will automatically come to your e-mail. Just go to the blog and click on "Subscribe" You will find inspiration, devotionals, health and wellness tips, WOW, and more, five days per week. See why lots of our ladies (and men) are talking about it. It's fab!

  DINNER NIGHT OUT

Monday, September 10th at 6:00
Olive Garden on Eastman Rd


Have a blessed week!

Pam Archer
Women's Ministry Director

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!

Small Groups Beginning in August

ISBC grown so much over the past five years. We are one church, meeting at two locations; one at the original site on Hill Rd. and the other in downtown Kingsport on E. Center St. We refer to them as the Hill Road Campus and the Glenwood Campus.

God has blessed us so much!  There are many advantages to being a big church.  We have many more resources now than we did ten years ago.  The disadvantage is that it is easy to get lost in the crowd and feel disconnected.  One of the ways we are going to begin to remedy this is by starting Small Groups, meeting in various homes, at the church, and at other venues.  

Small Groups offer the opportunity to connect with other people in a more intimate setting. Friendships are formed and you begin to feel a sense of community, connectivity, if you will. This Fall, Women's Ministry is taking a step in this direction with forming Small Groups. The following groups are starting on different dates and various days and times during the week. There's something of interest to everyone.  We may add to this list as the time draws near, but here are the group leaders who have committed at present.  All the what, where, and when answers are in the description of each Small Group.  Note that a few of them have to limit the size of the class, due to space issues.  But, don't fret if you can't get in to your 1st choice the first time.  They will be offered again in January.  Who knows?  Maybe YOU will be led to become a leader yourself.  Reserve your space in one of these Small Groups as soon as you can.  The contact information is listed in the description of the class. 

Book Study, “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp - Martha Rhoton -

Come together to enjoy delving deeper into a spiritually uplifting, comforting, soul-searching, BEST SELLER, book entitled One Thousand Gifts. It is described as "A beautifully practical guide to living a life of joy, One Thousand Gifts invites you to wake up to God's everyday blessings. As Ann Voskamp discovered, in giving thanks for the life she already had, she found the life she'd always wanted." This is "Not merely a book to read, { it} begs to be embraced as a dynamic, interactive primer inviting you to engage with truths that will serve up the depths of God's joy and transform your life forever."

We will read two chapters before we meet each week and discuss, analyze, and interact with the material and others in the group. Martha will be the facilitator and we will meet in her home at 7:30 on Tuesday evenings starting September 4th and ending October 9. Please contact Martha at rhotonm@hotmail.com by Sunday, August 26, if you can attend and for any further information. You will be responsible for obtaining your copy of the book. Plan to join us for this "dare to live fully right where you are."

“Not a Fan” - Jeni Morelock

In the gospels, Jesus never seemed too interested in fans, He was looking for followers. Completely Committed Followers! How would things change if you lived as Jesus lived, and loved the way Jesus loved? Maybe you’re ready to step across the line and say "I'm not a fan". If so, join us for this 6 week study, beginning August ^15th, Hill Rd campus, Room 215 – 6:00-7:30 pm

Be a Biblical Detective - Glenna Bartley

(Learn how to read the Word) -

An exciting method to observing, interpreting & applying God's Word in your life -
Tools will be available, such as: Bible Dictionary, Almanac, Maps, Concordance, etc -
(Bring what you have to share with others)

Tuesday mornings 9:30am

Beginning August 14th

1305 Dupont Drive

Glenna Bartley cell 423-429-5455 or glennabartley@gmail.com

“Eat Clean” -Brandy Kisner

Teaching you how to avoid processed foods and preservatives, and eat more foods the way God created them.  We will be learning how to read labels, make healthy choices, and clean up any recipe to be a healthy version.  Class will be on Thursdays at 6:30 at my home 390 Grandview Court Kingsport, beginning September 13^th, and will run for 6 weeks.  My email is kisnerct@charter.net and my cell is 782-8005 for more info.  The class size is limited to 10 women.

The Art of Hospitality - Pam Archer

The Bible says we are to be hospitable. Learn how in this 4 week course, which includes learning how to properly set a table, making creative centerpieces, arranging flowers, dining etiquette, and how to make people feel welcome in your home. This is a perfect class for moms and daughters/sons, too. Beginning on Monday, September 10^th – Oct. 1^st, at 6:30 pm, we will meet in my home, 512 Montezuma Rd., Kingsport.

Reserve your space by contacting Pam. afcpam@gmail.com or 292-9418. Limited to 10 -12 people. 

“Nehemiah”, by Kelly Mintor - Teresa Reynolds –

Beginning Wednesday, August ^15th at the Glenwood Campus. This is a DVD series. Contact Teresa for information on how to purchase the Study Guide tkreynolds1234@yahoo.com

Book Study “Authentic Relationships” - Jackie Mumpower

This book deals with how to be real in an artificial world. The class begins on Monday, September 10^th, at 6:45, at Jackie’s home.  308 Stone Ct., Kingsport.  mumpowerj@wcde.org

God Doesn't Have a Plan B - Shirley Thomas
This is a Bible Study based on II Peter.   It will meet on Thursday's at 10:00 AM, beginning September 13th. Shirley lives at 5604 Cheyenne Lane, Kingsport.  You can reach her at sgravest@embarqmail.com. 

Pam Archer

Director of Women's Ministry

Indian Springs Baptist Church (ISBC)