WOMEN'S MINISTRY

Our mission is to connect the women of IABC with God and each other and to be a resource for help in living the Christian life.

 

“When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.” -Romans 1:12

 

For more information on how to get involved or how we can help you, contact a Team Leader or Karen Salvato, Women's Ministry Director.

Women's Events

6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Commons.

This is a time for women to get together, enjoy a meal, fellowship and hear a guest speaker on a variety of topics. Childcare is available by reservation.

February 20: I Didn't Know That!

Brown bag your dinner and hear from different speakers and learn something new. Drinks and dessert will be provided.

Macey Waid - Yes! But What's Next?

Brittany Rutherford - Becoming the Woman God Created You to Be

Danee Niño - Getting Rid of Me

Debbi Hutto - Grief: Myths and Realities

Rory Thomas - Loving Your Neighbor Without Asking Them To Move In

Ladies Night Out with Comedienne Amy Barnes


Saturday, April 25 @ 7:00 pm in the Worship Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Connection Center or Online for $15. You may also pay at the door for $20.


UPCOMING EVENTS

Mom to Mom

9:30 - 11:30 am in the Commons.

A monthly time for moms of all ages and stages to gather for fellowship and learn practical and spiritual ways to grow. Breakfast is always served and childcare is free with a reservation.

(Reservation deadlines are the Thursday before the event.)

 

March 9: My Child Is Starting School!,
RSVP for Childcare by 3/5.


Trebie Lawrence, Secretary of Communications & Community Relations LISD, will speak on school choices, enrollment, what to expect in your first school year and creating a successful student.

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 6: Relevant Christianity

May 11: Mentor Moms "Ask Us Anything!"

FLOURISH: A Mentoring Journey

Flourish is a mentoring ministry offered in the Fall and Spring semester. We connect women of IABC with young ladies in our College Ministry. The mentoring program has closed for the semester. Oppurtunities to sign up to be a mentor will be made available for the Fall session. Check back for details.

 

GET INVOLVED!

Prayer Blanket Ministry

Volunteers make baby blankets for babies that are dedicated in our church. If you are interested, call the Church Office for Mary Lu's contact information.

We have many more areas to get plugged into! Look below to find something that interests you!

SHEPHERDING TEAM

Doing life with others in a real, practical and personal way. Our goal is to live out the beauty of the gospel together through mentoring relationships, life coaching, and discipleship classes.

 

“Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

 

To be a mentor or to find a mentor, email the Shepherding Ministry for more information.

MOM TO MOM

TEAM LEADER: MACY DICKSON

Bringing moms of all ages and stages together to encourage and interact with each other.  Meets once a month during the school year.

 

“I keep my eyes always on the Lord, with Him at my right hand I will not be shaken.” Psalm 16:18

HELPING HANDS

TEAM LEADER: SHELBY GADDIS

Helping you find your place by connecting your gifts and interests with opportunities to serve.

 

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

HOSPITALITY TEAM

TEAM LEADER: VICKEY BLOODWORTH

Creating a welcoming and warm environment through greeting and food service at our events.

 

“Don’t neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it.”

Acts 2:42

BRIDGES BOUTIQUE & BANQUET

TEAM LEADER: WENDY WALDROP

Celebrating the decision to choose life with the young women who have successfully completed parenting classes at Parkridge Pregnancy Center.

 

“You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will praise You because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:13-14

DECORATING TEAM

TEAM LEADER: AMBER FRANKLIN

By using their decorating skills and talents, this team creates a welcoming environment and enhances the theme of our events.

 

“I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD.’” Psalms 122:1

NEW CONNECTIONS

TEAM LEADER: DIANE MCMEANS

Making contact with visitors and acquainting new members with their church family and the women's ministry.


“So those who accepted his message were baptized…and were added to them. And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to the prayers.” Acts 2:41-42

STAFF

Karen Salvato

Women's Ministry Director