I was confirmed in our "process" of discovering God’s direction for Girlfriends at Cedar Creek. Now I know why it’s felt laborious and slow-moving—it’s because it IS laborious and slow-moving! I believe that we will have ownership in the vision that God gives us, but the refinement and declaration steps were new for me to consider.
We had two other conversations that were notable. We have to consider our ministry as to how it meets the needs of our "consumers" (women) in a way that no other ministry does. When we picked apart the fact that CCC does an exceptional job of bringing women in, Linda pointed out that Girlfriends did indeed connect women and provide small groups to encourage women. We all agreed that we failed to "close the back door" and get women involved in the life of our church. Second, as we talked about the clubs, which really could be the best way to connect women, there were two issues: leadership with the vision and areas of interest that met the needs of "most" women. Linda came up with a great suggestion: create three "types" of groups – intellectual (books, museums, lectures, etc.), activity (walking, line dancing, hiking, games, etc.) and skills (crafts, cooking, etc.), with a different focus each month instead of one group doing the same thing all of the time. Each could be lead by a team of women who would share their gifts and the responsibilities, and they could all still meet at the same time each month. Another snippet of information, came through a book called "Reveal" where Willow details their research to examine the value of their money spent on their congregation to make a difference in their lives. What surprised them (and me too) was that the most devoted followers of Christ said that they feel the least fed at Willow. Bill joked that he’d "hire a seminary prof and feed them until they puke." What captivated me is that I believe CCC is in the same place. I’ve lost several friends to other churches because I could not adequately answer the question "Where do people go to get discipled?" Maybe we need to focus on getting women into God’s Word on their own, not by the vehicle of Bible studies offered.
I am haunted however, by the discussions on poverty and AIDs and the images supplied by Richard Curtis (You can watch them at www.makepovertyhistory.org/video/ ., "Yellow Dress" and "Toddlers" are especially troubling.). God is creating a holy discontent in me to do whatever we can to alleviate the plight of women and children around the world. I truly believe that this breaks the heart of God.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
Incredible Summit!
I had the privilege of attending the Willow Creek Leadership Summit simulcast at Stephens Creek Community Church in Augusta, GA on August 9-11 with five of my team members: Linda Neighbor, Dianne Paul, Frances Reynolds, Brandee Green and Melisa Bryant. I knew it was going to be good, but I had no idea how powerful the speakers and the relevancy of their topics would be.
Bill Hybels truly affirmed our vision-seeking process and added some ideas that we had never considered. We are right on track with our plans for this year and I believe we will see it all come together in our retreat in October. They constantly challenged us about the plight of the poor and AIDS victims around the world and called us as a church to take these problems head on. God really tugged at our hearts about women and children around the world. Stephen Porter, strategy guru, encouraged us to view our efforts at "doing good" in our communities with critical eyes. How well are we doing? What mission does a community organization have? What are their goals? It really gave me some benchmarks to evaluate our involvement with local organizations. We need to be effective with every dollar and minute expended! Marcus Buckingham called us to determine our strengths and develop them, not just try to build up our weaknesses. He was one of the most powerful and entertaining speakers. Richard Curtis, well-known film maker, was interviewed and showed how he is using film to raise poverty awareness. What he is capturing on film is haunting. There was so much more, and you can take a look at:
http://wall.willowcreek.com/leaders/#
I have committed that I will be sure that the auditorium at Stephens Creek is much fuller next year, if I have anything to do about it. It is a not-miss opportunity for leaders in the church world and the business world.
Bill Hybels truly affirmed our vision-seeking process and added some ideas that we had never considered. We are right on track with our plans for this year and I believe we will see it all come together in our retreat in October. They constantly challenged us about the plight of the poor and AIDS victims around the world and called us as a church to take these problems head on. God really tugged at our hearts about women and children around the world. Stephen Porter, strategy guru, encouraged us to view our efforts at "doing good" in our communities with critical eyes. How well are we doing? What mission does a community organization have? What are their goals? It really gave me some benchmarks to evaluate our involvement with local organizations. We need to be effective with every dollar and minute expended! Marcus Buckingham called us to determine our strengths and develop them, not just try to build up our weaknesses. He was one of the most powerful and entertaining speakers. Richard Curtis, well-known film maker, was interviewed and showed how he is using film to raise poverty awareness. What he is capturing on film is haunting. There was so much more, and you can take a look at:
http://wall.willowcreek.com/leaders/#
I have committed that I will be sure that the auditorium at Stephens Creek is much fuller next year, if I have anything to do about it. It is a not-miss opportunity for leaders in the church world and the business world.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Local Women's Conference
The Aiken Baptist Association is sponsoring the Women's Celebration and Evangelism Conference on Saturday, September 29 from 9 AM - 3 PM at Clearwater First Baptist Church (17 Clearwater Road, Clearwater, SC). Women by Design Ministries presents "Here Comes the Bride...of Christ" to help you deepen your love relationship with Jesus. Tickets are $20 which included lunch and the deadline to register is September 15. Contact Karen Todd at 803-270-0719 (KarenTodd303@hotmail.com) or Gail Hodson at 803-593-5467 (Hgloverville@aol.com).
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Melissa Bernard's Journey...to Heaven
July 16, 2007 marked the end of a journey that I really had prayed would not come. Melissa Bernard, after eight months of a tremendously fought battle, died from anal cancer. She left an adoring husband, four adorable children and and extended list of family and friends.
I'm not exactly sure when I really got to know Melissa. Must have been the first few years we started attending Cedar Creek. I recognized her husband, Brian, because I had dated his brother in high school. I instantly remembered her to be a bubbly, energetic, fun-loving woman. People just wanted to be around her. My first personal memory of her was in 2004 when she was in charge of crafts for VBS. It was the first--and last--time I had led DJ's group, and I was simply astounded at what she had planned for those kids. Maybe elementary school kids were capable enough to give paint to, but three year olds??!! I could hardly imagine the mess they were going to make, but it was obvious that Melissa had no concerns for that whatsoever. The music was blaring, and she was dancing around with a paper bag hat on her head. And I came home with what is one of my treasured crafts that DJ has done. And why? Because his precious three year old hands painted that pillow. She brought out a creativity in him that I never dreamed would have existed. Just a month later, she and Brenda Klein organized and led the crafts area at our very first Girlfriends Night.
Last summer, I was communicating with Brian and Melissa to try and find his brother's contact information. They sent me an email telling me that he was in prison, married four times and had five children, who's names all rhymed except the fifth who was adopted. They even put a mailing address for a prison in Georgia, which I spent a great deal of time trying to track Chris down, because all of that information is public knowledge. It was the next day or so that they confessed it was an elaborate story, but they had me hook, line and sinker. They were still laughing on that Sunday when I ran into them.
Even as I type this, I still cannot believe that she is gone. The loss I feel is exascerbated by the loss I feel for Brian and the kids and her close friends and family. It is obvious in reading the posts on her website (set up by sister in law Vicki for family and friends to communicate with Melissa during treatments in Birmingham--it's in the links list) that she was loved by so many people. Her impact on this earth will certainly be felt into eternity.
I'm not exactly sure when I really got to know Melissa. Must have been the first few years we started attending Cedar Creek. I recognized her husband, Brian, because I had dated his brother in high school. I instantly remembered her to be a bubbly, energetic, fun-loving woman. People just wanted to be around her. My first personal memory of her was in 2004 when she was in charge of crafts for VBS. It was the first--and last--time I had led DJ's group, and I was simply astounded at what she had planned for those kids. Maybe elementary school kids were capable enough to give paint to, but three year olds??!! I could hardly imagine the mess they were going to make, but it was obvious that Melissa had no concerns for that whatsoever. The music was blaring, and she was dancing around with a paper bag hat on her head. And I came home with what is one of my treasured crafts that DJ has done. And why? Because his precious three year old hands painted that pillow. She brought out a creativity in him that I never dreamed would have existed. Just a month later, she and Brenda Klein organized and led the crafts area at our very first Girlfriends Night.
Last summer, I was communicating with Brian and Melissa to try and find his brother's contact information. They sent me an email telling me that he was in prison, married four times and had five children, who's names all rhymed except the fifth who was adopted. They even put a mailing address for a prison in Georgia, which I spent a great deal of time trying to track Chris down, because all of that information is public knowledge. It was the next day or so that they confessed it was an elaborate story, but they had me hook, line and sinker. They were still laughing on that Sunday when I ran into them.
Even as I type this, I still cannot believe that she is gone. The loss I feel is exascerbated by the loss I feel for Brian and the kids and her close friends and family. It is obvious in reading the posts on her website (set up by sister in law Vicki for family and friends to communicate with Melissa during treatments in Birmingham--it's in the links list) that she was loved by so many people. Her impact on this earth will certainly be felt into eternity.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Great article from Lifeway Women's Ministry
Considering the makeover journey we are on with regards to Women's Ministry at Cedar Creek, I thought this article was especially appropriate for us...and maybe you too!
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0%2C1703%2CA%25253D157063%252526M%25253D200858%2C00.html?
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0%2C1703%2CA%25253D157063%252526M%25253D200858%2C00.html?
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Greetings from the beach! The first full day here was my birthday, and it was quite a day with the Father. All of the prayers that went up for Abby to sleep made it to the throne; however, DJ woke up at 5:15 AM (and he was sleeping with us, so the "princess" wouldn't be disturbed during her sleep). I hit the beach for a long walk at 6:00 AM and did something I've never done before. My devotional the night before highlighted the longest Psalm--119--as the reading passage, and so I stood on the shoreline and read it aloud before I walked. If you haven't read it recently, it talks over and over about loving the law, knowing it and meditation on it. It was such a reminder of how God wants us to be emersed in His word. So many things that day were a joke about my age, and as I walked I simply could not remember the words to many of our praise songs. I resorted to what I might never forget---old hymns. I sang "Amazing Grace" and thought of the many families in our church who are dealing with an impending death. The sun had hidden behind the clouds as it came up but then burst forth in such radiant glory that it could only make me think of heaven and God's glory. What a day!
We've been highlighting one question each week to pray about. As I think about "what's missing in our ministry to women," I don't believe that fun or enthusiasm are missing. We really captured that with Girlfriends Unlimited and have that fully under our belts. We are lacking goals--how do we move women from interest to belief to disciple? I know that we cannot get hung up on numbers, but if we don't have some measureable goals then we really won't know if we are accomplishing what we set out to do. I think the passion I'd like to see is one to know God's word and have an intimate relationship with him. One of those quotes I copied recently about knowing God's character when we don't understand the circumstances around us seems to be important for all of us to know, especially right now.
The enemy must have been made keenly aware of the time that the Lord and I were going to have because by lunch time on Thursday I began to feel achy all over and have a severly sore throat. I spent most of the remaining day in bed and a great deal of Friday too. We were supposed to go boating with some friends which we had to cancel. I've felt absolutely miserable and DJ had an even worse night sleeping on Thursday night. We totally regrouped last night and got better sleep, and I am fully loaded on ibuprofen. Thank goodness I'm starting to feel better, but what challenging few days it's been.
We've been highlighting one question each week to pray about. As I think about "what's missing in our ministry to women," I don't believe that fun or enthusiasm are missing. We really captured that with Girlfriends Unlimited and have that fully under our belts. We are lacking goals--how do we move women from interest to belief to disciple? I know that we cannot get hung up on numbers, but if we don't have some measureable goals then we really won't know if we are accomplishing what we set out to do. I think the passion I'd like to see is one to know God's word and have an intimate relationship with him. One of those quotes I copied recently about knowing God's character when we don't understand the circumstances around us seems to be important for all of us to know, especially right now.
The enemy must have been made keenly aware of the time that the Lord and I were going to have because by lunch time on Thursday I began to feel achy all over and have a severly sore throat. I spent most of the remaining day in bed and a great deal of Friday too. We were supposed to go boating with some friends which we had to cancel. I've felt absolutely miserable and DJ had an even worse night sleeping on Thursday night. We totally regrouped last night and got better sleep, and I am fully loaded on ibuprofen. Thank goodness I'm starting to feel better, but what challenging few days it's been.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Hilarious clip
When I update our link list to add Anita Renfroe, I saw the page about her new video that she had just recorded a few weeks before she came to see us. If you need a laugh today, check out
http://www.anitarenfroe.com/video_clips_main.htm
It's called "MomSense" and if you are a mom or have had a mom (which means, well, everybody!) you are going to love it!
http://www.anitarenfroe.com/video_clips_main.htm
It's called "MomSense" and if you are a mom or have had a mom (which means, well, everybody!) you are going to love it!
Second Calling
I just read an outstanding book called Second Calling by Dale Hanson Bourke and it is going to become a benchmark for some of our future plans. Hear her passion:
"…If all of the Christian women ages forty and older got truly serious about seeking God and letting him use us in amazing ways, we could completely change our world. We could certainly change our communities and help bring about revival in our churches. We could help bring stability to conflict zones, hold the hand of every person dying of AIDS in Africa, and eradicate world hunger. We could bring peace to many countries, teach literacy to anyone who wanted to read, and build houses for every homeless person in America. We could help bring the kingdom of God to earth in every imaginable way.
But our incredible opportunity would come with a few challenges. We would have to know God well and seek him as if our lives depended on it. We would have to eliminate the frivolous time wasters in our lives and focus on what was really important. We would have to wake up each day and ask God to show us what he wanted us to do. We would have to believe that God wanted to use the second half of our lives with more purpose, power, and passion than anything we ever achieved in the first half.
If millions and millions of women listened to that whisper and followed their second calling, it is simply breath taking to think of what God could do. That’s my dream. It has been a growing vision and a quiet stirring in my heart ever since I started studying the story of Naomi and saw what God was able to do through her. It is the dream that warmed my heart after it had grown empty and dusty from running hard after the wrong goals.
I believe that God wants to redeem all of the broken heels, chipped nails, dead-end jobs, broken marriages, less-than-perfect children, bad perms, fad diets, lost friendships, and PMS of the first half of our lives. He needed us to get those things out of the way. He was with us then, but he wants us to really be with him now. He wants us to trust in something so much bigger than the best diet, the most wonderful sale, the biggest house on the block, the finest china, the top title, even the perfect husband. He wants us to know that just as he can take a woman who feels bitter and empty to being full to overflowing, so too, can he transform even our best lives into something so much more."
It's that passion that we are asking God to ignite in us as He calls us to a calling much greater than we could have ever dreamed. Are you willing to take the risk?
"…If all of the Christian women ages forty and older got truly serious about seeking God and letting him use us in amazing ways, we could completely change our world. We could certainly change our communities and help bring about revival in our churches. We could help bring stability to conflict zones, hold the hand of every person dying of AIDS in Africa, and eradicate world hunger. We could bring peace to many countries, teach literacy to anyone who wanted to read, and build houses for every homeless person in America. We could help bring the kingdom of God to earth in every imaginable way.
But our incredible opportunity would come with a few challenges. We would have to know God well and seek him as if our lives depended on it. We would have to eliminate the frivolous time wasters in our lives and focus on what was really important. We would have to wake up each day and ask God to show us what he wanted us to do. We would have to believe that God wanted to use the second half of our lives with more purpose, power, and passion than anything we ever achieved in the first half.
If millions and millions of women listened to that whisper and followed their second calling, it is simply breath taking to think of what God could do. That’s my dream. It has been a growing vision and a quiet stirring in my heart ever since I started studying the story of Naomi and saw what God was able to do through her. It is the dream that warmed my heart after it had grown empty and dusty from running hard after the wrong goals.
I believe that God wants to redeem all of the broken heels, chipped nails, dead-end jobs, broken marriages, less-than-perfect children, bad perms, fad diets, lost friendships, and PMS of the first half of our lives. He needed us to get those things out of the way. He was with us then, but he wants us to really be with him now. He wants us to trust in something so much bigger than the best diet, the most wonderful sale, the biggest house on the block, the finest china, the top title, even the perfect husband. He wants us to know that just as he can take a woman who feels bitter and empty to being full to overflowing, so too, can he transform even our best lives into something so much more."
It's that passion that we are asking God to ignite in us as He calls us to a calling much greater than we could have ever dreamed. Are you willing to take the risk?
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Two great questions
We've met for four months now, asking God what He would have us do with and for women at Cedar Creek. It's no coincidence that our pastoral transition has been announced during this time as well. I am in awe of how God is working in my own life to mold and shape me into the woman that He wants me to be. And I am so thankful that He cares enough to do that very thing.
I just listened to two messages, one by Bill Hybels and one by Rick Warren from the 2006 Leadership Summit at Willow Creek. I've been emersing myself in leadership material, and these were no less profound than others I've heard. Bill talked about that thing that gives us a burning vision, a holy discontent, as he called it. He asked the question, "What is it that you can't stand, that wrecks you?" He begged us to get real with that question, and I have to admit that I have an inkling but God and I are going to have to spend some time together dealing with it. Rick encouraged us to ask the second question, which is "What is in my hands?" He dared us to pray the dangerous prayer, "Lord, use me." When we choose to lay down our identity, income and influence, God can and will make them come alive. Great and challenging questions.
It is so tempting in this process to start jumping in this direction and that, because the ministry options are so alluring and inviting. I just pray for patience. It will be so much better all in God's timing.
I just listened to two messages, one by Bill Hybels and one by Rick Warren from the 2006 Leadership Summit at Willow Creek. I've been emersing myself in leadership material, and these were no less profound than others I've heard. Bill talked about that thing that gives us a burning vision, a holy discontent, as he called it. He asked the question, "What is it that you can't stand, that wrecks you?" He begged us to get real with that question, and I have to admit that I have an inkling but God and I are going to have to spend some time together dealing with it. Rick encouraged us to ask the second question, which is "What is in my hands?" He dared us to pray the dangerous prayer, "Lord, use me." When we choose to lay down our identity, income and influence, God can and will make them come alive. Great and challenging questions.
It is so tempting in this process to start jumping in this direction and that, because the ministry options are so alluring and inviting. I just pray for patience. It will be so much better all in God's timing.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Bible Studies owned by Cedar Creek
We are happy to share the resources God has provided to us to any other church or small group desiring to use them. Please call Teresa Redd at 649-3096, x101 for availability and to check them out.
These are Lifeway products and details can be viewed on their website:
A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place (Beth Moore, 1995-11 sessions)
A Heart Like His (Beth Moore, 1996-11 sessions)
To Live is Christ: The Life and Ministry of Paul (Beth Moore, 1997-11 sessions)
Breaking Free: Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life (Beth Moore, 1999-11 sessions)
Jesus the One and Only (Beth Moore, 2000-11 sessions)
Beloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John (Beth Moore, 2002-11 sessions)
When Godly People Do Ungodly Things (Beth Moore, 2003-7 sessions)
Believing God (Beth Moore, 2003-11 sessions)
Living Beyond Yourself : Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit (Beth Moore, 2004-11 sessions)
The Patriarchs (Beth Moore, 2005-11 sessions)
Walking By Faith: Lessons Learned in the Dark (Jennifer Rothschild, 2004-7 sessions)
He Speaks to Me (Priscilla Shirer, 2005-7 sessions)
These are from a variety of publishers, so the description is included:
Seeking Him: Experiencing the Joy of Personal Revival (Nancy Lee DeMoss, 2005)
Are you tired of trying to be a good Christian? Are you overloaded and worn out with church activities? Do you sometimes feel like you’re just going through the motions of the Christian life? Do you often find yourself running on empty spiritually? Do you experience heaviness or shame more than joy and freedom in your Christian life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then perhaps God is calling you to something deeper. Maybe you’re ready to experience personal revival! (12 sessions)
Bringing Up Boys (Dr. James Dobson, 2002)
Raise boys right, from a solid biblical perspective, and they will not depart from it. Each of these video sessions covers essential parenting topics, like affirming boys' masculinity, the impact of fathers on sons, special advice for single moms, and more. (11 sessions)
Loved By God: Trusting His Promises and Experiencing His Blessings (Liz Curtis Higgs, 2004)
This exciting study of Genesis 25 and 27-29 explores the lives of Jacob and Esau, Leah and Rachael You’ll discover that God’s plans for us are bigger than we can imagine and that His love is powerful enough to change your heart! You’ll laugh…you’ll cry…you’ll be blessed. Studying the Bible has never been more refreshing. (7 sessions)
A Woman After God’s Own Heart (Elizabeth George, 2005)
Based on her best-selling book and taught by the author herself, this topical 10-week study teaches you how to develop a heart for God and his Word, for prayer and personal discipline…plus how to develop a heart of love for your husband, your children, your friends and others! You’ll discover a new passion for living through the power of prayer and God’s Word. (10 sessions)
These are Lifeway products and details can be viewed on their website:
A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place (Beth Moore, 1995-11 sessions)
A Heart Like His (Beth Moore, 1996-11 sessions)
To Live is Christ: The Life and Ministry of Paul (Beth Moore, 1997-11 sessions)
Breaking Free: Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life (Beth Moore, 1999-11 sessions)
Jesus the One and Only (Beth Moore, 2000-11 sessions)
Beloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John (Beth Moore, 2002-11 sessions)
When Godly People Do Ungodly Things (Beth Moore, 2003-7 sessions)
Believing God (Beth Moore, 2003-11 sessions)
Living Beyond Yourself : Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit (Beth Moore, 2004-11 sessions)
The Patriarchs (Beth Moore, 2005-11 sessions)
Walking By Faith: Lessons Learned in the Dark (Jennifer Rothschild, 2004-7 sessions)
He Speaks to Me (Priscilla Shirer, 2005-7 sessions)
These are from a variety of publishers, so the description is included:
Seeking Him: Experiencing the Joy of Personal Revival (Nancy Lee DeMoss, 2005)
Are you tired of trying to be a good Christian? Are you overloaded and worn out with church activities? Do you sometimes feel like you’re just going through the motions of the Christian life? Do you often find yourself running on empty spiritually? Do you experience heaviness or shame more than joy and freedom in your Christian life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then perhaps God is calling you to something deeper. Maybe you’re ready to experience personal revival! (12 sessions)
Bringing Up Boys (Dr. James Dobson, 2002)
Raise boys right, from a solid biblical perspective, and they will not depart from it. Each of these video sessions covers essential parenting topics, like affirming boys' masculinity, the impact of fathers on sons, special advice for single moms, and more. (11 sessions)
Loved By God: Trusting His Promises and Experiencing His Blessings (Liz Curtis Higgs, 2004)
This exciting study of Genesis 25 and 27-29 explores the lives of Jacob and Esau, Leah and Rachael You’ll discover that God’s plans for us are bigger than we can imagine and that His love is powerful enough to change your heart! You’ll laugh…you’ll cry…you’ll be blessed. Studying the Bible has never been more refreshing. (7 sessions)
A Woman After God’s Own Heart (Elizabeth George, 2005)
Based on her best-selling book and taught by the author herself, this topical 10-week study teaches you how to develop a heart for God and his Word, for prayer and personal discipline…plus how to develop a heart of love for your husband, your children, your friends and others! You’ll discover a new passion for living through the power of prayer and God’s Word. (10 sessions)
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Anita Renfroe Rocks!
Chocolate and comedy are a fabulous combination! Over 900 women (and a few brave men) laughed until they almost wet their pants for Anita Renfroe's "Purse Driven Comedy." It was a huge way to bless our community and our women in our new worship center. Hardly a day goes by that somebody doesn't comment on what a great time they had and how much they look forward to another one!
Funny thing, though...that "quit" that God directed means this is our only event for 2007. I know that will come as a disappointment to some, but the morning of the concert, a group of godly women committed themselves to leading the ministry to women wherever God takes us. We've wiped the slate clean and given God the chalk!
Funny thing, though...that "quit" that God directed means this is our only event for 2007. I know that will come as a disappointment to some, but the morning of the concert, a group of godly women committed themselves to leading the ministry to women wherever God takes us. We've wiped the slate clean and given God the chalk!
Monday, November 20, 2006
Time to quit!
Just returned from an incredible three days at the Lifeway Women's Ministry Forum in Nashville, TN. I went with Dianne Paul, Pat Richardson and Gail Wright to encourage them in how they were going to take over the leadership in women's ministry. I had decided to quit in September, because of the looming demands of family and other ministries we were involved in. God said a surprising thing to all of us..."Don't quit! You just need to quit doing it the way you have been doing it!" So...back to the drawing board. Who knows where we are going, but it will be a wild ride, no doubt!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Welcome!
Girlfriends at Cedar Creek is the women's ministry of Cedar Creek Church in Aiken, South Carolina. We seek to connect women in intentional ways to encourage their emotional and spiritual lives.
Our ministry offers opportunities to enhance women's lives, much like an umbrella, protecting women from the storms of life. Four parts of that umbrella are: G!Events (Girlfriends Nights and The Chocolate Cafe), G!Clubs (monthly, interest-based groups), G!Classes (ladies Bible studies) and G!Getaways (retreats and conferences). Each are designed to meet different needs by encouraging, teaching, building up and refreshing women to help them be all that God created them to be.
Join us! It's a wild ride!
Our ministry offers opportunities to enhance women's lives, much like an umbrella, protecting women from the storms of life. Four parts of that umbrella are: G!Events (Girlfriends Nights and The Chocolate Cafe), G!Clubs (monthly, interest-based groups), G!Classes (ladies Bible studies) and G!Getaways (retreats and conferences). Each are designed to meet different needs by encouraging, teaching, building up and refreshing women to help them be all that God created them to be.
Join us! It's a wild ride!
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