Women’s Ministries
2010 / 2011
WELCOME TO WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
Whether you are a regular attendee of First Baptist or a friend we invite you to join us! Our desire is to help women grow in their faith and in their walk with the Lord. We want to help you build friendships and to have something to look forward to. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Blessings, Esther Redington
Women’s Ministries Coordinator
Ministry Purpose
- To encourage and strengthen fellowship among all the women of our church.
- To develop personal spiritual growth.
- To stimulate interest and concern for each other.
- To cultivate an outreach and missionary spirit among our women.
Missions Offerings:
We take an offering for missions at Women’s Ministries events. We have three areas that we support:
First Baptist Missionaries
North Central Assoc. WMF
North American Baptist WMF
UPCOMING EVENT
October 30, 2010 - “Lunch/Brunch with a ND author” Roxanne Henke Roxanne will speak about “Facing Fears and Following Dreams” and “Friendships”
Cost: $15, includes brunch
Registration
information and times will be coming in September. For more information, please contact the First
Baptist Church office. 852-4533
Roxanne Henke’s first novel, After Anne, was selected as Christianbook.com’s
Favorite Book of 2002. Her subsequent seven books (Finding Ruth, Becoming
Olivia, Always Jan, With Love, Libby, and The Secret of Us) have appeared on a
Bestseller list. This fall she was awarded the Harold Schafer Alumni Leadership
Award from the University of Mary. In addition to writing, Roxy also speaks and
teaches at conferences and events across the nation on the topics of friendship,
depression, achieving goals, and writing. Roxanne is also a columnist for North
Dakota Living magazine. She writes from her home in rural North Dakota, where
she lives with her husband and an annoyingly-friendly dog. She has two adult
daughters who are also friendly…but not annoying! Two wonderful sons-in-law
have been added to their family.
You can find Roxy on the web at: www.roxannehenke.com
Bible Study
Morning Study: Starts Tuesday, September 7
Time: Tuesdays, 9:00 - 11:00am
Place: First Baptist Church - Downstairs Lounge
This Fall we will be studying Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow. Ever worry about your children, spouse, money, career??? Come join us as we discover how to free ourselves from anxiety and find contentment in God. We meet Tuesday mornings at 9am beginning on September 7th. Please sign up at the Women’s Ministries Table in the foyer. Childcare is provided.
For further information, please contact Kelly Pankratz at 721-0921.
Evening Study: Starts Thursday, September 9
Time: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Place: First Baptist Church - Downstairs Lounge
Walking by Faith
By Jennifer Rothchild
A video study facilitated
by Marsha Rogne
By examining the practical differences between walking by sight and walking by faith, Jennifer offers valuable spiritual lessons on: taking risks, giving God control, trusting in His Will, preserving through hardship, and being guided by the Truth...
2011 Ladies' Retreat
March 25-26, 2011
Speaker: Ellie Lofaro
Location: Central Campus High School
Block a Month
Time: Third Monday of the month 6:30pm
Place: First Baptist Church Downstairs Lounge
Chair: Kaylene Reddig
Questions: call Kaylene Reddig at 852-5485 or email at jkreddig@srt.com.
White Cross Circle
Time: First Thursday of the month - 1:00 - 3:00pm
Place: First Baptist Church - Downstairs Lounge
Chair: Lois KanKovsky
Focus of White Cross Circle: God and Missions
Prepare much-needed items for hospitals and medical work in Cameroon, as well as other needy areas of the world.
Activities of White Cross Circle
We have a time of sharing, caring, and fellowshipping together as we cut surgical squares and roll bandages. We also sew baby jackets, diapers, and blankets for the dear newborns in Cameroon – a gift to the new moms. We have updates on our missionaries and pray for their requests. We do have lunchtime too. Come and join us! All are welcome! If you are unable to come but would like to help sew some projects please call Lois Kankovsky at 838-0405.
Special Project 
Filling shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Project. These gift-filled shoe boxes bring joy and hope to needy children around the world
Book Club
Time: Second Tuesdays of the month 7:30pm 
Place: Barnes & Noble Coffee Shop, Dakota Square Mall
Chair: Debbie Guitian
For more information, contact Debbie Guitian, 839-8767.
Steering Committee
| Coordinator | Esther Redington | 852-2794 |
| Bible Study Chair | Kelly Pankratz | 721-0921 |
| Block a Month Chair | Kaylene Reddig | 852-5485 |
| Book Club / Retreat Chair | Debbie Guitian | 839-8767 |
| Special Programs CoChair | Karin Haas | 839-1707 |
| Special Programs CoChair | Jeanna Grilley | 838-8681 |
| White Cross Circle Chair | Lois Kankovsky | 838-0405 |
| Deaconesses Rep. | Coreen Berube | 852-6944 |
| Missions Committee Rep. | Esther Redington | 852-2794 |
| Publicity Chair | Sonya Andersen | 838-5699 |
| Secretary | Patsy Souter | 838-4082 |