Highlights from the Women’s Ministry of Green Acres Baptist Church, Tyler, Texas

Purpose Statement:

GABC Women’s Ministry provides an environment where women can both grow spiritually and serve faithfully, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. (1 Peter 4:10)

Special Events

Special Events include annual banquets, retreats and conferences.

September through May features monthly Lunch Breaks on the third Tuesday of each month

Discipleship and Bible Study

*Discipleship and Bible Study are offered on Tuesday Mornings and Tuesday & Wednesday Evenings. Selections include Beth Moore Studies, Masterlife, Making Peace with Your Past, Shelter From the Storm (recovering from sexual abuse), The Mind of Christ, Vision of His Glory, Evangelism Training, and Parenting Classes along with many more.

*Mom2Mom meets on Tuesday Mornings providing fellowship & Bible study designed with Moms with young children in mind.

*First Place is a Christ-Centered health program with classes meeting on Tuesday Mornings and Sunday evenings.

*Career Christian Women meet weekly on Thursdays for a Noontime Bible Study lead by Donna Shay. It’s the perfect "time out" for the busy woman in the workplace.

Ministry Opportunities

*CWJC, Christian Women Job Corp, provides a Christian context in which women in need are equipped for life and employment; and a missions context in which women help women.

*New Member Shepherding Ministry organizes teams of women who visit new members to help acquaint them with their new church family. This ministry allows for choosing commitment times which best accommodate your schedule!

*Caring Hands Sewing Ministry meets monthly to enjoy producing creative products for needs throughout the community .

*Correspondence Committee meet monthly to write letters on behalf of GABC to bereaved families, area newcomers, missionaries, and members in hospitals.

*Heartstrings provides prayer support and confidential conversation for women finding their way through complex times. Private or phone conversations are available.

*Encouraging.Com offers daily devotionals for women "online"at <www.encouraging.com> providing convenient pick-me-ups for the busy woman.

*PieceMakers Quilting Group meet bi-monthly and instructs newcomers on the basics or provide challenge and encouragement for the more serious quilter.

*UT Health Center Outreach make weekly visits offering encouraging words and warm smiles to patients often distanced from family due to their health needs.

Mom2Moms sort and distribute clothing the third Tuesday of each month at the Clothes Closet.

Click here for further inquiries: <lindal@mail.gabc.org>

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