BWBC invites women of all ages to join us for our annual Women's Autumn Night on Saturday November 8th from 2:00 - 8:00p. This year's theme is "Belong: Finding Your Place in the Local Church". Do you or a loved one struggle to feel connected to the local church? Perhaps you're a seasoned saint faithfully serving in leadership or perhaps you have not set foot inside a church for fear that you'll be judged, or maybe you're just somewhere in between. You are invited to join us for an evening intended to showcase that the local church is the place where everyone who calls on the name of Jesus can call their home.
“Do you want to experience the fullness of Christ? Belong to the church. Use your gifts where he sets you. Exhort. Serve. Give. Show mercy. Work alongside his people for the common good. Then—in the unassuming surroundings of the fellowship hall or the church basement or the aisles between the pews—you will know firsthand the fullness of Christ. In fact, you cannot experience it in any other way.” -Megan Hill, A Place To Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church
Doors open at 1:30p for registration. Come early to get your craft latte and spend some time in community with other ladies before heading off to one of our fellowship workshops. Afterward, attend one of our formational workshops designed to help you go deeper in your prayer life. Back by popular demand will be our soup, salad, bread, and dessert bar for dinner! And yes, we got multi-section bowls, so you can have a soup flight!!
After dinner, we will gather together for worship and hear from our guest speaker, Ruthie Fletcher, as she shares encouragement from God's Word to help us learn to love the marvelous gift that God has given to us in the local church.
Ruthie had the privilege of growing up as a missionary kid in Nova Scotia, Canada where her parents directed a Bible camp for over 32 years. It was these foundational years that instilled in her an enjoyment of the outdoors, the benefits of hard work, the joy of teaching, and most importantly, a love for the Lord Jesus. The Lord has blessed Ruthie and her husband Matt with 35 years of marriage, 34 years of serving the Lord together in pastoral ministry, 5 children and 4 grandchildren. In addition to being a support to her husband, she has a heart for women’s ministry in the local church and enjoys mentoring younger women. Ruthie also enjoys walks with her husband and golden retriever Nova, time spent with grandkids, baking, crafting, and British television.
Fun, fellowship, door prizes, encouragement, hearty food for the body and soul-- and so much more!
This event is open to women outside of Big Woods Bible Church, so feel free to invite friends, family, and neighbors! If you are registering for additional guests, please fill the form out for each guest, so we have an accurate count for the workshops!
Schedule:
1:30p Doors open for Registration
2:00p Event begins
2:30p Welcome & Worship
3:00p Fellowship Workshops
4:00p Formational Workshops
5:00p Dinner
6:15p Door Prizes
6:30p Main Session
8:00p Close of Event
Workshop Descriptions
Round 1:
Speed Friending- It's what it sounds like! Feel like you want to get to know some more names and faces, but find it difficult to go up to someone and start a conversation. Join us for this rapid "get-to-know-you" game. Looking for some new friends and lots of laughs? Join us!
Seasons of Grace: Crafting God's Beauty Through Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter- Join Holly Beaver for a time to slow down and use the gifts God has given to create something beautiful. No matter skill level, it's about joy, creativity, and honoring the seasons God has placed in our lives.
Board Games & Chill- Just need some down time? Have a seat, sip your coffee, and play games or simply chat with other ladies during this low key relax time!
Round 2:
Dealing with Church Hurt- Church Hurt is a hot topic today, and likely you or someone you know may have experienced it. It is a leading reason why people are leaving the church and not returning. There are many reasons church can be hard or hurt. Join Macala Mays for this discussion, and learn how to walk through this pain without losing your faith or forfeiting the great gift of the local church itself.
Growing Together: The Joy of Meaningful Mentoring- We need one another. Yet we don't always have relationships that help us grow. Spiritual mentoring offers a way for younger and more mature believers to grow together through intentionality and accountability. Join Ruthie Fletcher to explore the call, goal, and practical methods of mentorship to produce lasting fruit for God's glory.
Hospitality To-Go- Join Taylor Powers, the director of meal ministry to hear about how one little meal can have such an impact. Hear her heart and passion for this ministry, and learn tips and overcome barriers to taking a meal or even having people into your home.
