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A Word from
Volume 1, Issue 1: July 15, 2011
A Bi-monthly Publication
Introduction to Team 2-3
Growth Opportunities 4-5
Service Opportunities 6
Golden Nuggets
Scripture that has touched
the heart of NorthPark
Women
7
Heart Songs
Spirit inspired poetry of
NorthPark Women
7
Proverbs 31 Women
Services NorthPark Women
provide the community
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Contributions are welcome!
Inside this
issue:
If you are a woman, age 18 to 98, and attend NorthPark, then you are a member of NorthPark Women – our new women’s ministry!! Under the Lord’s guidance, we have assembled a wonderful lead team of ladies who love the Lord and are excited about women’s ministry. We are striving to honor the Lord by serving you. Our lead team is working diligently to provide you with exciting programs over this year. We can’t do it without you – get involved!
Our guiding verse is I Peter 4:10 “Each one should use whatever gifts they have received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” As women, we possess such a variety of God-given gifts; we want to provide ways for you to use your gifts to honor Him! Our goal is for everything we do to be based in scripture and be guided by the Lord.
NorthPark Women’s leadership team is working diligently to provide growth opportunities that the Lord leads us to offer you. I ask that you take advantage of these opportunities! Fellowship with other women and get into God’s word in our Tuesday morning or Wednesday night ladies’ studies that Abbie Copus is coordinating. Adrianna Anderson is so passionate about missions! She will be bringing you a variety of missions’ opportunities throughout the year. Grow spiritually by getting involved in our mentoring program that will be headed up by Polly McCombs. Marcia Sullivan has a wonderful heart for Christian women coming together. She will be coordinating several special events throughout the year - please make it a priority to come!
My prayer is that NorthPark women have an unquenchable thirst for the things of God. That the Lord would give us all a yearning to be in His word daily, to put a high priority on church involvement, and to live obedient lives to Christ’s teachings. I can’t wait to see what the Lord will do this year!
Leanna Morrow Director, NorthPark Women
YOUR INVITATION
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Bible Study
6pm
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Bible Study
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Bible Study
Preview Night
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Bible Study
6pm
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Brunch
9:30am
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Bible Study
6pm
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Bible Study
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Beth Moore
Simulcast
July, August, September 2011
……..Free Mission Trip…….
As a Marine wife I became passionate about mentoring when I was saved in Okinawa, Japan 15 years ago. I have had the privilege of being mentored by godly women in 3 different countries. My passion grew when I became a Mentor Mom in a MOPS group. I am humbled to serve the women of Northpark and look forward to seeing how God will work through this ministry.
"Tell them, I love them, Tell them I love them!" This was engraved upon my heart many years ago as I sought to know my purpose. Above all my desire is to encourage and inspire women to seek God, His Word, Will, and Ways.
Catherine Williams Caregiving
Coordinator [email protected]
I am thrilled to be the coordinator of Bible studies for Northpark women. I am a mother to 3 young boys, and have been attending Bible study on Tuesday mornings since my oldest was a baby, seven years ago! I treasure the truths God graciously teaches me through the study of His Word, as well as the relationships I have built with women of all ages. I look forward to serving you in this ministry that I love so much!
Leanna Morrow Director of
NorthPark Women [email protected]
I am so humbled and excited to be a part of what God is doing at NorthPark for women! As a 36 year old mother of two, the Lord teaches me something new every day. I am intent on seeking the Lord's will for NorthPark Women as we strive to offer you opportunities for service, fellow-ship, and growth.
Adrianna Anderson Missions
Coordinator [email protected]
Missions has always been a desire of my heart since God saved me over 22 years ago. I have always felt God's leading and compassion to help the lost, sick, destitute, downtrodden and outcasts of the world. I look forward to working with each one of you as together we strive to win souls for Christ. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or any suggestions in
regard to Missions.
I am so honored to be a part of the NorthPark
Women’s Ministry this year. In Proverbs 31, a
chapter I have so tried to emulate through my
years as a women, wife and mother. We as wom-
en should stretch our imagination and always,
always use our gifts to God's glory!
Abbie Copus Bible Study Coordinator
Marica Sullivan Event Cloordinator [email protected]
Polly McCombs Mentoring
Coordinator
Leadership Team Heart Songs
“Our Inheritance”
“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places:
indeed I have a beautiful inheritance.” Psalm 16:5-6
An heiress who me, I don’t think so
I deal with hard issues that only you know
I study your word and desire to draw near
As you remind me, dear Abba, that I have nothing to fear
“The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places”
Yet I wonder if your glory can be seen upon our faces
“Indeed I have a beautiful, inheritance,”
your word reflects this truth
Yet as I reflect upon my life, in you alone is my pain soothed
This year I have decided to let go and trust you
Despite the challenges I may face, you have always proven true
I will let go of control and allow you to drive
And Lord I know I’ll be in store for one wile ride!
My inheritance as a daughter of the Most High God Above
Who has showered me with his gifts of mercy and great love
Is to trust in his purpose and yield to His will
To seek Him alone and seek Him to be filled
For no longer will I make idols of the things of this world
I will seek Jesus as a truly beautiful and priceless pearl
So as we prepare for this nine week journey with you
Please prepare our hearts to be sensitive to your truth!
Shared by Catherine Williams, 2/15/11, at the beginning of Beth
Moore’s Inheritance Bible Study
Golden Nuggets ““You are my witnesses,”
declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen,
so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed,
nor will there be one after me.” Isaiah 43:10
I memorized this verse highlighted in Beth Moore’s Believing God Bible study a few
years ago. I continue to return to it to remind myself that I belong to God and that He wants this amazing relationship with me where I’m
to know and trust Him above all else. May our
hearts always be responsive to His invitation! —Delaney Burnett
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Abbie Copus
Monograms / Applique
[email protected] _______________________________________________________________
Amy C. Green
The Pampered Chef
Team Leader, #480661
(205) 661-1878 Shop anytime: www.pamperedchef.biz/amygreen
We do fundraisers, wedding showers, housewarmings, etc!!
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Polly McCombs
Thirty-One Gifts Consultant
205-683-9242/ 205-470-5484 [email protected] www.mythirtyone.com/45952
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Lindsie Mosley
Hair Stylist
dL Salon 205.823.9993
Proverbs 31 Women
Delaney Burnett Publicity
Coordinator [email protected]
I am delighted that my two main responsibilities are overseeing the our weekly email and our bi-monthly newsletter. Both will give NorthPark Women the chance to share what God has been doing in our lives and what God is showing us through His Word. Please contact me if you would like to share or contribute to these two publications.
Jill Sharpe Administrative/
Financial Coordinator [email protected]
1 Corinthians 12 tells us that "There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. …and in everyone it is the same God at work". I'm so thankful that God is al-lowing me to use His gifts to serve. My responsibilities in-clude creating and adhering to a budget, fundraising, ticket sales and registration for our Women's Ministry events.
My husband, David, and I first joined NorthPark hoping to find a place where we could serve. God has since given us many opportunities through the Worship Min-istry and through the College/Career Ministry. Now, I look forward to serving in the Women’s Ministry as the Prayer Coordinator.
Angie Osborne Prayer
Coordinator [email protected]
Stephanie Hester Worship
Coordinator [email protected]
The Lord has given me a heart and a love for worship. I am
excited about the opportunities we will have as NorthPark
women to worship the Lord together and to encourage one
another through music and song. If you are interested in
sharing your voice or your musical ability, please contact
me.
“to serve others”
God has given me a huge love for children. I am so
thankful that God has given me the opportunity to take
care of your children through NorthPark Women. We
want you to feel secure in knowing that your children are
safe and loved as you have the opportunities to meet
with other women and grow and serve in the Lord.
I love meeting new people and I have never met a
stranger. As Hospitality and New Member Coordinator,
God has given me the honor of reaching out to women
in our church and in our community. By extending His
love towards others, we hope to provide a place of
refuge and growth for each of you.
Melinda Loggins Childcare
Coordinator [email protected]
Keri Edwards Hospitality/
New Member Coordinator
How we can ServeBig Oak Ranch
Since 1974, John and Tee Croyle, along with the Big Oak
Ranch staff, have been called to meet the needs of hun-
dreds of children by giving them a solid, Christian home
and a chance to fulfill God’s plan for their lives. Each
month, house parents get one weekend off, beginning on
Friday and ending on Sunday evening. If you would be will-
ing to care for Ranch children on these weekends, please
contact Christy Gum Liaison to Big Oak Ranch at
Block Parties
Women are needed to minister to women in these areas. Currently the need is for areas that have been devastated by the recent tornadoes. Please contact John Gibson at 205-516-5612 or [email protected]
Card Ministry
Every 3rd
Friday enjoy a time of making homemade cards for the women at Lovelady and Save A Life. For further in-formation contact Gail Deavers at [email protected]
Homeless
There is a great need to minister to women while the men minister and feed the men. They go out on Saturdays twice a month. Please contact John Gibson at 205-516-5612 or [email protected]
The Lovelady Center
Mentor a Lovelady through the Mentoring Program, tutoring opportunities, teach a bible study, help in their After Care Program, teach a practical living class that will help loveladies develop skills like sewing, quilting or cooking. Please contact Delaney Burnett Liaison for Lovelady at [email protected]
Missions Trips
There are many ways within Northpark to serve abroad. There are many opportunities to serve with Happy Feet In-ternational, Peru and Mexico. Contact: John Gibson 205-516-5612 or [email protected]
Ronald McDonald House
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Contact: John Gibson 205-516-612 or [email protected]
Save A Life
We need women who can commit to clean the centers once a month. Please contact Carrie Jones at [email protected] for more information.
Serving You Ministries
Serving You Ministries, Inc. exists for the purpose of being a ministry arm for NorthPark Baptist Church and other con-tributing churches to the surrounding communities. There are many ways you can serve. Please contact Rus Good-win at [email protected] for more information.
Teen Challenge
Lives are transformed at Teen Challenge by the power of God that is stronger than the bonds of addiction. Teen Challenge helps the total person with spiritual, emotional, physical, social and educational challenges to prepare them for their new life. Please contact Adrianna Anderson at 205-249-6621 or [email protected] for further information on opportunities to serve.
VBS
July 20-23 women are needed to help with a mini VBS for children in areas affected by the tornadoes. Please contact Delaney Burnett at [email protected]
Widows
Female volunteers are needed to visit the widows who are shut in at least once a month. Please contact John Gibson at 205-516-5612 or [email protected]
It is my prayer as the Women’s Missions Coordinator to help point
you to opportunities that exist within the Women’s Ministry at Northpark for you to be able to use the gifts
and talents that our Lord has given you to serve Him. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of service to you at
[email protected] or 205.249.6621 For His Glory,
Adrianna Anderson
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How we can Grow Northpark Women
love to study God's
Word! Join us
Wednesday evenings
and/or Tuesday
mornings and choose
the study that's right
for you!
Fall 2011
Wednesday evening studies meet at 6:00, and will begin
on August 10. This will be a "preview" night, during which
you will hear from each study leader and prayerfully
consider which study you would like to do.
Beth Moore's Believing God
8/10- 10/19
Led by LuVene Gould
Room 207
Cost $15
Kelly Minter's No Other Gods
8/10- 10/12
Led by Polly McCombs
Room 208
Cost $13
Tuesday Morning studies meet at 9:30, and will begin
our fall semester with a brunch on August 23. You will
enjoy food and fellowship, a brief, practical message,
and will hear from each study leader so that you may
prayerfully consider which study you would like to do.
Childcare is provided.
Beth Moore's Here and
Now...Then and There
8/30- 11/15
Led by Leanna Morrow
Room 207
Bible Studies by Demand
8/30-11/15 Led by Catherine Williams
Room 206 No cost
Tuesday
Morning studies
meet at 9:30 ____________________________________________
Brunch
August 23
“training in righteousness”
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