Sweet News from Dyersburg

Last Saturday night our wonderful ladies at Dyersburg COGOP met in our Family Living Center and participated in a "Chocolate Spectacular."

We had a devotion taken from Eccl 4:9-10 and talked about having sweet fellowship with our Sisters in Christ and really being there for one another during the good times and the bad times.

We had lots of chocolate desserts... including a chocolate fountain. There was Chocolate fingernail polishes, hand lotions, facial masks and goodie bags of Triple Chocolate Sundae Bath Salts and Soaps for the women to take home.

"O taste and See that the Lord Is Good!"

Clarissa Hendricks,
"Women of Grace" Leader

Ladies Day at Crab Orchard

All ladies in the Crossville area are invited to a "Ladies Day" - March 24th - at the Crab Orchard church  (756 Main St. Crab Orchard, TN  37723)

Theme for the day is "RENEW"

Schedule:
  9:30 - 10:00 a.m.  Check in & Fellowship
10:00 - 1:30            Praise & Worship, "Renew", Lunch & Prayer Time

**Lunch will be provided at no charge**

Michelle Brooks-Young from Lebanon will be the guest speaker.  She is currently on the Tennessee Women of Grace Advisory Council and is the Tennessee Liason for Global Outreach for the Church of God of Prophecy.

Special Music will be provided by Jacob Young.

Leader, Heather Swaw, shared:  "We look forward to all ladies in the area coming and spending the day with us.  Come expecting God to "Renew Your Spirit"!

Please R.S.V.P. to Heather Swaw at 931.456.9781 or email: swawtees@aol.com by March 12th.

Empowered Ministries Women

I just want to send an update from EMC women. In January we watched the movie Courageous. We ordered pizza, brought desserts and were touched in ways that brought both laughter and tears.

We now have the related book to the movie, " The Resolution for Women."

In Feb. we start a monthly Bible study from the book.  Our women are excited. God is calling us to be the women he created us to be. How we live this life He gave us matters so much in the eternal scheme of things.

Leader, Patricia Ross

Women's Spring Spectacular

Dear Friends:

Happy New Year!  There is lots of excitement as we enter 2012.  God has great plans for us I am sure.

Many at this time of year plan their annual vacation and days off.  To assist you in planning, we would like to share the dates of this year’s “Spring Spectacular”.

Due to this being an International Assembly year, we will have ONE “Spring Spectacular” for women of all ages.

The dates are:     May 18-19, 2012

The Location is:  Marriott Cool Springs, 700 Cool Springs Boulevard, Franklin, Tennessee

Guest Speaker is:  Palma Hutchinson

Applications will be mailed after February 15^th to all local churches.  Mark your calendar NOW.  May 18 & 19 we will be looking for you!  Don’t miss!!

Sharing Blessings

All across the state of Tennessee, local women's groups have been reaching out to their community.  One of these is Sunbright.  Local leader, Linda Ritchie, shared this picture of the "Bags of Christmas Blessings" they prepared to share with residents of the local Life Care Health Facility.

Way to go, Ladies of Sunbright.  What a blessing (both to you and Life Care)!

Pastor's Wives/Female Pastor's Getaway

This past week-end was full of fellowship, fun, sharing, and & surprises.  It was wonderful to share with several of the great ladies of Tennessee.  Since leaving, some have decided to arrange their own "small groups" to meet on a regular basis for support and encouragement.  Here is a picture of a few of those who attended. 

We extend special thanks to all who attended and to Presiding Bishop E.C. McKinley for his support and encouragement.

Sunbright Christmas Activities

We are praising God for his mercy and marvelous grace.   The ladies at Sunbright
are busy gathering personal care items for the residents of the 120 bed rehab
facility in our county.   We will gather to make bags the second week in December
placing in the Christmas cards our children have hand made and signed. 

This year God has overwhelmed us with His mercy and the abundance of the items
gathered apart from salvation God has given no greater blessing than that of
belonging to a church family.   Hallelujah! God is up to something in Sunbright.

Linda Ritchie, Women of Grace Leader