As part of its ministry to the greater Body of Christ, WNAC now offers a complete Bible study: “Treating Muscle Tension: Resolving Conflict Within the Body of Christ.” Written by Dr. Jacquelyn Rasar, this free, reproducible resource is suitable for individual or small group use. Download this study.
For the past five years, every May, when strawberries start to ripen in the area, the WAC at First Free Will Baptist Church in Gastonia, North Carolina, has hosted a churchwide household shower for the Provision Closet. President Carol Falls utilizes her strawberry dishes and accessories for this “Berry Shower for Missionaries.” Women plan a smorgasbord of fruity foods: cakes, pies, salads, cheeseballs, sandwiches and even homemade strawberry ice cream. The event offers a wonderful time of fellowship and fun for the entire church family who have embraced the cause with much enthusiasm. Adult Sunday school classes contribute big ticket items while families and individuals provide smaller housewares. One men’s Sunday school class helps with transporting the goods to the WNAC office. Each year, the Gastonia Church family collects close to $2,000 worth of merchandise and gift cards. This year’s shower exceeded expectations and netted $2,481.50 worth of provisions ($2,111.50 in purchased items, $335 in gift cards, and $35 in cash).
The 2012 Berry Shower proved even more special as Elizabeth Hodges, WNAC’s executive director, and Phyllis York, WNAC administrative assistant, joined this growing, enthusiastic, missions-minded group in their festivities. The two women spoke Saturday evening and again Sunday about the work and ministry of WNAC.
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North Alabama District Women Active for Christ met March 17 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Decatur. Stacie Compton, pastor’s wife from Florence Free Will Baptist church shared the morning devotion. Ladies from the host church presented the skit, “Leftovers” to the meeting attendees. After a time of special prayer, WNAC’s administrative assistant Phyllis York challenged ladies with a message from Matthew 11:25-30. Women collected over $1,000 worth of items for the Missionary Provision Closet, yet no one went home empty-handed. Every woman received a door prize, prepared especially for the meeting.
