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Purpose
The purpose of Women’s Ministries is to express Christ’s love to the women in our church and in our community. We are committed to all facets of ministry to and by women. We desire to provide avenues for developing a servant’s heart and for servanthood. All women are encouraged to participate according to each one’s needs, interests, and gifts as led by the Spirit of God.
Mission Statement
With the foundation of our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and through the enabling of the Holy Spirit, and in commitment to the mission of First Baptist Church of San Mateo, Women’s Ministries' Mission is to glorify God by leading people to faith in Jesus Christ and to grow in their relationship with Him.
Women's Ministries provide opportunities for each woman to: Become and develop as God’s person; Become and develop as Christ’s servant through growth in a relationship with Him; Glorify God in her life, church, community and in our world; Serve God’s world by meeting personal needs with Biblical responses.
Women's Ministries is dedicated to helping ministries help those in need both far and near. At scheduled times throughout the year, we give assistance by collecting needed food, clothing, supplies and materials for ministries' distribution.
"She extends her hand to the poor, and she stretches out her hands to the needy." Proverbs 31:20 NASV
Circles
Circles are small groups of women gathering together to serve the Lord with their hands while their minds are fed on a devotion from His Word. The focus is fellowship for service to missionaries and to support the American Baptist Women’s Ministries White Cross (Overland and Overseas) efforts. Each month the Circles rotate provision of cookies for the USO, (a hospitality organization for the military). The Circles also host the Women’s Banquet in May, the Christmas Tea in December and two luncheons during the year. These events are wonderful opportunities to meet women of all ages in an informal, congenial setting. All women of our church are invited to attend a Circle that meets at a time convenient for them. Childcare is provided as needed.
"Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing." Psalm 100:1-2 NKJV.
"Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as we see the day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV
Mothers Group
Our Mother's Group (for women of any age with young children) meets on the second Monday of each month for Bible study, Prayer, Topical discussion and Fellowship. Learn how God's generous wisdom will help you use all of your time for His glory, not wasting one precious minute.
One-to One Discipling
One-to-one discipling is a nine-session course for one believer to help another believer learn the basics of her Christian faith. Each lesson helps lay a foundation stone upon which believers can build the rest of their lives by learning the importance of God's Word and His commands. This is an opportunity to become equipped in knowing what you believe and the ability to pass that on to another person. It is obeying Jesus' command to be His disciple and to help others to know Him too. We have women who have been trained to take you through this study and who would love to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus.
"Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I will be with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20 NIV.
A.R.T. (Art Renewal Time)
Appealing to the arts and crafts minded people to come together for projects that appeal to those His Holy Spirit has prepared. Allow yourself to learn, experiment, relax and be refreshed - renewal of your Spirit; tonic for the Soul. Our Goal and mission are to glorify God, using the gifts and interests He has given us and to minister to the needs of all who attend through the devotions, fellowship and learning.
Memory Keepers
Ladies of all generations gathering together for some fellowship once a month and quarterly for large all day events; to exchange ideas, sort, layout, crop and prepare photos for personal Albums for oneself and for others. Albums showing God's blessings with loving memories of family members; other albums may be whimsical and just fun to put together.
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