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Our Women's Ministry exists to meet the diverse needs of today's women through encouragement, prayer, guidance, Bible study and fellowship.
For women who want to connect, learn and serve, First Baptist Tyler offers a wide variety of opportunties. For more information on our women's ministry or any event listed here, contact our Women's Minister, Pat Mallory or 903-595-1021
To view the latest edition of the Women's Newsletter, click here
What's Happening Now in FBC
Fall Bible Studies Begin
Descerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer
(daughter of Tony Evans)
September 14 - October 26, 2010
Tuesdays - 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
9191 Chisholm Trail
At the South Campus
September 15 - October 27, 2010
Wednesdays - 6:30 p.m.
Apples of Gold (Second Thursdays of each month)
OVER THE TOP
Women of Faith
Shreveport, LA April 23 - 24
Speakers
Michelle Aguilar - season 6 winner of The Biggest Loser
Patsy Clairmont - Pint-sized dynamo
Marily Mebert - humorist
Sandi Patty - awarded female vocalist
Mandisa - Grammy nominated American Idol finalist
Nicole C Mullen - multi-talented musician
Nicole Johnson - author dramatist
Andy Andrews - masterful storyteller
$99.00 + cost of hotel
Limited tickets - payment must be paid @ the time of reservation.
IMAGINE
Women of Faith
Dallas TX
August 21 - 22
American Airlines Center
Speakers
Michelle Aguilar - season 6 winner of the Biggest Loser
Lisa Harper - connects the dots between the Bible and life
Karen James - award winning journalist
Luci Swindoll - funny as the day is long
Sheila Walsh - talk-show host, musician
Natalie Grant - Female Vocalist of the year
Mary Mary - Gospel duo
Nicole Johnson - author dramatist
Marcus Buckingham - best-selling author
$99.00 + cost of hotel
Limited tickets - payment must be paid @ the time of reservation
Women's Ministry
WOMEN...
BEING THE EYES, EARS, HANDS, MOUTH, FEET
OF CHRIST IN OUR DAY-TO-DAY LIVES
Women's Council
Women's Ministry President - Sherolyn Henson
Coordinator - Martha McCollum
Publicist - Ruthie Dumas
Outreach - Christie Daugherty
Ministry - Jessica Knowles
Enrichment - Linda Fielder
Nurturing - Ashley Cooley & Lisa Gardner
At Large - Tracy Sawyer
Stephanie Schrat
Holly McInnis
Alice Eagan
 WORLD AWARENESS
World awareness goals are to foster love for God's world and His children through mission opportunities
Baptist Student Missions Lunch Coordinator - Kathy Hendryx 903-561-0304
Group Leaders Dorothy Lomax 903-561-7866
Bible & Prayer Groups
Betty Bowlin Mission Study Group
Carol Hylden Prayer Group
Jo Ann Snyder Study Group
Mindy Watson Prayer Group
In Touch Group
Doulos Discovery Ministries Prayer Group
Missionary Connection
David & Susie Dixon - Spain
Dr. Matt & Stella Humprhies - Macau IMB
Dan & Carol Halbrooks Hylden - Thailand IMB
Dr. Nirunda Jivasantikarn, Thailand
Ed & Nan Jordan - Japan IMB
David & Laura Halbrooks Moench - Germany IMB
Mark & Ciara O'Neal - Jarabacoa, D.R. Doulos Discovery MInistries
Jonathan Ramm - Jarabacoa, D.R. Doulos Discovery Ministries
Abraham & Om Maya Tamang - Nepal (Houston) YWAM
Chad & Krista Wallace - Jaraboca, D.R. Doulos Discovery Ministries
Missionary House
614 E Lake, Tyler, TX
Agape House
620 E Lake, Tyler, TX
OUTREACH
Outreach goals are to meet the special needs of women and help women grow to maturity in Christ
Women's Round Table
Forgiveness
“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Matthew 6:14
January 7, 2010: The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller discussion led by Florrie Wallace at Virginia Shull’s home, 1310 Roseland
February 4, 2010: Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shafer and Annie Barrows; Discussion led by Carla Sue Garrett at the home of Miriam Mercer, 135 Rowland Place
March 4, 2010:The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal, discussion led by Joyce Hahn at the home of Mary Love Berryman, 817 Meadow Creek
April 1, 2010: The Shack by William P. Young, discussion led by Sarah Starr at the home of Ann Brown, 200 W. First Street
May 2nd or May 3rd, 2010: End of Year Event, More info TBA.
MINISTRY
Ministry goals are to provide for specific needs for people in our community and world
Church Ministries
ABC Quilters - Make quilts for “At-Risk babies” Meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays
Alice McLendon, Coordinator; P O Box 1005, 75710 903-597-4493 10 - 2 p.m. Craft Room, Fourth Floor (bring sandwich)
Baptist Student Ministries - TJC Lunch—January 6; UT Tyler—TBA
Bethesda Clinic—Providing affordable quality health care to the working uninsured in Smith County through professional volunteers. Contact Mary Berry @ 903-596-8353
409 W Ferguson, Tyler 70702
International Ministry—A program to welcome Internationals and promote friendships of people from around the world. Watch publications for time and place
ESL—Tuesday morning 9—11 Contact Sherolyn Henson (Starts Sept 2010)
Ninos de Promesa—Bilingual Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds Director 301 W Ferguson, 903-597-1021 ext 170
Parents of Nino’s ESL—Thursday morning 8—10 A102 Contact Sharon Whitman @ 903-839-5121
Royal Family Kids’ Camp—Creating positive memories for abused, neglected, abandoned children Contact Karin Nolen @ 903-581-1629
Tyler Assistance Center—A ministry reaching out to people who live below the poverty level in the Tyler area. 412 W Ferguson 75702
Tyler Council of Church Women Representative– Jane Winn 903-581-4907
Ministry Contacts
Azleway Boys Ranch Director, Bill Partridge 15892 CR 26, Tyler, TX 75707,
903-566-8444
Baptist Student Ministries, Director, Mark Jones 1333 S Baxter, Tyler, TX 75701
@ 903-592-0382
Breckenridge, PO Box 130127, Tyler, TX 75713 @ 903-596-8100
Crisis Center 3027 Loop 323 SSE, Tyler, TX 757071 903-595-5591
Meals on Wheels Contact FBC, 301 W Ferguson, Tyler 75702, @ 903-595-1021
People Attempting to Help (PATH) Christina Fulsom, Director, 402 W Front,
Tyler, TX 75702 903-597-4044
Timberline Baptist Camp Adm. Doug Crawford 15363 FM 849, Lindale, TX 75771 @ 903-882-3183
Monetary Contributions Should be Sent Directly to the Agencies
Ministry Projects
September
* Nino’s de Promesa—Bilingual Preschool for 3– and 4-year olds
* ESL for parents of Nino’s de Promesa
*Pray for Texas an donate to World MissionsOffering
October
* Enlist volunteer readers for Nino’s de Promesa
November
* Thanksgiving food sacks = distributed through Sunday School
* Personal items for Tyler Family Assistance Center
*Clean out closets and bring useable items to Tyler Family Assistance Center
December
*Clothes for the Christ Child - bring socks, underwear, caps, mitten for children
* Pray for International Missions and donate to World Missions Offering
January
* Collect money for UTT Baptist Student Ministry luncheon and enlist volunteers
February
* Assist Christian Women’s Job Corps of Tyler
*Bethesda Health Clinic
March
* ABC Quilts—Contact Alice McLendon—903-579-4493
* Pray for North American Missions and give to the World Missions Offering
April
* Supply a Breckenridge “Wish List” item. Donations may be sent to Linda Taylor, PO Box 130127, 75713 - 903-596-8100
May
* Collect items for Royal Family Kids Camp—contact Karin Nolen @ (903) 581-1629
July
* Collect school supplies for Tyler Family Assistance Center
On-Going Individual Projects
Bethesda Clinic— Contact Mary Berry @ 903-596-8353 to volunteer
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Need volunteers to work with infants through five year olds two Wednesday’s a month 9:00—12:00
Tyler Family Assistance Center (TFAC) Donations of food, toilet paper and personal items are always needed. Contact Larry Corley @ 903-597-7525
ESL Teachers for Parents of Nino’s de Promesa Need volunteers to teach English to parents. Contact Sharon Whitman @ 903-839-5121
ENRICHMENT
Enrichment goals are to provide for fellowship and Bible study
Women's Bible Studies
FBC offers several wonderful Bible Studies for women throughout the year. Please contact either of the following ladies to find out more about the current studies and/or to register for the studies.
Please note: you do not have to be a member of First Baptist Church Tyler to
attend these studies. Please call or email and let us know you are coming and to get directions to the study locations
Wednesday's @ 9:30 a.m
4040 Copeland Road
903-561-8050
Truth Project
Begins Late April
4040 New Copeland Road
Wednesday - 9:30 a.m.
Nurturing
MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers
First & Third Wednesdays @ South Campus
MOPS is off to another GREAT start this semester. We have 46 mom, mentors and Moppets workers. We have a fabulous semester planned and we are going to even do more of what we as MOMS do best...give to others. We have many outreach projects going on: making blankets for the Doulos Discovery School in the Dominican Republic and an activity for the chidlren of Royal Family Kids Camp.
A very special THANK YOU to our volunteers that take such wonderful care of rocking our precious littlest ones...Patti Jones, Stephanie McClintock, Cari Murray and Julie Lipsey! We couldn't do it wittout you!
To view the MOPS latest Newsletter, click here
MOPS Meeting Dates
January 6: Terrica Smith – Igniting Passion You Both Desire
January 20: Mission Craft Day (makind blankets for children @ Doulos Discover School, Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic www.doulosdiscovery.org
February 3: Lynelle Zanstra – Raising Kids Who Turn out Right
February 17: Crafts Day
March 3: Linda Lesniewski – Leading Little Ones to
Christ and Raising Children to Love Jesus
March 17: Craft Day
April 7: Camille Ward/Dr. Grace English –
Matters of the Hearts and Minds of Women
April 21: Mission Craft Day
May 5: Tea and Testimony
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