Women’s Ministries
The 108th Annual Meeting of Women’s Ministries
Speaker Starla Shattler, member of Lake By Susan Tanner
he ARP Women’s Ministries Annual Meeting was a full day of learning, fellowship, and information. During registration, there were displays to visit, includ- ing Bonclarken activities for young and old, Erskine College & Seminary, World Witness, and the ARP Maga- zine. There were four interest groups offered in the morning: Organized Offerings and How to Celebrate, Ju- bilee Birthday Parties – Fun Ideas, Help with Histories and Teaching the 2023-2024 Bible Study.
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Following lunch, the annual meet- ing began with Moderator Rob Patrick opening with prayer, “Pray for bless- - tions where these women serve.” President Dawn Lewis shared about her year in charge. “It has been a great year,” she said. “There were updates made to Synodical Hall, such as a new range hood. The next project water heater. I have written articles for The ARP Magazine and attended many Executive Board meetings. I look forward to serving you in the
Placid ARP Church, spoke about “Big Lessons from Little Birds; Finding Courage in our Faithful God.” “Do not fear because God cares. Do not fret because God cares for you,” Shat- tler said. “A hummingbird, known as a
has got me,” Shattler continued, “Look at the birds. God provides! Even though we don’t know our fu- ture, we learn to live in His strength. We don’t live in a perfect world, but have a perfect God.”
Shattler encouraged the women to turn their thoughts into prayers saying, “Sometimes we feel things aren’t as productive, God says, just pause. Great is His faithfulness.” Matthew 10: 26-31, “So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whis- pered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.
And even the very hairs of
your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” About 75 people were in attendance, with 57 of those voting delegates.
Recommendations
• Study Book and Theme Verse for 2025, Lessons from the Upper Room: The Heart of the Savior by Sinclair Ferguson. “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have
Installation of Officers Debbie McLean, member of Bar-
tow ARP Church, led the installation place making tea. You have to be pa- tient while the tea steeps. We must be patient. We must steep ourselves in His Word so that it can permeate McLean said. The offering total was $1,143, which will go to Synodical Hall renovations. A special guest, Julia Hardeman Rhodes, visited the meeting to share her story of beginning Women’s Min- istries at her church in. Jane Shelton Dale shared a bit of history about the hanging quilts in the Chapel. “The quilts are a great example of many hands working together,” she said. “They have been around for 41 years.” Vice President Martha McKen-
zie brought back the Morning Glories songs with Janet Heidtman, member of Bartow ARP Church accompany- ing. “Special thank you to Marie Tan- to the Bonclarken staff, displays in Synodical Hall, and special interest group leaders,” McKenzie said.
overcome the world” John 16:33.
• Constitutional Changes – New Communications Committee
• Offering Recipient – Synodical Hall renovations
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