The 107th Annual Meeting of Women’s Ministries M


By Susan Tanner


oderator Bill McKay opened the 107th meeting by read- ing 2 Corinthians 4:6-7


For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowl- edge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.


increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like ea- gles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:29-31). Let us run spiritually, walk in faith,


and press on. “My encouragement to you is to press on in Jesus Christ. Be consistent in your faith. Continue in your faithful ministry,” McKay said. Katey Powell, President, shared


“We all need training. Sometimes as laypersons, our best may not meet everyone’s standards. but God takes all of our inadequacies, all of humble efforts and uses them for His glory. The chief end of man is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. We are to humbly serve God to His glory and to the best of our abilities. Then we can enjoy Him forever.” Chip Sherer welcomed the ladies to Bonclarken updating them on the 100th year celebration. Vicki Marsh had the       each presbytery to stand. Moderator Bill McKay brought


greetings with a Canadian and South- ern, “Good day ah, y’all!” McKay said we are easily distracted


at church. All of the busyness in our lives can make our eyes wander. Are we stagnant in our service? As we fo- cus on God’s word, we will see growth. God always provides.


Psalm 92:14, “They will still bear


fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green.”


“He gives strength to the weary and


2018 she started working at First ARP Gastonia in Women’s Ministries. Cur- rently, she and her husband are planting


Knowing, loving, serving, Jesus ARPWM September/October 2022 19


Women’s Ministries’ vision to “Know Jesus Intimately, Love Jesus Faithfully, and Serve Jesus Fruitfully.” It is great to be surrounded by wise and passion- ate women who are capable women      We have more impact when we work together and we need to continue to train up younger generations. We need to connect. “Be creative to involve younger la- dies. Things might look different and that is ok. We must strive to glorify God in all we do and use our gifts to further the kingdom,” Powell challenged.


The Four S’s


Betsy Forbes, from Gastonia, NC, met her husband at the age of 15 and they have been married for 27 years. In


Living Hope of Belmont ARP Church. Forbes read 1 King 17:1-6 which tells how God was at work in Elijah’s life. “Through the four S’s, separates, sus- tains, surprises, shields, we can see God at work,” Forbes said.


“Look at the four S’s in light of Je- sus,” Forbes said. Jesus departed Heav- en. So that in him we can see the righ- teousness of God. We are sustained by the Word of God. Was Jesus surprised? “My prayer for you is that we


can grow together for God’s glory,” Forbes closed.


Business A special guest visited the women.


 missionary, born in 1842 shared her story. Shelia Osborne shared a mission minute and brought greetings from Rebekah Carson, the Jubilee Birthday missionary.


Memorial Service


Vice President Dawn Lewis read the names of those who passed since the last meeting.


Joyce Letchworth Marge De Zwaan Virginia Kick Linda Huntsinger


Fay Robertson, Centennial ARP Nancy Davis, Clover ARP Carolyn Montgomery Mobley, Ebenezer, SC Mary Ella Jordan, First Lancaster Sarah Baer, First Lancaster Elizabeth Baker, First Columbia Patricia Potts, First Columbia Janet Mitchell, Greenville ARP


The Nominating Committee Report shared updates on those serving.


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