Next Mighty Woman Gathering: Tuesday, May 7
This month we will be studying Martha. Martha was often remembered for the scolding to be more like her sister, who was sitting at the feet of Jesus, instead of working, like Martha. We see Martha later on in the scriptures still working and preparing. As we dig into her story, we are going to identify how we can still be women of purpose while having our faith firmly placed at the feet of Jesus.
At our May Gatherings, we will be having a potluck breakfast at the 9:30 AM Gathering and a potluck dessert at the 6 PM Gathering. Both Gatherings will have free giveaways!! This will be our last gathering for this season.
We hope that you will join us on the first Tuesday of each month at either our 9:30 AM or our 6 PM Gathering. Mighty Women Gatherings will go from September 2023 to May 2024. Mighty Women AM & PM Gatherings will provide the same worship and teaching. Mighty Women Gatherings are free, but RSVP is appreciated.
This season we will be going through a different woman of the Bible each month.
AM Gathering: Join us from 9:30 am to 11 am for a light breakfast, worship, teaching Nicole Dickey, and table discussion. Mighty Women AM Gathering offers child care (with reserved space). RSVP is requested for all attendees but required for those who need child care.
PM Gathering: Join us from 6 pm to 8 pm for dinner, worship, and teaching by Nicole Dickey. Dinner is served from 6 - 6:30 pm, with worship starting at 6:30 pm. Child care opens at 6:15 pm. RSVP is requested for all attendees but required for those who need child care. Can’t make it in time for dinner? That’s ok, the worship and program don’t start until 6:30 pm.
Future Mighty Women Gatherings & Teaching Schedule:
Tuesday, Sept. 5: Mary Magdalene
Tuesday, Oct. 3: Abigail
Tuesday, Nov. 7: Elizabeth
Tuesday, Dec. 5: Mary, Mother of Jesus
Tuesday, Jan. 9*: Miriam
Tuesday, Feb. 6: Deborah
Tuesday, March 5: Rahab
Tuesday, April 2: Priscilla
Tuesday, May 7: Martha
*January moved to the 2nd Tuesday due to the holiday break.
September: Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene had seven demons living within her when she first encountered Jesus. But, with a heart of surrender, her life was changed. She went from a torturous life to a disciple of Jesus and the first to see the risen Savior. As we dig into her story, we will see how deliverance changed her life as she was filled with a fierce and unwavering loyalty to Christ.
October: Abigail Abigail was married to a rotten scoundrel, but still fought for her family, including her husband. Through humility and wisdom, she saves her family and is honored in the process. As we dig into her story, we will see how the power of resistance, generosity, and humility can change our world.
November: Elizabeth Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist but struggled for years with infertility. Even through the years of struggle in waiting on God, we continue to see her faithfulness. As we dig into her story, we will see that God’s timing may not be our timing; however, He can always be trusted.
December: Mary, Mother of Jesus Mary was a young unmarried woman who was given a God-sized assignment. As we study her responses to God’s calling, we see exactly why she was the one chosen to carry and raise Jesus. As we dig into her story, we will see how she was prepared to be used by God but still felt inadequate.
January: Miriam Miriam is first introduced to us as a young girl who makes bold moves to save her brother, Moses. Miriam would continue with boldness to become the first woman prophetess mentioned in the Scriptures. As we dig into her story, we will see the boldness it took to become the woman that God desired her to be.
February: Deborah Deborah was a warrior who found all her encouragement and strength as she worshiped God. She decided to not live a small life for God in turn was used to free Israel from slavery. As we dig into her story, we will see that the Lord can call ordinary people to do extraordinary things that they can accomplish through Him.
March: Rahab Rahab had multiple strikes against her, being a prostitute and Canaanite in a Jewish city, but she demonstrated courage in the face of adversity. She risked her own life for two spies as she put her trust in God. As we dig into her story, we will see that no one is worthless to God and that we can trust in His promises.
April: Priscilla Priscilla found ways to advance the church in a volatile time. Often known as the first female missionary, she was crafty in how she navigated to make sure she lived life on a mission. As we dig into her story, we will see how we too can use our gifts to live life on a mission for Christ.
May: Martha Martha was often remembered for the scolding to be more like her sister, who was sitting at the feet of Jesus, instead of working, like Martha. We see Martha later on in the scriptures still working and preparing. As we dig into her story, we are going to identify how we can still be women of purpose while having our faith firmly placed at the feet of Jesus.
Why join in on Mighty Women Gatherings?
Our goal is to help our VBF gals grow their relationship with Christ through accountability and community. Mighty Women Gatherings offer us the opportunity to meet face-to-face over breakfast/dinner, worship, and a teaching. This session our focus is on going through a different woman in the Bible each month and what God desires us to learn from them.
Continuing Throughout the Month:
Wait there’s more! We will be communicating throughout the month through Telegram Mighty Women group, where we will be sending you encouragement throughout the month and more insight into women within the Scriptures.
How to join Telegram discussion:
Download Telegram from the App Store on a smartphone or device, click on app (once downloaded) to set it up with your phone number
Click the following link from your smartphone or device to be added straight into the group: https://t.me/+fDNcHH5Q2CFhNGZh
Questions?
Feel free to email Nicole Dickey at nicoled@vbf.org