Current Ministries
Women’s Ministry
The Women’s Ministry of Fourth Avenue Church exists to provide opportunities for women: to grow into a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ; to develop more personal relationships with other women; and to be Jesus’ hands and feet in the community through service to those in need.
Ministry Opportunities
1. Women’s Jail Ministry
2. Bible Studies
3. Card Ministry
4. Friday Visitation Group
Women’s Jail Ministry
The Women’s Jail Ministry visits the Williamson County Corrections Facility every Sunday night and offers a worship service for the female inmates. A leader attends each month with other ladies who attend based on a rotating schedule (about once a month, also).
You must be certified to visit the jail. Certification meetings are only held once a year, usually in November. Your certification must be renewed annually. Once certified, you can attend the church services (there is a limit of three ladies for Sunday night services). You can also visit individually with inmates on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or most evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This ministry may take you out of your comfort zone; however, everyone who visits says it is wonderful. We get more out of our visits than the inmates do!
Contact
Cindy Gentry: 794-4368
Bible Studies
Monday Evening Bible Study
This study typically meets beginning at 6:30 or 7:00 p.m. each week for approximately 1 ½ hours. Childcare is not available for this study. There is no class fee to attend this bible study. Participants are responsible for the purchase of their own materials.
Contact
Debi Shelton: 791-4771
Friday Morning Bible Study
This study has 2 sessions (Fall – beginning shortly after Labor Day; Winter – beginning in January or February) that meet from 9:30 to 11:15 each week. The format of this study typically consists of large group time and small group discussion time. Childcare is available for this study and includes bible lessons and related crafts. There is usually a class fee to attend this bible study.
Contact
Nancy Williams: 336-9954 (home), 210-0650 (cell)
Card Ministry
The Fourth Avenue Card Ministry consists of a team of volunteers who write (or email, when available) notes to persons who have visited Fourth Avenue and completed a visitor card.
Contact
Kendra Davis: 519-8012
Friday Visitation
The Friday Visitation Group is a team of women from several churches who meet downstairs on the first Friday of each month for a potluck luncheon. After a time of fellowship, this group assembles and delivers lunch plates to shut-ins.
Contact
Novella Smith: 790-0883