Current Ministries
Women’s Ministry
Hearts In Motion: Mission
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.
Weekly Newsletter
Fall 2008, Volume1, Issue 3: newsletter_fall_2008_1_3.pdf
Ministry Opportunities
1. Y.E.S. Quarterly Outreach
2. Women’s Jail Ministry
3. Bible Studies
4. Heart To Heart Ministry
5. Sisters In Service Email Group
6. Card Ministry
7. Friday Visitation Group
Y.E.S. Quarterly Outreach
Each quarter, H.I.M. will sponsor an outreach activity to benefit the children of Youth Encouragement Services (Y.E.S.). A meal will be prepared and taken to Y.E.S. for the children. After serving the meal to the children and visiting with them while they eat, H.I.M. representatives will read to the children. The evening of service will conclude with the women of H.I.M. sharing a fellowship dinner together at a nearby restaurant for some fun and laughter.
Contact
Kathleen Ash: 591-2318
Trace Street: 591-8703
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
Thursday Evening Bible Study / Prayer Time
This study meets weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. This gathering is held in Spring Hill and is open to all women – friends, family, neighbors, etc.
Contact
Susan Gaultney: 336-9954
Erin Persall: 218-6769
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)
Heart To Heart Ministry
Heart to Heart is an encouragement group for women who are struggling with painful issues.
These women draw support from each other through sharing, caring and loving, sometimes with
laughter and sometimes with tears. This informal group meets twice each month (on Mondays) at
6:30 p.m.
Contact
Sue Brinker: 661-0938
Sisters In Service Email Group
Sisters-In-Service is an email group for the women of Fourth Avenue Church. It can be used for prayer requests, immediate needs, or as a general communication tool.
The benefits of this communication tool include:
• Prayer: You will have the privilege of knowing the prayer needs of your sisters and vice versa.
• Service: You will know how you can help with the need(s) of a sister.
• Relationships: You can get to know your sisters better through regular communication.
• Information: You can be notified immediately of sudden needs or information of which you should be aware.
Contact
Kimberly Peacher:
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: (H) 791-3279, (C) 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