Women’s Ministry
Shower the Dwelling with Love
From their mission statement: “The Dwelling proclaims boldly that there is holiness in the identity as someone experiencing homelessness, that they share a kinship with God who reminds us all that we are all wanderers in search of belonging.” By Susan Shinn Turner St. John’s is developing a new relationship with The Dwelling in Winston-Salem. The…
Read MoreGIFT Women Partner With the Sweet Potato Queens
By Susan Shinn Turner If you have costume jewelry you no longer wear, the women of GIFT ministry would love to have it. They are assisting the Sweet Potato Queens in a fundraiser for the Wallace Cancer Center. The Sweet Potato Queens were formed in 2001 to raise money for the American Cancer Society. As…
Read MorePrayer Service for Those Who Have Experienced Loss
The holidays can be a filled with great joy, a time when we give thanks and spend time with those we love. But for those who have experienced loss, it can also be a very difficult time. Dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce or separation, coping with the loss…
Read MoreAnita Renfroe Comedy Concert
By Angel Owens St. John’s GIFT Women’s Ministry hosted comedian Anita Renfroe, Oct.1 in the Faith Center. Traveling with her Mother-in-law, Kay, Anita drove up that day from her home in Atlanta, after flying home from Arizona the night before. Close to 250 women, ranging from age 14 to 86, along with a few brave…
Read MoreGIFT Celebrates Katie Luther
By Susan Shinn Turner More than 50 women who attended the GIFT gathering Aug. 30 at Cauble Creek Vineyard got to meet a very special guest— Katie Luther. Katie was portrayed by Leigh Pittman of Greensboro, who has performed at other area churches and events celebrating women of the Reformation. Bif and Anita Yost, owners…
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