Bellview Baptist Church

Women’s Ministry

​​​​​​Mission Statement 

This ministry seeks to glorify God by providing opportunities for spiritual growth and Christian service for the women of Bellview Baptist Church through group Bible study, mission education, mission action projects, and meaningful Christian fellowship.

 

Planning

As needed, planning meetings are held the third Thursday of the month following Bible study. These meetings are  for the  purpose of  discussing  mission projects, community outreach activities, and plans for supporting other ministries of our church. In conjunction with the church's calendar year, leadership selection and long-range planning for women's ministries takes place each September.

 

Annual Luncheon

An outreach luncheon/tea is held each spring for all women in the church and their guests.  This a time of encouragement, laughter, and spiritual challenge.

 

Women’s Bible Study

Bible studies are taught the first and third Thursday of the month.  The lessons are specifically designed to equip, encourage, and build spiritual growth in women.  Times, scheduled breaks, and any additional learning opportunities are announced in class and in the weekly church announcements. (Contact: Carmen Bruce)

 

Missions Ministry supports Southern Baptist International and North American missions through prayer,  mission education, and promotion of Annie Armstrong Easter and Lottie Moon Christmas offerings.  Specifically, we  support Bellview's own international missionaries, Scott McGuire and his family.  Additionally, we are involved in Mission Moldova, a  yearly mission trip led by our pastor, Steve Bruce.  (Contact:  Gwen Henry)

 

Prayer Quilt Ministry makes lap quilts for critically ill church members and   shut-ins.  The quilts are finished with hand-tied knots, each one representing a prayer said for the individual. These gifts are made with love and tied with prayers. (Contact:  Barbara Hill)

 

Meals Ministry  coordinates and prepares meals for members who are sick, who have experienced a death in the family, or have other  special needs.  When serving meals at the church before or after a funeral, this ministry works in conjunction with the church’s hospitality committee. (Contact: Brenda Hardy)

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Prayer and Card Writing Ministry meets each Thursday morning to write and send cards and notes for outreach and encouragement, and pray for the recipients.  

(Contact:  Ann Arnold)

 

Senior Adult Ministry honors Bellview’s senior adult members by providing  opportunities for Christian growth, outreach, and fellowship. This ministry also works in conjunction with the pastor and deacon body to insure that all members are cared for as commanded in Act 6:1-7. (Contact: Annette Watson)

 

Homebound Ministry cares for the physically homebound by visiting and       delivering special gifts.  Prayer and scripture reading is also an important part of the visits.  These visits are enjoyed by all! (Contact: Sammie Carter)

 

Operation Christmas Child Ministry uses gift-filled shoeboxes to demonstrate God’s love and is a project of Samaritan's Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization.  Church members collect items throughout the year to create gift boxes that can make a significant difference in the lives of needy, hurting children.  These items include toys, school supplies, and hygiene items.  In the fall, a shoe box packing party is held.  Special offerings are collected throughout the year to cover the cost of shipping to various countries around the world.

(Contact: Martha Watson)

 

Backpack Ministry purchases and packs weekend food bags for Bellview

Elementary children in need. (Contact: Fran Frank)

 

Baby Bottle Boomerang Ministry supports and promotes the annual offering for Safe Harbor, a non-profit organization offering counseling, education, spiritual guidance, and resources for pregnant teens and other women.  The goal is to guide them in making decisions other than the abortion of their unborn child. Safe     Harbor’s funding comes solely from churches and other caring individuals.  Baby bottles are distributed to church families and used to collect spare change for the organization. (Contact: Gwen Henry)

 

L.O.T. Ministry prepares and provides drawstring bags of essentials for the homeless, needy travelers, and others who have immediate needs.  These bag are     available for distribution by church members and church staff as  God provides opportunity to serve Him by serving the least of these (Matthew 25:35-36).

(Contact: Annette Watson)

 

Decoration Ministry works to make the church buildings look beautiful throughout the seasons of the year and during special church events.  In conjunction with the leadership team, this team is also instrumental in planning the annual luncheon.

(Contact: Marty Freeman)