“Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up…”

1 Thess 5:11

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The Sycamore View Women’s Ministry

Women Of the Word

Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up…

I Thessalonians 5:11

WOW EVENTS AND NEWS

Christmas Brunch and Ornament Exchange - dEcember 7 at 9:30 a.m.

Celebrate the season at our annual Christmas brunch and ornament exchange. Bring a dish to share and an ornament if you wish to participate in the ornament exchange. There will be a “bring or take” table if you have Christmas decorations you no longer need. Sign up here. If you need babysitting, please contact Pat Sutton at 901-481-1572.

Boys and Girls Club Thanksgiving Meal - November 21 - Sign up here

Adkins Baby Girl Shower

Jesse and Gabbie Adkins baby shower, November 17 from 2:00-3:30 pm. You may purchase shower gifts here.

Women’s Ministry Team Help needed

Would you be interested in helping serve the women of Sycamore View? We are asking women to consider providing ideas and leadership in the following areas prayerfully:

  1. Spiritual development - Helping women grow spiritually through Sunday/Wednesday night classes, discipleship groups, mentor partnerships, small Bible study group and retreats

  2. Fellowship - create fun and fellowship through large and small group activities

  3. Service - creating opportunities to serve the women of Sycamore View and our community. Possible projects include writing cards, praying, providing child care or meals, helping with outreach to our community

  4. Administration - Public relations, advertising, budget, logistics, and fundraisers

HELP THE NEWTONS

Tim Newton is leaving for the National Guard at the end of September.  Think about how you can help Meagan through March.  Can you take them a meal?  Can you help in the yard?  Can you help with childcare to give Meagan a break?  Contact Elizabeth Patterson if you can help in any way.  Sisters take care of sisters.  Let’s take care of Meagan.

Isaiah 117 House

The Isaiah 117 House is in critical need of fall/winter clothing for the kids. Please contact Sue Petrey at 901-484-3378 if you can help.

Tuesday Morning Bible Classes

Class begins at 9:30 in room 4. This year, several women will lead the class on various topics. Lynn Bowie and Paula Spears are leading the current study on James. December will be Healing from Habits, Hurt, and Hang-ups with Jesus, the Great Physician, led by Suzanne Marrero. January will be Prayer led by Pat Sutton. February through May will be a Survey of the Old Testament led by Kathy Moss. See the calendar below for details!

Heart Groups

Multi-generational women’s groups that meet monthly. Contact Kathy Moss if it is something you would like to do to connect!

WOW CONNECTIONS

Below you will find helpful links and resources to better connect in the church!

 

SVC Women’s Facebook Page

  • Be a part of our Facebook group! Find information on upcoming events, family news, prayer requests, and doses of encouragement. The privacy setting for the group is on private for all our protection. Search “SVCC WoW Women’s Ministry” and request to join! We can’t wait to get you added!

SVC Blessings Page

  • The Sycamore View Blessings Facebook group is for SVC families to share their blessings with each other. You are welcome to give away appropriate items or list them for sale. Search “Sycamore View Blessings” and request to join!

F1 Go

  • An app that is our church directory! Need help remembering names? It comes with pictures! Connecting is easy with F1Go! Get the app and make sure you are added! Email Donna Davenport at DDavenport@sycamoreview.org

Prayer List

  • Do you love the blessing of praying for others or are you in need of prayer? We send out emails a few times a week to support and encourage one another. Email Donna Davenport at DDavenport@sycamoreview.org

Heart Groups

  • Don’t forget about heart groups! Contact Kathy Moss if you are interested in joining a heart group (contact information on F1 Go app).

Life Groups

  • Interested in joining a life group? Life groups are a great way to connect, serve, and grow spiritually! Click here

See our Service and Fellowship Opportunities Below

 
So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
— Isaiah 55:11

WOW SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Many of you attended Andrea Bishop’s breakout on loneliness at the 2024 retreat.  And some of you listened to her recent webinar.  If you didn’t get to listen to the webinar or you would like to have a hard copy, see the links below:

Video Transcript of Webinar

Other inspirational sources and apps:

Bible Project Bible Gateway Pray As You Go Sermon Archive YouVersion

Inspiration Music RightNow Media Anna Moser’s Podcast Lectio365

Did you know that our own Maggie Jamerson, founder of Remarkable Readers Tutoring Service has written a children’s book?  Only Oliver was released on July 16.  Order yours at: https://amzn.to/3KtmSVe Way to go, Maggie.

Have you ordered Coreology yet?  This is Josh Ross’s new book about how to navigate an election year.  The principles described here would, hopefully, prevent us from destroying our identity in Christ by speaking hurtful words or posting divisive comments on social media about one candidate/party/follower or the other.  Order yours at https://amzn.to/4dM4B31

 

WOW PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

WoW cares about connecting women to resources and help for physical and mental health! Below are some books chosen by our members who have had these struggles so that it may help you!

Make it stand out

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

 

THE WOW MINISTRY TEAM AND OUR MISSION

  • Spiritual growth

  • Reaching out & connecting with every woman at Sycamore View

  • Opportunities for leadership

  • Learning new things

  • Improving physical and mental health

  • Having fun

WOW Ministry Leadership Team

Front row Left to right: Jennifer Kisner-Johnson, Yuan Harris, Carolyn Harris, Kathy Moss, Jackie Thomas Back row left to right: Suzanne Jones, Kristin Chapman, Pat Sutton, Lynn Bowie, Charlotte Bradsher

Front row Left to right:

Jennifer Kisner-Johnson, Yuan Harris, Carolyn Harris, Kathy Moss, Jackie Thomas

Back row left to right: Suzanne Jones, Kristin Chapman, Pat Sutton, Lynn Bowie, Charlotte Bradsher

Not pictured: Becky Moore, Carissa Burdette, Jill Knight, Latesha Coleman, Paula Spears, and Susie Espinosa

“I remember my affliction and my wandering,
the bitterness and the gall.
I well remember them,
and my soul is downcast within me.
Yet this I call to mind
and therefore I have hope...”

Lamentations 3:19-21

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"“He must become greater; I must become less.”

John 3:30