WOMEN'S GROUP
Women's Season
Greetings St. John! The buzz is building about our upcoming celebration of Women’s Season in March. Our theme will be “Women on the Move for Christ: Praying, Singing and Teaching the Word of God.” This will be a time for us to commemorate the powerful achievements and spiritual gifts of women not only in the Bible, but also in our church and community. Our colors will be purple and white.
Saturday, Feb. 27 at 8:30 a.m. – Kickoff breakfast at St. John AME Church for Women’s Season 2010. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Dorothy Patrick of St. John. Secret sister and prayer partner assignments will be given at this time. Contact Coretta Collins. Hill Elementary
Monday, March 1 – Read to Pre-K to second grade students at Hill Elementary, 507 Third St. North, at 9 a.m. Meet at church at 8:30 a.m. Contact Carolyn George. Tuggle Elementary
Wednesday, March 3 - Read to students at Tuggle Elementary School, 412 -12th Court North, at 9 a.m. Meet at church at 8:30 a.m. Contact Carolyn George. Pamper Me Pretty Party
Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Ten dollar manicures provided by Nail Technology, Mary K facials and more at St. John. Refreshments provided. Bring gently worn or new clothing and shoes, which will be donated to the women at Bethany House on a future visit. Contact Terry Beasley or Renee Jackson. Wear Your Crown Sunday
* Sunday, March 7 - Wear your best hat and smile for the camera. Photos will be taken at church and posted on the church Web site. Don’t forget your secret sister gift. 11 a.m. guest speaker: The Rev. Dr. Jessica K. Ingram of Dallas, Texas. She’s supervisor of missions for the 10th Episcopal District for AME. Contact Terry Beasley Bethany Home
Saturday, March 13 – Public Service at Bethany Home, 1615 Cullom St. South. Meet at church at 9:30 a.m. Visit with the residents of this women’s shelter that helps women suffering from substance abuse and domestic violence. Donated clothes will be delivered. Contact Terry Beasley. Cherry Hill Nursing Home
Saturday, March 13 – Visit residents at Cherry Hill Nursing Home, 1250 Jeff Germany Parkway. Meet at church at 1:30 p.m. Visiting starts at 2 p.m. We'll deliver gift packages and inspirational scrolls. Contact Juanita Paige. Women of Worth Sunday
Sunday, March 14 – Which woman of the Bible are you? Bring someone to church who represents a woman from the Bible you admire. Don’t forget your secret sister gift. 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. guest speaker: The Rev. Dr. Raquel St. Clair, executive minister of St. James AME Church of Newark, NJ Oak Knoll Nursing Home
Thursday, March 18 – Visit residents at Oak Knoll Nursing Home, 824 - Sixth Ave. West. Meet at church at 1:30 p.m. Contact Juanita Paige. Sister, Sister Sunday
Sunday, March 21 – Invite your sister, sister-in-law, sister in Christ, sorority sister, club sister, mother-in-law, co-worker and others to church to celebrate sisterhood. Don’t forget your secret sister gift. Guest speaker 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.: The Rev. Dr. Carolyn Knight of Atlanta, Ga. Women's Luncheon
Saturday, March 27 –Invite your friends and step out with the St. John AME sisterhood during a 12 – 2 p.m. luncheon in the Bruno Hall of the Harbert Center, 2010 Fourth Ave. North. Don’t forget your secret sister gift, and learn the identity of your secret sister. Make your reservations early. Tickets are $25. Reservations due by March 21. Attire is dressy casual. Guest speaker will be Thelma Scott Nance, Birmingham-based storyteller, poet, writer and entertainer. Volunteers are needed for this event. Contact Juanita Paige or Carolyn George.
