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Women’s Role in the Church

1 Timothy 2:11-12

The pinnacle of God’s creation.

The one to whom promise of Redemption of mankind was first made.

Woman

The church in every generation is dependent upon godly women and should be quick to gratefully acknowledge their incredible contributions and service.

Galatians 3:28

1 Corinthians 11:3

Ephesians 5:22-24

1 Timothy 2:8-15

1 Corinthians 14:34-35

5 Key Passages

Galatians 3:28

28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 11:3

3 But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ.

Ephesians 5:22-24

22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.

1 Timothy 2:11-12

11 Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.

1 Timothy 2:8-15

SETTING (8)

APPEARANCE (9)

ATTITUDE (9)

INFLUENCE (10)

ROLE (11-12)

REASON (13-15)

1 Corinthians 14:34-35

34 the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says. 35 If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church.

Vital Areas of Service Christian Women Can Do

Worship

Singing in the congregationPrivately praying for the church and

its workPreparing the Lord’s SupperAssisting with PowerPoint or visual

aidsListening & helping enrich lives of

othersTraining children to be respectful and

to participate

Relationships

Supporting husband in serving (Carol Mayfield)

Raising children to know/love the Lord (Brandi Marshall)

Teaching grandkids to know/love the Lord (Robin Damron)

Being a friend/support to other Christian women (Pam Marshall)

Giving rides to worship, doctor, etc (Diane Powell)

Calling or writing card to encourage (Roxie Gray)

Encouraging inter-generational relationships outside peer group (Dorothy Sikes)

Speaking encouraging words in person, mail, or social media (Mary Olree)

Sitting with someone in the hospital or shut-in (Annette Mills)

Always being there with a smile or hug (Louise Harris)

Going to nursing homes (Bernice Bower)

Sharing a specific life experience to encourage others (Stacy Register)

Caring for an ailing loved one over extended period of time (Anella Van Huss)

Babysitting or kid-sitting to relieve overworked moms

Encouraging our missionaries

Teaching

Teaching children’s classes (Tanya McCann)

Teaching ladies’ classes (Barbara McClung, Glenda Dolan, Bonnie Joyner)

Organizing ladies retreats and special events (Gwen Lorenz)

Chaperoning on youth trips (Jean Eaton, Sandy Boyd)

Engaging in home Bible studies (Joann Tannich)

Teaching younger ladies (Vanda Powers)

Keeping babies in nursery (Hillary Ivanhoe)

Doing VBS

Writing ladies’ class studies

Sending and grading WBS or Bible Correspondence Courses

Writing Bible class curriculum for children

Coordinating lower level children’s classes

Involvement with various youth and family camps

Assisting with special efforts like door-knocking

Etc., Etc., Etc

Hospitality

Having People in their home or out for a meal (Diana Wilson, Elsa Ward)

Welcoming guests and newcomers to the congregation (Sharon McKay)

Hosting showers for brides and mommies-to-be (MANY!!!)

Taking / serving food to those recovering or grieving (Sandra Cooley)

Sharing possessions / clothing with others (Billie Hardgrave)

Hosting special youth events, devos, teas, progressive dinners (Ellen Pafford)

Honoring our graduates, Family Movie Nights and Discipleship U (Cassie Bland)

Administration

Working or assisting in church office (Cheri Ivanhoe, Stephanie Scott)

Keeping teaching materials and supplies organized and available (Breann Vestal)

Refreshing bulletin boards (Caren Vestal)

Updating rooms with needed furnishings and appropriate atmosphere, such as training room and nursery (Trish Pumphrey)

Updating church’s website (Aimee Williams)

Producing church directory that is up-to-date

Organizing and stocking pantry items for benevolence

Working in clothing room

Thank God for godly women!