Greetings:
American Baptist Women of Lower Merion Baptist Church invite you to share as often as possible in our programs and projects for 2007-2008.

As our church theme for 2007-2008 is "Walking with Jesus" our American Baptist Women will use the same theme. - "Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." -Joshua 1:9
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Pat Schlosser, Coordinator

OUR MISSION STATEMENT
In commitment to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior and to the Mission of the Church, and through the enabling of the Holy Spirit, American Baptist Women's Ministries provides opportunities for each woman to:

Become and develop as God's person,
Build God's faith community, and
Serve God's world.

SCHEDULE
11:45am, Saturday, November 17, 2007: Covered Dish Lunch
Place: Lower Merion Baptist Church Scott Hall
Program Theme: "Come and See" Karen Deasey shares about her recent trips - Africa and China

6:30pm Tuesday, December 11, 2007: Christmas Buffet (Bring a covered dish to share)
Place: Home of Judi and Wes Shank
Theme: "True meaning of Christmas"

11:30am Tuesday, February 12, 2008: Sandwich/Soup
Place: Church Parlor and Scott Hall
Theme: "White Cross: A Shower of Blessing"
White Cross Work Session - Roll Bandages

March 10, 2008
The program will be a mission theme. The date and time will be announced later.

April, 2008
The program will be a mission theme. The date and time will be announced later.

10:00am Tuesday, May 13, 2008: Luncheon at Shady Maple
Meet at the church at 10:00 am - (Day trip - a time of relaxation and fellowship)
Theme: "Jesus Calls Us to Fellowship"


Community Outreach
Race Track Christmas Ministry
Food Bank - Palmer Seminary
Clothing for the Homeless
Interfaith Hospitality Network of the Main Line

White Cross Request for 2007-2008
Overseas
Cash purchase plan request: Haiti - $100.00
12 Rolled Bandages - 5" x 5 yards, 2 Pkgs (50 per pkg) cotton squares 4 x 4 - Congo
Overland
Puerto Rico Ministries (Urb Caparra Ministries) 1414 Calle 4.S.O. San Juan, PR 00921:
10 chalk, 30 chalkboard erasers
Sewing scissors (15 large & 15 small)
12 woman's handkerchiefs
4 woman's pajamas
We can send a check for the above request or a gift card from Wal-mart or K-mart

National Ministries:
Apolinaris: Yamina
Serves as executive director of the Corporacion Milagros de Amor of Caguas, Puerto Rico. A Christian center type of ministry.
Bradley: Michele
Serves as pastor of Church of Hope at the South Dakota State Women's Prison, Pierre, South Dakota.
Harding: Susan
Is director of the Cordova Community Christian Center, Cordova, Alaska.

SPECIAL INTEREST MISSIONARIES
International Ministries:
Bolick: Barbara and Dwight serve in ministries of economic and leadership development with the Mapuche people of southern Chile.
Borquist: Ann and Bruce work in Belo Horizonte, Brazil in partnership with the National Baptist Convention of Brazil.
Hegarty: Susan directs the Eastern Cuba Baptist Convention's editorial group, training curriculum writers and pastors to produce curriculum and study materials for 309 churches and their missions.
Anderson-Reed: Joyce and David are serving in theological education and new church development in La Paz, Baja California South, Mexico.
Schellinger-Guterriez: Adalia and Ray work with the women of the Baja Baptist Church in Baja California, Mexico, ministering to victims of domestic violence.
Sydnor: Carole and Bucky are working in development ministries and leadership training in Nepal.

Scritpure:
"When they saw him walking on the water, they were terrified; 'It's a ghost!' they said, and screamed with fear. Jesus spoke to them at once, 'Take courage!' he said, 'it is I, don't be afraid!'"
Matthew 14:26-27

Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. -Frank Outlaw