Ministry Spotlight

We have numerous ministries for the women of Pleasant Ridge. Check this spot often to discover where you might best use your talents. The spotlight will shine on a few ministries for a time, then others will be spotlighted. If you have an interest in receiving a Women's Ministry brochure detailing all the ministries and ministry leaders, send a message to vickiegg@sbcglobal.net or leave a comment on our blog (be sure to include your email address).

Kitchen Ministry - The best way to host a fellowhsip is to start with a clean, well-stocked kitchen. This ministry ensures that the kitchen is clean, well organized and convenient for cooking and serving food or refreshements whenever needed by the congregation. It also ensures that the equipment is in good working order and supplies are available as needed. Betty Encalade is the current Kitchen Ministry Leader. If you have a talent for organization and a heart for making sure our kitchen is in tip top shape to serve others, you may want to participate or help lead this ministry. It is a vital ministry of Pleasant Ridge, but also one that is a "behind the scenes" minsitry. If you have a shy quiet nature with a desire to serve, this might be the perfect ministry to particiapte in. Contact Betty Encalade, Virginia Clayton or the church office for more details.

Eternal Threads - Eternal Threads a not-for-profit organization in Abilene offering impoverished women from around the world opportunties to use their skills and initiative to earn a living. Women in countries such as India, Madagascar and Nepal apply their traditional crochet, lace making and silk weaving skills to make totes, jewelry and etc. SIS hosts Eternal Thread's "Gatherings" on a regular basis to offer this merchandise for purchase by the women of Pleasant Ridge. By doing so we help these women to feed their families and educate their daughters.

We have also taken on as a service project to support a survelliance team along the Nepal border. Every year 12,000 Nepali girls are trafficked into Indian brothels. Eternal Threads partners with local Ramesh Sapkota to combat this evil. Our survelliance teams save these girls from certain death and offer a safe place to stay and the opportunity to learn a skill such a sewing. To learn more or to purchase merchandise ladies can visit the Eternal Threads website: http://www.eternalthreads.com/.

Sisters In Scripture (SIS)
The women at Pleasant Ridge have several options for study, prayer, praise and support from other Christian Sisters.

On Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening opportunities are available to discuss family and spiritual issues applicable to their daily lives. On Wednesday evenings one may choose to attend a group for an uplifting devotional and fellowship. Another group of women, from various age groups, come together to study directly from the scriptures and discuss prayer concerns. This small group is conducive to intimacy and often allows the scriptural forum for confession, edification and support. Occasionally a topical study from a published workbook is also offered.

For a list of topics, times and current studies, please call the church office at (817) 478-8245

The GALS
This area of Women's Minitry is designed for the single woman over forty-five years of age. The objective of this ministry is to offer support and encouragement to women in this special group. By filling the need for spiritual, emotional and social growth they will be Glorifying A Loving Savior.