Then Jesus answered, "Woman, you have great faith!" - Matthew 15:28

    American Baptist Women's Ministries

        American (Hepburn) Baptist Women's Ministries is a biblically based organization for Christian women to respond to one another and to the needs we see around us.

        As provided by our mission statement, we present opportunities to train women to be leaders, grow in confidence, and use the gifts we have been given to serve in three areas of ministry:

        1. Personal Development Ministry - 
            - attending the ABCOPAD summer convention and workshops
            - planning and presenting the service for Women's Sunday
            - fellowshipping during the holiday luncheon
            - delving into scripture on a retreat day
            - joining with Church Women United in 3 annual celebrations
            - relating at the Mother/Daughter tea

        2. Church and Community Ministry -
            - distributing hygiene items, bedding, and baby needs and monetary support for the Shepherd of the Streets
            - providing outreach to Habitat for Humanity families
            - honoring former leaders and members through student loan contributions
            - contributing groceries and funding to local food and fuel banks
            - sewing and filling stockings for nursing home residents
            - "adopting" families for Christmas gifting

        3. Mission and Service Ministry -
            - filling quotes for White Cross and World Relief
            - rolling bandages for the Congo
            - responding to Tools of Hope and the Blanket, Kit and Layette appeal through Church World Service
            - extending stewardship to meet the physical needs of others through Overland and Oversees Missions
            - raising awareness and funding for Conference, Regional, and National projects
            - hosting, sending financial support, and praying for missionaries and guest speakers

        With only five scheduled meetings a year, we budget for God's blessings as we weave projects into the fabric of out church life. Our congregation multiplies our results as we continue to be people committed to Jesus and the Mission that He gave the Church.