Ladies Guild

Bible Verses:
 
Romans 12:10-13
B e devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;
not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope,
persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints,
practicing hospitality.
 
Purpose:
We grow spiritually by practicing the gifts of hospitality, service and generosity.  We show our Christian love and seek to follow the example of Our Lady of Consolation by providing help to our church, comfort in times of hardship, and sorrow; also, together we celebrate joyous occasions.  Praying and working together we grow spiritually in the pursuit of getting closer to our Lord Jesus Christ.  We become sisters in Christ and with His help will lead others to Him by example. 

Member:
  Prayerful life and willingness to serve God and His people.
We are active women at our church; we are grandmothers, mothers and daughters, wives, widows and single: we are sisters and we are friends.  Membership in the Ladies Guild is open to all parish females at least eighteen years old.  You can become a member of the Ladies Guild and a be a member of another church group; your time, talent and treasure is welcomed!     
 
Come help us serve God and His people by working to expand our community outreach! 
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
PRAY!

1. We open each meeting and event with prayer and we pray for our members and others
2. We sponsor an annual dance, the “Chat & Chew Luncheon and Service Awareness event” and a bus trip to provide hospitality and raise funds to donate to our church and community  
3. We visit members and their families experiencing personal challenges
4. We donate to St. Martin De Porres, Catherine’s House (a shelter for women and children), OLC’s Endowment Fund,  Susan B. Komen and the American Red Cross and special church projects and events   
5. We use our time and talent shopping for goods to donate to our community
6. We partner with Family Life to support Women’s Health programs
7. We build our Christian sisterhood through fun social events (member parties, family picnics, bowling, dinner, dancing, workshops etc.)
8. We market our social events to build our “treasure”

 
Time Commitment:

1. We attend monthly meetings from August through May
2. We may be asked to attend event planning meetings and special workshops
3. We reflect on our spirituality during an annual retreat and we worship together
4. We share our time and talent across a multitude of church events and community groups
5. Officers and committee members provide administrative time to keep us organized and on track!

 
Come help us expand our time, and talent commitment to the church and our community! 

• Monthly meetings every 2^nd Sunday during the months of August through May
• Volunteer time to church and community
• Annual Fundraising Dance in September
• Chat & Chew Annual Luncheon & Games Fundraising every December
• Spiritual Day of Reflection every May
• Special social events throughout the year (cookouts, trips, service events)

 
Contacts:
Catherine Nimmons 704-548-1688
Email: [email protected]

Current Members: Mary Abbott, Elease Askew, Josie Adams, Mary Butler, Iris Cumberbatch, Wendy Cutting, Barbara Brodhurst-Davis, Regina Delgado, Gloria Foster, Regina Gellineau, Catherine Gomez, Mildred Green, Clair Harvey, Eva Hill, Felicia Johnson, Kathryn Johnson, Rosalie Johnson, Almeta Kee, Yvonne Mercadel, Carolyn Milbourne, Catherine Nimmons, Jan Owens, Gloria Prescod, Angela Richardson, Dilvia Sanchez, Betty Thurman, Susanna Tilley, Deborah Wadsworth, Janet Wrathen, Ann White