Women's Ministry of Edwards Road Baptist Church

Thank you to all who brought items in for our baby shower for Piedmont Women’s Center. These items will be put into baby gift baskets for each new mom. Women on Mission really enjoyed hearing from Raven about many of the great things they are doing to support women and families who choose life for their babies right here in Greenville. Piedmont Women’s Center does SO much more than pregnancy tests-here are just a few of the things we learned from the community relations rep who spoke at our meeting.

Piedmont Women’s Center has been open since 1991.
They see over 3,000 women per year.
They spend a whole hour with their clients at their 1st appointment to really understand their needs and see how PWC can best help.
They help those being s*x trafficked, share Jesus with each client, and partner with churches to get those who put their faith in Christ to a community of believers near them so they can grow and be discipled.
Piedmont Women’s Center offers parenting classes on many topics and gives them a gift for their baby like a pack n play or car seat when they attend 10 classes.
PWC partners with over 300 other non-profits to help and support the moms/families they work with, including Christian adoption agencies.
They also work with DCFS to do parenting classes with the goal of re-unifying families.
PWC also offer grief support for those who have had pregnancy loss or previous abortions
PWC has 26 on staff plus volunteers. They are completely donor funded and grant supported. They receive NO government funding. Part of the ERBC missions budget does help support PWC’s work each year.

Party With a Purpose is happening again this year! It’s a PARTY because we eat, fellowship, and have fun at the different stations. The PURPOSE is to come alongside women who are experiencing difficulties in their lives and say, “You are loved, you have value.” This is an annual outreach in which we host the ladies from The Renewal Program, a Miracle Hill ministry. Consider how you might be involved as we host these 24 ladies. PLEASE PRAY that we will be the hands of Jesus that night.
We need lots of volunteers! There are many opportunities for you to help. Look for signup sheets in the hallway for these committees: Hostesses, Bibles, Food, Beverage table, and Accessories.
We will again be collecting pocketbooks, scarves and jewelry. Please bring clean, like new items. Jewelry should be stylish. Look for barrels near the office and by the nursery entrance in January. We would like to collect all donations by Sunday Feb 25.
Thank you ERBC, once again as we stretch our comfort zone in our local community. Many, many thanks to those who have already volunteered. Please contact Libby Riddle by email at [email protected] with questions or suggestions.
Matthew 25:40-“ The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’”

The Ladies’ Advent Event “Prepare Him Room” will be a time of worship, fellowship and hearing Kristi McLelland teach about Christmas. Both programs will be the same, so you can choose to attend either time on Monday, December 4 in the Student Center: in the morning from 9:30-11:45 a.m. or that night from 7:00-9:15 p.m. There is no cost but registration is appreciated! Register online - https://buff.ly/3SOC5Wf
We will have a time of snacks and fellowship at the beginning. Please plan to join us and invite a friend as we prepare our hearts for the season of celebrating Jesus’ birth. Wear Christmas-y attire if you wish. Call or email Susan Elliott for more information at [email protected] or 864-991-7297. If you want to watch a preview, click this link
https://www.lifeway.com/en/events/prepare-him-room-virtual

Ladies-don't forget meeting Thursday night. We will have snacks, fellowship and a great speaker. Come hear our own ERBC member, pediatrician, Dr. Randy Butler. He will speak to How to Combat Depression and Anxiety in Children. You can send a question for him to answer when you RSVP to [email protected]

Hope to see many of you there next week!

An encouraging word I read today about all that's going on in our world and something I can do no matter where I am or what I need to take care of in my little corner of the world-PRAY! Hopefully it will encourage you if you are like many and overwhelmed/discouraged by the events in the news.

https://club31women.com/building-home-crumbling-world/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=why_it_s_worth_building_your_home_in_a_crumbling_world&utm_term=2022-03-15

Why It’s Worth Building Your Home in a Crumbling World Building up your home is not some mere mundane task. It’s a powerful way to offer something vital to your family and guests. Yesterday, while Russia was invading Ukraine and gas prices were soaring and 11 people were in our hospital with the virus, I mopped the kitchen floor. I mopped the kitchen ...

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What this article talks about is our WHY of having Moms Encouraging Moms events! Sign up to come have fellowship with others doing the mom life and hear an encouraging talk from a mom whose children are grown now. Sign up at

https://onrealm.org/EdwardsRoad/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ZTE5MWFmZGYtZmJkNy00ODhkLTkwZWUtYWUwZTAwZmM2MzVk&fbclid=IwAR3jM0Sc4dR9LRtgERlS_qjW6A7AntUAuNlRfG7VVkphEmDwvN9QBVc9mm4

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PLEASE JOIN US!!!!!
Moms Encouraging Moms will have its second event on Thursday, February 17 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Center. Our speaker will be Tracy Sorrells. Please contact Hannah Brown at 864-386-6196 for more information, and you can now sign up
online at https://tinyurl.com/erbc-memfeb22

Hope many of you moms will join us for a night of fellowship, treats, and a devotion THIS Thursday night-arrive between 7:30 and 8:00!!! See you then!

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What can you do today to "hold fast to what is good"? from Romans 12
https://club31women.com/devotional/when-life-feels-like-a-rollercoaster/

When Life Feels Like a Rollercoaster How can we remain steadfast when life feels constantly up and down? “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” Romans 12:9 ESV My family and I recently spent the day at a regional theme park – something we haven’t done for a few years. And those years made...

Buy your tickets now for this fun Saturday event on October 9th!!! You can buy online at this link
https://onrealm.org/EdwardsRoad/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MjZjNmQ4NzQtNDA0NC00OTQzLTlhMGMtYWQ5MDAwZDZhZGUz

or contact the church office at 244-2975

Was reminded of Pastor Aaron's sermon series on Habakkuk-hope this devotion will encourage you today!

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Experiencing God’s Strength | Grace Fox “The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.”

We all have days when we feel like we have fallen down-read this and be encouraged about how to get back up and keep going!

https://gwensmith.net/get-back-in-the-race/

Get Back in the Race The race started like any other race: runners at the starting line, fans in the stands, excitement, and anticipation thick in the air. But this race was a big one. Read More…

Pressing in to the presence of God is always a good choice!

https://club31women.com/devotional/when-god-doesnt-answer-prayers/

When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers Prayers may not always be answered and leave us disappointed. How can we stay connected to God when He seems silent? How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?     How long will you hide your face from me? …But I trust in your unfailing love;   my heart rejoices in your salvation. I wil...