By Joanna
Mitchell
By Joanna
Mitchell
PALMDALE, California--I stumbled across a women's organization nearly five years ago that, in my opinion, was a gem waiting to be discovered.
The organization is Christian Women's Club. It has been around for more than 60 years and has chapters all over the world. Christian Women's Clubs are located in more than 2,000 cities in the United States, Canada and a few other international areas.
I discovered this group from an ad in my local newspaper. It looked intriguing since I was looking for new friends after relocating to a new area. I attended the club's monthly luncheon and found out what they are all about. Each month's meeting has a theme and generally an area business is represented as sort of a light feature. I've seen everything from fashions to flowers, artwork and crafts, cooking themes and even eye dog trainers. A lunch is served and you get acquainted with others at your table.
The main event is dedicated to a Christian woman speaker who shares her testimony. At the end of her talk she will lead new believers in a sinners prayer.
When I first attended, I was moved by the speaker's openness and her relationship with Christ. Within a few months, I was helping with decorations. Later, I was asked to coordinate the business feature. After about three years, I was asked to be the chairman and coordinate every luncheon, which attracts 80 to 90 people each month. What a challenge! I never considered myself an evangelist, yet I was asked to orchestrate an evangelistic event each month.
Christian Women's Club not only offers luncheons, but also monthly prayer coffees to pray for the needs of the country, the organization, the local club and personal needs. It also offers in-home Bible studies. For women who work outside the home, After 5 Christian Women's Clubs are available. I've witnessed many women coming to Christ and I've made many friends through this club.
For a club in your city, contact Stonecroft Ministries at 1-816-763-7800 or write to Stonecroft Ministries at P.O. Box 9609, Kansas City, Missouri, 64134-0609. They can also be reached by e-mail at Connections@Stonecroft.org or on the web at gospelcom.net/stone croft/. Or contact me at mcottage1@prodigy.net
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