http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au Networking Baptist Women's Ministries in NSW & ACT Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:58:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Welcome to our website. Browse through our content and if you want to contact us, or leave a comment, feel free to do so. Our page is for the information of all Baptist Women and their Church ministries in NSW & ACT. We want to help you if we can. http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2008/02/07/hello-world/                               While our mission statement is still "Networking Baptist Women's ministries throughout NSW & ACT", we have changed our name to 'Women to Women'. Our structure is a little different but we are still very keen to "network women's ministries across our Baptist churches". We have a new logo and colours that signify ... http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2008/02/07/baptist-women-of-nsw-and-act-has-had-a-name-change/     How can 'Women to Women' help you? Do you run a craft group?            We have someone who can help with ideas. Do you want to start a craft group?      We have someone who can help you with information. Do you want to start a Playtime or Music Group for Preschoolers?      We have someone ... http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2008/02/06/women-to-women-can-help-you/   'Women to Women' is a committee of Baptist women drawn from across NSW and ACT, to network various Baptist women's ministries. In every Baptist church, there are always women serving and relating to other women with the spiritual interest of those women at heart. They may serve in Bible Study ... http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/12/08/women-to-women-networking-baptist-womens-ministries-across-nsw-act/     Pam Robertson of the ACT is  the new President of 'Women to Women' with Joy Arnold of NSW becoming Past President. Our two Vice Presidents are Olive Edmondstone and Rae Goth. Olive has been a past President and Rae is a member of the Executive of NSW Baptist Churches. She is also a Chaplain. Ramona Cowle is ... http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/12/08/women-to-women-and-its-members/     The Steering Committee meets at the beginning of each year at a weekend retreat. Recommendations from this "Vision Weekend" are then taken to the Task Force for confirmation. All aspects of the programming and goals of 'Women to Women' are considered and prayerfully recommended. http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/12/08/women-to-women-steering-committee/   The Task Force meets at least twice during the year, with teleconferencing at other times, to consider recommendations from the Steering Committee, to hear reports from the Regional representatives and to manage the general business of 'Women to Women'. http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/12/08/women-to-women-task-force/     Twice a year, the extended group called Ministry Support Group meets. This group includes those who represent NSW Baptist Churches on other State and National bodies. Such groups as Australian Church Women, National Council of Women and Winners without Drugs. Our Social Issues representative, Heather Reid, also shares with us at ... http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/12/08/women-to-women-ministry-support-group/     There is a group of Pastors' Wives who enjoy meeting together once a year at Conference. This a mutual support, caring and nurturing group. They are often challenged as well as inspired at Conference. They are often treated to delightful pampering sessions for relaxation. Pastors' Wives are represented by their President ... http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/12/08/women-to-women-and-pastors-wives/    Many women have been part of the service provided over the years by Baptist Community Services. We still have many volunteers working with BCS. You too could be a volunteer with BCS. Ask about 'Project Volunteering'. So we can stay informed on the services BCS provide, we have a representative from ... http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/12/08/women-to-women-and-baptist-community-services/ The women's branch of Global Interaction is still called Baptist Women's Missionary Union but four of the regional meetings are using the front name "Friends of Global Interaction" to encourage men to attend. 'Women to Women' has a representative from this group to keep us abreast of all that is happening ... http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/12/08/women-to-women-and-global-interaction/   There is a larger body of Baptist Women called the Women's Department of Baptist World Alliance. The President is Dorothy Selebano of Africa. Her theme is: "Stand up, God can use you!" You can read more about them at www.bwawd.org There are several continental regions in the Women's Department and Australia is ... http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/12/08/women-to-women-and-the-world-of-baptist-women/  'Women to Women' is represented on Baptist Women's Union of the South West Pacific by Ruth Cowling. An important calendar date for all Baptist women is the first Monday in November when women around the world are praying for all other Baptist Women. The programmes for the Day of Prayer are written ... http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/12/08/women-to-women-and-the-baptist-womens-day-of-prayer/  NSW & ACT Baptist Pastors' Wives Conference will be held   Friday May 2nd to Sunday May 4th 2008.   This conference is for all wives of Baptist ministers and missionaries. Venue: Kiah Ridge, Tahmoor Speaker: Cath McKinney from Melbourne.  Cost: $50 (day) $135 (weekend) A time to Grow A time to be Fed & Watered A time to Care ... http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/12/08/women-to-women-and-pastors-wives-conference/ Each year a luncheon is organised for the Baptist Women of NSW & ACT. The last one was held at the Sports Centre at Homebush. The speaker was Joyce Harmer, Prison Chaplain for the Salvation Army. Make sure you get in early for the next luncheon as the last one was booked out and many ... http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/12/08/women-to-women-luncheon/ 'Women to Women' runs two Time Out Retreats each year. The retreats are for women to have "Time Out" from their busy lives, just for a weekend. Time out to take in, relax, refresh, renew spiritually. Time Out to meet other women, to gain inspiration and new ideas for their own ... http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/12/08/women-to-women-time-out-retreats/ You can contact 'Women to Women' at      P O Box 37                                                               Eastwood NSW 2122 Australia or phone: (02) 8572 3223 or by email: womentowomen@baptistnsw.asn.au   http://www.baptistwomennsw.org.au/2007/02/08/women-to-women-contact-details/