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Home Fairlane History Fairlane Focus Fellowship Events Fairlane Lads to Leader & Leaderetts WINGS Iglesia De Cristo Contact Us/Prayer Requests Links	Women have always been important in the service of Jesus, from the women who supported Jesus and the disciples to the women who support His work today. The WINGS Ministry has a place for every woman in the congregation to use her talents to serve the Lord. There are over 20 different ministries organized to do our best to make sure that the unique talents of women to serve others are used to her best ability. AMISTAD: Amistad is a Spanish word meaning "friendship," and that describes the Amistad program. This ministry is designed to promote friendship and fellowship between the ladies of Iglesia De Cristo and the ladies of Fairlane. To accomplish this, activities are planned throughout the year on various themes. Much has already been learned from each other and about each other, and the fellowships are always very enjoyable for all involved. "How is it Bretheren, When ye come together every one of you hath a Psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying." ~1 Corinthians 14:26 AMONG THE LILIES: We only have to look around to see the beauty God has created. The women of this ministry bring some of God's natural beauty into our worship service by decorating our auditorium with fresh and silk arrangements of plants and flowers. They also maintain the fresh plants and change the greenery to match the season or occasion. "Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet, I tell you, even Solomon in all his splendor was not dressed like one of these." ~Luke 12:27 BABY AND WEDDING SHOWERS: The goal of this ministry is to hold baby showers for first-time mothers and bridal teas are given for those entering marriage. Ministry members help plan the date, decorate, and prepare the food. This ministry has always been very effective and efficient. It works on a team rotation basis. It provides an opportunity to share our love with new mothers and brides-to-be. "He who finds a wife finds what is good..." ~Proverbs 18:22 "Behold, children are a gift of the Lord..." ~Psalms 127:3 BEAR BUDDIES: The Bear Buddies Ministry provides a cuddly stuffed bear to each child under the age of six who is brought into the hospital emergency room or who is admitted to the hospital. A short message is attached to each bear offering words of comfort and a welcome to the Fairlane Church. Some of the women involved meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and occassionally at night to stuff bears and/or paint faces. These ladies make the bears themselves, using donated fabric from Fairlane members. "Train up a child in the way he should go. Even when he is old he will not depart from it." ~Proverbs 22:6 COLLEGE-AGE CARING PROGRAM: Studies show that it's the post-high school years when we lose the most of our young people. Our college age students have left their families and are out of our congregation temporarily while they pursue their college studies. The goal of this ministry is to let our college-age students know they are loved and remembered even while they are away from us. The ministry members do this by sending cards, letters, and care packages. "Remember your creator in the days of your youth..." ~Ecclesiates 12:1 COMMUNICATION: Communication is the key to keeping all the ladies of the congregation informed about the upcoming events and activities, and the works of the various ministries. This goal is met through a WINGS resource book, a newsletter, and this website. The resource book is printed once a year detailing each of the ministries. The newsletter is printed 10 to 12 times a year featuring a calendar of activities and articles of interest to women. Women of the congregation are encouraged to submit articles and ideas for newsletter topics. "And do not neglect doing good and sharing: for with such sacrifices God is pleased." ~Hebrews 13:16 FAITH IN ACTION: The mission of this ministry is to provide food for our members who are just home from the hospital, for those who have been confined at home because of illness, or who have been away from home caring for sick relatives, and for those who live alone and would enjoy someone else's cooking. This ministry works on a team rotation basis. "Suppose there are brothers or sisters who need clothes and don't have enough to eat. What good is there in your saying to them, 'God bless you! Keep warm and eat well!' if you do not give them the necessities of life?" ~James 2:15-16 FUNERAL MINISTRY: Ladies involved in this ministry are compassionate, serving helpers to the family touched by severe illness and death. They do this by arranging meals, assisting the family in their grief, and visiting the funeral home. They also reach out to the community by sending a letter and a pamphlet to a family member of one who's death notice appears in the local paper. "Bear one another's burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ." ~Galations 6:2 GRITS (Girls Raised In The Service, of God): The goal of this ministry is to assist our young women to grow up to be special servants in the kingdom of God. The ladies of this ministry do this by teaching special classes, planning activities, doing service projects with the girls, and assisting with youth activities. "... that they may encourage the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children..." ~Titus 2:4 HELPING HANDS: This ministry is designed to help around the Fairlane building with anything from decorating to office help. Help is often needed when special events occur such as gospel meetings, special fellowship activities, and with different seasons of the year. Tennessee Children's Home also asks for several donations of items during the year and collecting, boxing, and advertising these needs are part of this ministry's responsibility. With the new fellowship hall kitchen comes the responsibility of cleaning out the pantry, refrigerator, and cabinets occasionally. The library often needs straightening, books refiled, and new books processed. All these areas need Helping Hands. "Whatever your hands find to do, verily, do it with all your might..." ~Proverbs 9:10 HOSPITALITY: This is a new ministry which combines two previous ministries, "Open Arms" and "Friendship." The purpose of this ministry is to warmly welcome our visitors and new members and promoste fellowship among all the members at Fairlane. Four teams devided equallly among the congregation will meet once a month for a pot luck dinner following the Sunday morning service. This ministry will be in charge of a coffee or luncheon twice a year to welcome all the ladies who are new to the congregation, and it will also encourage and help the men plan a breakfast or luncheon to welcome the men who are new to Fairlane. KICS (Kids In Christ Serving): This is a program organized for the children from 2 years of age through the 5th grade. The children go to a KICS class during the Sunday evening service, where they learn to serve like Jesus and get along with each other through a monthly activity. The ladies of this ministry coordinate programs and assist the planners of the monthly programs, and also teach in the programs. "Teach me, oh Lord, the way of your decrees, and I will follow them to the end." ~Psalm 119:33 LADIES NIGHT OUT: This is a ministry that organizes get-togethers for all women of the congregation and for any of our friends and neighbors that you may wish to invite. There is usually one planned each quarter. It is a special night of spending quality spiritual time together in fellowship. Women in this ministry help with planning and scheduling programs, preparing rooms for events, write invitations, announcements, and brochures advertising the events. "Sing and rejoice O daughter of Zion: for lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the Lord." ~Zechariah 2:10 NEW MOTHERS: The goal of this ministry is to make the new mother feel comfortable in her new and most important role and to welcome the new baby. Each new baby is presented with a Bible, usually in a basket with a few gifts. Members in this ministry call the new mothers, offering help, support, and encouragement. They may even help out with meals and housework when there is a sick child or a stressed-out mother. A mothers' class on Wednesday night is also offered for support and spiritual growth of mothers. "Behold children are a gift of the Lord." ~Psalm 127:3 NURSERY: The purpose of this ministry is to provide a nursery for babies during the worship services. The Sunday morning nursery is staffed with ladies who volunteer to keep the nursery for one month. The Sunday evening nursery is staffed by a rotating volunteer list who will work in the nursery for two weeks in a row. A Sunday morning and Wednesday Cradle Roll class is always available to teach the babies. "And he said: 'I will tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven." ~Mattew 18:3 NURSING HOME: The goal of this ministry is to help out our members who are in the local nursing homes. The ladies of this ministry do this by visiting, planning lunches to take in, putting together goodie boxes or other gifts, fixing hair and nails of the residents, sending cards, reading the Bible aloud, and any other service the residents need. "In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than receive.'" ~Acts 20:35 SAMARITANS: The goal of this ministry is service, doing "real deeds." Their projects include: relieving care-givers, providing transportation to doctor's appointments, making visits, sending cards and just listening. The shut-ins appreciate this ministry. "It is not so among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you will be your slave: just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his live for a ransom for many." ~Matthew 20:26-28 SUPER SENIORS: The objective of this ministry is to provide an opportunity for our older members to meet together once a month for visiting with each other, for group activities, programs, service projects, and fun. "Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone." ~Psalm 71:9 You are always encouraged to let us know of a ministry that is needed at Fairlane. You may know of something that is effective for furthering the cause of Christ that is not being done at this time. Please don't hesitate to turn in suggestions to Barbara Morgan or Robin Simmons at any time. Your suggestions are always welcomed.

Women have always been important in the service of Jesus, from the women who supported Jesus and the disciples to the women who support His work today. The WINGS Ministry has a place for every woman in the congregation to use her talents to serve the Lord. There are over 20 different ministries organized to do our best to make sure that the unique talents of women to serve others are used to her best ability.

AMISTAD: Amistad is a Spanish word meaning "friendship," and that describes the Amistad program. This ministry is designed to promote friendship and fellowship between the ladies of Iglesia De Cristo and the ladies of Fairlane. To accomplish this, activities are planned throughout the year on various themes. Much has already been learned from each other and about each other, and the fellowships are always very enjoyable for all involved.

"How is it Bretheren, When ye come together every one of you hath a Psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying." ~1 Corinthians 14:26

AMONG THE LILIES: We only have to look around to see the beauty God has created. The women of this ministry bring some of God's natural beauty into our worship service by decorating our auditorium with fresh and silk arrangements of plants and flowers. They also maintain the fresh plants and change the greenery to match the season or occasion.

"Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet, I tell you, even Solomon in all his splendor was not dressed like one of these." ~Luke 12:27

BABY AND WEDDING SHOWERS: The goal of this ministry is to hold baby showers for first-time mothers and bridal teas are given for those entering marriage. Ministry members help plan the date, decorate, and prepare the food. This ministry has always been very effective and efficient. It works on a team rotation basis. It provides an opportunity to share our love with new mothers and brides-to-be.

"He who finds a wife finds what is good..." ~Proverbs 18:22
"Behold, children are a gift of the Lord..." ~Psalms 127:3

BEAR BUDDIES: The Bear Buddies Ministry provides a cuddly stuffed bear to each child under the age of six who is brought into the hospital emergency room or who is admitted to the hospital. A short message is attached to each bear offering words of comfort and a welcome to the Fairlane Church. Some of the women involved meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and occassionally at night to stuff bears and/or paint faces. These ladies make the bears themselves, using donated fabric from Fairlane members.

"Train up a child in the way he should go. Even when he is old he will not depart from it." ~Proverbs 22:6

COLLEGE-AGE CARING PROGRAM: Studies show that it's the post-high school years when we lose the most of our young people. Our college age students have left their families and are out of our congregation temporarily while they pursue their college studies. The goal of this ministry is to let our college-age students know they are loved and remembered even while they are away from us. The ministry members do this by sending cards, letters, and care packages.

"Remember your creator in the days of your youth..." ~Ecclesiates 12:1

COMMUNICATION: Communication is the key to keeping all the ladies of the congregation informed about the upcoming events and activities, and the works of the various ministries. This goal is met through a WINGS resource book, a newsletter, and this website. The resource book is printed once a year detailing each of the ministries. The newsletter is printed 10 to 12 times a year featuring a calendar of activities and articles of interest to women. Women of the congregation are encouraged to submit articles and ideas for newsletter topics.

"And do not neglect doing good and sharing: for with such sacrifices God is pleased."
~Hebrews 13:16

FAITH IN ACTION: The mission of this ministry is to provide food for our members who are just home from the hospital, for those who have been confined at home because of illness, or who have been away from home caring for sick relatives, and for those who live alone and would enjoy someone else's cooking. This ministry works on a team rotation basis.

"Suppose there are brothers or sisters who need clothes and don't have enough to eat. What good is there in your saying to them, 'God bless you! Keep warm and eat well!' if you do not give them the necessities of life?" ~James 2:15-16

FUNERAL MINISTRY: Ladies involved in this ministry are compassionate, serving helpers to the family touched by severe illness and death. They do this by arranging meals, assisting the family in their grief, and visiting the funeral home. They also reach out to the community by sending a letter and a pamphlet to a family member of one who's death notice appears in the local paper.

"Bear one another's burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ." ~Galations 6:2

GRITS (Girls Raised In The Service, of God): The goal of this ministry is to assist our young women to grow up to be special servants in the kingdom of God. The ladies of this ministry do this by teaching special classes, planning activities, doing service projects with the girls, and assisting with youth activities.

"... that they may encourage the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children..." ~Titus 2:4

HELPING HANDS: This ministry is designed to help around the Fairlane building with anything from decorating to office help. Help is often needed when special events occur such as gospel meetings, special fellowship activities, and with different seasons of the year. Tennessee Children's Home also asks for several donations of items during the year and collecting, boxing, and advertising these needs are part of this ministry's responsibility. With the new fellowship hall kitchen comes the responsibility of cleaning out the pantry, refrigerator, and cabinets occasionally. The library often needs straightening, books refiled, and new books processed. All these areas need Helping Hands.

"Whatever your hands find to do, verily, do it with all your might..." ~Proverbs 9:10

HOSPITALITY: This is a new ministry which combines two previous ministries, "Open Arms" and "Friendship." The purpose of this ministry is to warmly welcome our visitors and new members and promoste fellowship among all the members at Fairlane. Four teams devided equallly among the congregation will meet once a month for a pot luck dinner following the Sunday morning service. This ministry will be in charge of a coffee or luncheon twice a year to welcome all the ladies who are new to the congregation, and it will also encourage and help the men plan a breakfast or luncheon to welcome the men who are new to Fairlane.

KICS (Kids In Christ Serving): This is a program organized for the children from 2 years of age through the 5th grade. The children go to a KICS class during the Sunday evening service, where they learn to serve like Jesus and get along with each other through a monthly activity. The ladies of this ministry coordinate programs and assist the planners of the monthly programs, and also teach in the programs.

"Teach me, oh Lord, the way of your decrees, and I will follow them to the end." ~Psalm 119:33

LADIES NIGHT OUT: This is a ministry that organizes get-togethers for all women of the congregation and for any of our friends and neighbors that you may wish to invite. There is usually one planned each quarter. It is a special night of spending quality spiritual time together in fellowship. Women in this ministry help with planning and scheduling programs, preparing rooms for events, write invitations, announcements, and brochures advertising the events.

"Sing and rejoice O daughter of Zion: for lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the Lord." ~Zechariah 2:10

NEW MOTHERS: The goal of this ministry is to make the new mother feel comfortable in her new and most important role and to welcome the new baby. Each new baby is presented with a Bible, usually in a basket with a few gifts. Members in this ministry call the new mothers, offering help, support, and encouragement. They may even help out with meals and housework when there is a sick child or a stressed-out mother. A mothers' class on Wednesday night is also offered for support and spiritual growth of mothers.

"Behold children are a gift of the Lord." ~Psalm 127:3

NURSERY: The purpose of this ministry is to provide a nursery for babies during the worship services. The Sunday morning nursery is staffed with ladies who volunteer to keep the nursery for one month. The Sunday evening nursery is staffed by a rotating volunteer list who will work in the nursery for two weeks in a row. A Sunday morning and Wednesday Cradle Roll class is always available to teach the babies.

"And he said: 'I will tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven." ~Mattew 18:3

NURSING HOME: The goal of this ministry is to help out our members who are in the local nursing homes. The ladies of this ministry do this by visiting, planning lunches to take in, putting together goodie boxes or other gifts, fixing hair and nails of the residents, sending cards, reading the Bible aloud, and any other service the residents need.

"In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than receive.'" ~Acts 20:35

SAMARITANS: The goal of this ministry is service, doing "real deeds." Their projects include: relieving care-givers, providing transportation to doctor's appointments, making visits, sending cards and just listening. The shut-ins appreciate this ministry.

"It is not so among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you will be your slave: just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his live for a ransom for many." ~Matthew 20:26-28

SUPER SENIORS: The objective of this ministry is to provide an opportunity for our older members to meet together once a month for visiting with each other, for group activities, programs, service projects, and fun.

"Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone."
~Psalm 71:9

You are always encouraged to let us know of a ministry that is needed at Fairlane. You may know of something that is effective for furthering the cause of Christ that is not being done at this time. Please don't hesitate to turn in suggestions to Barbara Morgan or Robin Simmons at any time. Your suggestions are always welcomed.