Older Women Likewise

Ila and Jill talk about sharing our troubles and heartaches. What holds us back from telling our sisters what concerns us? How can each of us be supportive to those who do share?

When things change in our lives, we can become overwhelmed and confused. “No one likes change except a wet baby”, we’ve heard. How can the Christian woman adapt to the changes in her life, continuing to serve God faithfully? Beth Stuckey and Genesia Jeffries explore this topic of “Change is Hard”.

Godly women are to be sober and watchful - but isn’t there also room for fun? Ila, Jill and Judy define a sober lifestyle, describe what it looks like, but still find room for joy and yes, even fun!

Women were at the core of the first issue of prejudice and discrimination in the early church. Genesia Jeffries and Beth Stuckey describe how the apostles addressed this issue and encourage us to use a similar model as we meet such problems today.

When we use our lives as vessels of honor, useful to the Master, sometimes we’re called to an act of service that creates in us some tension or discomfort. To help us approach our service to God with more passion and enthusiasm, Cindy leads a conversation with Jill Yopp and Dana Burk about the inspiring stories the panel has witnessed in the lives of others who have used their abilities, interests, talents, personality traits, and life experiences to glorify God by serving others.

Jill, Ila and Judy explore some ways that faithful women in the congregation can support and encourage the eldership. How were women supportive in New Testament times? What does God expect of us today? Please note: Judy, Ila and our producer Zoe are in the path of Hurricane Milton. If our power is out, we will not be broadcasting Thursday night. We appreciate your prayers!

Scriptures:

Col. 3:12-13

Tonight, Cindy, Jill and Ila discuss how the sacrifice of our time can be one of the brightest expressions of our love for one another, what we can do to grow more sincere compassion and mercy for others, and how we can use our most painful experiences in life to help and encourage others.

Beth Stuckey and Genesia Jeffries encourage moms (and of course, dads) to make sure that their children learn obedience to authority from an early age - for their physical and mental well-being as well as their spiritual good.

Scriptures:

Ephesians 4:27

Cindy facilitates a conversation with Jill and Robin Clifton about what God indicates is our “first line of defense” during temptation, and what we can do to “not give the devil an opportunity”. The panel will further explore how resisting temptation grows the fruits of the spirit, and the vital nature of prayer to obtain spiritual victory (Ephesians 4:27).

Ila, Jill and Judy will talk about catastrophizing - it really is a word - what it means and what it looks like. What does God tell us in His word about catastrophizing? How can we stop it from taking over our thinking?