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JANES Christmas Chik Nite!

2009-11-16T21:26:00.000-06:00

We're so excited... we're having our first JANES Christmas celebration @ Chik Nite this December 4 @ 7 pm.

Look for more of these one-night inspirational, practical and FUN evenings throughout the year to encourage and equip you to reflect God in your world - in your workplace, through your God-given purpose, in the church, in your marriage, in your parenting, in your friendships, etc.

This first night will be focused on how to celebrate the holidays with Christ's peace in the midst of the Christmas chaos! Come take a short break to be refreshed before everything gets crazy!

A Christmas celebration just for chiks - a little chocolate and a lot of fun and inspiration for the season! And some funsurprises you don't want to miss!

Hope to see you there!

Tickets are $5 per person & can be bought at the BAF BookStore.

Email seejaneshine@gmail.com if you have any questions!

For childcare, contact virginiaw@bayareafellowship.org or call 361-993-5900 ext 134.

Thank You Lord!

2009-10-12T21:25:00.001-05:00

Thank you Lord for giving Janes such a fruitful beginning to the 2009-2010 ministry year! And thank you for all of the wonderful leaders who made See Jane Go Fall Kick-Off Party and Janes EXPO 2009 so successful! I have the privilege to serve alongside some amazing, godly, hard-working women who love you and love to serve you. If you didn't make it to EXPO, or didn't have time to stop by the tables but still want to sign up, be sure to visit our blog and find more about Janes ministry teams:

See Jane Serve Team - Serving in the church - office, hospitality, computer work, welcoming new women into the church, etc
See Jane Connect Team - Women Only Hometeams
See Jane Grow - Bible Studies
See Jane Reach - Community Outreach
See Jane Glo - Event planning (including Glo Conference Preparations)

If you feel nervous about joining one of our ministry teams, remember that you don't have to "have it all together" in order to be a part of Janes. Even your leaders do not have it ALL together. We are all on a journey with Jesus, gradually getting to know Him better and becoming more Christ-like, step-by-step. Most of all, our desire for you is that you take YOUR next step of obedience, whatever that is.

Let your heart listen to what Jesus says in the book of Mark 5.36: "Don't be afraid; just believe." Believe in the good plans He has for you! And if he's calling you to join your first Bible study or hometeam, or if he's calling you to serve others in some new way, follow Him and He'll show you the next step to take. I love you and can't wait to see God's plans for us unfold over the next few months.

See JANE Go!

2009-08-19T20:20:00.000-05:00

Well, even though fall doesn't technically begin until September 22 this year, we are in high gear getting ready for the fall now! There is so much that the Lord is preparing for us and for you - we are ready to get GOING! So please make note of the following VERY IMPORTANT DATES:

SEE JANE GO! Fall Kick-Off Party: Wed, September 9 6:30-8 pm in the Bay Area Lobby

Janes EXPO: Saturday/Sunday, September 26-27
Before and after all weekend services in the Bay Area Lobby

Our fall kick-off party is something you do not want to miss! I've missed seeing you over the summer and I'm anxious to share the plans for 2009-2010, including plans for GLO Conference 2010 - with a VERY special guest speaker that I will be announcing that night! You'll hear about lots of opportunities to get involved in Janes at a "whole nutha level!" It's going to be an amazing year! If you have friends that would like to know more about women's ministry at Bay Area, be sure and invite them and bring them along - it will be a great night to meet some new friends as well!

INTRODUCING TWO NEW LEADERS!

I am so excited to announce that Alene Snodgrass will be taking my former responsibilities as our "SEE JANE GROW" Coordinator. She will oversee our Bible studies from now on. As of September, Alene will be a twice-published author of her own Bible studies. She has an amazing story and a gift for teaching and communicating God's truth in a relevant and encouraging way. You're going to love her! She'll be at the SEE JANE GO Fall Kick-off Party ready to meet you!

Alisa Wagner is returning to the Janes Leadership Team to coordinate our quickly-multiplying One on One with God groups and to help us with some exciting new things that I will share with you later! I'm so glad to have her back!

Also, I want to let you know that Mandy Ward, our amazing Administrative Team Leader had to step down from her position last month due to new work responsibilities God has provided for her. I will miss her so much, but am thankful that she was such an amazing team-builder, because the girls that served with her are pressing on in fabulous ministries even after she stepped down - the mark of a great leader! Thank you, Mandy for all of your help and I pray for God's sweetest blessing on your new adventure!

Check out the rest of our newsletter for some other amazing opportunities coming up very soon! Please reply to this email with any questions you have or if you are interested in jumping in to serve in Janes.

I love you and can't wait to see you all in September!!

Daphne

Daphne Fine
Bay Area Fellowship JANES
seejanelead@yahoo.com
www.bafjanes.blogspot.com/

Simply Divine

2009-06-30T18:30:00.000-05:00

I hope all of you girls have been enjoying your summer. I really have been enjoying mine! Just in the last week, I met a new friend from France that taught me to make crepes (yum!), met some new friends at swimming lessons, met a new neighbor, went to a baseball game, went to a birthday party and then had a wonderful weekend at church! Summer vacation is such a great time for celebrations and for hanging out with friends and family, and it still feels a bit like vacation even after you get out of school and you’re working just the same as you do all year long!

I want to encourage you to make the most of your summer doing one of the things that women do best – loving others through simple acts of kindness. Several of my friends and I took meals to a friend who had a new baby last week and it reminded me that even something as simple as a meal can be a means of showing the love of Jesus and his church in a big way. I remember how it felt to receive such a meal when I was a new mom in a new city, and it was no small thing to me, I guarantee you!

There are so many simple things we can do that glorify God by loving others – and they don’t require a small group or a planning meeting – just a heart sensitive to God’s promptings. So during this time, when Janes is taking a break from Bible studies and conferences, let’s look for opportunities to reflect God’s love in the simple things. Here are a few examples:

Send a note, text or email to a friend who needs encouragement or to thank someone who is a blessing in your life.
Include someone new in an outing with old friends.
Take a meal or something sweet to a neighbor or friend or to the break room at work.
Pick up an extra Starbucks for an associate on the way to work.
Take advantage of opportunities to meet new people at work, church or school and go the extra mile to make them feel welcome.
Have someone over to your home for a meal or just for coffee and get to know them better.
Offer to babysit a friend’s children so they can have a night out to rest and be refreshed.

That’s enough to get you started! Colossians 3.12,14 says, “Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity” (emphasis mine).

Loving others is the most noticeable way we are identified with Jesus in this world. Don’t underestimate its importance to the Father or its impact upon others. In short, it is “simply divine!”

Blessings to you!

Daphne

There Is a Season...

2009-06-02T22:24:00.000-05:00

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven..." Ecc. 3.1

Summer is finally here! I always love the change of seasons and have been looking forward to summer for several weeks, anxious for my children to be home from school and looking forward to the fun of summer and the break from our school routine. We'll be spending lots of time at the beach and at the pool, we'll be grilling out all the time, and I'm so looking forward to our family vacation! Not to mention the fact that I won't be making one sack lunch for almost three months - wahoo! Of course when August rolls around, I'll be ready for it all to start over again and looking forward to the fall!

Well, as DeeDee has already let you know, this summer is also the change of seasons for Janes. I could not possibly be more excited about serving as the new leader of Janes, and I could not have asked for better preparation than to have followed DeeDee's wise and loving leadership for the last two years. From the very beginning she and I have been "kindred spirits" in the Lord and in our passion for you - the precious and amazing women of Bay Area Fellowship. I hope you have each had a chance to thank DeeDee for all that she has done to bring Janes to a place of tremendous "fruit-bearing" for the Kingdom of God! If you haven't had a chance yet, be sure to jot her a note or send her an email at bafjanes@yahoo.com. Don't miss this opportunity to express your thanks for how God has used her in your life and let her know! Everything that Janes has become is a direct reflection of the woman that DeeDee is - the glory of God is beautifully on display in her life in every way! I give praise to the Lord for you, my sweet sister-friend!

I am so thankful for the way that DeeDee welcomed me to Bay Area when we first arrived and saw my unique passion and put me to work right away doing what God has gifted me to do. We want that same thing for each and every one of you. EXPO 09 is just around the corner, girls, and we want each one of you to take advantage of this next opportunity to jump in to Janes with both feet. If you're not sure what you want to do, or how you're uniquely gifted, that's okay. Sometimes it takes time to figure it all out, but contact us anyway if you just want to be more involved and we can help direct you! You can reach me at seejanelead@yahoo.com if you have any questions, and as always, be sure to visit bafjanes.blogspot.com to get more information about all of our ministries.

And last but certainly not least, please be in prayer for me and for our whole team as we prayerfully spend the summer listening to what God has planned for Janes in 2009-2010! I can hardly wait to see what God has in store for us in this next season!
Looking forward!

Daphne Fine

Bay Area Fellowship JANES
seejanelead@yahoo.com

New JANES Leader!

2009-05-14T14:52:00.000-05:00

Dear JANES,

It has been my honor to serve you for the last few years as your women's ministry leader and I have loved every minute of it. But in this season of my life, it has become necessary that I transfer the leadership of this amazing ministry to someone who will continue to take JANES to new heights through the leadership of the Holy Spirit. I am excited to tell you that Daphne Fine will be assuming the role and I know that great things will be accomplished for the Kingdom under her leadership. We have much work to be done, exciting events on the horizon, and ministries to be created and staffed, so please jump on board and rally around Daphne the same way that you did me. It has been an unforgettable experience to do life with you and I am looking forward to hearing how you grow under Daphne's direction.

Many of you know Daphne through Bible study and I'm sure I don't have to tell you that her husband is our awesome children's pastor. Pastor Don and Daphne are a blessing to our church and because of Daph's ministry background, she is more than qualified for her new role. It is her heart to equip women to be Christ-followers in every aspect of their lives, so the vision of JANES will certainly flourish. She is my treasured friend and she and I, along with our Janes Core Team, have worked very closely together. I know this will be an easy transition and I can't wait to see how God moves.

So let me say, one last time, that if you are interested in being a part of a thriving ministry, full of precious women that love the Lord, that reaches out to our church, our community and beyond, NOW is the time to get involved. Check out the different teams to find out where you can serve, or contact Daphne at janesdiscipleship@yahoo.com. Very exciting days ahead!

Love you all!

DeeDee

EXPO 09

2009-04-15T15:40:00.000-05:00

As we start thinking about the next JANES EXPO coming this fall, there are many opportunities available to create a ministry that is uniquely YOU! If you have a passion to lead other women through a bevy or a covey, please let us know! You'll find a list of fun & exciting groups in the right-hand tool bar on our homepage. We are praying and believing that God will raise up women who are passionate about reaching our community. If you have felt the nudge to get involved, step out of your comfort zone, and be a part of an amazing group of girls, please contact us! For Info about the Admin Team, contact Mandy. For Bevies (special interest groups and hometeams), contact April. For Coveys (mission-minded groups), contact Marta. Event planning is a big part of the JANES ministry. If you're interested in coordinating the happenings of the BAF women, contact Robin. And if you have a love for God's word and a passion for teaching it, contact Daphne to find out how you can be on our Discipleship Team!

Journey to the Cross

2009-04-05T18:16:00.000-05:00

Happy Easter Week Janes!

I just wanted to share with you something I started doing a few years ago. Below you will find a description of each day of Jesus's walk to the cross, beginning with Palm Sunday. It is so cool to begin each morning reading the scripture and visualizing what was happening in the life of our Jesus this very day...over 2000 years ago. I would love it if you would join me this week on this most holy journey!

1. Sunday (That's today!): The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on the day each Jewish family was to select their Passover lamb. Jesus enters through the “Golden Gate”—the gate of the Messiah, as a great crowd proclaims: “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of Israel!” In less than a week many in that same crowd will shout: “Crucify Him!” (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:29- 44; John 12:12-19)

2. Monday: Jesus curses the fig tree for having leaves but no fruit, then cleanses the Temple, clearing the money changers out of the “court of the Gentiles,” declaring: “My Father’s House is to be a house of prayer for all people—but you have made it a den of thieves!” The dye is cast. Both the Priests (Sadducees) and the Pharisees (Teachers of the law) determine to kill Jesus. (Matthew 21:12-19; Mark 11:12-18)

3. Tuesday: The last day of public teaching and debate as Jesus speaks in parables of Himself as God’s Son, by whom all will be saved or judged. Jesus makes some of His most memorable statements as He faces down the religious leaders and thwarts every verbal trap they lay—finally pronouncing seven woes upon them (Matthew 21:23-23:39;Mark 11:27- 12:34; Luke 20:1-21:4; John 12:20-50)

4. Wednesday: On the Mount of Olives, Jesus prophecies His Second Coming and Final Judgment and the events leading up to that Day. Jesus is anointed byMary and Judas secretly agrees with the Chief Priests to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. (Matthew 24:1-26:16; Mark 13:1- 14:11; Luke 21:5-22:6; John 12:2-11)

5. Thursday: The disciples prepare the Upper Room. At the Last Supper, Jesus introduces the reality of the New Covenant (acceptance with God) established through the shedding of His blood. He points to Himself as the true Vine, teaches His disciples about the Holy Spirit and prayer His great final prayer. Then comes the agony of Gethsemane, where the fate of humanity hung in the balance as Jesus sealed His determination to drink the cup of divine judgment for our guilt. (Matthew 26:14-46; Mark 14:12-42; Luke 22:7-46; John 13:1-18:1)

6. Friday: The early morning [dead of night] arrest and betrayal by Judas’ kiss, the triple denial by Peter, Jesus’ illegal, mock trial before Caiaphas, then Pilate, then Herod. The flogging and the multiple beatings. The crown of thorns. Pilate’s judgment seat and the crowd choosing Barabbas—and Caesar for their king. Then the crucifixion between two thieves. In those six hours of suffering (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) the salvation of God is offered to humanity.There are seven declarations to Christ’s innocence (His perfect righteousness), seven wounds on His body (His perfect sacrifice) and seven statements from the Cross (His perfect teaching). Jesus extends acceptance and assurance to a repentant dying thief. At mid-day it becomes midnight! Three hours of supernatural darkness signal Jesus’ descent into the outer darkness of damnation: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” At 3:00 p.m. (the hour of the Passover sacrifice) Jesus dies as the “Lamb of God.” There is an earthquake, the centurion confesses his faith (“Surely this was the Son of God!”) and the veil is torn from top to bottom just as Jesus proclaims that salvation is accomplished: “It is finished!” After His death, Nicodemus and Joseph bury Jesus in a new tomb in a garden. (Matthew 26:47-27:61; Mark 14:43-15:41; Luke 22:47-23:56; John 18:2-19:42)

7. Saturday: The Jewish leaders break the Sabbath to insure that the tomb sealed and a Roman guard posted; as Jesus spends His final Jewish Sabbath “resting” in death. (Matthew 27:62-66; Luke 23:56)

8. Sunday: Shortly before dawn on the “first day,” the stone of the tomb is rolled away by a mighty angelic hand. Jesus steps forth in Resurrection power, triumphant over sin, death and the devil. His resurrection is God’s confirmation of Jesus’ all-sufficient victory, assuring that entrance into God’s eternal Kingdom is the present possession of all who trust in Him. The angels tell the women at the tomb: “He is risen!” Jesus appears to Peter alone, to the two on the Road to Emmaus, and to His disciples in the Upper Room. (Matthew 28:1-17; Mark 16:1-14; Luke 24:1-43; John 20:1-25; Romans 4:24-25).

“By this Gospel you are saved…For I delivered unto you as of first importance that which I received:that Christ Jesus died for our sins, according to Scripture, that He was buried and He was raised on the third day,according to the Scriptures.” 1 Corinthians 15:2-4

(Courtesy of Damascus Road Community Church)

Happy Easter

2009-03-30T11:37:00.000-05:00

Hello JANES!

Easter is just around the corner and I am looking forward to celebrating with you the resurrection of our Lord! Weekend times are listed below, so start inviting your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers as we join together to praise and worship the King of all kings!

There's lots going on, so be sure to sign up for the newsletter AND check the blog! We've posted some pictures below from the GLO Conference for those of you who may have missed it. We'll also have the GLO Conference DVD available in the bookstore soon. We'll keep you posted on that!

Blessings!

DeeDee

BAF Easter Service Times
Corpus Campus
Friday, April 10th - 6:30 PM
Saturday, April 11th - 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM
Sunday, April 12th - 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM &
1:00 PM

Padre Island Campus
Sunday, April 12th - 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM &
11:30 AM

Kingsville Campus
Sunday, April 12th - 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM

5 Points Campus
Sunday, April 12th - 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM

Christian Women's Job Corps

2009-03-20T20:51:00.000-05:00

Hey Janes!

I just wanted to share a picture with you of our presentation of $5000 to the CWJC! Lil Abshier, the director of the campus, wanted you all to know how grateful they are for the donation that will help them finish this semester and prepare for the next one. Thanks again for praying for and participating in the GLO Conference in order to reach out to the women of our community. You are a shining example of the love of Christ!

Blessings!

DeeDee

GLO Conference 09

2009-03-15T18:03:00.000-05:00

Hey JANES!

We are so excited to share with you some of the ways that God moved this past weekend at the GLO Conference!

As you know, one of our goals was to raise funds and awareness for the Christian Women's Job Corps. This last week, we were able to present a check for $5000 to this ministry that we know is making a difference in our community. We also had 116 women commit their lives to the Lord! Hallelujah!

There are so many to thank and we want you to know how grateful we are for each and every one of you! If you served on the Prayer Team for the last 12-14 months, thank you. God truly honored the sweet prayers that went up for the women of our city. If you volunteered leading up to the conference (i.e., stuffing valentine boxes and GLO bags, doing data entry, handing out flyers, selling tickets at multi-site campuses, decorating, etc.), thank you! Every act of service was important and we appreciate you! If you worked the weekend of the conference, wow! We were blessed with an army of volunteers that willingly sacrificed part of the conference in order to make sure that women got through our doors, greeted by a friendly face, and we are grateful for you!

Please know that your servant hearts and attitudes did not go unnoticed. It was a lot of work and you guys pulled it off beautifully. I am so proud. Together we were able to bless our church and community in a way that will bring eternal results. Thank you, thank you! You definitely "GLO" girls!

Love You All!

DeeDee

Valentine Promo!

2009-01-29T20:17:00.000-06:00

Hey JANES!

Thank you for your overwhelming response to our request for GLO volunteers!!! We have every need met, and then some! We can't wait to see how God uses your gifts and talents along with your beautiful smiling faces that will greet women from all over the Coastal Bend.

Please be praying for this event as we prepare to love on the women that God brings through our doors. It's going to be a very exciting weekend with lots of fun and exciting elements that will make GLO one of the most unique women's conferences in South Texas!

Don't miss the weekend of February 7-8th! JANES will be promoting the GLO Conference by offering a very special Valentine Promotion! Tickets will be available, wrapped in a decorative Valentine box, for a one-time only "2 For 1" Special! Our fun gift boxes will be $25, but each one will hold 2 GLO tickets for you to give to those you love for Valentine's Day! These will make great gifts for teachers, neighbors, friends and family! A limited number of tickets will be sold at all of our BAF campuses on this weekend so be sure to snatch them up while they're available. (Cash and checks only at all multi-site locations.) After the weekend of February 7th & 8th, the conference price will return to $25 per ticket. This offer is not available online.

Looking forward to a very exciting weekend!

DeeDee

Happy New Year!

2008-12-27T09:57:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year Janes!

2009 is just around the corner and I am so excited about what God has in store this next season! The GLO Conference will be here before we know it and I am praying even now that God would pull together the amazing gifts and talents that He has placed in each of you in order to bless our community for His glory! If you are interested in volunteering for the conference, please email Robin and let her know. We'll need greeters, decorators, production team volunteers, prayer partners, set-up/clean-up crews (Saturday's conference has to be torn down and ready before Saturday evening services begin!), bookstore and registration volunteers, etc.

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE: If you would like more info on the GLO Conference, please visit http://www.gloconference.com/. You can register online AND if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for GLO, that info is available as well. Time is running out, so if you would like to have a sponsorship ad in the GLO program, the artwork deadline is February 1st!

Bible Study sign-ups will begin the weekend of January 17th. If you are interested in studying God's Word this Spring, watch for more info on the D-Team page. Details of each study coming soon!

Wishing you a very blessed 2009 and looking forward to watching God move mightily through such an amazing group of women, called to be a light to this generation!

DeeDee

Merry Christmas

2008-12-17T09:09:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas JANES!

This has been such an exciting year in the life of JANES and 2009 promises more of the same. As you prepare to spend time celebrating the birth of our Savior, I pray that you will find peace in the midst of a busy season. And as you look forward to what the new year holds, I pray that you would fulfill your "determined purpose" to know Him more in 2009.

I love you all and I am so blessed to serve alongside you. Thank you for all that you do to bring the love of Jesus to the women of our church and community!

Rejoicing in this Season,

deedee

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-24T22:31:00.000-06:00

Hey Girls,

I just wanted to let you know that I am so grateful for each of you. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, please know that you are at the top of my list of things that I am thankful for this season. I love you all and I look forward to serving with you in the days ahead. Have a very blessed holiday!

DeeDee

Note from DeeDee

2008-11-07T21:44:00.000-06:00

Dear JANES,

I am so proud of the tapestry of amazing women that make up the women's ministry of Bay Area Fellowship. You are each unique and gifted so beautifully to fit the life He designed you for. You have been faithful to serve the women around you and your Christ-like attitudes are continually touching our community. Just this last month you have invited friends to your bevies, coveys, hometeams and Bible studies. You have fed the precious women of the Christian Women's Job Corps. You have fed the crew that worked to build our new BAF stage. You have worked with the CCPD to clean up graffiti off of our streets and you are currently working alongside the ALS Association (Click here) to raise funds and awareness for a disease that has touched someone we love. Thank you for all that you do to reflect the love of Christ to those around you. You are making a difference!

So blessed to be your servant,
deedee

EXPO 08 Pics!

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Thank You, Leaders!

2008-09-21T21:38:00.000-05:00

Hey JANES!

Expo 08 was a blast! We'll have pics coming soon, but I wanted to say "Thank You!" to our amazing leaders that helped make this weekend a huge success! I am so proud of each and every one of you and I look forward to watching how God uses your gifts and abilities this next year to bless the women of our church and community.

Thank you to our very special guests that joined us: author Lakendra Lewis, Christian Women's Job Corps Director, Lil Abshier, and the Living the Life Conference team. We are so privileged to join with you in reaching our community for Christ!

And thank you to our BAF Pastors who have been a constant support to the ministry of JANES!

I had the privilege of commissioning our leaders on Saturday night and many of you have asked for a copy of it. I am posting it here and pray that you will keep it ever before you as you flourish into the leader that God created you to be. You have the power to change your world...the resurrection power of Christ who lives in you! I love you all!

deedee

JANES Leadership Commission 08

I am called.

I am set apart

To be a Leader.

God has specifically chosen me.

I have the resources, the creativity and the team

to change my world.

I will build up-not tear down.

I will encourage-not discourage.

I will love extravagantly.

I will not be afraid.

I will not shrink back.

I will not give up.

I am called.

I am set apart

To be a Leader.

And with my God

Everything is possible for me!

Childcare Training & Opportunity

2008-09-11T15:42:00.000-05:00

JANES,
Pastor Don and our wonderful BAF children's ministry leaders are hosting a volunteer training and they need our help in caring for the leaders' children while they meet. We are very blessed by the dedication of these volunteers and JANES has an opportunity to step up and give back. Please check your calendars and let us know if you are available to help out on Tuesday, September 23rd at 6:30 PM at the Corpus Campus. No training required and your teenagers are welcome to join us. We need all the help we can get! Contact Virginia at mrsvdjames@yahoo.com or call the church at 361-993-5900 to volunteer.

This is also an opportunity for anyone interested in signing up to help with childcare for our upcoming Bible Studies on Monday nights and Tuesday mornings. If you are interested in serving on our childcare team AND making a little extra money, please contact Virginia and let her know. This is a great opportunity for those who can't serve on the weekend but can commit to a 7-week study...for a season. Pastor Don will be leading the training and sharing the vision for this next year of children's ministry. This is a very exciting time in the history of our church and we are trusting that God will provide the team members that we need to make it all possible. If that's you, please join us!

Training & Vision Night: Tuesday, September 23rd - 6:30 PM

To help with caring for the leaders children OR to volunteer to serve on the JANES Childcare Team, contact Virginia!

Calendar

2008-09-10T09:51:00.000-05:00

Expo 08

2008-09-07T19:38:00.000-05:00

JANES Expo 08
DATE: September 20-21
TIME: In Between all Weekend Services
LOCATION: BAF Atrium

Dear JANES,

We are so excited about the upcoming Expo where we will showcase all of the ministries that JANES has to offer this season. There are a few positions we are still hoping to fill and I thought I'd share with you some of them just in case you have felt the Lord nudging you!

*We are in need of more women's hometeam leaders. If you would like to lead a group, partner with another leader, or offer your home for a meeting place, please contact April.

*If you have the training and certification to lead an exercise group and feel that God has been leading you to share your gifts with our BAF women, we would love to visit with you. At this point, it is just an idea, but we feel that this may be a new opportunity for our JANES that we'd like to explore a little bit more. Contact April to share your ideas.

We have some exciting groups kicking off in 2 weeks, but we are still praying for more! If you have an idea that you'd like to share with us, please let us know by emailing us at bafjanes@yahoo.com! We would love to hear what God is showing you!

See you soon!

deedee

"Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished." Luke 1:45

The Only that Counts...

2008-09-05T21:03:00.001-05:00

Dear JANES,

As I sit at my computer and try to form sentences that actually make sense, the truth is I'm about to bust with excitement and I can't think straight! We are entering the beginning of a new season for women's ministry and I am so excited about all that God is doing! We have the Expo coming up, new bevies, coveys, hometeams and Bible studies, all starting up within the next month. We've also got some cool events planned and a conference you won't believe on the horizon!!! There is definitely a place for each and every woman to find her niche. I am praying that God will provide the leaders that we need (yes, we need more!). And I'm praying that each and every one of you will find sweet fellowship with other women and a deeper relationship with our God, who treasures you above all else.

There's lots going on around here, but I want you to know that JANES exists to build Christ-centered community with the women of BAF and our community. We have the people, the facilities and resources, and we have the Spirit of the Most High God who is our King. Nothing should be able to stop us from making a marked and irreversible difference in the lives of the women who cross our paths. So as you meet, grow together, and have some fun, I pray that you are always sensitive and aware of the spoken, and often unspoken, needs of those around you. I read, just this morning, a scripture that simplifies it for us and it is this:

"...The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love." Galatians 5:6b (NIV)

You have the ability to change your world...to love your world. It's the power of Christ in you!

Blessings!

deedee

Next JANES Meeting

2008-08-13T23:09:00.001-05:00

JANES,

The annual JANES Expo is just around the corner and the next leadership meeting is coming up! If you are a leader of a bevy, covey, hometeam, or if you serve on one of our Dream Teams, please make plans to join us for this meeting. We will be sharing with you some very important information about the Expo: the planning, the decor, the oh-so-fun pink wigs, and more! If you are planning on promoting your group during the Expo, you must attend this meeting or have a representative attend in order to reserve your spot.

This is always an exciting meeting because of the brainstorming power that comes with it. You are such amazing women with extraordinary gifts and talents and when we come together, God uses your ideas in powerful ways. So if you are not currently a leader but would like to join us for a fun afternoon of vision-casting and event planning, jump right in! We need each and every one of you in order to bless the women of BAF and invite them to be a part of what God is doing in this ministry.

**Important Meeting Info:**
Sunday, September 7th
The Beach (Children's Area)
2:30 PM

Childcare will be available by reservation only. Please email Virginia Williamson with your children's names and ages in order to secure your spot. If your children will be in the children's ministry for the 1:00 service, you may have to check them out and then check them back in for the meeting.

Refreshments will be served!

Blessings!
deedee

P.S. We have had some exciting ideas for new groups, but we are praying for more! If God has been nudging you to lead a bevy (special interest group), a covey (mission-minded group) or a women's hometeam, let us know!

EXPO 08

2008-08-11T20:46:00.001-05:00

It's almost here! The BAF JANES Expo is just around the corner and we can't wait for you to see what God has in store. We've heard some great ideas from our girls who want to start new bevies/coveys/hometeams and we are pumped! Thank you to all of our faithful leaders who plan to continue their ministry and we pray for many more to join the call to reach our community for the Kingdom. If you have felt the nudge of God's Spirit prompting you to take the step of faith and lead a group, don't put it off any longer. This next year holds extraordinary opportunities to reach the lost and build new and lasting friendships. We want each of you to be a part of it!

Don't miss the Expo weekend, September 20-21, between all BAF services. You're in for a real treat!

For more info, contact April for bevies/hometeams and Marta for coveys.

Blessings!
The JANES Team

Note to JANES

2008-07-31T23:04:00.000-05:00

Dear JANES,

We are gearing up for the next season of JANES and I am so excited about the opportunities that God has laid before us. Mark your calendars for the JANES Expo, coming September 20-21. This is our annual showcase of the ministries that we will offer and we can't wait for you to see what's coming up!

On a personal note, the seasons in my life are changing as well. This month I will have the privilege of becoming a mother-in-law to the most precious girl. She has been a part of our family for about 4 years now and I can't believe she will soon be officially ours! I have been reading in the book of Ruth quite a bit lately and God has revealed His Word to me from a fresh perspective. I've always related more to Ruth's circumstances and Naomi, Ruth's mother-in-law, has been more of a supporting actress. But now that I am about to gain a daughter-in-love, Naomi has taken center stage. I have a new responsibility now and my desire is that, like Naomi, the life I live would always point to the Lord I love.

I'm not sure what season you're in, but I know that God's Word is alive and active and He will speak to you exactly where you're at. As summer comes to an end and you reflect on all that God has done in the last few months, I pray that you can see how He has accomplished His purposes in and through your life. He is faithful and I know that He has great plans for you, in this season and the ones to come!

Blessings!

deedee

Hurricane Dolly...

2008-07-23T10:47:00.000-05:00

Hi Ladies,

Due to Hurricane Dolly's persistence, we are canceling our event for tonight. We will reschedule for another time, but for now, stay safe!

Blessings!
The BAF JANES Team

We're Still On...

2008-07-22T15:45:00.000-05:00

Hey Ladies,

We are still on for our Summer Escape, but in the event that we have to cancel due to inclement weather, we will post it on the blog and send out an email by 11 AM on Wednesday. Dolly may be trying to interfere with our fabulous plans, but we're praying for God to clear the way! Feel free to call the church office if you have any questions. And don't forget to register for childcare by emailing Virginia. Keep checking in for more updates!

Summer Escape!

2008-07-01T12:39:00.000-05:00

Hey JANES!
We are so excited to offer a summer refresher that will be loads of fun. Join us for some rest and relaxation while we hang out in the BAF Atrium with some old friends and meet some new ones. Jessica Cornelius will be sharing an inspiring message with us and the JANES ministry has some very exciting upcoming events to share with you!

If you are ready for a Girls' Night Out, please join us for a gathering open to all women, sure to be filled with fun, laughter, food and opportunities to connect with other Bay Area women. Bring a friend and introduce them to an exciting night with JANES. We'll have some refreshments waiting for you when you arrive!

Childcare will be available, but registration is required. Please email Virginia at mrsvdjames@yahoo.com and let her know how many children you will be bringing and what ages they are.

Looking forward to our time together!

deedee

Save the Date!
Wednesday, July 23rd in the Bay Area Fellowship Atrium @ 6:30 PM
For more info, email Robin or DeeDee.

Hello JANES!

2008-07-01T12:29:00.000-05:00

I am so excited to invite you to our Summer Escape that JANES is hosting this month! Jessica Cornelius will be speaking to us and you guys are in for a real treat! Jessica has such a heart for the women of BAF and we are looking forward to hearing what she wants to share with JANES. Please join us Wednesday, July 23rd at 6:30 PM in the BAF Atrium as we are refreshed by God's word and strengthened by the sweet fellowship of other women.

We have wrapped up another season of ministry and many of our leaders are taking a well-deserved break for the summer months. I just want to say THANK YOU to all of our leaders who have been so faithful to the Lord and to the women of BAF. It is a beautiful thing to watch women step into their unique giftedness and serve the Lord with the talents He has given them. JANES is an amazing ministry made up of remarkable women, but it wouldn't be what it is without the army of courageous and faith-filled women who are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone. You are appreciated and the canvas of JANES is truly a masterpiece because of your individual contributions and servanthood!

Love you all-

deedee

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism...

2008-06-23T14:16:00.000-05:00

One Prayer
What would you pray if God would answer One Prayer for the Church at large?
This weekend June 28/29, Bay Area Fellowship is partnering with thousands of churches globally to do a service simultaneously called One Prayer. The premise of the series is, "If God would answer 'one prayer' for the church at large, what would you pray?" To explore the impact of One Prayer and see a list of the over 1500 Churches and 850,000 people involved, visit www.oneprayer.com .

Summer Escape!

2008-06-19T09:21:00.000-05:00

Hey JANES!

We are so excited to offer a summer refresher that will be loads of fun. Join us for some rest and relaxation while we hang out in the BAF Atrium with some old friends and meet some new ones.

Jessica Cornelius will be sharing an inspiring message with us and the JANES ministry has some very exciting upcoming events to share with you!

If you are ready for a Girls' Night Out, please join us for a gathering open to all women, sure to be filled with fun, laughter, food and opportunities to connect with other Bay Area women. Bring a friend and introduce them to an exciting night with JANES. We'll have some refreshments waiting for you when you arrive!

Childcare will be available, but registration is required. Please email Virginia at mrsvdjames@yahoo.com and let her know how many children you will be bringing and what ages they are.

Looking forward to our time together!

deedee

Save the Date!

Wednesday, July 23rd
Bay Area Fellowship Atrium
6:30 PM

For more info, email Robin or DeeDee.

Upcoming Community Events

2008-06-17T13:33:00.000-05:00

Save the Date! There are some great events coming up in the next few months:

July 17-19 "When Women Worship" Conference
Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship
For more info, visit www.cccfellowship.com
Conference is free

August 22-23 Beth Moore's "Living Proof Live"
San Antonio Alamodome
For more info, visit Lifeway
Cost: $55

September 19-20 "It's About Time"
Women's Regional Conference
Yorktown Baptist Church
For more info,visit www.sbtexas.com
Cost: $25

October 3-4 "Living the Life" Women's Conference
Selena Auditorium
For more info, visit www.livingthelifecc.com
Cost: $25-$35

*BAF will not be selling tickets for these events. All registration must be done on the individual websites. For more info, contact DeeDee.

Fans for Friends

2008-06-17T12:47:00.000-05:00

Hey JANES!

Bay Area Fellowship is participating in Fans for Friends this year and we need your help. BAF is collecting donations of fans for those who don't have air conditioning. As you all know, the summers are hot around here and we want to contribute to those who need the help.

Fans can be dropped off during the weekend services in the BAF Atrium. The deadline for this project is July 10th at 4:00 PM, so hurry in!

The fans will need to be loaded and delivered on Friday, July 11th. If you have some free time to help transport fans, email Lisa Smith and let her know that you're available!

Thanks for all you do to bless our community!

deedee

Note from DeeDee

2008-06-09T17:21:00.000-05:00

Hello JANES!

Summer has arrived and I hope that you all have plans to find some time for rest and relaxation. It has been such a busy season and I think we're all ready for a vacation! Bible Studies will resume in the fall, but I encourage you to stay in the Word over the next several weeks. Check out the Web Bible Babes link and follow along with an on-line study or look into some of the studies offered at Lifeway. It's also fun and challenging to pick a book of the Bible and study on your own. Some great study helps can be found at www.blueletterbible.com and www.biblegateway.com .

Expo 2008 is just around the corner! If you are feeling the nudge to get out of your comfort zone and lead a group, now is the time! I am praying that God will show you how uniquely you are gifted and then give you the courage to step out and lead a group of your own this fall. If you are interested in leading a bevy or hometeam, contact April at april.atkinson@yahoo.com. If you are leaning more towards a mission-focused group, contact Marta at martp26@yahoo.com. April and Marta can answer any of your questions about starting a group and stepping into an exciting leadership role!

You are an amazing group of women, called to be history-makers in this generation. No doubt, it thrills the heart of God to see you live out your calling. Keep at it, for you will reap a great reward if you don't give up!

Blessed to be your servant,

deedee

2008-06-06T23:05:00.000-05:00

Dear JANES,

We have just "graduated" the first group of One on One with God and I wanted to share with you how remarkable this study is. It is unique in the fact that it stays small, only 5-6 participants, in each session. Even more unique and exciting is that each group equips leaders to teach their own group in the next 12-week session and as you can see, it naturally multiplies. It is a practical tool that teaches us how to incorporate Bible reading, studying, meditating, memorizing and prayer into our daily walk with the Lord, but in a way that teaches and trains leaders at the same time. Scripture mandates that we "go and make disciples" and this is an extraordinory tool to help you do just that. So if you've been thinking about what Bible study you'd like to do in the fall, or if you're feeling led to share with others, please consider One on One. It's a 12-week commitment, but it is well worth it! Daphne will keep you posted on the D-Team page as we get closer to the next "launch" date, so be watching for more details.

Jeannie De La Garza

2008-06-02T14:14:00.000-05:00

Dear JANES,

It is with great sadness that I inform you that one of our JANES, Jeannie De La Garza, passed away yesterday. Please keep this family in your prayers. Jeannie has been a blessing to many women through her words of encouragement in the Granola Bar Devotional . We've posted one of her devotionals so that you can be blessed by the precious words she left behind. I would also like to invite you to leave a comment below for Jeannie's family to let them know how much we love them. Feel free to share a memory of how Jeannie has blessed your life.

Love,
DeeDee

Funeral Arrangements

Thursday, June 5th
Seaside Memorial Funeral Home
12:00 PM

Devotional written by Jeannie De La Garza.

One Step at a Time

My grandson Richard is a vivacious child who brings so much joy into our lives. I think back to a few years ago when he was about three years old and spending the night at my house. I was finishing my evening by straightening the house, and the last thing on my list was to take the trash out. I told Richard he could stand inside the doorway of our den and wait for me while I took out the trash. I explained that I would be right back. I will never forget the horrified look on his little face; he looked like he was about to cry. I asked him to come with me, but he wouldn’t. It had just gotten dark outside, and I had some little stepping stones that led a trail to the trash barrel. I knew I had to get Richard to trust me; so I told him that once I stepped on a stone, I would then tell him when to take his step. We finally started out down the path, and he put his hand into mine. I told him I would never let anything happen to him. Instantly, his little hand relaxed; and although he was still worried, he wasn't terrified. We took one stone at a time until we got to our destination. I tossed the bag into the trash can, swung Richard into my arms and headed back to the safety of house. I was so humbled by his trust in me. Sometime later, I found out in a conversation with Richard that the reason he was so worried was because he was afraid that a "ninja" was going to get me. He had been watching his Uncle's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Richard’s trust in me reminds me of how Jesus wants us to trust Him – like little children. Jesus has never failed me. I want to always trust Him in every area of my life. He alone is worthy of my ultimate faith, whether I can see my next step or not. There have been seasons in my life when I couldn't see the next stepping-stone on my path; but as long as I hold Jesus’ hand, I know I am safe. The longer I know Him, the more assured I am that I can trust Him every step of the way.

Memory Verse:
"We live by faith, not by sight."
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV)

Prayer Prompt:
"Father, I thank You that You are always with me. Please always remind me that I can trust You in every season of my life. Right now tell me what I need to hand over to You in complete faith, including . . . "

Contributor:
Jeannie De La Garza

Note from Women's Minister!

2008-05-02T13:25:00.000-05:00

Hello JANES!

I just want to say that I am so blessed by the ministry of the BAF women. Kudos to those of you who studied God's Word this season and strengthened your walk with the Teacher. Kudos to those of you who have been involved in Outreach Projects in order to bless our community and grow your faith in the Provider. Way to go Bevy Teams as you carried on the vision to build Christ-centered community and sought to create fellowship with the Shepherd who calls you by name. Kudos to the Admin Team as you worked to keep this ministry organized and running efficiently, all for the glory of the Creator (and Organizer)of the universe. And thanks to all who planned and participated in our fun and meaningful Events that brought all of our JANES together for the sake of friendship. . . in honor of the Friend that sticks closer than a brother. You have inspired us and encouraged us to keep reaching for all that God has destined us to be. I am truly blessed and so very proud to be your servant.

"So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully." Romans 12:5-8

deedee

Fill the Front!

2008-05-01T10:00:00.000-05:00

We've realized that our church is at the size now where we need more than just the band leading worship. When our members and committed attendees sit in the front of the auditorium during the worship service, it can generate an enthusiasm and spirit of worship that is infectious for the entire congregation. We would like to invite all of the MOB, JANES and Home Team members to make a concerted effort to "fill up the front" at every service. Please join us starting this weekend.

A Spontaneous Comeback

2008-04-08T19:56:00.000-05:00

Bay Area Fellowship had our first SPONTANEOUS Revival! The revival began on First Wednesday and ended on the following Sunday. God moved in an awesome way during this time of spontaneous obedience. The JANES were definitely represented in the audience, and our very own Women's Minister, DeeDee Sharon, helped lead worship on stage!

We want to thank everyone involved who helped make the atmosphere of SPONTANEOUS conducive to the outflow of the Holy Spirit. God made it known that He loves our beloved city, Corpus Christi, and that He wants our city to have a "comeback" into the divine plan that God has for it!

We want to give a shout-out to Pastor Bil and Jessica for being so faithful to God, Bay Area, and Corpus Christi!

The Corpus Christi Citizen's Creed

I promise to be a person of integrity and to honor those I live with, work alongside, and reside by. I promise to care for my community, to recognize and honor our leaders, and to exemplify my beliefs by the way I live, the words I speak, and the attitudes I display. I promise to make a difference in Corpus Christi by supporting those making a difference. I will love more, pray more, give more, forgive more, dream more, and be more for my family, my community, my country, and my God. I will honor my rights by living out my responsibilities for Corpus Christi, for this is my Citizen's Creed.

We want to thank everyone who helped make SPONTANEOUS a success. We especially want to thank Bay Area's spectacular music ministry.

Our very own JANES Women's Minister sang praises to the King and helped promote a mood of God-centered worship!

Pastor Bil spoke words from Jeremiah in a way that empowered Bay Area Fellowship members to live for God!

SPONTANEOUS

2008-03-30T22:23:00.000-05:00

Dear JANES,

I pray that you are as excited about what God has in store this week as I am! If you weren't able to make one of the weekend services, check out Pastor Bil's blog to get the scoop. He has stepped out in obedience and much faith to host a SPONTANEOUS Revival! I challenge you to not miss a single night, beginning this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. God is doing a mighty work in our city and we have the opportunity to be a part of it. Bring your neighbors, friends and co-workers. This is going to be a week we will not soon forget!

Psalm 85:6-7 "Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation."

Love you all!

deedee

Rise and Shine Walk!

2008-02-23T18:53:00.000-06:00

The JANES had a great turn out for the Rise and Shine Walk. We beat the MoB with the most attendees! We were so blessed to be a part of this fundraiser for the Rise School of Corpus Christi. It was an honor to support this school and the children of Bay Area Fellowship and our community!

Rise and Shine Walk!

2008-02-11T17:55:00.000-06:00

The MoB and JANES are having a little friendly competition (AND WE WANT TO WIN)! We will be registering for The Rise School of Corpus Christi 1k/5k walk/run. This school is a privately funded school that accepts children with Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other developmental delays.

Many of BAF's students attend this school, and we want to show our support!Please follow this link to receive the sign up form for the Rise and Shine 1k/5k.

The walk will take place at Cole Park on February 23 @ 8:00am. The cost of the walk/run will be $25, and all proceeds go to the school. The JANES Women's Ministry is putting together a team. For more info, go to the E-Team page or contact Robin at obdigobin@yahoo.com.

Wear your JANES t-shirts (arriving soon at the BAF bookstore) and meet us there!

Emergency Mission!

2008-01-30T15:09:00.000-06:00

Hey JANES! The Christian Womens Job Corp is in need of our assistance! This is a new ministry to the Coastal Bend that offers job skill training as well as spiritual guidance to the women of our area. The school will launch in February and they need help getting things ready. They are requesting help with cleaning, vacuuming, more cleaning, painting, and yes, more cleaning! If you would be available to help anytime THIS SATURDAY, February 2nd, between the hours of 1:00 and 6:00 p.m., please contact Marta Perez-Gonzalez at 361-946-0100 or email her at martp26@yahoo.com.

Note: There is already a Grunt Girls Mission planned for Saturday morning. This mission would take place after our commitment to the Women's Shelter.

Happy 10th Anniversary, BAF!

2008-01-28T22:18:00.000-06:00

One of our JANES snapped these photos of Bay Area Fellowship Church the day after we celebrated our 10th Anniversary as a congregation. We JANES feel so blessed to be a part of a Christ-driven church like BAF, and we desire to share the responsibility of reaching the people of Corpus Christi for Christ; specifically, we want to reach the women! So, on behalf of all the JANES everywhere, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAY AREA!"

Happy New Year!

2007-12-30T22:02:00.000-06:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR JANES!

I am so excited to see what God has in store for 2008! New Bible studies are just around the corner and we’re planning some cool opportunities for fellowship! The Women of Faith conference is coming up as well as the It’s a Girl Thing conference. Information for all of these and more are in Just JANES Newsletter: January 2008 issue. Check it out and see what God has for you in the upcoming months.

We are always looking for new ideas for bevies (small groups) and Bible studies, so if you are feeling the nudge to lead out in a group for women, let us know! We would love to hear what God is speaking to your heart. Or, if you are interested in serving on one of our ministry teams, we have room for you there as well! Contact one of our leaders and let them know you’re ready to serve. We would love to have you be a part of this amazing team of women!

It’s a new year and a new opportunity to know Him more. I’m looking forward to watching Him move in this ministry, in our church and in our community. Very exciting days ahead!

Blessings,

deedee

Five ways to Reach Out!

2007-12-05T17:05:00.000-06:00

1. BAF JANES is doing its part to help Bay Area with providing the kids of Corpus Christi with presents for Christmas morning! Please bring your presents to the drop-boxes located in the atrium at Bay Area. If you don't have time to go shopping, you may donate gift cards and/or cash, and the JANES Women's Ministry will make sure that your donations buy Christmas surprises for local children and teens. If you would like to help get the presents ready for delivery on Saturday, December 15th, from 2pm - 6pm at Bay Area Church, contact Alisa at alisahopewagner@yahoo.com.

Gifts will be sent to the following charitable organizations: South Texas Children's Home, CASA, The Rainbow Room, The Battered Women's Center, Bokenkamp, as well as many of the families from right here in our church.

2. The Bay (Nursery) is in need of any donated baby blankets and/or burp cloths. If you have some or know of anyone that could donate them, please bring them to the resource room of The Bay.

3. Element is helping the HOPE HOUSE this year for Christmas. They are in need of jackets for children of all sizes. If your children have grown out of their jackets, bring them by the church. With your donations, the kids of Corpus Christi will have a warm jacket this winter !

4. The MOB (Men of Bay Area) has now organized a way for us to collect furniture and donate the items to anyone in need. Roger Potts and Scott Walker are coordinating a storage facility for us to store donated furniture, which will then be donated to anyone who contacts us with a need. If you have any furniture you would like to donate, please contact Roger Potts at 361-249-0513 or Scott Walker. It would also be extremely helpful if you could drop off the furniture items at the storage facility. The hours are 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week.

5. We are currently looking for volunteers for the 2008 It's A Girl Thing! Conference. It's A Girl Thing is a conference for middle/high school girls and their mothers/guardians/mentors, and their mission is "to encourage teenage girls to be virtuous women in a world that doesn't always care about moral and ethical standards." The conference will be February the evening of the 1st and the morning & afternoon of the 2nd at Gregory Portland Junior High. They are in great need for volunteers for both days. If you are interested or have any questions please e-mail Barbie Bowen at Babs1682@aol.com with your contact information or call the IAGT phone at 361-808-8883, and she will be in touch soon. You can also sign up to volunteer on our website at http://www.itsagirlthingconference.org/. Volunteers are needed for greeting, registration, breakout sessions, product tables and many other areas.

A MERRY CHRISTMAS NOTE FROM YOUR WOMEN'S MINISTER!

Merry Christmas JANES!

I pray that this holiday season is blessed and that you are filled with the joy of Christ in every activity in which you celebrate His birth! I love the scripture in Luke chapter 2 where it says, "So they (the shepherds) hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart." (Luke 2:16-19) This Christmas, my prayer is that while we are hurrying off to the Christmas programs, the office parties, the shopping malls, etc., we will purposefully and intentionally stop and ponder the treasures of our glorious King and share them with those around us!

Amazed By His Love and Inspired by Yours!

Your Women's Ministry Leader,

DeeDee

Thankful for You

2007-11-18T17:57:00.000-06:00

Dear JANES,

As we enter the week of Thanksgiving, I can't help but think about how grateful I am for you. JANES is a ministry filled with the love and dedication of the most talented and gifted women, living out their faith in the most inspirational ways! I am so blessed to be your leader and even more blessed to be your friend. Your determination to reach the women of our community and beyond is so contagious and I know God has great things in store!

Thankful for You!
deedee

"I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge— because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful."

-1 Corinthians 1:4-9

2007-11-06T22:17:00.000-06:00

JANES Leadership Fellowship and Q & A!

You're a JANES Leader,
so now what?

You've accepted the call to be a JANES Leader and now we'd like to provide you with some tools to help you achieve the purposes God has laid out before you. If you have questions or concerns, or if you have some creative ideas to help other leaders, now is the time to share them with your team members. We want you to excel in the role God has led you to. Don't miss the last meeting of this year!

1) Find your place in JANES Women's Ministry Vision
2) Get answers for your many questions
3) Get to know other JANES Leaders
4) Learn how to reach the women of Bay Area
5) Enjoy the fellowship of other Christian Women

Snacks and refreshments will be provided!

DATE: Thursday, November 15
TIME: 6:30pm

Email alisahopewagner@yahoo.com for the location information.

2007-11-01T15:43:00.000-05:00

Men of Bay Area Fellowship
(MoB Ministry)

Let your husbands, brothers, fathers, sons, friends and co-workers know about Bay Area Fellowship's new Men's Ministry (MoB Ministry)!

I've heard it said that a man will be accountable to God or he will just be accountable to himself. Certainly, we will all be called into account one day by the Father. So who is helping to keep you real? Who is the person that you have 24 hour a day access with? Maybe, you don't have that relationship yet. Here's a great way to get started. First, plug into one of the many men's groups that are available. This is one of the easiest steps and you will find that many of us struggle with the same things. I have seen God use these groups to help change and impact lives. My life included.

Next, prioritize your time to include meeting regularly.

Then, allow yourself to be transparent and real. It's one of the bravest things you will ever do.

- Brandon Cunningham
Men's Ministry Director

http://mobministry.blogspot.com

gbrandonc@gmail.com

JANES EXPO 2007

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JANES EXPO 2007: The Year of the She-leader!

LEADERS UNITE!

The 2007 JANES Expo was spectacular! Julie's JANE cut-outs were beautiful; and the hot pink, lime green and chocolate decor was stunning! All of the Bevy Leaders, Women's Home Team Leaders, Bible Study Leaders, and Dream Team Coordinators were energized and ready to plug the women of Bay Area Fellowship into our Christ-centered community of women! We want to thank all of the leaders for all of their hard work and dedication! Your ministry is an integral part of this Women's Ministry!!!

Julie posing with one of her awesome JANE cut-outs that she created!

DeeDee, the stellar leader of the JANES Women's Ministry, received a beautful gift from her lovely JANES! DeeDee was brought to tears by the sight of all the leaders willing to serve the JANES Women's Ministry!

Thank you to all the women who were able to make it to this year's JANES Expo! If you were unable to make the Expo, please contact any of the Dream Team Coordinators for information on how to get plugged in!

Contact April if you would like to lead or join a JANES Bevy or a Women's Home Team!

Contact Daphne if you would like to lead or join a JANES Bible Study!

Contact Janel if you would like to help with upcoming JANES Events!

Contact Alisa if you would like to help with getting women plugged into the JANES Women's Ministry!

JANES Event Volunteers

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If you did not receive the email about the JANES Event Volunteer possibilities, please click the following link: BAF JANES Newsletter.

Also, if you haven't signed up for our mailing list, you can do so at the bottom of the BAF JANES Blog Site! The BAF JANES Newsletter will keep you up-to-date with all the happenings of your women's ministry!

"Ordinary Girl: Extraordinary God!"

Expo '07!

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It's official! The JANES Expo '07 will be Sunday, September 30th, 4:00-6:00 p.m. It will be a flurry of pink in the atrium and you will not want to miss it! Please invite your friends for an afternoon of fun and check out the great opportunities JANES will be offering this fall! More details coming soon!

Big Daddy Weave and JANES

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Big Daddy Weave came to Bay Area Fellowship and the JANES were there to support the concert! We had a blast jamming out to the awesome sounds of this contemporary Christian band, and we were able to enjoy wonderful fellowship and worship God in the process! Big Daddy Weave stayed after the show to sign t-shirts, posters and CDs. They were extremely down-to-earth guys, who reflected any praise back unto God.

There was a long line for the t-shirts and CDs, but supporting a Christian band was well worth the wait!

Big Daddy Weave, Mike, was very gracious to the crazy JANES, and allowed the A Team to take photos for the JANES blog site. Thanks!

We showed Mike the new JANES remembrance bracelets, and he thought they were very cool. So on behalf of the JANES everywhere, we gave him one of our bracelets to remember us by! Mike put the bracelet on immediately and sportingly posed his new accessory!

Robin and Tasha were both helping out with World Vision. That night the World Vision folks completely sponsored out every single child that they brought to the Big Daddy Weave concert!

Terry and Liette -- a couple of JANES living for the Lord.

Thank you to all the JANES who were able to support our church during this concert. We know that JANES will continue to do their part in sharing the Gospel and changing lives!

"Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." -- Ephesians 5:19-20

A Note From Your Women's Minister

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Dear Janes,

The days of summer are just about over and we are headed for a new season. I don't know what season you're in, but I know God has a plan: a plan to prosper you, not harm you; a plan to give you hope and a future! As we face a new season, I'm praying that God will give you a renewed spirit and a hunger to know Him even more! I'm so blessed to serve with you and I believe this is going to be a year of incredible ministry opportunities in our church and our community. If God is calling you to serve alongside other JANES, maybe this season is the time to say yes. I believe that God is calling us to "enlarge our territory" (Isaiah 54:2) and we are going to need your help! Let us know if you are feeling the nudge...we would love to have ya!

Loving Jesus...Loving You-

deedee

JANES EXPO EVENT PLANNING

2007-08-31T15:43:00.000-05:00

JANES!

Hello beautiful ladies. We have a lot of exciting things in the works. God deserves only the best, and we need all of our wonderful women to pull together in order to make the JANES Expo AWESOME! The Events Coordinator, Janel, has made an "ask" out of herself and has put together a list of items that we need f0r the expo. So please visit the E Team's blog and see what you can do to SHINE for JANES and for the kingdom of God!

JANES Leadership Meeting Aug. 07!

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We want you to be a part of the JANES Leadership Team!

Click the pictures to view highlights from the meeting!

Welcome to Bay Area Fellowship Women's Ministry, JANES

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Dear JANES,

I am amazed at what God is doing in your lives! Many of you have shared that there is a stirring in your heart to surrender your gifts and talents to the Lord and trust Him to use you for His purpose and His glory. I want you to know that I believe you are destined for greatness! His word tells us that He is able to do more than we ask or could possibly imagine. That is what I am praying for you! If you are interested in leading a bevy or serving on one of our Dream Teams I would love to hear from you!

Praying For You!
DeeDee

Calendar

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About Janes

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The JANES Women’s Ministry understands that God has created each woman at Bay Area Fellowship uniquely. We know that each woman has different talents and passions, and that each woman is in different seasons of life and walks of faith. Our desire is to design a Women’s Ministry that will fit the needs of every woman in a way that will bring her closer to God and closer to others. Our prayer is that every woman finds her niche in the JANES Women’s Ministry.

Thank you for visiting our BAF JANES Blog Site. We are excited to see what God does through you!

Get Involved

1) See Jane Serve: Please contact connie at seejaneserve@yahoo.com.

Join the JANES Administrative Staff in the First Impression's Team and/or JANES Office Darlings, please contact Daphne at seejanelead@yahoo.com .

2) See Jane Connect: Get Involved with a Hometeam!

Join and/or start a Hometeam, please contact April at april.atkinson@yahoo.com.

3) See Jane Reach: Community Outreach Group!

Join and/or start a Community Outreach Group, please contact Marta at martp26@yahoo.com.

4) See Jane Grow: Get Involved with a Bible Study!

Join and/or facilitate a Bible Study, please contact Alene at alene@alenesnodgrass.com.

To join a One on One with God discipleship group contact Alisa at alisahopewagner@yahoo.com

5) See Jane Glo: Get Involved with JANES EVENTS!

Participate in JANES Events and/or help plan an event, please contact Robin at seejaneshine@gmail.com.