The purpose of the Women of Virtue women's ministry is to encourage women to become enthusiastic disciples of Jesus Christ, lovingly relate to one another, and provide an opportunity for women to realize their full potential and discover a place of rest in the context of their busy lives.

Our goal is to encourage, nurture and disciple women in the following four areas:

1. LOOKING UP - growing in their relationship with God through worship, Bible study and prayer

2. LOOKING IN - developing women as emotionally healthy, productive and fulfilled individuals and growing them in their sense of identity and self-worth through practical teaching and accountability

3. LOOKING AROUND - growing relationships with other Christians through fellowship activities

4. LOOKING OUT - growing their witness and ministry effectiveness through service opportunities.

We accomplish these goals through five equipping and outreach events:

1. Small group bible studies

2. Focused support groups

3. Creative fellowship meetings

4. Annual retreat

5. Special events

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Small Groups

Women of Virtue small groups will provide koinonea, intimate spiritual fellowship with Christ through his presence in all of us. The unique goals of all-female small groups are the healing and individual growth of each woman and the bonding of women in our church. This leads to church growth through the increased spiritual health and confidence of our women and the congregation as a whole. Small groups will prepare ZOE Embassy Women of Virtue to move in the same direction in the future.

The specific goals of Women of Virtue small groups include:

1. Provide a healthy, safe place for women to: heal, be nurtured, grow spiritually, gain confidence, learn to pray with others, learn leadership skills, test their new skills, discover their gifts and find their ministry.

2. Strengthen their own spiritual identity (which may have been their husband's identity)

3. Find acceptance as a Woman of God

4. Connect the Women of ZOE members

5. Mentor each other as only women can for women.

These groups offer:

1. A supportive place to share the path of spiritual growth with other women

2. A place where you can share your struggles openly and confidentially

3. Receive support, encouragement and prayer for you and your spouse

4. Participate in a bible study that meets your particular needs

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Sunday Growth Classes

Current Lesson:

The Women of Virtue Sunday Growth bible study series " Choosing to Change", an Aglow Bible Study Series. Sunday Mornings at 9:30am.

Discover how to renew your mind through the power of the Holy Spirit.  Choosing to Change is a practical, insightful guide filled with strategies and steps to help you over come rejection, guilt, fear, worry and discouragement. Drawing upon Scripture, prayer and examples set by Jesus, this study will inspire your heart with God's Word and change the way you think, act and feel about yourself and others.

Get Connected: Women of Virtue Small Groups

Inside Out: A Journey Toward Self-Discovery 

God has made every woman unique.  Exceptional, highly valued, made for a particular purpose.  God has placed in all women the need for self-confidence and esteem, two characteristics widely recognized as the basis for successful behavior.

Recognizing this need for self-confidence, individual respect, worthiness, and esteem, each Inside Out session uses a biblical prospective, designed as an in- depth way to begin to understand yourself and others.  Identifying your character becomes an invaluable tool for enjoying success in your Christian walk as well as with family and personal relationships. More information can be obtained by calling the Church Office, 580-351-1664. Check out the Inside Out Newsletter, click here.

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The 7-Up's

1. Wake Up !!

Decide to have a good day. "Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24

2. Dress Up !!

The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:

3. Shut Up!!

Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13

4. Stand Up!!...

For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything. "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..." Galatians 6:9-10

5. Look Up !!...

To the Lord. "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me". Philippians 4:13

6. Reach Up !!...

For something higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6

7. Lift Up !!...

Your Prayers. "Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING." Philippians 4:6

A POSITIVE THOUGHT: If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring, and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He could live anywhere in the universe but He chose your heart. What about the Christmas gift He sent you in Bethlehem; not to mention that Friday at Calvary. Face it, He's crazy about you.