Circle Descriptions:
Ruth was the
great-grandmother of David. She was a foreigner who turned to the
Israelites’ God and so became a part of his faithful people. Ruth wore
an aura of faith and love, but never allowed her feet to leave the
ground. Her character was grounded in religion, generosity,
responsibility, work and courtesy.
Joanna was the wife of Cheeze,
steward of Herod the Tetrach. Joanna traveled throughout Judea and
Galilee with Jesus and his disciples and assisted his work
financially. Joanna also went with Mary Magdalene to the sepulcher,
found it empty and rushed to the disciples with the news that the Lord
had risen.
Faith Circle provides
childcare for those who have infants, toddlers and preschoolers. All
Faith Circle members are mothers though some have high school and
college aged children. The mixed age group of members enjoy informal
Bible study with a bring your own brown bag lunch. Dessert is provided
for the group on a rotating basis.
Lydia made her living in
Philippi by selling purple dyes and cloth. She was a worshipper of God
before Paul arrived in Philippi. She received the Gospel of Christ
gladly and became Paul’s first convert in Macedonia and Europe. At her
invitation, Paul and his missionary associates stayed in her new
home. Lydia Circle meets each month in member’s homes.
