Our guest blogger is LeeAnn Lee who is the Chairman of Ladies' First Thursday at First Baptist. LeeAnn is a wife, mother, and fantastic leader in our Women's Ministry. You will love her heart for ministry and desire to serve the Lord anyway He leads.

To everything there is a season

and a time to every purpose under the heaven.  

 Ecclesiastes 3:1

Ladies’ First Thursday at  First Baptist Spartanburg has been a ministry that has meant so much to me in the varying seasons of my life.  I stand in awe of God's amazing ability and desire to supply our every need in His all perfect timing.

 

When my husband and I first joined First Baptist, Ladies’ First Thursday was one of the first thing I got involved with.  By attending the dinners and serving on the decorating committee I met other ladies in the church from all stages of life and interests.  It was such a blessing to be with Godly women and learn about their lives and stories.  It was an integral part of feeling a part of the family at First Baptist Spartanburg.

Once our children came along, Ladies' First Thursday was a much needed and much desired night out with the girls.  The fellowship was good for my soul and the messages always seemed to be exactly what I needed to hear. 

The ladies I shared those nights with have become my dearest and most treasured friends.

As my children grew, and new opportunities and demands on my time developed, I didn’t attend Ladies’ First Thursday very often.  It was a season of serving in other areas of the church where I felt God had led me.  

And now God has brought me back full circle, to serve as the Chairperson for Ladies’ First Thursday.  Isn’t God amazing?!  This role has been one that has challenged me, inspired me, encouraged me and enforced my need to seek God’s instruction in all that I do.  I want ladies from all stages of life to see what an amazing blessing this ministry is.  We have so much to share with one another.  I want ladies to fellowship and to reach out to those that may not be a part of the family of God.  It is my prayer that Ladies’ First Thursday will continue to be a ministry that points ladies to Jesus and encourages their personal journeys with Him.  

This Thursday, March 10 we will have Jessica Satterfield as our guest speaker at Ladies' First Thursday. We are looking forward to hearing Jessica's amazing story ! What a blessing to be able to gather as women, young and not so young, to learn from each other!  If you don't have tickets for this time, look for the next event in the Fall.  Don't miss it!

Jessica Satterfield with her beautiful babies!

Blessings!
LeeAnn Lee