First Women's Book Club
Facilitator ~
First Church of Christ Parlor ~
Wethersfield CT near Hartford (click for Directions)
Monthly on Wednesdays 6:45-8:30 pm except where noted
Church supper served from 5:45-6:30 Childcare Available
Please purchase/borrow and read the book completely
before the discussion meeting. You may choose to come to
any or all meetings. Open to all women. Send questions
and ideas before the meeting to the facilitator, Cindy
Secrest McDowell, via email: cindy@encouragingwords.net
or by phone message: (860) 257-WORD. For the meeting,
bring your book, additional questions & lively ideas. Let's
sharpen our minds and draw closer to God & each other!
October
17 
The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning
Are you missing the joy of grace? Many Christians
thrash themselves when they think they don't measure up
to God's standard. In this updated version of his
bestseller, Manning explains that God loves us rags and
all, accepting us for what we are, not for what we do.
click to read more about this author
November
14 
Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot
In January 1956, a tragic but inspiring story broke in
headlines across the world. Five young men had dared
to make contact with a Stone Age tribe deep in the
Jungles of Ecuador. The goal: to establish communication
with a people whose only previous response to the outside
world had been to attack all strangers. In the first of her
30 books, Elisabeth Elliot recalls her first husband's life
and death.This author will speak to women at First Church
Wednesday evening, December 5th. Must purchase ticket!
click to read more about this author
December
19 
One Silent Night by Janice Chaffee
* held from 7:30-9 after Advent service (6:30-7:15)
To help get in the spirit of the season, we offer this
inspirational book of powerful stories from women of all
walks of life about their heartfelt Christmas memories.
click to read more about this author
January
16 
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver
With candor, humor and passion we are invited to
cultivate a 'Mary heart' that delights in time with God
and assigns Him top priority. Yet we can't discount the
service-oriented 'Martha' as well. This author wisely and
practically models how to balance the Mary and Martha
qualities
in us all - a need for all modern
women!
February
13 
The Sacred Romance by John Eldredge & Brent Curtis
* held from 7:30-9 after Lenten service (6:30-7:15)
Do you still have spiritual longing inside, even though
your life is full? Combining personal narrative and biblical
truth, the authors invite you to experience the "sacred
romance" that fills the void and discover the rich rewards of
an intimate relationship with God---who is love.
click to read more about this author
March
13 
He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado
* held from 7:30-9 after Lenten service (6:30-7:15)
With his characteristic insight, this master storyteller
examines the extraordinary circumstances surrounding
Christ's crucifixion and explains why the cross is
central to our own search for significance.
click to read more about this author
There will be NO APRIL Book Club as planned.
To purchase books, we suggest www.christianbook.com
or phone 1-800-CHRISTIAN
Here are the discount prices: Oct-$9.99 (reg.$12.99);
Nov-$4.99 ($5.99)or $8.49 ($9.99) Dec-$8.79 ($10.99)
Jan-$7.99 ($10.95) Feb-$9.99 ($13.99) audio $12.49 ($15.99)
Mar-$14.99 ($21.99) audio $13.99 ($17.99)
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