WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Why are we called Sisters of Virtue? We selected the term "Sister" because of the family connotation. A Sister is defined as a female who has one or both parents in common with another (Merriam Webster). The Father is the common parent of those of us that have accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.
The term "Sister" was also selected because of our desire to foster inter-generational relationships. A Sister can be a female of any age. We firmly believe that each of us can learn from the other, regardless of age.
Virtue is defined as moral excellence; strength or courage; a commendable quality or trait; and an ability to achieve or bring about a particular result (Merriam Webster). These are traits that each of us as Women of God should seek to possess.
Proverbs 31:10 speaks of a Virtuous Woman. This scripture presents a standard of Godly wisdom for Women (not just Wives). We also see that this Virtuous Woman possessed strength, wealth, ability, and was dependable. She was not contentious (quarrelsome). Are you a Sister of Virtue?
PURPOSE
To foster inter-generational relationships among Sisters empowering them to model the truths of God’s Word. “You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine…Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.” Titus 2:1, 3-5 NIV
PURSUIT: To engage in activities that minister to the needs of Sisters and result in the furtherance of the kingdom of God.
PLAN: To deploy the gifts of the Sisters of Damascus Baptist Church to promote the furtherance of the kingdom of God.
MINISTRY SERVANT LEADERS “...just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…” Matthew 20:28
SERVANT LEADERS: Deaconess Johnnie Collins - First Lady Tammi M. Broughton
PRAYER SERVANT LEADER: Sister Sibusisiwe (Busi) Dandato
DISCIPLESHIP SERVANT LEADERS: Sister Chipo Dandato - Sister Tracy Batson
STEWARDSHIP SERVANT LEADER: Sister Rosemond Scott
FELLOWSHIP SERVANT LEADER: Sister Carolyn Tipler
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVANT LEADER: Deaconess Jeina Montgomery - Sister Sandra Magee
BIBLE STUDY
Sisters of Virtue invite all women (12+) to join us for Bible Study and Interactive Discussion the fourth Friday of every month at Damascus Baptist Church at 5261 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118 (See Driving Directions) Dinner Served at 6:15 PM - Bible Study Begins at 7:00 PM - Prayer is the topic of our first series of Bible Studies - The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian will serve as our text - Books will be available at the church - Please contact the church office @ 206.725.9310 if child care is needed or if there are questions. |
