Here are some of the things we agreed upon for the first meeting.
1. it is a club of people who read the same book and then discuss it
2. we will only have true to life Christian books
3. the host will supply a very light refreshment, as it will be after the supper hour
4. we will rotate members houses
5. meetings will be held the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm
6. any lady is welcome to come and the host will be posted in this bulletin so you will know where to go
7. any other rules will be discussed as we get into the routine of the meeting.
3. the host will supply a very light refreshment, as it will be after the supper hour
4. we will rotate members houses
5. meetings will be held the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm
6. any lady is welcome to come and the host will be posted in this bulletin so you will know where to go
7. any other rules will be discussed as we get into the routine of the meeting.
An announcement posted in the church bulletin asked everyone to bring books to discuss. No one brought books but a few did have some interesting reviews to talk about the books they did read and that made for an exciting anticipation in the weeks ahead. We all delved into the topics of our books.
1. Bad Girls of the Bible
Liz Curtis Higgs, author, offers a clear-sighted, life-changing approach to understanding those "other women" in Scripture—Delilah, Jezebel, Rahab, Lot's wife, and six more. Liz combines a contemporary retelling of their stories with a solid, verse-by-verse study of their lives and the lessons we can learn from them.
Whether they were Bad to the Bone, Bad for a Moment, or Bad for a Season, but Not Forever, these infamous sisters show us how not to handle the challenges of life. With trademark humor and heartfelt encouragement, Liz teaches us how to avoid their tragic mistakes and joyfully embrace God's grace.
For ten years I studied bunches of biblical role models and finally realized what we had in common: Zip. Sarah was so faithful. Esther was so courageous. Mary was so innocent. I was so none-of-the-above. Girls, it was downright discouraging. Then I found Jezebel and something inside me clicked. I identified with her pushy personality, I understood her need for control, I empathized with her angry outbursts, and I began to wonder... Could those Bad Girls from the past teach us how to be Good Girls in the present? I'm here to tell you—yes! "Grab a veil and dive in!"
Liz Curtis Higgs, author, offers a clear-sighted, life-changing approach to understanding those "other women" in Scripture—Delilah, Jezebel, Rahab, Lot's wife, and six more. Liz combines a contemporary retelling of their stories with a solid, verse-by-verse study of their lives and the lessons we can learn from them.Whether they were Bad to the Bone, Bad for a Moment, or Bad for a Season, but Not Forever, these infamous sisters show us how not to handle the challenges of life. With trademark humor and heartfelt encouragement, Liz teaches us how to avoid their tragic mistakes and joyfully embrace God's grace.
For ten years I studied bunches of biblical role models and finally realized what we had in common: Zip. Sarah was so faithful. Esther was so courageous. Mary was so innocent. I was so none-of-the-above. Girls, it was downright discouraging. Then I found Jezebel and something inside me clicked. I identified with her pushy personality, I understood her need for control, I empathized with her angry outbursts, and I began to wonder... Could those Bad Girls from the past teach us how to be Good Girls in the present? I'm here to tell you—yes! "Grab a veil and dive in!"
2. Wrath of the Huguenots ~ persecutions of a sect of people and their victories thru it
3. Flee the Captor ~ Bonnie says she has read this three times and would even read it more. The Bible will 
come first in her estimation and then she can settle down to reading these books-- this book is by Herbert Ford.
The astounding story of John Henry Weidner, a Sabbath keeping Christian who saved the lives of 800 Jews, more that 100 allied aviators, and others fleeing Nazi oppression. Many Christians closed their eyes to the brutality around them, but John Henry braved imprisonment and torture to save his fellow man as a part of the Dutch Paris Underground. Prepare yourself for an amazing story of sacrifice and courage.
come first in her estimation and then she can settle down to reading these books-- this book is by Herbert Ford.The astounding story of John Henry Weidner, a Sabbath keeping Christian who saved the lives of 800 Jews, more that 100 allied aviators, and others fleeing Nazi oppression. Many Christians closed their eyes to the brutality around them, but John Henry braved imprisonment and torture to save his fellow man as a part of the Dutch Paris Underground. Prepare yourself for an amazing story of sacrifice and courage.
4. The Blessing ~ No matter what our age, our parents approval affects the way we view ourselves –and how we act with those we love the most. Now we can all learn to find and give, unconditional acceptance - what the bible calls The Blessing. By Gary Smalley and David Trent
5. 
The Underground Railroad The Underground Railroad, a vast network of people who helped fugitive slaves escape to the North and to Canada, was not run by any single organization or person. Rather, it consisted of many individuals -- many whites but predominantly black -- who knew only of the local efforts to aid fugitives and not of the overall operation. Still, it effectively moved hundreds of slaves northward each year -- according to one estimate, the South lost 100,000 slaves between 1810 and 1850.
Harriet Tubman or Mother Moses as she was called the originator of the underground organization
6. Not Without My Daughter – The true story of Betty Mahmoody, an American housewife who was trapped with her daughter-Mahtob, in Iran during a visit to her husband’s family in 1986. Mahmoody’s husband is an Iranian doctor, seemingly Americanized after twenty years in the United States. Back in his native country, however, and under the influence of his Shiite Muslim relatives, the doctor suddenly and whole heartedly embraces the tenets of Islamic fundamentalism. He forces his wife to wear a veil, informs her that they are never returning to the united Stares and threatens to kill her when she tries to escape. Striped of her rights and her American citizenship, Mahmoody finds herself a prisoner in an alien and hostile society and must risk her life to smuggle herself and her four-year old daughter out of Iran. Their only hope for escape lay in a dangerous underground that would not take her child. This is a true story of a courageous woman and has been made into a film featuring Sally Fields.
The Underground Railroad The Underground Railroad, a vast network of people who helped fugitive slaves escape to the North and to Canada, was not run by any single organization or person. Rather, it consisted of many individuals -- many whites but predominantly black -- who knew only of the local efforts to aid fugitives and not of the overall operation. Still, it effectively moved hundreds of slaves northward each year -- according to one estimate, the South lost 100,000 slaves between 1810 and 1850.Harriet Tubman or Mother Moses as she was called the originator of the underground organization
6. Not Without My Daughter – The true story of Betty Mahmoody, an American housewife who was trapped with her daughter-Mahtob, in Iran during a visit to her husband’s family in 1986. Mahmoody’s husband is an Iranian doctor, seemingly Americanized after twenty years in the United States. Back in his native country, however, and under the influence of his Shiite Muslim relatives, the doctor suddenly and whole heartedly embraces the tenets of Islamic fundamentalism. He forces his wife to wear a veil, informs her that they are never returning to the united Stares and threatens to kill her when she tries to escape. Striped of her rights and her American citizenship, Mahmoody finds herself a prisoner in an alien and hostile society and must risk her life to smuggle herself and her four-year old daughter out of Iran. Their only hope for escape lay in a dangerous underground that would not take her child. This is a true story of a courageous woman and has been made into a film featuring Sally Fields. Our church library also has a good selection of books to read. Contact Charlotte Smith or come to church!!! There is also a women’s Christian Book Club starting February 5, Tuesday 7.00pm @ Valerie Shoop MCCreery’s house. We will be discussing the stories in the book called ‘Bad Girls of the Bible’. This book is on the internet at about 8$ each if there are any who would like to get the book. Let me know and we can order in bulk. It will be a nice book to always refer back to.
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