We as Christian women purpose to grow in our relationship with the Lord by using the talents given us to serve Him alongside our Christian sisters, and to minister to the world around us.  We will glorify God; help women find and develop their talents; learn to know each other better, and to love each other; grow closer as part of the family of God; grow spiritually and in number; and strengthen the weaker.

Should We Not Then Live As Dorcas?

The Dorcas Ministries at North Jackson are designed to help women serve God by serving others.  Each of us has been given talents, but often, we think of ourselves as having none!  Rest assured, the Bible states that we do, and we will be held accountable to God for how we have used them (or not).  Matthew 25:14-30

If you are new to North Jackson or feel that you haven't quite "found your place", we hope that the Dorcas Ministry will help you do that.  There are many new ministries within the Dorcas Ministry and there is something for every age group from 20 - 99.

Dorcas Programs

Mentoring Program - older women mentoring younger ladies in teen years and children.
Welcome Baskets - preparation of welcome baskets for newcomers.
Adopt-a-family - new member at NJ adopted by another family to get acquainted with church family and find their place.
Card ministry - writing cards to shut-ins and those with special needs.
Spanish ministry - help with teaching, babysitting, organizing clothing, providing refreshments.
Pantry - organizing and stocking of pantry items.
Special Care Needs - assisting those with special needs in the congregation.
Missionary wives - correspondence with missionary wives in foreign fields.
Praying for children - elderly person given name of child/children to pray for daily among members at NJ.
Bulletin boards, die cuts, decorating for special events, birthday cakes for nursing homes - assistance with all of these.

Dorcas Diary

Women at North Jackson are busy for the Lord!  The Dorcas Diary is an instrument to be used to keep us informed about what's going on, what needs to be done, and how we can help.  The newsleetter will also help us get better acquainted with one another, to encourage each other, and to share practical information.  This will be published once a month.  Mary Frances Christie will be heading up this project.

If you have any questions regarding involvement in the Dorcas Ministry, please contact Sherilyn Martin at nonnapop3@aol.com or call 783-0718.