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UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall 2026 Women’s Bible Study
In Jesus You Are – a study on our identity in Jesus
Join us for our Fall Bible Study as we study our identity in Christ. This study will dive into Scripture that shows us who we are in Jesus. We will meet on Monday nights at 7pm beginning on Mon. Sept. 28th for an Intro Night. You will need your Bible, a notebook, and a pen. We hope to see you there!
In Memory of Gale Smith
March 24, 1950 ~ July 15, 2025
In the words of Maya Angelou, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Gale Smith, born in Texas City, TX, on March 24th, 1950, was a woman who made an unforgettable impact on all those lucky enough to cross her path. Gale’s life was a testament to the power of love, compassion, and the joy she found in serving others. She thrived in her career with the Department of Corrections, where she committed herself to making a difference. But it was in her personal life, where she truly shone, as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Gale was a woman of many talents and accolades. Crowned Miss Laurens 1969, and even winning the swimsuit competition at The South Carolina Beauty Pageant in 1970, Gale’s beauty was just the tip of the iceberg. Her true beauty lay in her heart, which was evident in her tireless dedication to her community through her active service in the Red Bank Baptist Church. Gale served as the head of Women’s Ministry, taught Sunday School, participated in the choir, and sung for countless events, touching the lives of all those she encountered.
Gale leaves behind a legacy of love and service. She is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Dulon Smith; loving daughter, Kim (Benji) Hook; her adoring grandchildren, Tate (Haley) Hook and Caleigh Hook; great-granddaughter, Blakely Hook; her siblings, Ralph Henry (Juanita) Williams and Linda Sue Williams (Joe) Pitts; and her sister-in-law, Marjorie Swofford; along with nieces, Anna Monaghan and Kristen Pitts; and nephews, Kevin Williams and Nicholas Williams. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank Henry Williams and Eula Mae Harris Williams, and her brother, Frank Vernon Williams.
To quote another wise woman, Helen Keller, “What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” Gale’s love, spirit, and joy will continue to live on in all those she touched.
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Women of Joy is going to Sea in 2025
If you are interested in setting sail with the Women of Joy, then this event is for you. Visit the link below for more information and to register. Registration and payment will be handled directly by Women of Joy. See you there!
https://www.womenofjoyatsea.org/2024-cruise-1
October 2023
2022 Ladies’ Brunch
Thank you, ladies, for a wonderful brunch! We enjoyed the opportunity to worship and fellowship together! A big thank you to all who helped to make this day possible.
Girlfriends Night Out – April 23, 2021
What a great night! Ladies, you rock! (Literally!!) Thanks for a great night of encouragement, fellowship, and fun. Thank you, Barbara, for such a powerful testimony. Remember, ladies, we are here for such a time as this. Encourage one another daily.
Merry Christmas 2020
Hi everyone. Well, 2020 is coming to an end. There’s been many challenges this year that came in different forms. With the challenges came changes.
When a storm comes, clouds form and the sky gets darker and darker. And then it hits. The length of a storm varies, but after the storm there is a freshness, a washing of sorts, of nature and civilization. Where once there was dirt, grime, and heaps of leaves, now there are flowers pushing their way through all that to reach up and bloom with an array of color and foliage. Even streets look brighter. They have been changed by a storm.
Through this storm may we be changed and emerge with a freshness, a renewed passion for the life we have been called to as children of God. He is speaking to us! I ask myself and each of you “are we listening?”
Christmas may be different this year, not large gatherings, but the meaning and the focus has not changed. Emmanuel, God With Us. Jesus left all of glory and came to be our Redeemer, giving us life eternal through his death, burial. and resurrection. We can REJOICE in that truth and celebrate our life in Him. Â
We love each one of you and wish you A Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.
Ornament Swap
We really enjoyed our time together at the annual Ornament Swap! 2020 has been a rough year, but Jesus still sits on His throne! And today we celebrated our Savior! There was fun, encouragement, laughter, and even a few tears. And boy, oh boy, were there beautiful ornaments all up for grabs! Thank you, ladies, for joining us. We hope you left today with joy in your heart and were encouraged in your faith. Now go share those special invitations with someone who needs to hear the real reason for the season!
Paint & Praise Night
What a great evening! Thank you, ladies, for a wonderful night of fellowship and fun. What a creative bunch!
