Hello Dear Friend!

I am so excited that you are interested in participating in the “Step by Step Mentoring Ministry”! This is a new ministry that we are so excited about launching this year. Here are a few things you might want to know about “Step by Step”.

It is a ministry for women of all ages based on Titus 2:3-5. It is a ministry that intentionally develops friendships among women of different generations. Women invest in the lives of each other through encouragement, guidance, listening, laughing and loving. The goal is to form strong and lasting relationships that are a source of support, growth and strength.

What is a Mentor and what does she do?

A mentor is a wise woman who is mature in faith and consistent in godly conduct.

She is willing to listen, share skills, and provide a positive perspective for life experiences.

She provides wisdom and offers a spiritually sound, safe and fun friendship to a younger woman.

“One leads simply because she knows the path a little better.”

“Merea” is a Hebrew term that means "young friend." A merea is a woman who welcomes the insight and knowledge of a more mature woman. She desires to develop certain skills and/or strengths for her personal, spiritual journey. She is looking for a woman who has dealt with the struggles she now faces.

Teaching what we’ve learned is the Lord’s plan for growth and maturity – Titus 2:2-5.

Spiritual friendships are extremely valuable in a woman’s life - Proverbs 27:9and17.

Your commitment will be from March to December about 9 months for 2011.

You agree to make contact once a week, i.e., email, calls, card, etc.

You agree to meet once a month, i.e., church, Bible study, fun activities, etc.

The Mentoring Prayer Team will pray over all profile sheets from February 20 until February 27.

The Mentors will be called by someone on the Kingdom Women Team.

You and your partner attend the “Meet Your Match”, date to be announced.

STEP 1: You must complete the profile sheet in the back of this booklet, and turn it into the church office by February 20, 2011.

STEP 2: Your profile sheet will be prayed over for 7 days. The Kingdom Women Team will determine the partners and begin calling the Mentors. Mentors will then call their new Mereas.

Sorry, but no. We are allowing the Lord to make that choice. We choose best when we leave the choice to Him.

No, membership is not required; however, you must have evidence of faithfulness.

That we might be mutually encouraged by each others faith, both yours and mine.

I look forward to praying with and for each and everyone of you! Please contact me if you have any questions or if there is anything that I can help you with.

Proverbs 31:30

“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”