Tas Philas

Tas Philas ("Girlfriends" in Greek) is the Women's Ministry of First Baptist Church of Harlingen, Texas.  The ministry is open to all women from 7th grade and up.  Come see what Tas Philas has to offer the women of FBC-Harlingen and the community.  Listen to special presentations that focus on today's Christian women and their relationship with Christ.  Taste the wonderful goodies brought to each meeting.  Stay for fun fellowship and a taste of God's word.

 

Purpose
Girlfriends Building Godly Relationships... Girlfriends ministering to one another... Girlfriends growing in the knowledge of God... Girlfriends serving together... Girlfriends bound together with the love of Jesus Christ.

"To prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in faith and knowledge of the Son of God and become mature attaining the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." 
- Ephesians 4:12-13

Meetings
The Tas Philas women's ministry meets each month from September to May.  Goodies are served and each meeting includes a special presentation related to women and their relationship with Christ.

Our theme for 2008-2009 is Take the Plunge - RIde the Wave . We encourage all ladies to join us as we get to know Our Heavenly Father in a more intimate way.

  • September - Loaves & Fishes, Date TBA
  • October 2nd, 6:30pm, FBCH Large DIning Room
  • November 6th, 6:30pm, FBCH Large Dining Room: "Chocolate, Coffee & Conversation"
  • December 2nd, FBCH Large Dining Room: "Winter Wonderland"

Retreats
Make plans to attend the 7th Annual Ladies' Retreatin April, 2009.  This is an extraordinary weekend of girlfriend-time which includes service opportunities, shopping, good food, a time of worship, and much more. Register in the FBCH Church Office.

Bible Studies
Mondays, 8:45-11:00am - "A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place" by Beth Moore. Begins September 15, 2008. Meets at FBCH - Childcare available.
Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm - "A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place" by Beth Moore. Begins September 15, 2008. Meets at FBCH - Childcare available.
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00pm - "The Power of a Praying Woman" by Stormie Omartian. Begins September 2, 2008. Meets at Rockin K Realty at 725 Morgan Blvd.
Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm - "Can We Talk?" by Priscilla Shirer. Begins September 11, 2008. Meets at 5001 Fiesta Dr.

Ministries
The Tas Philas Tea Basket Ministry is an outreach arm of Tas Philas.  Tea baskets are taken to ladies in our church and community who are in the hospital, have a close relative in the hospital or have suffered a loss and are in need of a visit.  If you know of someone in need of a basket and a visit, please contact June Toogood, our Tea Basket Coordinator.

Tas Philas's Prayer Ministry maintains an email prayer chain . If you would like to be added to the email list or have a prayer request please contact Jill Budd in the FBC Church Office.

Showcase
The Fourth Annual Showcase, "Celebrating Women", was held in the First Baptist Church Harlingen Gymnasium on Saturday, August 25, 2007, from 9:00am to 1:00pm  Open to all women, valley-wide, the Showcase featured community resources and a taste of pampering for all.  Please contact Jill Budd if you are interested in hosting a booth in 2008.

Jill Budd, Coordinator
Leadership Team: Suzie Neasman, Ellie Baylor, Wende Coffman, Sara Brennan, Sheila Pierson, Kathy Hansen  
FBC-Harlingen