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

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"
• January - missions project at the Ronald McDonald House
• February 5th, 6:30pm - FBC Large Dining Room: "He first loved us...", bring soup or salad
• May 9th, 9am-2:30pm - Daughters of the King: Princesses in Every Generation, Speakers: Marsha Key & Marilissa Key Young, $10/adults, $5/girls under 10, lunch & childcare provided.

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.

Mondays, 8:30am - "He Speaks to Me - Preparing to Hear from God." Begins February 2, 2009. Led by Jill Budd. Length: 6 weeks.  Member books: $11. Meets at FBCH. Childcare available.
Mondays, 6:30pm - "Discerning the Voice of God". Begins February 2, 2009. Led by Melaney Dudley. Length: 6 weeks.  Member books: $11. Meets at FBCH. Childcare available.
Tuesdays, 4:30pm - "Esther " by Beth Moore. Begins January 13, 2009. Member books: $15. Meets at Rockin K Realty at 725 Morgan Blvd, Harlingen.
Thursdays, 4:30pm - "Esther" by Beth Moore. Begins January 15, 2009. Member books: $15. Meets at 5001 Fiesta Drive, Harlingen.

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.

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.