2. “Who can find a virtuous woman*? For her price is far above rubies.” “Who can find a virtuous woman*? For her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10

3. Value to the Lord’s Church She serves the needs of her brethren: like Phoebe. Rom. 16:1-2 She uses her wealth to show hospitality to the saints: like Lydia. Acts 16:14,15, 40

4. Value to her family She excels in the care of her family: like Mary. Lk. 2:42-51

5. Value to the teaching of God’s Word She imparts the Scriptures to her children/ grandchildren: like Lois and Eunice. 2 Tim. 1:5 She will impart God’s word to another believer: like Priscilla. Acts 18:25-26

6. The Value of Women in our congregation

7. We have women who… Pray for the saints, for sinners, and the Lord’s work Serve our God within the confines of their unique circumstances. Ease the burdens of other families by lovingly preparing food for them.

8. We have women who… Teach the gospel to other women who are incarcerated. Teach the younger women the way of the Lord. Write letters of encouragement to both saints and others needing God’s gift of salvation.

9. “I commend to you our sister…. for she herself has been a helper of many”. Romans 16:1-2