Our desire is to help us all to become better connected with like minded people.  Our idea is for ladies with particular interest (gardening, marketing, cooking, mentoring, etc) to meet together and just get to know and encourage each other.  Of course, you are welcome to go to all or any of the groups that you choose. Eventually, you may want to participate in a service activity together as a group once a year or have some fun outings together. 

 

These new groups  will meet periodically for breakfast, lunch, or dinner (whatever your group decides) at a local eatery or in individual homes.

We are looking for those ladies who are interested in facilitating or co-facilitating a group. As a facilitator, all you will need to do is set a time and a place for your group and call Judy Felts at 615-400-4789, or use the contact form below, to let her know when and where it will be.

As a facilitator, you duties would include:

• Have a sign in sheet with Name, Address, Phone, and email
• Keep notebook with notes from the connect groups
• Always begin and end in prayer
• Allow each person to be introduce and tell a little about themselves
• Use the supplied ice breaker questions to get to know those in your group and to enable each person a chance to talk. Remember, this is a time of fellowship and encouragement, not a counseling session.
• Be on time and end on time
• Email Judy Felts with numbers and a brief overview of the experience.  We would also like the data on the women so that we can make sure they are on our mailing list
• Be sure to announce our next big meeting at the connect groups

If you have a particular interest, please fill out the form below so that we can add you and your group to our website.

We will be letting you know how we can best keep all the groups in touch with each other as we figure it out. Perhaps a forum or blog hosted either on this web site or somewhere else.  If you have any suggestions, please let us know.
                                  
                                             CHRISTIAN WOMEN CONNECT

                              August Connect Group Meetings

  Thursday, August 12th  Facilitator:  Debra Connelly  Co-Facilitator:  Jet Mealer 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. Location:  Mere Bulles Restaurant 5201 Maryland Way, Brentwood RSVP to Debra Connelly at 298-7442 / email:  dconnelly923(at)hotmail(dot)com.  Please call to be sure they are meeting and to make reservations.
 
Debra Connelly and Jet Mealer's bio:
Debra Connelly received her undergraduate degree from Columbia College and her Masters in Music from Georgia State University.  Both degrees were granted with academic and musical performance honors.  Certified to teach k-12 music, she has taught chorus and music in public and private schools for seven years.  She held offices in school district committees and helped with vocal adjudication for All-State Chorus.  Debra has authored published articles as an educator and participated in various teaching organizations including MENC and Piano Guild.  Presently, Debra teaches voice and piano instruction in her private studio to students of all ages.  She performs for weddings, receptions and various community and church events.  Married to Philip Connelly for over 20 years, they have two daughters, Victoria and Shannon. Jet Mealer is an active member at her church, loves music and sings in the choir.   she has taught Bible studies for over 30 years.  She has been married for 50 years. 

Monday, August 16th: Allison Bender; 11:00 - 12:30 Location: Boxwood Bistro at 230 Franklin Rd, Bldg 1, Franklin.
RSVP to: Allison Bender at 615-397-4547  or email: abender@theshalomfoundation.org
Please call Allison to be sure they are meeting and to reserve your spot.

Allison Bender's bio:
Allison Bender serves as Executive Director for The Shalom Foundation. She has worked within the charitable community for many years connecting individuals with fine health and humanitarian aid non-profit organizations.She is born and raised in the Nashville area. . Allison is a member of Fellowship Bible Church. A graduate of the University of Tennessee with a B.S.in Journalism. She enjoys movies, theater, reading, dining out, learning to cook, starting to work out at the Y and walking with her cocker spaniel Lizzie.


Tuesday, August 17th  Judy Felts  Co-Facilitator:  Julia Stewart 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Location:  Cool Springs Cracker Barrel1735 Mallory Ln., Brentwood RSVP to Judy Felts at 615-400-4789 / email:  judy(at)judyfelts(dot)com Please call to be sure they are meeting and to reserve your spot.

Judy Felts /Julia Stewart Bio:
Judy Felts is the President  Founder of "Christian Women in the Marketplace."  Judy graduated with a degree in Music from Ouachita Baptist Univ. in Arkansas.  She has hours towards her masters degree from Auburn University  MTSU.  She currently serves on two boards:  Artist in Christian Testimony  The Community Resource Board for the Tenn. Prison for Women.  Judy Facilitates a worship service at the prison on Friday nights.  She is presently the Broker Manager for a local real estate company called "The Real Estate Market Nashville" located in Brentwood.  www.therealestatemarketnashville.com She is an active member in her church at Christ Community in Franklin.  Judy enjoys speaking  singing for women's events, and conferences.  Judy is married to Mike and has 2 children and 1 grand child and enjoys hiking, painting and baking.  Julia Stewart:  Julia is a Master Gardener, certified floral designer, garden crafter, and internet marketer. Married to a landscape contractor for 27 years, she and her husband Alfred are partners at Greathouse Landscape Company. They enjoy gardening with their two boys on their five acre flower farm and sharing it with others through group tours and through their website http://www.MidSouthGardeningAdvice.com/  Julia is also a niche web developer and enjoys helping others make money with their passions through her website http://www.BecomingAnInfopreneur.com/


If you are interested in facilitating, or co-facilitating, a group in your area please call Judy Felts at 400-4789.

Please contact these ladies at the above email addresses or phone numbers to RSVP

Use the form below to get your name added to our email list to receive updates about our meetings and connect group meetings, or to inquire about becoming a facilitator or co-facilitator. If you prefer, you may call Judy Felts at 615-400-4789.

We look forward to seeing you soon!