OCTOBER 2025
GRACIOUS WOMAN
From Generation to Generation
A Legacy of Grace
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She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
— Proverbs 31:25-26
The “Gracious Woman” isn’t just about good manners or a sweet smile. It’s so much more than surface-level charm. A Gracious Woman carries something deep within her—a reflection of God’s own heart. Her grace is evident in her thoughts, words, actions, and the way she touches every life around her.
This kind of grace can’t be faked—it flows out of a solid spiritual foundation rooted in Christ. And the beauty of it is undeniable. A Gracious Woman commands respect, radiates admiration, and lights the way for others simply by who she is and how she carries herself. She doesn’t just walk into a room—she changes the atmosphere.
WOMEN'S MONTH SUGGESTED COLORS
NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND
Oct 5th
Shades of Melanin
Oct 12th
Jeans and Jewels
Oct 19th
Shades of Pink
Oct 26th
Vibrant Fall Colors
WEEK ONE
Saturday, Oct 4th 11am-1pm
Gracious LivingHealth and Wellness
Gracious LivingHealth and Wellness
FREE
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Sunday, Oct 5th 8am
Sunday Lecture God warns Pharaoh through dreams, Genesis 41:25-36
DR. NELL COLLIER
COLORS: SHADES OF MELANIN
Sunday Lecture God warns Pharaoh through dreams, Genesis 41:25-36
DR. NELL COLLIER
COLORS: SHADES OF MELANIN
Sunday, Oct 5th 9:30am
Sunday Worship
Gracious Hearts
DR. ORA HOKES
Sunday Worship
Gracious Hearts
DR. ORA HOKES
WEEK TWO
Saturday, October 11th9-11am
Fall CatechismFriendship Hall
Sunday, October 12th8am
Sunday Lecture God sees our heart Acts 4:32-5:11
MINISTER DARLENE RILEY
COLORS: JEANS AND JEWELS
Sunday, October 12th9:30am
Sunday Worship
Gracious Generations & Elevation Sunday
DR. NIKOLE JONES
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Saturday, October 11th11-12pm
Gracious Connections Legacy and Lattes
Gracious Connections Legacy and Lattes
FREE
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
WEEK THREE
Saturday, October 18th 11-1pm
Saturday, October 18th 11-1pm
Gracious Wisdom
Women, Wisdom and WealthGracious Wisdom
FREE
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Sunday, October 19th 8am
Sunday, October 19th 8am
Health Sunday
Sunday Lecture God sees Nathanael, John 1: 43-51
DEACONESS GEZELLE CARR
COLORS: SHADES OF PINK
Sunday, October 19th 9:30am
Sunday, October 19th 9:30am
Health Sunday
Sunday WorshipGracious Wisdom
MINISTER LISA REDDITT
Sunday, October 19th 11:30-1:30pm
Sunday, October 19th 11:30-1:30pm
Mammogram
Mammogram
Sunday, October 19th 11:30-1:30pm
Sunday, October 19th 11:30-1:30pm
Flu Shot
Flu Shot
WEEK FOUR
Saturday, October 25th 9-4pm
Gracious Woman Conference $4518 and under FREE
Gracious Woman Conference $4518 and under FREE
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Sunday, October 26th 8am
Sunday, October 26th 8am
Sunday Lecture God sees the Samaritan Woman John 4:5-19, 28-29
DR. TONJIA DYE
COLORS: VIBRANT FALL COLORS
Sunday, October 26th 9:30am
Sunday, October 26th 9:30am
Sunday WorshipGracious Faith
LADY SHARMAINE RUSSELL
GRACIOUS WOMAN CONFERENCE
GRACIOUS WOMAN CONFERENCE
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Greater Friendship MBC
Step into a day of worship, wisdom, and sisterhood designed to uplift, equip, and inspire every woman to walk in honor, rise in grace, and lead with love. The Gracious Woman Conference is the signature event of Women’s Month 2025 — an experience filled with prayer, praise, teaching, and connection from generation to generation.
Why Attend?
Why Attend?
The Gracious Woman Conference is more than a program — it’s a sacred space to pause, reflect, and be poured into. Whether you’re navigating new seasons, carrying heavy burdens, or ready to reignite your God-given dreams, this day will equip you with wisdom, community, and faith to keep walking in grace.
Conference Registration: $45
18 and under FREE
Your registration includes:
Full-day access to all sessions & workshops
A continental breakfast to start the day
Signature brunch/lunch experience
Conference gift bag
Fellowship and worship with women across generations
Greater Friendship MBC
2600 East 38th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 827-7928
info@greatfriend.org
Lady Sharmaine Russell
Lady Sharmaine Russell
Minister Darlene Riley
Dr. Denise King
Dr. Denise King
Deaconess Shirley Gardner
Dr. Denise Stewart
Rev. Rae Hopkins
Rev. Rae Hopkins
Weekly Bible Study
Weekly Bible Study
Every Wednesday, Hybrid at 6:30 pm
Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
2600 East 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Zoom
Meeting ID: 878 4057 0913
Passcode: 442823
Thank You for Being a Part of Women’s Month!
We are so grateful that you’ve chosen to connect with us during Women’s Month at Greater Friendship. This is more than a month of events—it’s a movement of women walking in grace, wisdom, and power, from generation to generation. 💜
As we anticipate all that God will do, we thank you for your prayers, your presence, and your support. Our doors are always open—not just during Women’s Month, but every day of the year.
Need Prayer? We would be honored to pray with you. Email us at info@greatfriend.org.
Interested in Joining? Our Pastor would love to be your Pastor. Click here to connect with us.
Want to Sow a Seed? Give securely here.
Together, we are building sisterhood, legacy, and faith that will impact generations. Thank you for being part of this journey—we can’t wait to see you at our gatherings and to experience God’s amazing presence with you!
With love & expectation,
Lady Sharmaine Russell & The Women on a Mission Ministry
Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
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