Stories
September 2018
CCB Help Videos
New to CCB? Here are some how-to videos to introduce you to the system.
November 2023
Women’s Spring Retreat 2024: Storytelling Sessions
Can You Really Have It All? Balancing Work and Family Led by Elizabeth Carson and Susan Wommack Susan Wommack and Elizabeth Carson make balancing work and family look effortless, but even they will tell you it’s no easy task and the only way to make it through the day is to rely on Jesus (and Starbucks). Join these two powerhouse ladies as they share insights from their own journeys as working moms and what God taught them along the way. Caring for Aging Parents Led by Janet Lindsey Over 65 million people in the U.S. care for chronically ill, disabled, or elderly family members or friends. If you are one of these caretakers, you won’t want to miss Janet Lindsey as she shares her own story of caring for both her parents (before her father and father-in-law passed into heaven), and currently her mother and mother-in-law. She’ll share practical and logistical insights, but also the lessons God has taught her through this journey. You will walk away knowing God can empower you to care for your loved one too. [...]
Rejected by the Church … Accepted by God
Most of us have experienced rejection in some form or another: on the playground, in the workplace, by a friend, or maybe even by a family member. But few rejections cut as deeply as the rejection experienced by the Church. Come hear Brenda’s testimony of being rejected by the Church—the very people she thought of as her family—and how she grew closer to God through her experience. Meet Your Storyteller Brenda Gonzales Brenda Gonzalez moved to Waco from Miami, FL at the end of 2020. She lives here in Waco with her husband of 33 years, her daughter, her son-in-law, and her beloved grandson, Noah. She and her family call First Woodway their home, and she is so thankful for the friendships she is making here and for God’s perfect plan in her life. She reminds herself everyday how she is now living out her answered prayers and walking in faith for the ones to be answered! Back to Stories Home Page
Finding Your Calling
Finding your calling can sound like a daunting task, especially when we are trying to navigate motherhood, a challenging financial situation, or a job that might pay the bills but doesn’t necessarily satisfy a deep sense of purpose. Or maybe we are a new empty nester or retired and wondering, “What is my purpose now?” God has a lot to say about our calling. Join Cinnamon Wolfe and discover what God’s Word says about your purpose and calling in any and every season of life. Meet Your Storyteller Cinnamon Wolfe Cinnamon and her husband, Paul, traveled around the country in an RV for two years before moving to Waco two years ago. She has two grown stepkids and three crazy dogs. She currently runs her own business, attends BSF, and is an active member of First Woodway through the Carson Life group, Artios, the Just Moved ministry and volunteering with The Well. She loves Jesus and loves helping others know and understand him better! Back to Stories [...]
Saying Yes to God when You Want to Say No
What happens when you feel the Holy Spirit nudging you to turn right, but you desperately want to turn left? We have all reached a fork in the road: that time when we wanted to do something, but God had other plans. Come hear from Jo Williams who will share her story of building her dream, only to surrender it to God three short years later. You will walk away in awe of this woman’s courage and obedience and be inspired to live a life of surrender knowing God is in control. Meet Your Storyteller Jo Williams Jo Williams is a wife, mom, grandma, and native Odessan who moved to Waco five years ago to be closer to family. God has led her to serve in many ways since becoming a member of First Woodway including co-leading DivorceCare with her husband, Leon, since 2021. She has been called to serve in many other ways she never could have imagined, and God has been faithful to equip her every time she has [...]
Experiencing God in Crisis
How do we experience God during a crisis? How do we trust God when bad things happen? The Bible does not promise bad things will not happen, but it does promise God will always be with us. Sarah Nelson and Shelley Reeves share two personal testimonies that illustrate how they experienced God while enduring hardship and devastating loss. Their heartwarming testimonies depict real-life examples of how Scripture comes to life through the Holy Spirit to speak to us in our darkest circumstances. Their stories of love, prayer, healing, grief, and loss are intertwined and demonstrate how God cares and ministers to the brokenhearted. Their stories also bring to light how God can use our own difficulty to help others who may be navigating their own crisis. Meet Your Storytellers Sarah Nelson Sarah Nelson is the author of, A Perfect Storm: Devotions During a Crisis, a devotional that shares her personal story of how God revealed Himself and walked her family through a life-threatening crisis. Sarah speaks at women's events, has a heart for worship, and is a contributing writer for Waco Moms, an [...]
Mentoring & Discipleship: Women Leading Women
In our world today the term “influencer” has multiple meanings and implications: “A person with sway, specialized knowledge, or influence of a certain topic.” What about being an influencer for Jesus? What would that mean and look like today? Come hear from Su Milam, who has years of experience leading women of all ages and share your own ideas with others about being an influencer for the cause of Christ as you serve in your community. Meet Your Storyteller Su Milam Su Milam is a retired teacher from Midway who answered God’s call and entered the ministry. She attended seminary and then served in a local church until retirement. She has had the opportunity to mentor other women through teaching, ministry, and community programs. She always goes to Titus 2 for her foundation in her work. Back to Stories Home Page
Caring for Aging Parents
Over 65 million people in the U.S. care for chronically ill, disabled, or elderly family members or friends. If you are one of these caretakers, you won’t want to miss Janet Lindsey as she shares her own story of caring for both her parents (before her father and father-in-law passed into heaven), and currently her mother and mother-in-law. She’ll share practical and logistical insights, but also the lessons God has taught her through this journey. You will walk away knowing God can empower you to care for your loved one too. Meet Your Storyteller Janet Lindsey Janet Lindsey and her husband, Tom, have been members of First Woodway for 46 years and have been involved in many areas of ministry through the years. They have three wonderful daughters and sons-in-law and ten amazing grandchildren. Involvement with the First Woodway family has been a huge part in all of their lives. Back to Stories Home Page