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Women of the Word (WOW)

Interdenominational Bible Study
Hosted at Trinity United Methodist Church
2100 Whitehaven Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
9:30 to 11:30am Thursdays
September through May
716-867-7966




W.O.W. Press Release 2024-25 - September 2024

    With the 2024-25 season, Women of the Word begin another year of Christian Bible study on Grand Island. Hosted byTrinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road, the ladies of W.O.W. will examine the New Testament books of Romans and James as well as selections from the Old Testament book of Psalms. The Premier Celebration is Thursday, Sept. 12th, beginning at 9:15 am. W.O.W. invites ladies of all ages to join them for Bible lessons, teaching, prayer, worship and fellowship each Thursday morning from September to May. The format includes a study guide to be completed each week, with sharing of answers and insights during small group time. This is followed by worship songs and a lecture on the day’s featured Scriptures.
    The ministry of Women of the Word began in California and was brought to Grand Island in the late 1980s by the late Barbie Bird who served as its director for several years. Other W.O.W. groups flourish throughout the United States and internationally, all having the goal of increasing Bible literacy and of fostering personal relationships with Jesus Christ. No prior Bible study experience is necessary. Women from all walks of life and faith affiliations are encouraged to attend. There is a fee of $50 for the lesson books. New members are welcome to join at any time throughout the year. For more information, contact Kathy Duff at 716-867-7966 or Patty Cancilla at 716-289-4139.


Women of the Word Bible Study - September 2023

    With the 2023-24 season, Women of the Word begin their 35th year of Christian Bible study on Grand Island. Hosted by Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road, the ladies of W.O.W. will examine the New Testament Gospel of Matthew. The Premier Celebration is Thursday, Sept. 14th, beginning at 9:30 am.
   W.O.W. invites ladies of all ages to join them for Bible lessons, teaching, prayer, worship and fellowship each Thursday morning from September to May. The format includes a study guide to be completed each week, with sharing of answers and insights during small group time. This is followed by worship songs and a lecture on the day’s featured Scriptures.
    The ministry of Women of the Word began in California and was brought to Grand Island in the late 1980s by the late Barbie Bird who served as its director for several years. Other W.O.W. groups flourish throughout the United States and internationally, all having the goal of increasing Bible literacy and of fostering personal relationships with Jesus Christ.
    No prior Bible study experience is necessary, and women from all walks of life and faith affiliations are encouraged to attend. There is a fee of $50 for the lesson books. New members are welcome to join at any time throughout the year. For more information, contact Kathy Duff at 716-867-7966, Patty Cancilla at 716-289-4139.


Women of the Word Bible Study - September 2022

    With the 2022-2023 season, Women of the Word begin their 34th year of Christian Bible study on Grand Island. Hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road, the ladies of W.O.W. will examine the Old Testament book of Isaiah and also Christ BC. The Premier Celebration is Thursday, Sept. 15th, beginning at 9:30 am.
   W.O.W. invites ladies of all ages to join them for Bible lessons, teaching, prayer, worship and fellowship each Thursday morning from September to May. The format includes a study guide to be completed each week, with sharing of answers and insights during small group time. The ministry of Women of the Word began in California and was brought to Grand Island by the late Barbie Bird who served as its director for several years. Other W.O.W. groups flourish throughout the United States and internationally, all having the goal of increasing Bible literacy and of fostering personal relationships with Jesus Christ.
    No prior Bible study experience is necessary, and women from all walks of life and faith affiliations are encouraged to attend. There is a fee of $50 for the lesson books. New members are welcome to join at any time throughout the year. For more information, contact Kathy Duff at 716- 867-7966, Patty Cancilla at 716-289-4139.



Women of the Word Bible Study - September 2020

    With the 2020-2021 season, Women of the Word begin their 33nd year of interdenominational Christian Bible study on Grand Island. Hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road, the ladies of W.O.W. will study the New Testament books of 1 and 2 Corinthians. The Premier Celebration is Thursday, Sept. 10th beginning at 9:30 am. W.O.W. invites ladies of all ages to join them for Bible lessons, teaching, prayer, worship and fellowship each Thursday morning from September to May. The format includes a study guide to be completed each week, with sharing of answers and insights during small group time.
    The ministry of Women of the Word began in California and was brought to Grand Island by the late Barbie Bird who served as its director for several years. Other W.O.W. groups flourish throughout the United States and internationally, all having the goal of increasing Bible literacy and of fostering personal relationships with Jesus Christ. No prior Bible study experience is necessary, and women from all walks of life and faith affiliations are encouraged to attend. There is a fee of $50 for the lesson books. Ladies are welcome to join at any time throughout the year. For more information, contact Kathy Duff at 867-7966, Patty Cancilla at 289-4139, or email wowbible14072@aol.com.


Women of the Word Bible Study - September 2019

    With the 2019-2020 season, Women of the Word begin their 32nd year of interdenominational Christian Bible study on Grand Island. Hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road, the ladies of W.O.W. will study the Old Testament books of Exodus, Judges and Ruth. The Premier Celebration is Thursday, Sept. 12th beginning at 9:30 am.
    W.O.W. invites ladies of all ages to join them for Bible lessons, teaching, prayer, worship and fellowship each Thursday morning from September to May. The format includes a study guide to be completed each week, with sharing of answers and insights during small group time.     The ministry of Women of the Word began in California and was brought to Grand Island by the late Barbie Bird who served as its director for several years. Other W.O.W. groups flourish throughout the United States and internationally, all having the goal of increasing Bible literacy and of fostering personal relationships with Jesus Christ. No prior Bible study experience is necessary, and women from all walks of life and faith affiliations are encouraged to attend. There is a fee of $50 for the lesson books. Ladies are welcome to join at any time throughout the year. For more information, contact Kathy Duff at 867-7966, Patty Cancilla at 289-4139, or email wowbible14072@aol.com.


Women of the Word Bible Study - September 2018

    With the 2018-2019 season, Women of the Word begin their 31st year of interdenominational Christian Bible study on Grand Island. Hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road, the ladies of W.O.W. will study the New Testament book of Mark. The Premier Celebration is Thursday, Sept. 13th beginning at 9:30 am.
    The ladies of W.O.W. invite women of all ages to join them for Bible lessons, teaching, prayer, worship and fellowship each Thursday morning from September to May. The format includes a study guide to be completed during the week, with sharing of answers and insights during small group time.
    The ministry of Women of the Word began in California and was brought to Grand Island by Barbie Bird who served as its director for several years. Other W.O.W. groups flourish throughout the United States and internationally, all having the goal of increasing Bible literacy and of fostering personal relationships with Jesus Christ.
    No prior Bible study experience is necessary, and women from all walks of life and faith affiliations are encouraged to attend. There is a fee of $50 for the lesson books. Ladies are welcome to join at any time throughout the year. For more information, contact Kathy Duff at 867-7966, Patty Cancilla at 289-4139, or email wowbible14072@aol.com.


Women of the Word Premier Celebration - September 2017

   With the 2017-2018 season, Women of the Word begin their 30h year of interdenominational Christian Bible study on Grand Island, hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road. This year's study includes the Old Testament books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. The Premier Celebration is Thursday, Sept. 14 beginning at 9:30 am.
   The ladies of W.O.W. invite women of all ages to join them for Bible lessons, teaching, prayer, worship and fellowship each Thursday morning from September to May. The format includes a study guide to be completed during the week, with sharing of answers and insights during small group time on Thursday mornings.
   The ministry of Women of the Word began in California and was brought to Grand Island by Barbie Bird who served as its director for several years. Other W.O.W. groups flourish throughout the United States and internationally, all with the common goal of increasing Bible literacy and of fostering personal relationships with Jesus Christ. No prior Bible study experience is necessary, and women from all walks of life and faith affiliations are encouraged to attend. There is a fee of $45 for the lesson books. Scholarships are available. Women are welcome to join at any time throughout the year. For more information, contact Kathy Duff at 867-7966, Patty Cancilla at 289-4139, or email wowbible14072@aol.com.


Women of the Word Premier Celebration - September 2016

    With the 2016-2017 season, Women of the Word begin their 29th year of inter-denominational Christian Bible study on Grand Island, hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road. This year's study includes the New Testament books of Acts and 1 Thessalonians. The Premier Celebration is Thursday, September 15th, beginning at 9:30 am.
    The ladies of W.O.W. invite women of all ages to join them for Bible lessons, teaching, prayer, worship and fellowship each Thursday morning from September to May. The format includes a study guide to be completed during the week, with sharing of answers and insights during small group time on Thursday mornings.
    The ministry of Women of the Word began in California and was brought to Grand Island by Barbie Bird who served as its director for several years. Other W.O.W. groups flourish throughout the United States and internationally, all with the common goal of increasing Bible literacy and of fostering personal relationships with Jesus Christ. No prior Bible study experience is necessary, and women from all walks of life and faith affiliations are encouraged to attend. There is a fee of $45 for the lesson books. Scholarships are available. Women are welcome to join at any time throughout the year. For more information, contact Kathy Duff at 867-7966, Patty Cancilla at 289-4139, or email wowbible14072@aol.com.