Psalm 1:3 (NIV)
3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever they do prospers.
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him…”
Colossians 2:6–7 NIV
A new month invites us to look beneath the surface of our lives. Before any bloom rises, it must first root. February calls us into the quiet, steady work God is doing underground—the kind of growth that isn’t visible yet but is absolutely essential. Our 2026 theme reminds us that God strengthens us from the inside out.
February Focus Flower: Violet
February begins with a symbol of humility and quiet strength—the violet. Though small and often unnoticed, it grows with steady resilience. It reminds us that:
Strength is cultivated in stillness
Deep roots produce lasting growth
God works in the unseen places
Humility is a form of spiritual beauty
February is our “rooting month”—a time to deepen our foundation in Christ and allow Him to anchor us before He elevates us.
God often invites us into seasons that feel slow, quiet, or unnoticed. Yet Scripture teaches that roots grow in the dark, in the soil, in the places no one applauds. Colossians 2:6–7 encourages us to continue living in Christ, “rooted and built up in Him.” This is not quick inspiration—it is daily formation.
Roots do not rush. Roots do not compete. Roots do not seek attention. Roots simply grow—deep, steady, faithful. And as they grow, they prepare the plant to rise in strength and stability. In the same way, God uses our spiritual disciplines, our prayers, our obedience, and our quiet moments with Him to build a foundation that can support the bloom He is preparing.
Reflection Questions:
- Where is God inviting me to deepen my spiritual roots?
- Which spiritual practice needs renewed consistency?
- What unseen work is God doing beneath the surface of my life?
- How is God preparing me to rise in His timing?
Prayer:
Lord, steady my life in You. Let my roots sink deeply into Your truth so that Your strength is what others see in me. Help me appreciate the quiet, unseen growth You are shaping within me. Anchor me in Your Word, nourish me with Your presence, and lift me according to Your perfect timing. Amen.
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Colossians 2:6–7 (NIV)
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him…”
February Fellowships:
Bible Study – Chapter 1 of Twelve Extraordinary Women
Date and Time: Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM
Location: Gene Rice Chapel at Peniel Praise Community Church
Monthly Women’s Fellowship – Rooted to Rise
Date and Time: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Location: Gene Rice Chapel at Peniel Praise Community Church
Lean into what God is doing in you this month.
Show up, stay rooted, and flourish forward
From the desk of Rev. Sharele Hatfield
Visit us at and send us your prayer requests: https://www.penielchurch.net/w2w/
About Woman 2 Woman (W2W) Ministry
Ministry to Women
Purpose:
- To teach each woman how to become a spiritually mature wife, mother, daughter and sister
Scripture focus:
- 1 Timothy 2:9-10 (NIV)
- 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.
- 1 Timothy 3:11 (NIV)
- 11 In the same way, the women[a] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
Who We are:
- Woman 2 Woman Ministry is a joyful, loving fellowship of women who grow together in faith. We encourage one another toward spiritual maturity in every role God has given us. Anchored in Scripture’s call to godly character, kindness, and integrity, we cultivate a grace filled space where every woman is welcomed, supported, and invited to flourish in Christ
Leadership Team
- Rev. Sharele Hatfield – Ministry Leader
- Rev. Emily Cooper
- Rev. Brenda Childers
- Rev. Aletha Jones
- Dr. Dawn Murphy
- Mrs. Felicia Williams
- Ms. Renika Padmore
- Mrs. Latrise Hill
- Mrs. Penny Robinson
- Elder Susan Henry