WOMEN'S Ministries

January 16 - April 3
9-11:30am

What do you do with the bumps in the pathway of life? Warren Wiersby’s book is a very easy read of the words, but the content is powerful. Every page is brimming with scripture and stories bringing bible characters and their challenges, victories, and defeats to life, mirroring our own struggles and also encouraging us to apply God’s promises to our hearts and minds.  Thirty short chapters cover such subjects as depression, pain, lack of faith, fears, prayer, and loneliness, encouraging us to keep going, try forgiveness, experience joy, and apply divine resources for life’s difficulties. 

January 16 - April 3
9-11:30am

Join bestselling author Beth Moore on a six-session video journey to discover the true meaning of a fruitful, God-pleasing, meaning-filled life. Most of us have times when, if we’re honest, it feels like we’re going through a whole lot of pain and striving without much to show for it.  Like our daily pursuits don’t really matter in the long run.  In Chasing Vines, Beth Moore gives us fresh hope, revealing the abundant secrets of a fruitful, God-delighting life.  Tracing the images of vine, branch, and fruit through Scripture, and sharing stories from her own journey, Beth shows us that nothing in our lives is wasted.  Not the place we’ve been planted—or even the painful pruning.

January 16 - March 6
9-11:30am

We can’t escape life’s Interruptions. They can shock us, shake us and compel us to change. How we handle life’s interruptions actually tells us about ourselves and how we see God. What do we do when God interrupts our lives? Many times, like Jonah, we resist it or we run!  But, oftentimes, life interruptions are actually divine interventions.  The unexpected and unplanned parts of our lives can become the greatest miracles of all!

Dive into the story of Jonah with us during this 7-session bible study by Priscilla Shirer. The author and God’s Word show us that interruption can actually be God's divine invitation to take part in a life so much bigger than we can imagine.  When Jonah was willing to allow God to interrupt his life, the result was the kind of good that he never could have foreseen.  What you see as an interruption may actually be God’s divine intervention!

January 16 - April 17
9-11:30am

The letter to the Hebrews isn’t casual bedside reading. Dense and deep, complex and compelling, profound and practical – it requires mental focus and spiritual motivation to grasp its content and grapple with its application. But the return on this big investment has benefits that pay off in eternal dividends.

With thirteen chapters, Hebrews is one of the longest epistles of the New Testament. As we dive into Hebrews, we will discover numerous ancient teachings from the Old Testament that contribute to its fresh message to God’s people. Rich in history, vibrant in imagery, and eloquent in style, the book of Hebrews has the words to refresh our minds and cleanse our souls. No other book in the New Testament will minister to you more than the book of Hebrews.

January 14 - February 25
7:00-8:30 pm

I Want to Trust You, But I Don't:  Moving Forward When You're Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment

Broken trust can send us spiraling: Can anyone really be trusted? What if distrust is actually the wisest choice to make?  What do I do with my doubts about God when He allows bad things to happen?  Are there biblical answers for any of this?  Lysa Terkeurst understands this kind of deep wrestling and has asked these same hard questions in the midst of her own relational heartbreaks and uncontrollable circumstances.

But after thousands of hours of counseling intensives and theological research, Lysa has discovered how crucial it is to develop the stability you long for within yourself and with God, so you don't become cynical and carry a broken belief system into every new relationship.

January 15 - March 13
7-9pm

Based on over 30 years of study and extensive ministry with families, Entrusted with a Child's Heart guides parents in developing a plan of discipleship for their children. Readers will learn to; Build their family on a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ, Live by biblical convictions and priorities, Develop a protective circle of discipline for children, Parent challenging behaviors such as rebellion and manipulation,Train children in Christ-like character and Disciple children to grow in areas such as spiritual disciplines and relationships. Includes 16 chapters of practical, biblical counsel for parenting; each concluding with discussion questions and application exercises.

Hi, I’m Christie Eckert.

I used to sit in the church pews suffering in silence with guilt, shame, and grief from an abortion I had when I was 18 years old. I struggled with forgiving myself and with accepting that God really had forgiven me. I prayed for an opportunity for God to use me for His glory and to give what I had been through a purpose. I started volunteering at my local crisis pregnancy clinic. Before I could go through counselor training, I participated in a Bible study, Forgiven & Set Free by Linda Cochrane. The impact of this study was life changing. I met other women who were suffering just like me. All our stories were different but we were able to empathize and support each other and grow in our walks with the Lord. Are you one of us? God does not want you suffering in silence. He wants you to know His redeeming grace and to find lasting healing. This study walks us through issues such as relief, denial, anger, forgiveness, depression, letting go, and acceptance using God’s Word.

If you have any questions or would like to talk more, please reach out to me at (805) 791-9246 (text or call) or email me at christieeckert@aol.com.