WOMEN'S Ministries

April 24 - June 5 | 9:30 - 11:30am

Author: Kristi McLelland
Leader: Pam Kaar
Homework per week: 1 hour

Based on the New Testament book of Acts, we learn about Jesus' message of hope and reconciliation spreading throughout Israel and that His message continues to spread today all over the world. Learn about the early church and how we are called to help tell the story of Jesus' love for all of us. A reader said, "Kristi's teaching makes the biblical text come alive. The biblical narrative and the middle eastern context are woven together nudging her reader into a deeper relationship with the living God."

Childcare available (registration required)

April 29 - May 27 | 6:30pm-8:30pm

Author: Priscilla Shirer
Leader: Betsy Newell
Homework per week: 1-1.5 hours

One of the greatest challenges among women in our culture is taking time to cease from all activities and just breathe. We are in bondage to busyness. We constantly strive to complete the limitless to-do lists that hinder us from experiencing all that God has for us. By neglecting time for tranquility, serenity and repose, we limit our Christlikeness and miss out on some of God's greatest gifts. In the Old Testament, Sabbath was given to the Israelites as a gift, and it is still a gift to us today. If you are weary, worn out and exhausted, then the concept of Sabbath will change your life.

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.