Introducing...
y Susan Fleming --
The Women’s Ministry Leadership Team has some exciting news to share, but first, let me say this. It’s our desire and mission as a team to help women follow Jesus together. As we look for opportunities to do that, we fight against the very natural human tendency to create simply fun, entertaining, and impressive events. Instead Jesus challenges us to remain in relationship with him, looking to him to lead and guide so that we can find ourselves in the middle of what God has already set in place. It starts with each of us individually on the team falling more in love with Jesus and learning more of what it means to follow Him. It extends then to our team and how we pursue God’s path for ministry.
As we have traveled the ministry road with God, he has been changing and growing not only each of us personally, but as a team, and we are excited to announce the next chapter He has led us to. Betty Lea has been invited and has accepted the role of our next women’s ministry director! Betty has faithfully served for many years and in many ways in our church community. She has been part of the Women’s Ministry Leadership Team for several years, and brings her experience and servant heart, developed through her own unique and personal journey. Betty is always in the middle of getting to know new people, as well as encouraging many of us along the way. There are many qualities of a leader that we’ve seen in Betty, and we are honored that she will take us into the next chapter of serving our women. The Leadership Team will be right behind her, supporting and cheering her on! Welcome Betty!
We also have some upcoming events we are excited about. We hope you’ll join us in following Jesus together through these:
July 11-July 23
Women’s Summer Bible Study: “Taste and See”
This spiritual adventure could change the way you read the Bible forever...and the way you approach every meal. Let’s taste and see God’s goodness as we go on a culinary exploration of Scripture together this summer on Tuesday evenings, June 11 through July 23, 6:30-8:30 in the Deschutes Room. Register here.
July 8-12
Volunteering at Kids Day Camp
Children’s Ministry is sponsoring this opportunity for our women to come and serve alongside others as we provide a fun and meaningful summer experience for children. So many volunteers are needed for a variety of different roles and time slots. Check out all the options and sign up to help here: https://signup.com/go/ppYYyhb.
July 16
Summer Park Play Date
Ladies, bring your kids, grand-kids, or just yourself to come hang out with other women while the kids play at Gabriel Park, Tuesday, July 16, 10am-12pm.
August 15
Hoodie Giveaway at Stephens Creek
Hit those upcoming sales and help us donate at least 200 new hoodies to the children for back-to-school.
October 5-6
Women’s Retreat
Join us for this two-day, overnight retreat just for women at the beautiful and fun Aldersgate Retreat Center in Turner, OR. More details coming soon! Check out our location here: https://aldersgateretreat.com/
Safe Families for Children
Interested in getting involved in this ministry or finding out more about it? Talk to Sandi Cox or check out https://safefamiliespdx.org/how-you-can-help.
Serving Jesus with you,
Susan Fleming on behalf of our Women’s Team –
Betty Lea, DiAne Dodge, Paulette Williams, Katie Gjurgevich, Kathy Anderson, Sandi Cox, and Reyna Badillo