Winter 2013 Class Choices

Registration Brunch - 9:15-11:15 a.m. - Thursday, January 17, 2013

Breaking Free – Beth Moore

Facilitator: Trish Sonnenberg

In Breaking Free, Beth Moore looks at the Book of Isaiah through the lives of the kings who ruled during the prophet's ministry. These kings exemplify many of the obstacles to freedom with which we must deal. Using Scripture to help identify spiritual strongholds in your life, no matter how big or small, Beth explains that anything that hinders us from the benefits of knowing God is bondage.

Join Beth Moore on a Bible journey unlike any other. God intends for you to know and believe Him, glorify Him, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence. Breaking Free is Beth's life message that she wants to share with you. Taped live at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, this study includes testimonies of how women like you have found freedom and have been delivered from personal captivity.

Handbook $15.99

Good News – Share and Prayer

Facilitator: Anita Chung

The purpose of this course is to learn and become effective messengers of the good news of Jesus Christ through examining Scripture, building and sharing our testimony of faith and working through the 35-day challenge.  Together we will support and pray for one another and for those God will lay on our hearts as well as build one another up in our God given strengths and abilities.

Cost of kit $10.00

Gospel of Mark

Facilitators: Erin Brophy & Carla Rae Shaw

Continuing the study of Mark's Gospel - beginning in chapter three. Learning together with the Bible as guide book. Discussion questions from the Serendipity Bible.

Justice Café

Facilitator: Carmen Wittmeier

Come join the fight!!  This class is an action group whose desire is to make an impact in both the recovery and cause of the human sex trafficking issue.   

The recovery aspect will be organizing a fundraiser for a charity called Ratanak, which rehabilitates young girls they rescue from brothels.  Two years ago we, as a class, held a fundraiser through Women of Heart and raised $ 20,000.

The cause aspect of this class will be to put together a presentation for parents, educating them on media and the internet.  As technology advances, children are increasingly bombarded with unhealthy messages about sexuality and self-worth. Our goal is to empower parents to raise a generation of children who value innocence, recognize inner beauty, and respect themselves, others, and their world.

Living With Your Heart At Rest – Cindy Martin

Facilitator: Cindy Martin

While most Christians would say that they absolutely believe that God is worth trusting, there is often little evidence in the way we live our lives that would differentiate those who profess to be followers of Christ from those who don’t. Furthermore, how do we reconcile the disconnect that often appears when our faith collides with the harsh realities of life? If we truly believe that God is not surprised by the happenings of our lives, why do we act and react like He is?

This book takes a practical, frank and sometimes humorous look at the journey to living with our hearts at rest…before we’re laid to rest. It does not provide three step solutions or pat answers but rather takes a compelling look at the difference Jesus desires to make in our everyday lives. Saturated with scripture, it is a hope inspiring combination of theory and practice designed to help the reader understand the immense value of their heart and what it means to “guard your heart” (Proverbs 4:23).

The premise of this course is the degree to which we trust God in all the areas of our life, will be the degree to which we experience our hearts at rest.   Topics to be discussed include: marriage, children, finances, health, hardships, pace of life, expectations of life and "putting skin on it" all.  Throughout the course, there will be a focus on how much our hearts matter to God and His relentless pursuit of our hearts in the midst of the stuff of our lives.

Moving From Fear to Freedom – Grace Fox

Facilitators: Karen Tarras & Christy Fowler

Fear has two sides – an upside and a downside. The downside is that it can hold women hostage, robbing us of joy and preventing us from experiencing life as God intended. But the upside….that’s a different story. The very fears we face can become catalysts for personal growth and opportunities to know the Lord in a more intimate way. Filled with real-life stories and loaded with Scripture, this book promises to lead its readers from fear to freedom. With wit, warmth, and wisdom, Grace helps you to:

•    Overcome the fear for your kids’ well-being to embrace God’s purpose for their lives.

•    Overcome the fear of inadequacy to accept new opportunities at work or church.

•    Overcome the fear of rejection to pursue new friendships or mentor younger women.

•    Overcome the fear of change and challenges and learn to embrace them as opportunities for personal growth.

•        Workbook $10.00 (WofH Book Table)

The Pursuit of Simplicity

Facilitator: Roxanne Elenko 

This will be the class that gives you an hour and a half of time to complete a task that will help simplify your life. Bring your own project or join me on a weekly journey to simplify our lives and in turn bless others. Some suggestions for projects include:  simplifying our closets; simplifying our storage room/ toy room; simplifying our purses and wallets; simplifying our pantry/ freezer; simplifying our calendars, simplifying our craft box. Whatever your goal, use this time to finish a project and then use it or the time you have freed up to bless others. By living simply, we can help others simply live.

True Woman 101: Divine Design – Mary Kassian & Nancy Leigh Demoss

Facilitator: Chelsea Manuel

The current cultural ideal of womanhood encourages women to be strident, sexual, self‐centered, independent and – above all – powerful and in control. But sadly, this model of womanhood hasn’t delivered the happiness and fulfillment it promised inside of marriages or in singleness! Together, in this class, we will go on a journey to explore what God says in the Bible beginning in Genesis, about why He created male and female. His design isn’t by accident, unimportant or expendable. His design is so much more valuable than the world’s cheap imitations and knockoffs – it uncovers that women are molded and shaped – tethered to and enabled by Christ and His gospel. God’s women reject the world’s pattern for womanhood and gladly wear God’s Designer label instead!

Workbook $15.90 (WofH Book Table) eBook $7.79

Winter Potpourri

Facilitator: Verna Ratzlaff and many others! 

The basic question used to pick topics include the words... "How to..."

The format of the 90 minutes will include a presentation or demo and time for practical application in a way that promotes connection among the participants. Sometimes you will get to take something home – sometimes you will be asked to bring something along.

The essence of the class is to Love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength and to Love others by focusing on learning and practicing some practical skills.

1.      Jan. 24 – How to give clear directions – Verna (intro Swaddle Share project Megan)

2.      Jan. 31 – How to make cards – Melinda Prichard

3.      Feb. 7 – How to Shoot your Kids --- with a Camera – Monica Beckett

4.      Feb. 14 – How to edit home videos – Lindsay Howard

5.      Feb. 28 –How to talk about Jesus with anyone – Val Hopman

6.      Mar. 7 – How to meditate/memorize – Val Hopman

7.      Mar. 14 – How to write your story to share – Lindsay Howard

8.      Mar. 21 – How to make Swaddle Share gifts – Megan Kreba

9.      Mar. 28 – How to write and video a story for your kids – Angela Stockert

THE JOSHUA CODE

(52 Scripture verses every believer should know)

The beauty of signing up for this book is that you can do so in conjunction with any of the other wonderful classes available.  This is not a course, it is an encouragement to make Scripture memorization a part of your Christian walk.  “The fifty-two chapters in this volume are designed to lead you on a yearlong journey by spending each week memorizing and meditating on one Scripture verse so that it becomes a living part of your very being.  The Joshua Code^TM by O. S. Hawkins is a challenge to keep God’s Word in our mouths (through memorization) and in our hearts (through meditation) day and night."

Servants Anonymous Society

Marina from SAS spoke from her heart and passion to close to 100 adults at the Women of Heart Wrap It Up event December 6, 2012.

To learn more SAS Calgary

Harmony thru Harmony

December 6 Wrap it Up event was enhanced by word and song from a group of young people who are singing for a cause.

Please visit their website for more info...
HarmonyThruHarmony

Panelists Shorts 4 of 4

The Questions:
1. Brief Bio and current ministry
2. When did you start tithing?
3. What is your personal giving policy?
4. Share a story that inspires you...

From Judy Osborne

1. brief bio - Judy's mission in life is to love the unlovely. Because God has healed and delivered her, she wants to love others with the love she has received. Judy affirmed the value of WofH Children's Ministry Team (in response to the offering we received for that purpose on Oct. 25). She believed in Jesus at age ten because Children's Ministers reached out to her. However, she didn't know Him personally until she was 34. Her home life as a child included alcoholism and abuse and this makes her passionate about helping people with the help she was given.

1a. current ministry - Judy is the live-in director of Emma Maternity House in Calgary. For more info visit their website at www.emmahouse.ca.

2. Judy learned about tithing as an adult. She waited until her husband believed in Jesus to begin tithing. Together they learned to live and give for Jesus. Judy mentioned that they learned a concept called "First Fruits". An example of this would be to give the entire amount of a raise the first time it is received.

3. Judy and her husband give their first tithe to their church and love to give over and above. There are many stories of fiath increasing because of obeying God's prompting and seeing Him working through His people.

4. Judy shared how God provided direction for them and met their needs when they left their previous position. Because of her husband's disability, and her role as his caregiver, it is not an option for her to have a regular job. They moved to Calgary and lived in a camper trailer for several months while God worked out the details for them to live and serve at Emma Maternity House.

(notes by VR - used with permission)

Panelist Shorts - 3 of 4

The Questions:
1. Brief Bio and current ministry
2. When did you start tithing?
3. What is your personal giving policy?
4. Share a story that inspires you...

From Verna Ratzlaff

1. brief bio: currently "wife of or First Lady to" the President of a western Canadian Charitable Foundation since Sept. 4 - traveling to conferences and helping him connect the dots on relationships with networking organizations, individuals, etc. Prior to this Bruce had a 30 year career in the insurance/financial sector which concluded at the end of 2010. My title was also "First Lady" to compliment his President titles.

2. how did we know we were following God - my part was easy because I get to go along for the ride... but for Bruce it was an amazing collection of getting light for the next step. I am glad to share it and being in transition we are still taking one step at a time. It is very weird to be "working because we want to rather than because we have to." It's fulfilling to serve together through our home and career.

3. I began tithing when I started babysitting around 12 or 13. My dad was treasurer at church so I learned this from an early age - when I became a Christian at age 15 - it became pure pleasure to do this first off every bit of income I received.

4. Our personal giving policy - we tithe 10% of our gross employment income to the church we attend.  in addition we give a set amount to every person who asks personally - I keep a $20 bill in my desk by the front door to give to street canvassers. I believe this gives us an opportunity to share our faith when we are asked in our neighborhood as well as to pray for the canvassers and their families. I practice my ability to say "no" to phone solicitations most of the time. In addition, we support several mission organizations and individuals and we sponsor two little girls through World Vision - one in Bangladesh and one in Niger. During our 20 months with no paycheck - we just decided to give a set amount anyways even though we had already technically tithed the money we had saved up and were living on.

5. inspiring story... I have two stories that have come to the top and I'm praying for guidance on which one to share.

a) early in our marriage we heard Don Richardson speak and promote his book "Peace Child" - at that time I had such a longing to buy the book as I love reading and I loved the message he shared but I genuinely didn't have the money to buy it. Something in Don Richardson's heart (God) probably prompted him to give it to me without me asking or embarrassing me because I didn't have any money at the time. This book had a powerful impact on me as I learned how God had embedded the link to his salvation message in the Indonesian people's culture. It forever changed me.

The next story is on the opposite end of the spectrum.

b) a few years ago I visited New York while Bruce was attending a conference of World Business Leaders. I had saved up $1500 to spend at Tiffany's. I was very excited about all the new experiences I was enjoying including shopping at Tiffany's and finding many lovely things. I was unable to spend the money tho' and was disappointed to leave the store empty-handed. I understood why soon after we arrived home. God wanted to use that money for something else. We learned that my m.i.l. had received her place in a Senior's Care facility and needed furniture that would fit in her new location. The things she needed added up to $1500. I still haven't bought anything at Tiffany's in New York although I visited a second time and I have received a gift purchased at Tiffany's in Arizona. My life is rich because I am listening to God and doing what I think He is directing me to do.

Panelist Shorts - 2 of 4

The Questions:
1. Brief Bio and current ministry
2. When did you start tithing?
3. What is your personal giving policy?
4. Share a story that inspires you...

From Esther Irwin

I have spent time in prayer and thought; here is an example of what God has laid on my heart

1.  Mission Story started in 2002
           - Ron travelled to Ukraine - with HART
           - I visited daughter Shannon who was with ACC in Uganda
           - Ron - Cuba with World Serve
           - Ron and I - back to Uganda
           - Ron and I - Brazil to visit niece and family who were missionaries in Manaus
           - Henry observed the heart change and passion for mission in Ron and asked him to prayerfully consider heading missions at CSC
   THIS has not been without challenges, but oh the joy and abundant life have experienced!  God has blessed above and beyond
  
   Many people say "Why go?  Why not just send the money?"  Life change is the answer such as Ivan - Nepal, Sylvia - Ukraine, Jerry and Donna - SA, Dan and Kerri - SA, Glen  - Mexico, and on and on.  It also opens my eyes to reality and all we have been blessed with - keeps my feet and head where it should be
   Sharon Jaymes says it best in her book "The Power of a Woman's Words"  when she went on her first missions trip
    "Yes, there were dental needs.  I expected that.  What I did not expect was the sense of contentment and joy I saw on the faces of the 12 children who  lived in a one room thatched shack with no running water and a packed dirt floor.  The contentment of the woman who had one dress to wear, the satisfaction of the men who filled their bellies with food from the ocean and tropical fruit that sprang from the surrounding flora.  I did not expect the incredible praises to God that rose through the church roofs, the laughter of children dressed in tattered rags, or the coos of mothers contentedly holding their babies to their breasts.  I had arrogantly come to help these people, but they had helped me.  I experienced what Charles Spurgeon penned "He is richest who is content with the least" ". 

Currently -Part of Sept 22nd Hike/Golf for Nepal committee:  170 participants with 33k of 40k goal raised to purchase vehicle for partner church    
              - Serve in CC
              - Looking forward to prayerfully consideration along with Bible Study group to show Undaunted in complex dining room.  Last year we showed                
                Courageous to just under 100 people - powerful response.
              - What else?  Who knows?  Adventures that only God knows of - Proverbs 16:1 "We can make our plans, but the Lord gives the right answers".
               
2.  I believe that as I DAILY spend time with God, asking for the Holy Spirit to guide me that He opens doors.  It is MY CHOICE to walk through them & experience
     Him at work

3.  My Mother taught me @ a young age to Tithe.  But it stopped for a number of years when we put God on the back burner.  That is another story for another
     day. 
     Now - YES!!!  As Randy Alcorn says in his Book "The Treasure Principle":  God is my Money Manager:  Also, have I been blessed to raise my standard of living,
     OR my standard of giving

4.  Good stewardship and be diligent - pray, find out about the organizations you are tithing to:  Are they good stewards?  Are they furthering God's kingdom?  There are "Christian" organizations out there that are not working in Jesus name.  Yes, they are 'doing' good deeds, but if they aren't sharing the hope of the world, JESUS, then I don't want to participate in their work.  Make it fun!  Ron & I often ask each other "How much do you believe God wants us to give?"  I am amazed at how the majority of the time we write down the same answer!  God is great!  Such confirmation!

Your verse this year is 1 Tim: 6:18.  I love to put verse 17 with it:  " Command those who are rich in the present world to NOT be arrogant, to NOT put their hope in wealth which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in Christ who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.  Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds and to be generous and willing to share".

Do you know that if you can buy a book, and have the ability to read it, that YOU are rich by world standards?

5.  Wow!  You want to be out of the chapel by nightfall right!!! 
   Well, since Nepal is where I have most recently been involved, let me share how this came to be.

    Six years ago, at this time a team of 6 met Dr Geoff Ibbotsen and his wife Jenny in Kathmandu to visit a number of ministries. We were to determine whether we felt God leading us to promote a CSC partnership.  We knew 1 of the people on our team when we left.  After every visit Dr Geoff had us pray, discuss, and answer many questions about the ministry (he is a surgeon, therefore VERY organized).  On the last day there we had a 100% consensus to encourage CSC partner with SDSS.  Wow!  God at work.  As the partnership developed, and we realized the funds required to proceed with the land & building to the tune of 1M+, we said NO WAY!!  But now, 6 years later, God again has shown His glory and that HE wants this church/ministry centre built!  It is to be completed in March, with most funds already on hand.  Isn't HE awesome - ONLY HIM!  Ivan and April leave this Thursday for Nepal and have asked for prayer.  Many times as teams go over to visit our partner churches they experience spiritual warfare:  Work issues, family issues, etc.  This time is no different BUT GOD is good and as we are obedient and humbly rely on HIM for our strength HE amazes us with His goodness and provision.  We have observed this again as He has answered prayer already for April and Ivan. What a privilege to serve our risen Savior!  There IS NO BETTER PLACE TO BE!

Panelist Shorts - 1 of 4

The Questions:
1. Brief Bio and current ministry
2. When did you start tithing?
3. What is your personal giving policy?
4. Share a story that inspires you...

From Elizabeth Kaiser

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I am a Christian Woman called to love God and others with a life of integrity and a willing spirit to fulfill the purposes God has ordained for me. The others in my life are my husband and family along with the community we try to diligently serve with Christ's love. I love my role as a wife and parent they are primary in my filling of God's purpose. Paul is clear in his instructions to Timothy that a overseer need to manage their own family well. This takes time and intention, my family is not perfect but they are a high value in my day.

My ministry is the adult small group community as well as the women's ministry. I feel privileged to lead to lead in both divisions.

I came to Christ at the age of 27 and was a teacher by trade so felt teaching small children in Sunday School (6yrs) would help me develop context for being a Christian.

When Don and I started attending CSC 1994 Don felt we would serve together in leading a Small group. We were trained and then started training others in leadership. Groups began to multiply and we were asked to become coaches. I then felt called to apply for the lead of the Women's Ministry Team in June of 2007. People affirmed this call and God opened doors and allowed a completely overwhelming series of events to occur that led me into full time pastoral care here at CSC.

Not my game plan at all! Although now I am sooo grateful.

We began tithing shortly after becoming Christians in 1987

Giving 10% each month before tax all other giving to missionaries or other nonprofits is above this tithe to the church body.

So many stories hard to pick one, I have seen many women come to faith in Christ which truly keeps me here and serving.

Pat a lady that was addicted to alcohol was identified to me as a lost sheep. I met with her eventually encouraged her to take the Freedom session and was her sponsor. By God's grace she was freed from addiction and serves today in CSC.

Hope this helps

Elizabeth S Kaiser

Women's Ministry

Team Leader

Thankful at Women of Heart

October 11 - 9:15-11:15 a.m. Class and coffeeBreak
October 18 - CSC is hosting the Willowcreek Global Leadership Summit - Women of Heart class groupings will meet off-site. check with your teacher for details...
October 25 - 9:15-11:15 a.m. Chapel Event - Panel Discussion/Brunch/FreeCycle boutique

Mission, Ministry and Money
Panelists: Elizabeth Kaiser, Esther Irwin, Verna Ratzlaff and more to confirm...

Floor Plan of Central Campus

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Volunteer Leaders 2012/2013

Team of Servant Leaders

The Leader core prays for each participant and is responsible for planning, decisions, financial accountability and empowering volunteers for worthwhile purposes.

Community Leader
Roxanne Elenko

When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was he replied, "To love God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. And to love your neighbour as yourself."  This is exactly what Women of Heart sets out to do. This community enables women from all different walks of life to love God more - through different classes that touch on different themes - and to love others more - by coming together in community to reach out to those around them with the love of Christ. By being part of Women of Heart I am able to live out the greatest commandment that Jesus preached. What an awesome blessing!

Co-Community Leader
Verna Ratzlaff

I love volunteering at Women of Heart because I am available during the day midweek. I love investing my time and life in others and am grateful that WofH gives me that opportunity to connect with women who are interested and inquiring about life and God. I am grateful for the richness of life experience that I have and want to pass on the resources I've been blessed with while learning and growing personally at the same time. I am totally happy to be in a support role that allows others to build their leadership skills. I am excited that a small group of women can make a difference by banding together, praying together and doing life together all for the glory of God.

Behind-the-Scenes Teams

Connections Leader

This team is responsible for booking rooms and equipment, hospitality, food/coffee services, setup and clean-up each week.
Jeanette Toews

What drew me to volunteering at WofH – after attending for a session and “receiving” – I wanted to serve and give back to the community that had blessed me...

Communications Leader
This team is responsible to help with the registration process, weekly check-in, manage class lists and communication folders, WofH Blog, reminders and information.
Lyn Jessee 

I was introduced to Women of Heart about 6 months after I moved to Calgary (2006), by Beth. I did not know anyone in Calgary, except some family members. Women of Heart saved me from loneliness.  I have been giving back time with volunteering, but not near as much as I receive. I cannot imagine not coming to Women of Heart, as I get such great joy and companionship from contributing my time,  participating in classes , and being around all you great women. I feel very blessed.

Missions/ Prayer Team Leader
This team is responsible for prayer and practical ministry, Care in Deed, Mission Projects, Service projects for the group.
Verna Ratzlaff (interim)

Tech Team Leader

This team is responsible for learning and running sound equipment, preparing powerpoint slides and communicating weekly, recognition for our volunteers.

Tara Holland

What draws me to volunteering with Women of Heart...
I enjoy helping out with the tech stuff at Women of Heart because it provides an interesting challenge for me where I get to learn new skills and explore my creativity. This type of “behind the scenes” work is great to do at my leisure during the week to help me stay connected.

More than anything else, I love volunteering at Women of Heart so that I can help bless others in the way I have been blessed in the past. It is a great way to connect with more of the women on different levels, and gives you a chance to meet more people outside of your class.

Small Group Facilitators Team Leader

This team is responsible for building WofH culture amoung small group participants.
Morgan Milia

Childcare Ministry Team Leader

This team is responsible for providing a safe, loving environment for the children and their caregivers.

Terra McKinnon
Keep checking back to meet Terra...

Additional Leaders

Bola Adesanya

Keep checking back to meet Bola...

Kelly Alisch

Someone once told me I would make a good facilitator.  I don't get many compliments so I dove right in.  Just kidding.  I enjoy people and when I started coming to Women of Heart I was a new mom and enjoyed the strong leadership from others.  I really felt like Women of Heart was a place to connect and get filled up.  I feel like God is asking me to give back to a community that has so generously  given to me.  I love learning alongside others and appreciate so much what Women of Heart does!

Christy Fowler

I first came to WofH because I felt God was telling me to "go make friends!".  Attending WofH has enabled me to make friends that share my faith and has also begun to clarify the Lord's calling for me.  I'm excited to see what He has in store for the future!

Karla Lysak



I was drawn to volunteering at WofH because I feel God has asked me to give a little bit back to Him after He gave me SO MUCH. I started attending WofH just after we moved to Calgary, my husband had been diagnosed with cancer; started chemo and  I had a 4 week old baby.  God lead me to WofH and He met me here through a dozen womens’ faces, prayers and hugs.  He provided a caring, calm, Christ centered group of friends whom I have cherished and grown to love.  My prayer is that I can love others the way Christ has loved me.

Chelsea Manuel

I started coming to Women of Heart near the end of the 2011 spring term. On my second time attending, there was a group session and it was an incredible show of community and women supporting each other. That cemented my decision to become an active part of WofH. I attended all three terms last year and loved my classes and getting to know other women. Women of Heart really has become the highlight of my week! This year, I decided to get more involved with class facilitating. I love to read inspiring books and then discuss them and challenge each other to apply some of the concepts to our lives.


CSC WM Staff
Deborah Carnduff
Heather Leon

WofH Participants
Each participant is invited to check out serving with a team.  Many small contributions combine to create beauty as we serve each other and others together. No experience required.

Women of Heart Fall Classes 2012

Full of Goodness

1 Timothy 6:18 (NASB)

     ¹⁸ Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,

  

 Classes in Consideration for Fall

(keep checking back as classes are being added and updated)

1.  Beth Moore: James (Mercy Triumphs)

Facilitator: Sue Mitchell
Assistant: Trish Sonnenberg

Description:
Bible scholars compare James to the prophet Amos. In other ways James more closely resembles the Book of Proverbs than any New Testament book. Come along with Beth Moore on a journey to get to know both the man and the Book of James. You will never be the same again. Topics in this study include: joy, hardship, faith, reversal of fortunes for rich and poor, wisdom, gifts from above, single-mindedness, the dangers of the tongue, humility, and prayer.
Cost: $15.99

2.  Faith Begins at Home by Mark Holmen
Facilitator: Kelly Alisch
Assistant: Chelsea Manuel

Description:
A book for parents that will inspire, motivate and equip them to establish their home as the primary place where faith is nurtured. This book is filled with inspirational stories and practical ideas that families can begin implementing today to bring Christ and Christ-like living into the center of their home. This resource is a perfect gift to give to new parents and it also has discussion questions at the end of each chapter which also makes it a perfect resource for small groups.

Cost: $11.99 ebook $8.39

3.  Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge 
Facilitator: Christy Fowler

Description:
Psalm 139:14 "I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."
How many times within your lifetime have you thought that it's not so great to be a woman? How many times have you felt that you had to be tough, hard, and a warrior? How many days have you woken up and thought that you just weren't pretty enough, skinny enough, smart enough, or desirable enough? Sisters, it doesn't have to be that way! Come and explore what God's intention was in creating women and why we are so loved and cherished. Get ready to revolutionize your way of thinking, for God's word to heal you, and to become the woman you were created to be!

Cost: $12.96 ebook $3.09

4. Plan a Pause:
Facilitator: Karen Tarras

Description:
This class is for everyone who would like to take a break. Any reason – to create – to think – to do, while connecting with others. Your project choices are endless – knit, crochet, scrapbook, make cards, plan menus, clean out a drawer (or purse), memorize from the Bible. There will be a short devotional to create some conversation (topics will vary) No homework unless you want to. This class will be full of like-minded women - just looking to take a break!                                     
2 Timothy 2:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
No cost.

5.  Why Believe
Facilitator: Christina Trummer

Description:
The Why Believe DVD sessions are messages by Dr. Henry Schorr that provide the opportunity to hear solid reasons for believing in God. The messages have been divided up into 3 or 4 short segments with discussion questions to follow in each session.  Pastor Henry draws on a host of scholars, authors and pastors for their wisdom and insights, including, Lee Strobel, John Yates, Josh McDowell, Bill Hybels, Norman Geisler and James Kennedy. This is the place to bring your doubts and questions, as we probe and explore topics together, such as: Is it arrogant to claim "one way to God"?  Is faith compatible with science and reason? How can a loving God allow suffering, evil and death?  Did Jesus really rise from the dead?  Is the Bible a reliable source for our most important questions?

Study Guide: $5.00

6.  Bible Study: The Bible Meets You Where You Are
Facilitator: Pat van Boeschoten
Assistant: Rhonda Rempel

Description:

Assistant: Rhonda Rempel Does reading the Bible sometimes feel like homework you hae to do rather than something you look forward to? You can read it, but how REAL is it to you? Are they words on a page or words that jump off the page? You can get a lot out of reading your Bible, even if there aren’t full colored pictures on every page. GOD REALLY LOVES YOU and wants to meet with you in a more personal way. We would love to join with you, no matter where you’re at on your spiritual journey. Everyone starts somewhere and the Bible meets you where you are. Beginning with the Gospel of Mark, we pray it will be a significant point in your life and we look forward to getting to know you better.
Jeremiah 29 11-14
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” ...
No extra cost

7.  True Woman 101: Divine Design by Mary Kassian and Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Facilitator: Deborah Carnduff
Assistant: Nicole Kirkham

Description:
http://vimeo.com/31433669 
The current cultural ideal of womanhood encourages women to be strident, sexual, self-centered, independent and – above all – powerful and in control But sadly, this model of womanhood hasn’t delivered the happiness and fulfillment it promised inside of marriages or in singleness! Together, in this class, we will go on a journey to explore what God says in the Bible beginning in Genesis, about why He created male and female. His design isn’t by accident, unimportant or expendable. His design is so much more valuable than the world’s cheap imitations and knockoffs – it uncovers that women are molded and shaped – tethered to and enabled by Christ and His gospel. God’s women reject the world’s pattern for womanhood and gladly wear God’s Designer label instead!
Cost: Workbook$15.15 ebook $7.99 

8. Quilting - Three in One
Facilitator: Carolyn Fritzler
Assistant: Diane Watson

Description:
Option One - Beginner Quilters: Afternoon Delight (pattern available online) $8.50 plus cost of fabric suggestions and amounts are on the pattern
Option Two - Ragged Quilt for yourself: Pattern and instruction supplied – Fabric choice and cost is yours – Precut denim squares will be available for purchase $10/100.
Option Three - Ragged Quilt for people in Nepal: Pattern, instruction and fabric supplied – no extra cost.
Each participant will need her own sewing machine, cutting mat, rulers, rotary cutter, pins, scissors and materials.
Assistance on fabric to purchase will be given at the first class.

9. One in a Million by: Priscilla Evans Shirer
Facilitator: Jillian Melle

The Egyptians in Exodus 1 were intent on enslaving the Israelites, wearing them down so that God’s chosen people would become disillusioned and not live up to their destiny. Of the original two million Israelites who received God’s invitation to enter the Promised Land, only two actually entered it! Similarly, modern day Christians often hear and understand the promises of God each Sunday morning at church but then rarely choose to experience them in everyday life. In One in
a Million, Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer invites us to change that pattern for good, living beyond our circumstances and expecting to see God move in miraculous ways day after day. Without a doubt, we can find and follow God’s purpose for our journey. We can make it to the Promised Land!
Viewer discussion guide – no extra cost


Available through CSC Appleseed resource center:
Beth Moore guide –
Faith Begins at Home –
One In a Million - 
Why Believe - $5.00

Available through CSC WofH Book Table:
Captivating
True Woman 101
6” denim blocks


Registration: To help speed-up the registration process please bring cash or a cheque on September 20th to pay the registration fee.  Prices for books will be added to this post shortly. There will be a "cash/cheque only" line.  The ATM machines will also be available.

Books, books and more books

If you have Christian books kicking around the house that you are no longer reading, bring them to Women of Heart.  And we will pass them along to Appleseed.

Just outside Appleseed there are carts with second hand books and the funds made from the sale of these books are put towards the church library.

As well, are you looking for good reads and just not sure where to find them?  Well, give us some time for we are trying to compile a "Good Reads" page on our blog. So, if you have Christian titles and authors you want to share with our community, write a quick review, give it a rating out of five and email us your  suggestions.

Thanks.

Karla: kjlysak@gmail.com
Verna: womenofheartcsc@gmail.com