Class Room assignments and Volunteer Dates

Here's a glimpse of one of the charts that helps Women of Heart function!


Take note of your class room assignment and your volunteer date - your facilitator will remind you!

Class	Facilitator	Volunteer /Snack Day	Location	# in class	Room Needs
Breaking Free – Beth Moore	Sue Mitchell	May 16	Theatre B		DVD & TV, 2 round tables/ 12 chairs
Double Edge Sword	Anita Chung	May 23	Theatre C		1 Round Table and 8  chairs
Justice Cafe	Carmen Wittmeier Jenn Massig Jen Plosz	May 23	Conf C		Table/ Chairs/ Internet access
Living with your Heart at Rest	Cindy Martin	May 9	Maranantha		7 rectangle tables U shape around podium/ 20 chairs
String and Things	Christy Fowler	May 16	Galleria		Table and Chairs
Galatians	Chelsea Manuel Deborah Carnduff	May 9	Conf B		Table and Chairs
Spring Potpourri	Verna Ratzlaff	May 2	Chapel		2 Round Tables and Chairs West side Chapel
Gospel of Mark	Carla Rae Shaw Erin Brophy	May 2	Juice Bar		Table and Chairs
Childcare	Terra Mckinnon		Children’s Ministry – infant to kindergarten	varies	5 breakout rooms secure children’s area
Reception	Lyn Jessee		Chapel Lobby		2 rectangle tables, 8 chairs
Weekly Coffee Break	Jeannette Toews		Chapel		Powerpoint Mics & tech 2 Rectangle tables – South West Chapel/ Banquet Style  10 table/ 80 chairs
Events – Chapel May 30	Jeannette Toews		Chapel		TBA

Spring 2013 – Women of Heart Booking At A Glance & Opportunities to Serve

One More Choice

One more Choice

What happens when none of the class options stand out for you AND you want to stay connected in the group?

You'll have earned your afternoon nap!

Playgroup - Heart Seekers - Caregivers
We are offering a caregiver/ playgroup/ volunteer option for ladies who don't find a class of interest but would like to volunteer in childcare with benefits... Potentially moms can  meet other moms with children of similar ages - especially with heading into summer and planning play dates to stay connected over those summer months.

You're invited to sign up for one or more of the six weeks to spend the morning playing with our little ones. You pick the day(s) you'd like to serve and invite someone you'd like to get to know better to serve with you or let the connection be a surprise! Guaranteed blessings!

Four classes continuing - because sometimes more is Wonderful!

Breaking Free – Beth Moore

Facilitator: Sue Mitchell

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.

Gospel of Mark

Facilitators: Erin Brophy & Carla Rae Shaw

Continuing the study of Mark's Gospel. Learning together with the Bible as guide book.

Discussion questions from the Serendipity Bible.

Justice Café

Facilitator: Carmen Wittmeier, Jennifer Massig, Jennifer Plosz

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

A continuation available only to participants from the Winter term... Thanks for understanding - and watching for when this class will be offered again.

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.

Strings 'n' Things

This short semester includes 4 weeks of class. That's enough time to learn how to knit, crochet, tat, or bring any other crafty hobby that you normally don't get much time to do!  This class is a welcome break where we can encourage each other to pray, share, and glorify our God with our incredible gifts He has given us. Creating because we are in the image of God our Creator!

Facilitator - Christy Fowler

Spring PotPourri

Spring PotPourri - facilitators -

• Karen van Riesen - May 2 - Incredible Creatures -
  Karen is a life coach, mother of 5 adults, grandmother of 9 and expert in helping others discover how knowledge of behavioral styles (ours and others) transforms relationships. This session will be a continuation and practical application of the experience shared at our Feb. 21 all group event.
• Melinda Prichard/Verna Ratzlaff - May 9 - Creating Encouragement
  Melinda is an expert at sharing her creative skills in card-making techniques. Verna has more than 40 years experience in using written words to encourage others. Together they will inspire you to find your creative genius and your way to use words to encourage others.
• Roxanne Elenko - May 16 - Geocache adventure
  Roxanne loves to share her spirit of adventure in the treasure finding activity of geocaching - secondary benefits to finding treasures is healthful and inexpensive relationship building activity that appeals to all ages!
• David Milia - May 23 - Family Finances/Budgeting
  David works in the financial/business industry, is a graduate of Financial Peace University (Dave Ramsay) and will inspire us with practical applications to live simply in a complex world.

Galatians for You - author - Timothy Keller

First in a new series of expository guides to the Bible, Timothy Keller's Galatians For You is a personal or group curriculum that walks you through the book of Galatians, showing how the gospel message changes the whole of our lives.

Combining a close attention to the detail of the text with Timothy Keller's trademark gift for clear explanation and compelling insights, this resource will both engage your mind and stir your heart.

"Galatians is all about the gospel - the gospel all of us need throughout all of our lives.  It's dynamite, and I pray that its powerful message explodes in your heart as you read this book." - Timothy Keller

Facilitated by: Chelsea Manuel and Deborah Carnduff

Double-Edged Sword - Scripture memory and Prayer

We'll memorize and meditate and receive great reward,
As we sharpen our sword in the Word of the Lord.
We'll cast upon Him our burden and care;
Give praise and thanksgiving, we saints in prayer.

Facilitated by - Anita Chung

Spring Class Choices

April 25-May 30, 2013 Six-week Spring Term - 9:15-11:15 a.m.
Chapel - Central Regional
It may rain every Thursday making you want to spend time with amazing friends doing important things and avoiding cabin fever!!

Featuring Free Childcare - Two all-group events - Four study/activity sessions

Choose from...

Continuing classes - with pre-requisite attendance during the Winter semester
1. Living with Your Heart at Rest - Facilitator - Cindy Martin

Continuing classes - welcoming new participants
2. Beth Moore - Breaking Free - Facilitator - Sue Mitchell
    (final four sessions)
3. Gospel of Mark - Facilitators - Erin Brophy, Carla Rae Shaw
4. Justice Cafe - Facilitators - Jennifer Plozs, Jennifer Massig, Carmen Wittmeier

New classes -
5. Galatians for You by Timothy Keller - facilitators - Chelsea Manuel, Deborah Carnduff
    (available at Appleseed)
6. Strings 'n Things - facilitator - Christy Fowler
7. Double Edged Sword - facilitator - Anita Chung
8. Spring PotPourri - facilitators -

• Karen van Riesen - May 2 - Incredible Creatures
• Melinda Prichard/Verna Ratzlaff - May 9 - Creating Encouragement
• Roxanne Elenko - May 16 - Geocache adventure
• David Milia - May 23 - Family Finances/Budgeting

One more Choice

You'll have earned your afternoon nap!

9. Playgroup - Heart Seekers - Caregivers
We are offering a caregiver/ playgroup/ volunteer option for ladies who don't find a class of interest but would like to volunteer in childcare with benefits... Potentially moms can  meet other moms with children of similar ages - especially with heading into summer and planning play dates to stay connected over those summer months.

You're invited to sign up for one or more of the six weeks to spend the morning playing with our little ones. You pick the day(s) you'd like to serve and invite someone you'd like to get to know better to serve with you or let the connection be a surprise! Guaranteed blessings!

Volunteer Day - With just six weeks in the term, our volunteer day assignments change a little. Two classes will be assigned for each of the middle four weeks to provide snacks for CoffeeBreak Time.

Amazing brunch food will be provided for our April 25 and May 30 events!
FreeCycle Boutique featured for April 25 - Bring a treasure - find a treasure! It has been so fun to hear how God meets needs with this recycling opportunity.

Spring Semester - Full of Goodness

 Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

I Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

 Romans 15:14

I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another.

Semester 3 begins April 25... you're invited...
- free childcare (starts at 9 a.m.)
- brunch (starts at 9:15 a.m.)
- FreeCycle Boutique (bring something and/or take something)
- meet new friends and catch up with the ones you already have
- register and sign up for a great month of May!

Winter Windup - Justice Cafe

Justice Cafe - April 4, 2013

 Raising Healthy Kids in a Sexy World

• become socially aware
• value inner beauty
• value intimacy
• become active global citizens
• become critical thinkers

Next Step Links ...

Sex Education Curriculum Design website 

Common Sense Media website 

Next Step Commitments ...

1. Start the conversation today - let my children know that they have a safe, open, and honest place to ask questions with no shame or judgment
2. Create a "task force" for children in my sphere of influence by initiating a circle of people who meet to be in discussion about raising healthy kids in a sexy world
3. Be an example for the children in my world by... 

• not watching porn
• being aware of harmful images in the media
• loving myself
• not being a passive by-stander but rather courageously standing up for what I believe

Swaddle Share Success

Enjoy the photos...

 

Thanks Megan, Melinda and Angeleah for helping us to do good works for the glory of God.