The Chapel's Women's Ministries exists "to bring honor and glory to the Lord by encouraging, equipping and empowering women to live out their God-given purposes."
Dear Ladies,
I hope your summer has been filled with wonderful memories with family and friends. My summer has flown by despite my efforts to try to savor our waning time with our daughter. You see, I am preparing to send off our oldest child, Emily, to Purdue . The goal in raising and training your children is to launch them from your home into their next chapter in life. It is one thing to know that is a reality; it is quite another to live it out! Our time to live it out is NOW!
This reality has opened my eyes to an interesting characteristic about myself. It seems I have an affinity for even numbers - 2 parents 2 children, 2 males 2 females and 2 dogs. As of August our family will be odd, some of you may have already suspected that. For me, our family and our home will feel odd and lopsided, less than whole and somehow broken. My heart already feels the waves of brokenness and lopsidedness cresting to overtake me. But God is faithful! He promises in Psalms 34:18 ”that He is close to the brokenhearted!” I am pressing into Him for that comfort. As we launch Emily off, I am grateful that Women’s Ministries will be doing a launching of their own as we promote all the opportunities and offerings for women during the 2010–2011 year.
Our theme for the 2010-2011 is Going Deeper. The Women’s Ministries Leadership Team have tried to choose Bible studies, Special Events and Outreach opportunities in which you will encounter the Lord and discover your God-given purpose. We hope you will be forever changed and your heart captured by the One who has loved you since before the foundation of the world. A hunger to know Him intimately, to love Him completely and serve Him joyfully. If this is your longing please join us this year in Going Deeper.
Blessings, Amy Beam
Director of Women’s Ministries
Discipleship Retreat September 17-18
"The Passion to Make Growth in Christ Real" This retreat is designed for men and women who want to experience God's passion for us to find Him, know Him, love Him and serve Him. This is His call for us: To grow up in Jesus Christ. If you have the hunger or need to have the hunger again, make time for this valuable opportunity. Be part of this weekend. Get the passion!
Ticket cost for Friday evening 7-9:30 PM - Saturday 8:00 - 12:30 PM is $6 which includes continental breakfast on Saturday. Plan to register in the Sanctuary Foyer August 28/29 through September 11/12. If you would like more information, contact Amy Beam, 625.6200 or abeam@thechapel.net. Childcare is additional. The cost for one child is $5 for the weekend or a maximum of $10 per family.
Find Your Spiritual Passion in Fall Bible Study Line-Up for Women's Ministries
September 14/15 through November 16/17
Do you need to freshen up your passion for God's word after a hot, muggy summer? Rejuvenation is right around the corner with our fall Bible study line-up. Check out these opportunities:
Rocky Peter by Linda Hall - Jesus changes Peter's name to a Rock long before he starts acting like one! We'll look at incidents in the Gospels which show the rocky side of Peter as he begins to learn what being a follower of Jesus is all about. (Wednesday a.m. only)
Study of the Book of Romans by Rick Hawks - An inductive Bible study on the book of Romans for women who want to learn and lead. (Tuesday and Wednesday)
Set My Heart on Fire by Catherine Martin - Have you discovered the Holy Spirit as the secret to victorious Christian living? On this journey, you'll learn how the Holy Spirit can revitalize your spiritual life, enjoying His refreshing presence and power every day as He fills you and gives you power that transforms your heart, faith that renews your circumstances, wisdom for difficult decisions and love that ministers to those around you. (Tuesday and Wednesday)
Fundamental Areas of Prayer by Edith Kaufmann - Join Edith in this exciting opportunity to grow in your prayer life. You'll spend time learning and praying together as you apply these principles. (Wednesday a.m. only)
First Place 4 Health - The Bible says that believers develop self-control only when Christ is at the center oftheir lives. First Place 4 Health members will learn how to let go of their frantic need to control their circumstances, which often leads to stress induced, out of control eating. As Christ moves into first place, life moves into balance. (Tuesday only)
Registration begins the weekend of August 21/22 and continues until September 4/5 in the Sanctuary Foyer. Studies begin September 14/15 and run through November 16/17. Tuesday evening classes begin with a brief fellowship time at 6:30 and end at 9:00. Wednesday morning classes begin with a fellowship time at 9:15 and run until 11:30. Childcare available upon request.
Get Set for the Holidays Girl Night Out Style in October
Mark your calendars now for a special holiday themed time with the gals! Come get ideas for decorating your Thanksgiving table and for some cooking lessons and ideas for the holidays. This will be a special time for girl time fun on October 16 at the Chapel! Register in the Sanctuary Foyer on September 25/26 and October 2/3. or call Amy Beam, 625.6200.
Outreach Event Join us on Thursday evening, November 4 for Whose Life is it Anyway? An evening designed for you to enjoy a nice dinner, encouraging message from the hilarious LInda Mirante that is sure to encourage your spirit. Watch the bulletin for more details.
Bus Trip
Saturday, November 13 $38 and Monday, November 15 $52. Both trips leave 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM coffee/cocoa plus light breakfast will be served on the way to Chicago and snacks on the way back. Registration will be September 18/19, 25/26, Oct.2/3 in the Sanctuary Foyer. Questions call Amy Beam, 625.6200.
Piecemakers Quilt Group
Whether you are a novice or an intermediate quilter, you are invited to join this group. Enjoy the fellowship, devotional time, and sharing of ideas. We have three or four special projects each year for different ministries. Some projects are done independently and some are corporate projects. We meet the second Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room 153. For more details, call Blanche Hindle, 483-3925 or Jan Burton, 627-2815.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
This group meets to have a time of support and fellowship. We knit or crochet shawls, blankets, caps, and booties for preemies, etc. We pray for the recipients of each item as we work on them. This is a come-as-you-are and when-you-can group. Our group meets the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Room 62 beginning September 8. For more details, call Caroline Davis at 637-9119.
For information contact Jan Burton,
Director of Outreach
627-2815
Set My Heart on Fire by Catherine Martin - Have you discovered the Holy Spirit as the secret to victorious Christian living? On this journey, you'll learn how the Holy Spirit can revitalize your spiritual life, enjoying His refreshing presence and power every day as He fills you and gives you power that transforms your heart, faith that renews your circumstances, wisdom for difficult decisions and love that ministers to those around you. 
Bus Trip
Prayer Shawl Ministry