women's ministry

Encouraging, supporting and ministering to you...right where you are!


Our mission: to be mindful of God's special creation in every woman; to reach out in love to help others grow in their spiritual gifts; to help equip each other to know more about and grow closer to God.


A Women's Ministry Steering Team of 5-6 ladies has been seated in order to facilitate planning and coordination of events.  Each position makes use of a specific group of gifts and graces.  The women, their contact information, and their current responsibilities are:

Co-chair - Amy VanAkin,  248-390-0306

Co-chair - Janet Brown, 254-541-2307

Social & Community Awareness - vacant

Special Events/Conferences - Rachel Horton

Women's LIfe - Sherry Keener, 254-449-0770

Fundraising - Lee Ann Deal, 254-493-0250


Some of our events include:


girl time

Our name for those periodic special events that we participate in as a means to promote fellowship and friendship among the women of our church, as well as our community. Previously on the calendar was a night at Painting With A Twist. Some of our other events include attending the Beth Moore simulcast, as well as the Day for Women. Last summer we even had a Bunco night. Most recently was a dinner (scheduled during PNO) at a local restaurant.  If you have an idea for the next Girl Time, let us know about it!  Contact Sherry Keener at 254-449-0770. 


On the calendar:

Aspire Women's Confererence, Friday, May 12 @ 7pm, LifeChurch Austin

Bunco Night, Tuesday, June 13 @ 6:30pm, Back Porch

Lunch at Olive Garden, Friday July 21 @ 11:30am


Bible studieS

W.O.W. (Women of the Word)

Meets Monday evenings at 6:00-7:30pm in room 205.  Studies include various Christian authors such as Liz Curtis Higgs & Margaret Feinberg.  The   lay shepherd is Lee Ann Deal, 254-493-0250.     


WEDNESDAY WOMEN

Scheduled in conjunction with our weekly children's programs, this women's Bible study meets in the Back Porch from 6-7:30pm.  The lay shepherd is Debra Longley, 254-319-0418.


MORNING GLORIES

Meets on Thursday mornings at 10:00am in room 205.  This group focuses on DVD-driven studies which include weekly homework.  The lay shepherd is Carol Senkel , 512-431-6886.

annual retreat

The women of Foundation schedule a yearly retreat to foster relationships and encourage spiritual growth.  This year's retreat was held on February 10-11, and the theme was Lavender Springs Spa, where we studied the Psalms and their timelessness in communicating with our Creator. For 2018, the retreat is already booked at CedarBrake Renewal Center for Friday-Saturday, March 16-17th.

For more information, or to be a part of the retreat team, contact Sandy Nix at 254-493-9567 (call or text).

conferences

Our ladies are encouraged to participate in state, local & national conferences as a way to grow spiritually.  in 2016, we were blessed with having a nationally recognized conference right here in Temple: Fresh Grounded Faith.  Jennifer Rothschild and her team led us in worship and study of God's word.  We look forward to seeing what is offered in 2017.

SOUL SISTERS

A support group specifically for our single women, whether widowed, divorced, or never married.  As the quote to the left indicates, we are there for each other through the good and bad, the ups and downs, as well as having good old-fashioned fun together.  If you or someone you know falls into the category, please let us know so we can include them in our plans.  For  additional information, contact Sherry Keener at 254-449-0770 (call or text).