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Women's Ministry

Instruction
Support / Outreach

“…be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
Colossians 2:2-3

Our Purpose:
To provide opportunities to bring women together to encourage and love one another.
To live out His love in service and deed.
To grow in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Will you join with me in this adventure as we work side by side for His glory?

In service with you,
Lisa Schmidt
425.774.7766 x 114
Lisa.Schmidt@amcc.org

Activities

Ladies' Night Out Enjoy an evening out of the house with other women. This will be a variety of different activities throughout the year. Bring a friend, co-worker, or neighbor and share in the fun. Our first event in the Fall will be GAMES & CRAFTS on September 11th at 7pm in W200. Contact Reine Huber if you have any questions. For a list of all LNO events for the 2010-2011 year, click HERE.
Prayer & DanceXercise - NEW! Every Thursday night beginning September 9th in W200...we'll meet at 6pm for prayer time followed by an hour of fun dance-style exercise. Renata Mendenhall will be our instructor, so you won't want to miss out! Wear comfortable clothes and bring your water bottle. We will have a community focus instead of charging a fee. Please bring extra school supplies, new undergarments and socks or clean, new or gently used backpacks and shoes for the Clothes for Kids organization.

Instruction

Women of Faith Weekend, October 29-30
Join us for a weekend escape from the everyday at "IMAGINE", this year's Women of Faith Conference at the Key Arena. For more information about tickets, contact Kristina Leslie at 206.550.0353.

Bible Studies & Small Groups (beginning in Fall)
There are small groups and Bible studies meeting at various times/places/studies. Great opportunities for making close friends, feeling connected, supported and growing spiritually.
Click here for a list of groups.

Precept
This in-depth Bible study meets Wednesday mornings at 9:15am for women and Thursday evenings at 7:00pm for men and women. For current study details, CLICK HERE.

A Day Away Seminars
Come and join in the fellowship and connection with other women at our Saturday morning seminars with a variety of speakers and topics. Watch your bulletin for details.

Support / Outreach

Charis(Pronounced car-ees and means grace)
This is a mentoring ministry for women that will begin training in January. If you have ever desired a special friendship with an older or a younger woman, Charis is for you. Just being able to walk side by side and share life experiences together. Everyone needs support and encouragement, who better than a sister in Christ? Contact Valerie Lawshe.

MOPS
Support for Mothers of Preschoolers with practical lessons by guest speakers, crafts and time for support and adult conversation. Mothers and children from birth through Kindergarten. Meetings are the first and third Tuesday mornings, beginning September 21st.
There is also an optional Bible study for MOPS moms on the second and fourth Tuesdays, usually starting in October.
(click for more information & registration)

Sister to Sister
This group is for married women whose husbands are either pre-believers or don't attend church. We meet for fellowship, encouragement and prayer support. Contact Tammy Henley for dates and details.

Reach Out
This ministry stands for: Responsibly, Encouraging, Assisting, Caring, Helping, On call, United, Team. It provides assistance and support to those who need it with meals or transportation on a temporary basis or long term. Contact Debra McLaughlin.

Restored: for I will restore unto you the years the locust have eaten…Joel 2:25, a bible study and prayer ministry for women struggling with domestic violence.
Restored is a FOCUS Ministries sponsored support group. For more information contact the church office at 425-774-7766 or email restored@amcc.org

Widow’s Might!
A social gathering for widows of all ages. Our goal is to encourage friendships, uplift each other in fellowship and empower each other through His Spirit to serve one another. We have five socials a year on Fridays at noon in the Fireside Room (E104). Contact Carolee Ivers at 425.774.7601 if you have any questions or transportation needs.

Fall Soup Social
October 1
Christmas Brunch
December 10
Valentine Tea
February 11
Spring Salad Social
April 8
Summer Picnic
June 3

Uplifters
Uplifters is ACC’s cancer support group for women. Any women who has been given the diagnosis of cancer is welcome and encouraged to join us. Our regular meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of most months at 12:00 noon in the Fireside Room when we share around our sack lunches and have an encouraging time from scripture and prayer for each other. If you would like more information about the group please click HERE or contact Betty McLennan at 425.337.1680.

WMF & WMF Sewing
Women’s Missionary Fellowship invites all women to attend their monthly meetings from September thru June. Our focus is on all the missionaries which ACC supports. Speakers attend each meeting to update and inform us about what is going in the world. WMF financially helps support several families and Support 7. Meeting the 2nd Tuesday at noon in W200 for a potluck lunch. Free child care is provided. Contact Jill Stephens.
WMF Sewing is on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays beginning September 7th. Contact Nora Meissner.

Kiros

The mission of Kiros is to Connect, Encourage, and Equip Christian business people in the marketplace. Seattle and Bellevue chapters - kiros.org; ACC representive is Phil Bishop: 206.465.5958 or email pbishop@mhgs.edu