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WOMEN’S MINISTRY 2018-2019

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Together in Christ.

Together in Studying God’s word.

Together in Worship and Prayer.

Together in Serving and Outreach.

Together in Fun and Laughter.

Together in Legacy.

Our Scripture theme for this year is Colossians 3:12-17. It is one of

my favorite passages in all of God’s word, showing love, unity, and

togetherness.

Whether you have been at Mission Hills for many years or this is your

first time, we want you to join us for a year of Bible study, worship,

service, fellowship, and MomNation, our motherhood ministry. We

offer an array of support groups. This year we also have a new high

school girls ministry called Brave. Another launch for us is a study

for wives of first responders. It’s our hearts’ desire that you will make

new friends, sense the community here, and grow in your relationship

with Christ. If you are just exploring a faith journey in Christ, we can

help you with that, too.

We have a wonderful year planned for you. . . so jump in! You don’t

want to miss a thing.

Janet Carter + the Women’s Ministry Team

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COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 NIV01

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Year at a Glance 05

Bible Studies 08

MomNation 19

Support Groups 30

Outreach 34

Girlfriends 38

Special Events 42

Nights of Worship 46

Policies 50

Connect with Us 52

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YEAR AT A GLANCE2018—2019

September MomNation + Bible Studies Fall Semester Begins

October 4 Fun Night (Games, Grub +Give)

November 19 Night of Worship

December 11 Overview of the Bible

January MomNation + Bible Studies Winter / Spring Semester Begins

January 24 Night of Worship

March 8 Parenting Event Are My Kids On Track?

May 3-4 Angie Smith Event

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BIBLE STUDIES

Our Bible studies meet in small groups, about

15-18 women, mostly multigenerational. Some

studies are an entire year long, others are two

semester studies, put together to make up a

year. We encourage you to stay in one group all

year to give you the best opportunity to build

friendships.

This year each group will have social activities

and a service project. We also encourage every

group to support our big service project in

October, Operation Christmas Child.

To choose a study that is right for you:

• Choose a level of homework intensity

• Choose a day or night of the week

These two steps will quickly set you up for

success.

Register by semester (except year-long studies)

at missionhills.org/wbs

Our morning studies provide childcare through

our wonderful Kids Ministry Weekday Program.

For more information please see page X

LOW INTENSITY These

studies require up to one

hour of homework per

week.

MID INTENSITY

These studies require

approximately one and

one half to three hours of

homework per week.

HIGH INTENSITY

These studies require

approximately five+ hours

of homework per week.

MORNING STUDIES

FALLMondays: 9:30 - 11:30 AMMomNation Seamless Study, $18, pg 27

(September 17 — December 11)

Tuesdays: 9:30 - 11:30 AMMomNation Seamless Study, $18, pg 27


Seamless, $18


The Excellent Wife, $23

(September 4 - December 4)

The Quest, $20

(September 4 - November 13)

Wednesdays: 10 AM — 12 PM

The Prayer Coin, $25


The Quest, $20

(September 5 — November 14)

Wives of First Responders Study, pg 31

The Armor of God, $18


Discovering Hope in the Psalms (full year),

$42 // (September 5 — April 10)

Thursdays: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Seamless, $18


The Quest, $20


Exodus-Precept Upon Precept, $35


Esther (Full Year), $21

(September 6 — March 28)

Acts (Full Year), $40

(September 6 — April 11)

SPRINGMondays: 9:30 - 11:30 AMMomNation Seamless Study, $18, pg 27

( January 14 — May 13)

Tuesdays: 9:30 - 11:30 AMMomNation James Study, $18, pg 27

( January 15-May 14)

James, $18

( January 15 — April 23)

A Woman Who Doesn’t Quit + Rachel & Leah

$33 // ( January 15 — April 30)



Discerning the Voice of God-Revised, $18


Wednesdays: 10 AM — 12 PM

Discerning the Voice of God-Revised, $18




Wives of First Responders Study

TBD

Thursdays: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

James, $18




Joshua + Galatians-Precept Upon Precept( January 17 — May 2)

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EVENING STUDIES

FALLMondays: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

For Women in their 20s and 30s: Discerning the Voice of God-Revised, $18 (September 10 — December 10)

Acts (Full Year), $40

(September 10 — April 1)

Tuesdays: 7:00 - 8:45 PM Seamless, $18


The Prayer Coin, $25


Wednesdays: 6:30 - 8:15 PM

Exodus-Abbreviated Precepts (September 5 — November 28)

Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:15 PM

Revelation (Full Year), $38

(September 6 — December 6, January 17 - May 2)

Bi-Weekly Saturdays: 6:30 - 9:00 PM

BRAVE High School Study, pg 16

Seamless, $18


SPRINGMondays: 6:30 - 8:30 PMFor Women in their 20s and 30s:

A Woman Who Doesn’t Quit + Rachel & Leah, $33 // ( January 7 — April 29)

Tuesdays: 7:00 - 8:45 PM

James, $18


The Quest, $20


Wednesdays: 6:30 - 8:15 PM

Joshua + Galatians - Abbreviated Precepts( January 16 — May 8)

Bi-Weekly Saturdays: 6:30 - 9:00PM

BRAVE High School Study, pg 16

James, $18

( January 12 — May 25)

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LOW INTENSITY

A Woman Who Doesn’t Quit by Nicki Koziarz, includes DVD Teaching

• Learn from Ruth, a woman who refused to quit and in turn joined the genealogy of Jesus

• Be a woman who refuses to quit and influence your world

• Persevere with an attitude of joy and peace

• Observe the movement of God and release control to him

Discovering Hope in the Psalms by Pam Farrel, Jean E. Jones, and

Karla Dornacher

• A creative Bible study experience around Psalms• Digest a main dish of deep spiritual truth served with

creative, expressive sides• Artistically express what you are learning in ways that

draw you into worship

James by Matt Chandler, includes DVD Teaching

• Dive into the practical book of James• Fine tune your prayer life• Discover through James that faith and works are not

enemies but friends

• Glean how to make your faith applicable

Rachel and Leah by Nicki Koziarz, includes DVD Teaching

• An in-depth look at the relationship of Rachel and Leah• Identify comparison battles and learn to combat them

with the truth of God’s word• Pinpoint your own comparison battles

• Invite God to bring healing and freedom to your life

Seamless by Angie Smith, includes DVD Teaching

• Explore the interwoven and overarching themes of Scripture• Connect the people, places, and promises of the Bible in a

whole new way• Deepen your faith as you see God’s faithfulness through time• Learn how the books and stories of the Bible fit together

MID INTENSITY

Acts by Joy of Living, morning groups include periodic live teaching

• Follow the footsteps and ministry of Peter and Paul • Understand the beginning of the early church and its mission• See the multifaceted work of the Holy Spirit and how it applies

to you today• Learn from the lives of the apostles and be inspired to boldly live

out your faith

Discerning the Voice of God Revised by Priscilla Shirer, includes DVD Teaching

• Explore the all-new study book and videos including special articles by Tony Evans

• Gain practical advice for knowing and understanding God’s voice through his Word

• Learn to recognize the Holy Spirit’s character, language, and tone of voice

• Embrace the surrender that unlocks his many blessings and centers you in his will

Esther by Beth Moore, includes DVD Teaching

• Discover Esther — a woman of courage• Peel back the layers of history and see how applicable the

story of Esther is to our lives today• Find freedom and courage through Esther’s story• Glean treasures to aid in our hurried, pressured lives

Revelation by Joy of Living

• Dig into the only prophetic book in the New Testament and learn how it reveals end times prophecy

• Study warnings and promises regarding the final days• See how John’s message to the seven churches so long ago

relates to you• Receive a blessing from reading and heeding this book

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The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer, includes DVD Teaching

• Dig into Ephesians 6 to utilize God’s armor in spiritual battle• Study the action plan for spiritual victory• Get serious, specific, and strategic in prayer• Develop strategy for victory over attacks of the enemy

The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace, includes DVD Teaching

• Discover a scriptural portrait of a godly wife• Learn God’s purpose for marriage and our role in that purpose• Be challenged to obey God’s direction to become an excellent

wife• Use truth from God’s word to strengthen you for your calling

as a godly wife

The Prayer Coin by Elisa Morgan, includes DVD Teaching

• Use Jesus’ example to learn to pray with honesty and abandon• See your intimacy with God deepen• Allow the back and forth, between honesty and abandon, to

draw you closer to God• Follow how God used “flipping the coin” to transform Elisa’s

prayer life

The Quest by Beth Moore, includes DVD Teaching

• Learn to engage with and respond to Scripture• Explore questions and responses in the Bible• Use Scripture to delve into intimacy with the one who • knows you best• Embrace the adventure that comes with living a life for God

Exodus — Precept Upon Precept by Kay Arthur, includes DVD

Teaching

• Watch Moses develop as a leader• See how God delivered his people in the midst of adversity• Discover how Moses foreshadowed Jesus• Delight in a remarkable study of deliverance, redemption, and

faithfulness of God

Galatians — Precept Upon Precept by Kay Arthur,

includes DVD Teaching

• Study how grace takes priority over the law• Learn the purpose of the law and how it relates to us• Appreciate how by grace through faith we have been saved• Be challenged to live out your life in the freedom of the Spirit

Joshua — Precept Upon Precept by Kay Arthur, includes DVD Teaching

• As Moses passes the baton of leadership to Joshua, see how God works in unique ways through him

• See how Moses and Joshua show us a glimpse of Jesus• Learn how Joshua was strong and courageous in the midst of

conquering the Promised Land• Have your faith increased by seeing the faithfulness of God

HIGH INTENSITY

WOMEN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL

SUSTAINERS Sundays: 11 AM - 12 PM

Taught by Debbie Harman

• Suitable for ladies of all ages• Covers relevant book studies, with

low-intensity homework• Fee determined by each study

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BRAVE REACHING INTO THE HEARTS OF THE NEXT GENERATION A Ministry for High School Girls in Partnership with Passionate Heart Ministries

BRAVE began last year with a handful of girls who were hungry to go deeper with

Jesus. We began meeting in a home, and by October 2017, we took a group of 41

girls and ladies on our very first BRAVE Retreat! That weekend, God met with

his daughters in a very powerful way!

Following that retreat, we began to meet bi-weekly in a home for worship,

speakers, and special events. Then we began our very first study together,

diving into the word of God in the area of friendships.

This adventure began because we wanted to meet the needs in high school

girls’ hearts, but very soon we saw that the adult women pouring into these

girls were also growing in their faith and in their understanding of what it

means to pass the baton of faith to the next generation. Legacy!

Now we have more than one home where hungry-hearted high school girls

are meeting. This fall, the girls will begin to study the teen versions of two of

the studies that we are offering to adult women: Seamless by Angie Smith,

and James by Matt Chandler. As their study mirrors that of the women’s study,

we will weave in quarterly BRAVE Gatherings (October 20, 2018, February

16, 2019, and May 18, 2019) where the adult women and the high school girls

are invited to come together for nights of worship, teaching, and fellowship

together.

Our desire is for our “little sisters” in Christ to see and know that we, as the

older generation, “have their backs” as they fight the fight of faith. We want

them to see women hungry for Jesus, with joy on our faces and a fire in our

own hearts as we walk through the trials of life alongside them.

If you have a high school girl in your life, we would encourage you to share

the BRAVE High School Study options with them for this fall. BRAVE studies

meet in homes every other Saturday night. For more information, contact

Sharon Sands at [email protected]. High school girls can register for this

study online at missionhills.org/wbs. For more information on BRAVE checkout:

passionateheartministries.com/brave

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MOMNATIONMomNation is dedicated to encouraging, equipping, and empowering

mothers through the many stages of life. Come find friendship and

inspiration to be the best mom you can be.

The theme this year is “Find your Fire.”

Never let the fire in your hearts go out. . . When you hope, be joyful.

When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful. Share with

God’s people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.

Romans 12:11-13 (NIrV 1998)

We will choose to tend our God-given fire. We will love our children with an

all-consuming love, and use our words to warm the world. We will hold the

torch up high and shed light on what matters most. When the world seems

dark, we will be an ember of hope.

Find the group that is perfect for your stage of life.

MomNation Meeting Day Frequency Dates

MOPS: Mothers Mondays Twice Monthly pg 20 of Preschoolers* 9:30 - 11:30 AM

MOPS: Mothers Tuesdays Twice Monthly pg 22 of Preschoolers* 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Moms in the Middle*: Mondays Twice Monthly pg 24 Mothers of 9:30 - 11:30 AM Elementary + older kids

MOPS: Working Moms Saturdays Monthly pg 26 Mothers of Preschoolers 8:00 - 9:45 AM

Monday MomNation Mondays Twice Monthly pg 27Bible Study 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Tuesday MomNation Tuesdays Twice Monthly pg 27Bible Study 9:30 - 11:30 AM

*Also available MomNation Bible Study — Corresponding Bible Study that meets twice a month on opposite weeks as MOPS and Moms in the Middle.

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FALL SEMESTERSeptember 10 - December 3, 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Cost: $90 (with childcare)

$65 (without childcare)

September 10 - KICK-OFF

Join us for our annual kick-off brunch as we introduce this year’s theme “Find

Your Fire.” Meet your small group leader and mentor and get acquainted with

the other ladies in your group. A fabulous brunch will be served.

September 24 — RECLAIMING HOME (video with Krista Gilbert)

Join us as we hear from Krista Gilbert, who lives in a small lakeside town in

the Pacific Northwest. She likes to cook for a crowd. In fact, the bigger the

crowd, the bigger the party. At the center of all this is Krista’s deep faith and

her love for the people God has placed at her table. Investigate the options

for building your family home in a way that encourages love, acceptance,

communication, play, and presence.

October 8 — REAL FRIENDS IN THE FIRE

We want friendships that can stand the test of time and last through the

harshness of difficult seasons. Join us for an inspirational morning with Pastor

Kaye Morrison as she shares ways to build authentic, lasting friendships that

support each other in difficult situations.

October 22 — PURPOSEFUL FAMILY TIME

Family time is an integral part of establishing strong family relationships. It

is the foundation for healthy discipline, understanding of self, perspective

of who God is, and relationships outside of the home. Join former MOPS

coordinator, Stacy Ludwig, for this inspirational talk with practical tips and

ideas for your family.

November 12 — BEEN THERE, DONE THAT

A fun question and answer time with a panel of our mentor moms who have

“been there and done that.” This is a great opportunity to be mentored by

some amazing, godly ladies.

December 3 — A MORNING WITH DANNY OERTLI

The perfect morning to kick-off your Christmas season. We will have Danny

Oertli, an accomplished singer/songwriter share his story with us. Danny has

been encouraging audiences for the last 20 years. You won’t want to miss this

morning as he sings and shares his dynamic story of sorrow and restoration.

MONDAY MOPSSPRING SEMESTERJanuary 7 - May 6, 9:30 - 11:30 AM



January 7 — PINK PIGGY PARTY — GAME DAY

Get your pink on for a game day with door prizes and a special brunch (we will

have bacon!). This will be a fun and relaxing morning to start off the New Year.

January 28 — LOVING YOUR NEIGHBOR

Local author and speaker Alexandra Kuykendall will join us to help discover

what it means to love your neighbor. Some find it easy to love the orphan who

isn’t old enough to ask for help, but it can be difficult to love the woman who

gossips, the disrespectful teen down the street, the teacher whose curriculum

we question, or the man who attends a different church. Alexandra will help us

discover how to truly love the neighbor that comes in all different forms.

February 11 - MOPS VIDEO WORKSHOPS

Join us for a fun-filled morning with lots of interesting workshops. Choose from

various topics to create your own curriculum.

March 4 — PARENTING BOYS AND GIRLS DIFFERENTLY

Guest speaker Miki Kellerman is a long-time educator, counselor, and school

administrator in the Denver area. God designed boys and girls to be equal,

but different. She will help us discover practical strategies to help leverage

the strengths of each child and how to encourage and honor how they were

designed.

April 1 — CULTIVATING AND PROTECTING YOUR MARRIAGE

Hear from a panel of moms, wives, and counselors on ways to cultivate, grow,

and protect your marriage. This morning is designed to help equip you in your

desire to have a healthy marriage.

April 15 — BEST PRACTICES AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY DAY

Think fun, think creative, and join us for a day of community and laughter. This

morning we will have interactive questions, designed to tap into each mom’s own

area of expertise to help encourage other moms.

May 6 — SPRING BRUNCH

A beautiful morning dedicated to celebrating our MOPS community.

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FALL SEMESTERSeptember 11 - December 4, 9:30 - 11:30 AM



September 11 - KICK-OFF




September 25 — RECLAIMING HOME (video with Krista Gilbert)

Join us as we hear from Krista Gilbert, who lives in a small lakeside town in the

Pacific Northwest. She likes to cook for a crowd. In fact, the bigger the crowd,

the bigger the party. At the center of all this is Krista’s deep faith and her love

for the people God has placed at her table. Investigate the options for building

your family home in a way that encourages love, acceptance, communication,

play, and presence.


We want friendships that can stand the test of time and last through the

harshness of difficult seasons. Join us for an inspirational morning with Pastor

Kaye Morrison as she shares ways to build authentic, lasting friendships that

support each other in difficult situations.

October 23 — PURPOSEFUL FAMILY TIME

Family time is an integral part of establishing strong family relationships. It is

the foundation for healthy discipline, understanding of self, perspective of who

God is, and relationships outside of the home. Join former MOPS coordinator,

Stacy Ludwig, for this inspirational talk with practical tips and ideas for your

family.

November 13 — BEEN THERE, DONE THAT

A fun question and answer time with a panel of our mentor moms who have

“been there and done that.” This is a great opportunity to be mentored by some

amazing, godly ladies.


The perfect morning to kick-off your Christmas season. We will have Danny

Oertli, an accomplished singer/songwriter share his story with us. Danny has

been encouraging audiences for the last 20 years. You won’t want to miss this

morning as he sings and shares his dynamic story of sorrow and restoration.

TUESDAY MOPSSPRING SEMESTERJanuary 8 - May 7, 9:30 - 11:30 AM



January 8 — PINK PIGGY PARTY — GAME DAY

Get your pink on for a game day with door prizes and a special brunch (we will

have bacon!). This will be a fun and relaxing morning to start off the New Year.



what it means to love your neighbor. Some find it easy to love the orphan who





February 12 - MOPS VIDEO WORKSHOPS

Join us for a fun-filled morning with lots of interesting workshops. Choose from

various topics to create your own curriculum.

March 5 — PARENTING BOYS AND GIRLS DIFFERENTLY

Guest speaker Miki Kellerman is a long-time educator, counselor, and school




designed.

April 2 — CULTIVATING AND PROTECTING YOUR MARRIAGE

Hear from a panel of moms, wives, and counselors on ways to cultivate, grow,

and protect your marriage. This morning is designed to help equip you in your

desire to have a healthy marriage.

April 23 — BEST PRACTICES AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY DAY

Think fun, think creative, and join us for a day of community and laughter. This

morning we will have interactive questions, designed to tap into each mom’s

own area of expertise to help encourage other moms.


A beautiful morning dedicated to celebrating our MOPS community.

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FALL SEMESTERMONDAYS: September 10 - December 3, 9:30 - 11:30 AM



September 10 - KICK-OFF + PURPOSEFUL FAMILY TIME

Join us for our annual kick-off brunch as we introduce this year’s theme

“Find Your Fire.” A fabulous brunch will be served with special treats

just for you.

Our guest speaker will be former MOPS coordinator Stacy Ludwig. Her

talk will focus on the importance of family time and what part it plays in

continuing to establish strong family relationships. Sometimes it can be

difficult to connect with our older kids, to sit down and find structured

time together as a family. We need to continue to connect with our older

kids, but how do we do that? Stacy will have practical solutions and

ideas to overcome the obstacles we face as parents.

September 24 — BREAKFAST OUT (location TBD)

If you would like to attend, please RSVP so we can save you a seat.

Breakfast prices range from $9 - $12


We want friendships that can stand the test of time and last through

the harshness of difficult seasons. Join us for an inspirational morning

with Pastor Kaye Morrison as she shares ways to build authentic, lasting

friendships that support each other in difficult situations.

October 22 — LET’S GIVE BACK (Volunteering TBD)

November 12 — CULTIVATING + PROTECTING YOUR MARRIAGE

Hear from a panel of moms, wives, and counselors on ways to cultivate,

grow, and protect your marriage. This morning is designed to help equip

you in your desire to have a healthy marriage.


The perfect morning to kick-off your Christmas season. We will have

Danny Oertli, an accomplished singer/songwriter share his story with us.

Danny has been encouraging audiences for the last 20 years. You won’t

want to miss this morning as he sings and shares his dynamic story of

sorrow and restoration.

MOMS IN THE MIDDLEMOTHERS OF ELEMENTARY AGED KIDS + OLDER (FORMERLY PHASE 2)

SPRING SEMESTERMONDAYS: January 7 - May 6, 9:30 - 11:30 AM



January 7 - BREAKFAST OUT (Location TBD)

If you would like attend, please RSVP so we can save you a seat. Breakfast prices range

from $9 - $12.

January 28 — BEST PRACTICES

Think fun, think creative, and join us for a day of community and laughter. This morning

we will have interactive questions, designed to tap into each mom’s own area of

expertise to help encourage other moms. We will discuss areas of stressors in our lives

and come up with creative solutions that have worked for others.

February 11 - ARRESTING ANXIETY

These days we set such high expectations, we worry and wonder how we (or our kids)

are going to achieve them. This worry can lead us down the road to anxiety and that

anxiety can overtake our thoughts. Mission Hills biblical counselors, Amy Whitehouse

and Brooke Gage, will share ways for you and your kids to combat anxiety and walk a

little more freely.

March 4 — WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THIS WORLD, HOW DO WE PREPARE?

Come hear from a panel of experts that are knee-deep with our middle school and high

school kids: pastors, teachers, and counselors. The world around us changes so quickly

and our kids are faced every day with difficult discussions and decisions. Let’s talk

about what they are facing and how to coach them through it.

April 1 — FIND MY FIRE - WHAT ARE MY STRENGTHS + WHAT DOES THAT MEAN

Using the StrengthsFinder assessment as a guide, Janis Kugler, Gallup Certified

StrengthsFinder Coach, will help us discover our strengths. Janis will use our results

to help figure out how we use them to become who God created us to be. We will also

offer the opportunity for your family to take the test to help you embrace your results

and have better communication based on your family’s results.

April 15 — LET’S GIVE BACK (Volunteering TBD)

May 6 — BEEN THERE, DONE THAT

A fun question and answer time with a panel of moms who have “been there and done

that.” This is a great opportunity to be mentored by some amazing, godly ladies.

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September 18 - May 11, 8:00- 9:45 AM

Cost: $60 (with childcare per semester)

$40 (without childcare per semester)

September 8 — KICK-OFF




October 13 — PARENTING BOYS AND GIRLS DIFFERENTLY

Guest speaker Miki Kellerman is a long time educator, counselor, and school




designed.

November 10 — HOSPITALITY : START SIMPLY

It’s not about perfection, impressing people, or working your fingers to the

bone. True hospitality is about welcoming others into your home and sending

a message about their value. Through her warm personality, Cathy Vogel will

inspire you, give you the tools to start hosting, and provide you with practical

tips for cooking at home.

December 1 — MARY DID YOU KNOW

Have you ever looked at Christmas through the eyes of Mary, Jesus’ mother?

Join us as Sharon Sands unpacks Mary’s story of faith, trust, and ultimate

surrender. Be inspired to look at the Christmas story a little differently. What

can we glean from Mary’s trusting and faithful heart?



what it means to love our neighbors. Some find it easy to love the orphan who





February 9 — LEARN TO FIGHT FAIR

Will and Cindy Cunningham will be joining us to share from their many years

of experience working with families and marriages. This morning is designed to

help equip you in your desire to have happy and healthy marriages.

SATURDAY MOPS : WORKING MOMSMarch 9 — WORKING MOMS BEST PRACTICES

Join us for a fun, interactive morning designed to tap into each mom’s own area of

expertise. This will be a unique and valuable networking time.

April 13 — FINDING THE ABUNDANT LIFE AS A MOM

Do you feel overwhelmed by the seemingly endless needs of your family? Are you

tired and depleted, wondering how you are going to get it all done? Do you ever feel

resentful, like you are doing all the work and you have no choice but to make it happen?

Or do you feel insecure, sometimes thinking that you are not good enough or something

is wrong with you? Not to worry — help is on the way! Dale Wilsher will teach us about

three specific life coaching tools to help each mom find balance, make wise decisions,

and live confidently so that we can live life to the fullest.


This will be a beautiful morning dedicated to celebrating our MOPS community.

MOMNATION BIBLE STUDYThis study was designed to coordinate with MOPS and Moms in the Middle. We

meet twice monthly and you will have two weeks to do one weeks’ worth of

homework. Come as you are — a new believer who doesn’t own a Bible or someone

who wants to strengthen their faith. Let’s grow closer to Jesus together!

Monday Study - September 17 - May 13, 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Tuesday Study - September 18 - May 14, 9:30 - 11:30 AM

FALL STUDY

Seamless by Angie Smith, includes DVD Teaching

Fall Cost: $18 (Childcare is provided)

• Explore the interwoven and overarching themes of Scripture

• Connect the people, places, and promises of the Bible in a whole new way

• Deepen your faith as you see God’s faithfulness through time

• Learn how the books and stories of the Bible fit together

SPRING STUDY

Jamesby Matt Chandler, includes DVD Teaching

Spring Cost : $18 (Childcare is provided)

• Dive into the practical book of James

• Fine tune your prayer life• Discover through James

that faith and works are not enemies but friends

• Glean how to make your faith applicable

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SUPPORT GROUPSAS WE WAITSecond + Fourth Thursday of each month : 6:30 - 8:00 PM : Conference RoomException: Only meeting November 8 and December 13.Are you struggling with infertility and feel like you need to talk with other women who understand what you are going through? Are you battling secondary infertility and need hope? You are not alone. As We Wait is a community of women, coming together to draw encouragement and strength from God’s word and each other. Our journeys of infertility and loss are all unique, but we share many common threads. Let’s join together to find joy and hope, As We Wait.

For summer dates contact Renee Umeda : [email protected] Kelsey Brookes : [email protected]

SENSORY + SPECIAL NEEDS PLAYGROUPOctober 19 + February 22 : 9:30 - 11:30 AM : The Barn, Mission Hills Come and join this playgroup for parents with kids who have autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and other developmental delays. Let your kids play while you have time to connect with other parents who are on the same journey.

Contact Jackie Fugelseth : [email protected]

MOMS OF HURTING AND/OR WAYWARD CHILDRENMeets Monthly : 6:30 - 8:00 PM A prayer and support group for moms walking a difficult road with a struggling or wayward child. Regardless of their age, if you are walking alongside a hurting child or a wayward child, we want to be a place where moms can gather, pray, and stand together on the word for our children!

Contact Sharon Sands : [email protected]

SINGLE MOMSSecond Monday of each month : 6:30 - 8:00 PM : Room M3 A support group designed for single moms. Whether you are a teen, never married, divorced, or widowed, being a single mom can be challenging. Together we will support each other and be equipped with positive instruction and practical tools that will inspire us to live well as single moms and raise healthy children. Childcare provided.

Contact Kim Johnson : [email protected]

WIVES OF FIRST RESPONDERS BIBLE STUDYWendesday, Weekly : 10 AM - 12 PMThis group is exclusively for wives of first responders, hosted by The Shelter Foundation, located at Mission Hills Church. The Shelter Foundation, founded by Gracie Parrish, has a mission to support, educate, and minister to First Responder Families. You can find more info regarding The Shelter Foundation at theshelterfoundation.org. Join us as we study God’s word, grow in our faith, and share honest, authentic community. You must register for this Bible study and bring a photocopy of your husband’s first responders ID card.

Childcare is provided through our Kids Ministry Weekday Program. This Bible study is also open to girlfriends and fiancés of First Responders. Register at missionhills.org/wbs

Contact Danielle Buehler : [email protected].

POST ABORTION CAREWithout question, abortion can be one of the most traumatic experiences in a person’s life. Many women struggle with the consequences of this choice and have never found a place where they could share openly about their experience and find healing. We at Mission Hills care deeply about each woman and are providing one-on-one mentoring with a confidential and caring mentor who has previously walked this journey.

Contact Janet Carter : [email protected]

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Please see the following pages that describe some of the ministries

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Alternatives Pregnancy Center : youhavealternatives.org

Alternatives Pregancy Center cares for Denver area women and men

in pregnancy related crisis and offer them a meaningful alternative

to abortion.

Advocate is Barbara Salisbury : [email protected]

Denver Street School Hope Academy : denverstreetschool.org/hope

A Denver Street School campus specifically for girls coming from

trafficking that incorporates a variety of therapeutic elements and

teaches empowerment.

Advocate is Stephanie Gresh : [email protected]

Extended Hands of Hope : extendedhandsofhope.org

This organization offers safe housing and supportive services to

domestic sex trafficking survivors, empowering them to move

forward with hope and dignity, and raise awareness through

education.

Advocate is Judy Wilson : [email protected]

The Freedom Challenge : thefreedomchallenge.com

A movement of ordinary women doing the extraordinary to free

enslaved women and children. An Operation Mobilization (OM)

ministry that has 54 Freedom Challenge projects to prevent, rescue,

restore, and develop women around the world.

Advocate is Patsy Lange : [email protected]

Hope House of Colorado : hopehouseofcolorado.org

Empowers parenting teenage moms to strive for personal and

economic self-sufficiency and to understand their significance in

God’s sight, resulting in a healthy future for them, and for their

children.

Life Center Littleton : lifecenterlittleton.org

Our vision is simple: transforming communities period. We live this out one life at

a time, by sharing the hope and love of Christ while meeting immediate needs and

providing long-term solutions to empower people to live the life that God has for

them.

Advocate is Mary Feeney : [email protected]

North Littleton Promise : northlittletonpromise.org

NLP builds life giving relationships with immigrant kids and their families through

faith, education, and leadership.

Open Door Ministries : odmdenver.org

Open Door Ministries provide housing (Chayah, Esther, and Treasure), training

and encouragement to women in urban Denver that have chosen to leave their

destructive lifestyles.

Operation Christmas Child : samaritanspurse.org

This organization provide gift-filled shoeboxes to the local churches throughout the

world as a tool for evangelism and discipleship, transforming the lives of children

and their families through the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Advocate is Chris Ferrigno : [email protected]

Love Made Claim : lovemadeclaim.com

A faith-based organization that reaches out with truth to those in the sex industry

by building relationships and providing food/gift bags that show they are valued.

Advocate is Stephanie Gresh : [email protected]

GLOBAL OUTREACHOne of our focus areas at Mission Hills Church is to help women in

need. Women’s Ministry is excited to answer God’s call to do just

that with opportunities to minister around the world.

Around the world, women have many things in common and

anyone can be used by God to minister to others. Short term trips

will challenge and bless you, and you will return transformed in

some way. Our God is a big God, and he does amazing work on

each trip.

For more information on all trips, contact

Leslie Castagna : [email protected]

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GIRLFRIENDS CLUBSCOME CONNECT

Girlfriends Clubs are designed to help women of all ages connect with one another

through interest-based clubs. Investing yourself and your time in one of these groups

creates new friendships and strengthens existing ones. Each club meets once a month

for a time of fun and connecting with others. While having fun with the girls, each

group also gives back to the community by choosing different service projects.

Stacey Stafford : [email protected] : 303.953.7131

CHICK FLICKERS

The Third Thursday of Each Month : 6 PM

We would love to have you join us for a movie and a bag of popcorn. We grab a bite

to eat before seeing our movie. We meet the third Thursday of each month (except

December). We collect toiletries and personal items for the Life Center as well as Esther

House at Open Door Ministries as our service project.

Vonnie Bjorlin : [email protected]

CROCHET CUTIES

The First Monday of Each Month : 1 — 3 PM : Room 5th Grade Girls Room

Except September 3, we will meet September 10.

Join our group and have fun crocheting while making new friends. We encourage

members to invite their friends to join us as an outreach. Our group is for all ages and

skill levels. We have gals that are able to teach crochet from beginner to advanced. Each

year we do several projects as an outreach to our community. We also enjoy quarterly

luncheons together.

Sharon Ryschon : [email protected]

GAMIN’ GALS

The Second Thursday of Each Month : 7 — 9 PM

Join Gamin’ Gals to connect with other women, to play games, and have lots and lots of

fun! The best part about playing games is that it provides a way for women to connect.

As our outreach, we are making Blessing Bags for Love Made Claim.

Lois Olson : [email protected]

HEARTFELT QUILTS

The Second Thursday of Each Month : The Mill Classroom

September — May : 11:30 AM — 3:00 PM

No December Meeting

Come enjoy the fellowship of ladies who love making quilts for families dedicating

a newborn, residents of assisted living facilities, and women coming out of human

trafficking, along with special projects from time to time. All ages and skill levels are

welcome. Find out how fun and easy it is.

Char Seeman : [email protected]

KNIT TOGETHER

The First Tuesday of Each Month : 6:30 PM : Room M3

Get tangled up in knitting together. Our service project is making hats for

homeless veterans.

Heather Johnston : [email protected]

LITERARY LADIES, DAYTIME BOOK CLUB

The Third Tuesday of Each Month : 9:30 — 11:30 AM : 4th Grade Girls Room

Join us as we meet monthly at the church for a literary discussion! Titles

are chosen from book club member submissions, providing a diversity of

topics and titles throughout the year. It’s a fun forum in which to meet new

women with a similar passion for reading and discuss your thoughts as

well as gain additional insights from fellow members. Childcare is provided

for a minimal fee.

Melissa Kulesa : [email protected]

LADIES OF LITERATURE

Second Thursday of Each Month : 7 PM : Barnes & Noble Booksellers

8374 S. Willow Street, Lone Tree

Enjoy a monthly book selection and great discussion with a fun group

of girlfriends. We generally read newer fiction titles. Our service project

throughout the year is to donate Spanish/English children’s books to

the LifeCenter.

Penny Moyer : [email protected]

SEW WHAT

The Fourth Thursday of Each Month : The Mill Classroom

September — May 11:30 AM — 3:00 PM

No December Meeting

We have lots of fun and learning for experienced and non-experienced

sewers. If you would like to learn sewing basics or teach a skill, this is the

place to do it. We encourage you to bring your own “projects in progress.”

This is a great environment for moms and daughters, or grandmas and

granddaughters, to work on a special project together. We also make time

for praying, sharing, sewing, teaching, and reaching out to our community

with the love that we have been blessed to receive from our Lord. For our

service project, we sew garments for those in need for mission trips.

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Thursday, October 4, 2018: 6:30 PMCost: $15

Let’s play Telestrations while eating yummy food and

donating to a wonderful organization. Bring your friends and

your gently used bras to donate to Free the Girls.

Why bras? Free the Girls partners with survivors of

trafficking and gives them bras to sell in second-hand

marketplaces. In the places they operate, bras are one of the

highest selling objects, and by clearing out your closet, you

can help provide financial and emotional freedom for these

survivors.

Bring your gently used bras to this wonderful game night,

eat some delicious food, and make a difference in the lives

of women around the world. We’ll take care of shipping the

bras to Free the Girls so you don’t have to.

Registration begins Saturday, September 8 at

missionhills.org/telestrations

BEGINNING TO ENDA WALK THROUGH YOUR BIBLE WITH MARK YOUNG

President of Denver Seminary

Tuesday, December 11 : 9:30 — 11:30 AMFree event, registration required

Ever wonder how the Bible fits together or how you begin to

understand what each of the 66 books are about? Come discover

more about the common threads woven through the entire Bible. We

are so lucky to have Dr. Mark Young sharing with us! This event is only

open to women registered in one of our Bible studies.

Registration will open November 1 at missionhills.org/markyoung**Childcare is available on a limited basis.

DR. YOUNG is a theological educator and

pastoral leader with thirty years of global

ministry experience. He is the President of

Denver Seminary and was a professor of

World Missions and Intercultural Studies at

Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Young has

travelled extensively as a teacher, consultant,

and missions leader. He has ministered in

34 countries. He and his wife Priscilla were

involved in theological training and local

church ministry with WorldVenture in Eastern

Europe for 14 years.

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ARE MY KIDS ON TRACK?A PARENTING SEMINAR

EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL MILESTONES DAVID THOMAS + SISSY GOFF

March 8, 20195 PM Tailgate6 PM Seminar

Seminar + Tailgate : $30 for 1 ticket : $50 for 2 ticketsSeminar Only : $25 for 1 ticket : $40 for 2 tickets

David and Sissy have over forty years of experience counseling kids and

families. They have written fourteen books, and currently have a podcast

based on the subject, Are My Kids on Track?

From birth to adulthood, our children’s physical and intellectual

development is carefully tracked and charted. But what about their

hearts? After all, how our children develop emotionally, socially, and

spiritually will determine who they become as husbands and wives,

fathers and mothers, friends, and co-workers.

You will discover practical ways to guide your kids through any stumbling

blocks they might encounter, and help them reach the appropriate

landmarks. Along the way, David and Sissy pinpoint the different ways

boys and girls develop, so you can help your child flourish in his or her

own way.

Join us for a time to be equipped in truth, encouraged in love. . .and to

laugh at least a little along the way.

Childcare will be available on a limited basis. Reservations will be required.

Tickets will go on sale February 1 at missionhills.org/kidsontrack

Join us for awesome worship, amazing teaching, the Compassion

International Experience truck, and a Global Market Shoppe. Food trucks will

be available and doors will open at 5:30 PM for the Global Market Shoppe.

Friday, May 3 : 7 — 9 PMSaturday May 4 : 9 AM — 12 PMCost: $35 for both days.

Tickets will go on sale Saturday, April 6, 2019 at missionhills.org/angiesmith**Childcare is not provided.

ANGIE SMITH

Women around the world feel as though they’re

lifelong friends with Angie Smith—and most of

them have never met her in person. They’ve

come to know Angie through her Bible study

Seamless and her transparent, warm, witty

blog - Bring the Rain. It began as the story of

her fourth daughter’s brief life and became an

opportunity to combine Angie’s two greatest

passions: helping to heal people’s hearts and

writing. Her greatest passion is to make the Bible

feel accessible and relevant, and to share her

own ups and downs along the way to encourage

others in their faith.

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WOMEN’S NIGHTS OF WORSHIPPREPARING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Monday, November 19 : 7 — 9 PMFree Event

Join us for a special evening set aside to worship together. What a wonderful way to

begin the holiday season, quieting our hearts, focusing our hearts, making much of

Jesus, and spending time in prayer.

We will finish our evening with a Pie Social in the lobby afterward! Begin now

thinking who you might want to invite and, if you love to bake pies, watch for our

October Newsletter for the link to sign up to bring your favorite pie!

SHAUNA CHANDA is well known for her heart of worship and

her unusual versatility with different styles of music. With

a heart wrenching, yet heartwarming testimony of her own,

Shauna also remains steadfast in her desire to draw people

to Jesus through their own story and journey through life.

On stage or off, Shauna will leave a lasting thumbprint on

your heart. Join her and experience our Savior through this

worshipper’s devotion to her King.

LINDSY TUCKER has been traveling the world, sharing the love of Jesus through music for the past 15 years and has performed in concert alongside Fernando Ortega, Ginny Owens, Switchfoot, and other Christian musicians from around the country. Lindsy is married and is the mom of two young children: Eden + Benjamin.

You can read more of Lindsy’s testimony by visiting lindsytucker.com

PREPARING FOR THE NEW YEAR

Thursday, January 24 : 7 — 9 PMFree Event

We are so excited to gather at the beginning of 2019 to focus our hearts together on the God of new beginnings! How reassuring to know that although 2019 stretches out before us, full of unknowns, the year is not unknown to our loving Heavenly Father! So, we will draw aside, we will lift our hearts and eyes, we will declare together, the faithfulness and goodness of our God. We’re sure each of you has a friend who could use a night like this. . .begin now thinking who you would like to invite!

Sharon Sands will lead us in a devotional this evening, reminding us of the fresh mercies and anchor of hope that we have as we face each day of this brand-new year.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILDVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

October - November

This year we celebrate 25 years of shoebox distribution.

Shoebox distribution began in 1993 in war torn Bosnia.

To date 157 million children, in more than 100 countries

worldwide, have been give shoeboxes with the chance

of hearing the Gospel through the Greatest Journey

discipleship program.

May our theme “Together in Christ,” encourage us to reach

other women and children for Christ globally through this

small shoebox gift. Take this opportunity to fill a shoebox

with small gifts, selected by you, for a child in need. This is a

great family project.

Once again, we are the collection center for southwest

Denver. We begin shoebox distribution in late October, and

collection in November.

We need many volunteers. If you are interested in serving,

go to: missionhills.org/OperationChristmasChild in early

October. We will need help with heavy lifting, so invite the

men in your life to join in.

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POLICIESKIDS MINISTRY WEEKDAY PROGRAM POLICIES

Doors will open for check-in 15 minutes before each meeting is scheduled to begin.

Please check in your child at a computer check-in station to receive a name tag for

your child and a guardian receipt that will be used for pick-up.

If you are checking in an infant, please fill out an infant form found at the counter.

If you are dropping off a child who is potty training, please let the host/leader

know and place a potty training sticker next to your child’s name tag.

*To avoid any unnecessary accidents, we ask that you take your child to the

bathroom before dropping them off at their assigned classroom.

Please pick up your child no later than 10 minutes after your meeting has been

dismissed.

Please bring the following items with your child and make sure each item is

labeled:

Diaper (no cloth diapers) and change of clothes

Bottle if needed, with mixing instructions

Pacifier

Blanket or comfort item

For potty training children, a labeled bag with a pull-up and change of clothes,

as accidents do happen.

For snacks, we provide Cheerios for infants and apples and a dry snack for

toddlers and older. For children with allergies (should be noted on their nametag),

please provide an alternative snack (clearly labeled in a baggie, with their first

and last name). We ask that you do not bring in food requiring a utensil. No nuts,

please.

To protect the health of families and staff, we ask that you do not bring children

with the following symptoms:

Fever

Persistent cough

Unexplained rashes

Thick or green runny nose

Pink eye or other eye infections

Vomiting or diarrhea

In the event you realize your child may have been contagious with

a serious illness after they have been in our care, please contact us at

[email protected] so we can notify our families.

Should you need to be reached with regard to your child, we will text

message your cell phone with the location where you are needed. If you

do not have a cell phone with you, please let the classroom greeter know

of your location so we can locate you.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Laura Armington, Kids Weekday Coordinator,

[email protected]

Kara Sudduth, Kids Weekday Assistant Coordinator,

[email protected]

WEATHER POLICES

Because we are on the border of Littleton and Highlands Ranch, our

weather-related cancellation/closure policy is as follows:

Bible Studies

If either Littleton Public School District and/or ALL of Douglas County

School District announce a closure, we will cancel events. You can also

check news channels, missionhills.org, or call our office at 303.794.3564

for weather-related closure or event cancellation.

If either Littleton Public School District or ALL of Douglas County School

District announces a delay in school starting time, our Bible Studies will

begin on time, with attendees getting to Bible study as they are able.

MomNation

If either Littleton Public School District or ALL of Douglas County School

District announce a closure or a delay in school starting time, MOPS and

Moms in the Middle programs will not meet.

Saturday MOPS : Working Moms

For weather-related cancellations, you will receive an email by 7 AM.

You may also check the Working Moms MOPS Facebook page.

Fall Break

We do not close due to school variances.

Spring Break

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CONNECTWOMEN’S MINISTRY COMMUNICATION

Website

For more information on Mission Hills Women’s Ministry,

visit our website at missionhills.org/women. We have

calendars, local and global outreach opportunities, Bible

studies, special events, and many other ways for you to

connect at Mission Hills.

Facebook

Look for us on Facebook for important updates:

Mission Hills Women’s Ministry

Mission Hills MOPS Group

Mission Hills MOPS : Working Moms

Mission Hills Moms in the Middle

Instagram

Missionhillswomen

Missionhills_momnation

Monthly Newsletter

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter! Click “email updates”

at the bottom of missionhills.org/women

Seizingjoy.com

A blog by our Lead Pastor’s wife, Coletta Smith, helping

women embrace God’s purpose for their lives and to live out

the faith adventure he has in store for them.

Janet Carter

Women’s Executive Director

[email protected]

303.794.3564 ext. 7101

Danielle Buehler

Women’s Associate Director

[email protected]

303.794.3564 ext. 7103

Jacque Carlson

MomNation Associate Director

[email protected]

303.794.3564 ext. 7175

Sharon Sands

Women’s Associate Director

[email protected]

303.794.3564 ext. 7110

Christie Haworth

MomNation

Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

303.794.3564 ext. 7131

Stacey Stafford

Special Events

Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

303.794.3564 ext. 7131

WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD

WOMEN’S MINISTRY STAFF2018-2019

Chris Ferrigno

[email protected]

Stephanie Gresh

[email protected]

Michelle Moehlenpah

[email protected]

Janis Kugler

[email protected]

Kathy Stafford

[email protected]

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