Bringing women closer to God and each other through Bible study, fellowship, and service
WELCOME TO MRCC WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Women from the community as well as Memorial Road are invited to participate in all of our women’s activities and Bible studies. Registration information (where applicable) is below. To be added to our women’s ministry e-mail list to receive info when new Bible studies or activities are starting, or to assist in women’s ministry further by serving as an event helper, greeter, registration table worker, or communications rep for your Sunday Bible class, contact Lori Walle at 405-213-4725 or LWalleSL@aol.com.
JOIN US FOR OUR EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Women’s Ministry Programs
Monthly Restaurant Groups
New monthly brunch, lunch, dinner, and coffee groups began in October. It’s a great way to try out new restaurants in Edmond or OKC while getting to know a small group of women! Groups meet on the second whatever day (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, etc.) of each month. Groups with spaces include Sunday lunch, Monday lunch, Tuesday lunch, or Friday brunch. Contact Lori Walle at 405-213-4725 or LWalleSL@aol.com if you would like to be added to one of these groups.
Single Women’s Activities Group
S.W.A.G. (Single Women’s Activities Group) is for single women of all ages and life stages from both Memorial Road and the community. Social and service activities are planned at various times and places. To receive e-mails or texts about upcoming plans, please contact Carolyn Donaghey at cdjoyfulpraise@gmail.com or 479-841-0390. Our next event is a Mardi Gras party at Kathie Kraker’s home on Saturday, February 11. Click here for details and to sign up.
WINTER WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Come As You Are Class in A121
Led by Lisa Conklin, January 11-March 1, 6:30-7:30 PM
Watch the videos for Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life by Jennifer Rothschild, followed by discussion of the videos. You’ll be invited to live assured, faithful, chosen, humble, justly, prayerful, and hopeful. This kind of living will bring us and others around us peace and true prosperity. No study guide to purchase unless you would like to do it on your own.
Anchor for the Soul: Deeply Loved by God in A119
Led by Sara Alcon, January 11-March 1, 6:30-7:30 PM
When the storm hits, if my faith depends on the strength of my love for God, it will fail. But it doesn’t. It depends on the strength of God’s love for me. In this textual discussion study we will look at examples through the Bible and in our own lives each week. No study guide needed; just bring your Bible!
He’s Where the Joy Is: Getting to Know the Captivating God of the Trinity (videos by Tara-Leigh Cobble of The Bible Recap)
Led by Robin Poteet, June 8-August 31, 6:30-7:30 PM
fall WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Our 2022 Women’s Fall Speaker Series lessons are still available to listen to online if you missed any. “Strengthening Our Grip On…” reminded us of how to strengthen our grip on leisure, integrity, prayer, missions, attitudes, aging, godliness, the family, priorities, encouragement, involvement, and discipleship. Click here for a schedule of speakers and topics.
WINTER/SPRING SMALL GROUP Bible Studies
Three new small group studies will be offered this winter on Wednesday mornings beginning January 11. A fourth study, Isaiah: Striving Less and Trusting God More, will be offered from March 8-April 26 (registration will be in February). Childcare for infants through age five will be provided.
Abide: A Study of 1, 2, & 3 John (videos by Jen Wilkin)
Led by Mary Ann Rosenbalm at MRCC, January 11-April 5, 9:30-11 AM
How can we hold onto assurance of our faith? How can we discern the truth from a lie? How can we know God loves us? The apostle John reminds an early church (and us) facing division, deception, and doubt to hold fast to what they know and to live like they believe it.
Better: A Study of Hebrews (videos by Jen Wilkin)
Led by Debbie Petersen at MRCC, January 11-April 5, 9:30-11 AM
Explore how the entirety of Scripture points to Jesus Christ. Discover how He fulfills and completes the work of angels, prophets, priests, and ceremonial laws, establishing a better covenant.
From Beginning to Forever: A Study of the Grand Narrative of Scripture (videos by Elizabeth Woodson)
Led by Denise McGinnis at MRCC, January 11-March 8, 9:30-11 AM
Too often we have a fragmented understanding of parts of the Bible. This may cause us to miss God’s bigger story–His redemption and restoration of the entire world and how He invites us to be a part of it.
Register here by December 28 for Winter Small Group Bible Studies on Wednesday AM. Contact Lori Walle at 405-213-4725 or LWalleSL@aol.com with any questions.
CWBS (CENTER FOR WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES)
“Back to the beginning…a study of Genesis”
CWBS is a Thursday morning small group women’s Bible study open to all ladies in the community who desire an in-depth study of God’s word. If you are looking for a welcoming, affirming place to dig into the Word with other women who desire a deeper relationship with God, we invite you to join us. CWBS offers a wonderful combination of accountability, support, and fellowship.
For those who claim to be followers of Christ, our story starts well before Jesus lived among us. The book of Genesis takes us back to our beginning…created by the Creator of the universe to bear His image and live in relationship with Him.
Written into the story of creation, however, is the account of our fall from God’s perfect intention. Sin has threatened to separate us from our Creator and Father from the very beginning. But God wastes no time in calling His people back to Him.
Genesis introduces us to the descendants of Abraham – the Israelites – a people chosen by God to be His instrument for blessing all people on earth. As we study through Genesis together, the Israelites will help us see our own desperate need for God’s patience, faithfulness, and salvation. How blessed we are to be His children!
Meeting Times & Registration
Small groups meet weekly on Thursday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00. Childcare for infants through age five is provided during all of our CWBS studies and monthly luncheons. Please pre-register for childcare when you sign up for CWBS.
Our study of Genesis will run from September 8-November 10 and resumes on January 12, with an extended break during the holiday season. This 21-week study concludes for the year on March 30. Study guides are $10 and may be purchased on the first day of class.
For more information, contact Diana Perkins at bperkokc@aol.com or 405-255-1900.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY LEADERS
Women’s Ministry Director
Danielle Little
Women’s Fellowship Coordinator
Mary Ann Rosenbalm
Women’s Curriculum Coordinator
Communications & Small Group Studies
Joy Cleek
Unpacking the Boxes Coordinator
Diana Perkins
CWBS