Women's Ministry at GCC
Women's Ministry at Gladstone Christian Church exists to provide a Christ centered environment in which women share their God-given talents and connect with other in fellowship and service.
If you are a woman who is interested in sharing your love of Christ and your special talents and ideas, Women’s Ministry invites you to become a part of its ministry team.
Meetings occur monthly on the fourth Monday, September through May, at 7 PM. Please contact the Church Office for location.
Throughout the year, Women’s Ministry oversees a number of activities and encourages your participation in whatever capacity that best suits you. Planning meetings are held once each month (on the fourth Monday) in various women’s homes and consist of a brief business meeting, devotional thought, refreshments and the opportunity to fellowship and make new friends.
If you have questions about Women’s Ministry, please call Janie Blackman (503-654-1906) or Dixie Lawrence (503-656-2510).
Secret Sisters
Once a year women sign up to participate as secret sisters to exchange gifts and notes of encouragement and to pray for their secret sister in Christ
Contact: Jackie Gibson
Outreach
Shepherd's Door, a branch of the Portland Rescue Mission serving Women ann their young children, receives monthly financical support from Women's Ministry. In addition, Women's Ministry volunteers weekly at the Milwaukie Pregancy Resource Center and participates in special projects for each of these missions throughout the year.
Contact: Verlaine Cutsforth & Sue Parker
Women's Retreat
Once a year women get away for a weekend retreat to strengthen their walk with their Savior, refresh their souls and connect with other women.
Contact: Sue Parker
New Member Baskets
Welcome baskets are assembled and delivered to women who join the church, making a personal connection with another woman in our congregation to explore ministry opportunities together.
Contact: Jeri Roberts
Special Events
Women's Ministry sponsors a Christmas Dinner in December for seniors and Secretary's Week in April. In addition, social events are sponsored throughout the year to provide an opportunity for women to network and visit with one another. These gatherings depend upon the creativity and talents of women who volunteer to plan them.
Contact: Janie Blackman
Wedding Receptions
Wedding receptions are staffed by volunteers who work in shifts to insure that the Community Center is set up, that beverages and food are prepared and served and that everything is cleaned up and put away after the reception.
Contact: Kathey Anderson