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

Women’s Events

Upcoming Events – Watch for Details

September 27, 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Selah True North Seminar for Women at George Fox University

October 10-11 – Friday night 7:00 p.m-9:30 p.m Saturday 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.

Women of Faith Conference at the Rose Garden Arena

December 17- 6:00 p.m.

Secret Sister Revealing Dessert at the church library

Coming this fall...

The Sister -2- Sister Mentoring Ministry

Do you ever wish that you had a mentor, a Christian friend to help you learn how to live the life that God has planned for you? Or, do you feel led by God to be a mentor and to help a spiritually younger woman in her walk with our Lord?

You are invited to attend

Sister to Sister Orientation Get Together

Sunday, October 5, 2:00 p.m.

This ministry is for women 19 or older who as mentees are seeking a confidential one-on-one relationship with other Christian women who are mature in their faith and life experences and who as mentors could act as encouragers, listeners, supporters and role models.

For details about this new ministry and the opportunity to register as a mentor or mentee. Contact Sue Parker (503-654-0135) if you have any questions. It is important to know how many plan to attend. Please take a moment to sign up at the information desk in the foyer.



The Creative Connection

             Ladies, mark your calendars now for Fall fun and fellowship.

October 16

Fall Favorites

You’ll get fall decorating ideas for your holidays. Make elegant golden leaves. Create designer-look jewelry for cloth napkins. Get fun ideas for Kid Crafts. Enjoy samples and take home recipes for great additions to your holiday menu. A small fee will be collected.

November 13

Help for the Holidays

Learn how advance preparation can save you from holiday burnout. Get entertaining and gift giving ideas. Make a tree ornament to take home.

             Please note: The Creative Connection activities take place downstairs at the church. On evenings when no one else is in the building, the doors will be locked promptly at 7:00pm. There will be a phone number posted on the door for you to call if you arrive late and would like to attend.

                Contact Sue Parker for information: 503-654-0135

Gladstone Christian Church

305 E. Dartmouth Street, Gladstone, OR 97027

Phone: 503-656-3394 Fax: 503-656-2035