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WOMEN’S MINISTRY 2020 - 2021
pursuing HIM WITH OUR
WHOLE heart
WELCOME TO WOMEN’S MINISTRY : 2020 - 2021
Recently Beth Moore released a new Bible study called “Chasing Vines.”
You will see that as one of our options for the fall. The study is about
John 15 and staying connected to the vine, which represents Jesus. It is
intentional. It’s all about our relationship with Jesus. I love that title and
it is influencing our booklet title for this next year. There is nothing more
important or rewarding than following Jesus, pursuing Him, and finding the
purpose He has for each one of us to serve Him.
My life verse is Jeremiah 29:13: “And you shall seek Me and find Me when
you search for Me with all your heart.” This verse indicates an active role
on our part to following Jesus. Together in communities of small groups
we grow and seek to know Him better and join Him on mission. We also
find friendships, prayer support, encouragement, and accountability as we
continue along this journey.
These communities and small groups include our Women’s Bible Studies
and various MomNation groups, Women’s Sunday School class, online Bible
studies, along with events and gatherings.
It is our hope that you will spend some time with this booklet and find
ways to join us as we are Chasing Jesus and pursuing Him. Wherever you
are on your journey, whether just beginning or a follower for many years,
all women have a place in our Women’s Ministry.
JANET CARTER //
Executive Director of Women’s Ministry
jcarter@missionhills.org
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Table of Cont ents
The Year at a Glance 05
draw near to Bible Studies
MomNation 19
07
God and he will Support Groups 41
Outreach 45
draw near to you. Girlfriends 50
Special Events 55
James 4:8
Policies 61
Connect With Us 67
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2020 - 2021 YEAR AT A GLANCE
Fall Semester Begins
September 8 Bible Studies
September 14 MomNation
Spring Semester Begins
January 11 Bible Studies + MomNation
February 4 Lisa Harper
May 6 Jen Wilkin
July 27 Deeper with Kelly Minter
October 1-2 Lysa TerKeurst
More events coming in
Spring 2021. Check
missionhills.org for updates.
4 5
bible
direct my
footsteps
studies
according to
your word.
Psalm 119:133a sorted by day of the week
6 7
Tuesdays: 9:30–11:30 AM Tuesdays: 9:30–11:30 AM
bible studies
SPRING STUDIES
FALL STUDIES
Chasing Vines, $40 Trustworthy, $22
(September 8–December 1) ( January 12–April 13)
Better: A Study of Hebrews, $20 James, $16
Our Bible studies meet in small groups of about 12-18 women, mostly (September 8–November 17) ( January 12–April 6)
multi-generational. We encourage you to stay with the same group 1 + 2 Thessalonians - WOW, $23 1 + 2 Peter - Precept Upon Precept, $32
all year to give you the best opportunity to build friendships. (September 8–November 10) ( January 12–April 27)
morning studies
Mark - Precept Upon Precept, $30
We offer a number of studies from which to choose. To simplify the (September 8–November 17)
process, we suggest that you choose a study that is right for you Wednesdays: 10 AM–12 PM Wednesdays: 10 AM–12 PM
based on: Becoming Like Jesus, $25 Seamless, $20
• Level of homework intensity (September 9–November 18) ( January 13–April 28)
• Most convenient day or night of the week Chasing Vines, $40 Trustworthy, $22
(September 9–December 2) ( January 13–April 14)
If you are new to Bible study, we suggest you start with a low Chasing Vines - Creative, $50 Trustworthy - Creative, $40
intensity option. (September 9–December 2) ( January 13–April 14)
Better: A Study of Hebrews, $20 James, $16
In order to guarantee your curriculum is ready on the first day of (September 9–November 18) ( January 13–April 7)
classes, please register by August 20 for the fall semester and
Thursdays: 9:30–11:30 AM Thursdays: 9:30–11:30 AM
December 1 for the spring semester at missionhills.org/groupfinder.
Chasing Vines, $40 Trustworthy, $22
(September 10–December 3) ( January 14–April 15)
GROUP FINDER NAVIGATION
Begin by choosing your location of choice 1 + 2 Thessalonians - WOW, $23 Parables - The Joy of Living, $18
(September 10–November 12) ( January 14–April 15)
on the left hand side of the webpage
under Groups Filter. Select MHC - Littleton Mark - Precept Upon Precept, $30 1 + 2 Peter - Precept Upon Precept, $32
Campus for in-person studies or Online (September 10–November 19) ( January 14–April 29)
LOW INTENSITY
for at-home options.
One to two hours of
homework
Then select Womens under Type of Group
per week.
You will then see the full list of women’s
groups currently available. MID INTENSITY
Two to three hours of
Our morning studies provide childcare homework
through our wonderful Kids Ministry per week.
Weekday Program. For more information,
HIGH INTENSITY
please see policies in the back
Five+ hours of
of this booklet.
homework
8
per week.
Spring Semester registration begins December 1.
af t ernoon studies online studies
FALL STUDIES SPRING STUDIES If you are unable to attend one of our studies at the Littleton campus, we offer
Tuesdays: 12:30–2:30 PM Tuesdays: 12:30–2:30 PM two at-home options:
Chasing Vines, $40 Trustworthy, $22 ZOOM
(September 8–December 1) ( January 12–April 13)
Participate in a weekly small group discussion via video conferencing. You can
*NO CHILDCARE FOR THESE STUDIES
connect to the discussion through Zoom using the website zoom.us on your
computer or by downloading the free Zoom app on your smartphone.
evening studies SPRING STUDIES 7:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday Mornings: James, $16
FALL STUDIES SPRING STUDIES 9:30–11:30 AM ( January 12–April 6)
Discerning the Voice of God, $21 Leader Kelly McSparran |
Mondays: 6:30–8:30 PM Mondays: 6:30–8:30 PM kmcsparran@missionhills.org
( January 12–April 20)
Chasing Vines, $40 Parables - The Joy of Living, $18
(September 14–December 7) ( January 11–April 19) Leader Beckie McGuire | bd199726@comcast.net 7:00–8:00 PM
Parables - The Joy of Living, $18 1 + 2 Peter - Precept Upon Precept, $32
Better: A Study of Hebrews, $20 James, $16 ( January 12–April 27)
(September 14–November 30) ( January 11–April 12) ( January 12–April 13)
Leader Mary Link | marylink@usa.net
Leader KC Dierenfield | kc@reigningpeace.org
For Women in their 20’s + 30’s For Women in their 20’s + 30’s Wednesday Mornings:
Better: A Study of Hebrews, $20 James, $16 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
(September 14–November 30) ( January 11–April 12) 1 + 2 Peter - Precept Upon Precept, $32
( January 12–April 27) 1 + 2 Peter - Precept Upon Precept, $32
Tuesdays: 7:00–8:45 PM Tuesdays: 6:30 - 8:15 PM Leader Janet Carter | jcarter@missionhills.org ( January 13–April 28)
Chasing Vines, $40 Trustworthy, $22 Leader Mary Link | marylink@usa.net
(September 8–December 1) ( January 12–April 13) Tuesday Evenings
Wednesday Evenings:
6:30–7:30 PM
Better: A Study of Hebrews, $20 James, $16 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Discerning the Voice of God, $21
(September 8–November 17) ( January 12–April 6)
( January 12-April 20) Trustworthy, $22
Leader Cari Allen | callen@missionhills.org ( January 13–April 14)
Mark - Precept Upon Precept, $30
(September 8–November 17) Leader Carole Hale | Hailhalec@gmail.com
8:00–9:00 PM
Discerning the Voice of God, $21 Thursday Mornings:
Thursdays: 6:30–8:15 PM ( January 12-April 20) 9:30–11:30 AM
Thursdays: 6:30–8:15 PM
Parables - The Joy of Living, $18 Leader Cari Allen | callen@missionhills.org Discerning the Voice of God, $21
1 + 2 Thessalonians - WOW, $23 ( January 14–April 22)
( January 14–April 15)
(September 17–November 19) 7:30–8:30 PM Leader Tracy Carlson | fivecarlsons@comcast.net
*NO CHILDCARE FOR THESE STUDIES James, $16
( January 12–April 6)
Leader Nicole Hayes | celect7@gmail.com
Spring Semester registration begins December 1.
10 Spring Semester registration begins December 1. 11
Women’s bible studies
PODCAST
bible
Better: A Study of Hebrews by Jen Wilkin
Work through a study at your own pace and listen to a Podcast
discussion anytime, anywhere. No registration required.
Hosted by Kelly Brown + Kristy Allen.
studies
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.
descriptions by homework intensity
• Fee determined by each study.
• Meets year-round!
12 13
low INTENSITY Trustworthy A Study of 1 + 2 Kings by Lysa TerKeurst – includes DVD teaching
one–two hours of homework per week • Identify and challenge doubts in the one true God.
• Explore how the Old Testament applies to our lives today.
The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer — includes DVD teaching
• Learn to trust in the goodness and faithfulness of God.
• Equip women to get serious and strategic in their discipline of prayer.
• Turn challenges and discouragement into opportunities for prayer. Seamless by Angie Smith
• Grow spiritually as you dig deeper into Scripture and expand your • Covers the people, places, and promises of the Bible, tying them
understanding of prayer. together into the greater story.
• Develop and implement practical, purposeful prayer strategies. • Experience the Bible as a whole to gain clarity and confidence in
your understanding of Scripture.
• Appropriate for new or inexperienced Bible study students as well as those
well-versed in Scriptures. • Discover a Biblical context that reshapes and brings to life stories
from the Old and New Testaments.
Becoming Like Jesus by Multiplication Ministries
• A discipleship/mentoring program in a small group setting.
• Learn the foundation stones upon which to build the rest of your life.
• Covers topics such as assurance of salvation, attributes of God, the Bible,
prayer, the Spirit-filled life, fellowship, and more.
Chasing Vines by Beth Moore — includes DVD teaching
• Uncover how every part of our own lives–even the rockiest, most difficult
soil–is used by God to make a difference for His Kingdom.
mid INTENSITY
two–three hours of homework per week
• Trace the images of vine-dresser, vine, branch, and fruit through-out
Scripture. 1 + 2 Thessalonians by Workmen of the Word
• Learn how everything changes when we understand and embrace God’s • Learn about Paul’s connection and concern for the church at
amazing design for growing us into fruitful, meaningful, abundant life. Thessalonica.
• Gain new hope, as you discover the abundant secrets of a fruitful, • Study his two letters to the church, verse by verse.
Kingdom-building, God-pleasing life. • Explore the themes of the book including the return of Jesus Christ.
• Includes hardbound book and booklet. • Discover how to live while waiting for Christ’s triumphant return.
Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer — includes DVD teaching • Includes a hardbound commentary.
• Challenge yourself in the discipline of daily Bible study. Better: A Study of Hebrews by Jen Wilkin – includes DVD teaching
• Gain practical advice for knowing and understanding God’s voice through • Explore Old Testament stories to gain context for the superiority of Christ.
His Word. • Gain an understanding of the old and new covenants.
• Learn to recognize the Holy Spirit’s character, language, and tone of voice. • Explore how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus.
• Experience a deeper relationship with God and strengthen your daily walk • Learn to place your hope and faith in Christ alone.
with Him.
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James: Living a Life of Genuine Faith by Jen Wilkin
• Move beyond loving God with just your heart to loving Him with your
mind, as you focus on answering the question “What does this book of the 18:20 Women’s Prayer
Gat hering
Bible say about God?”
• Learn at the feet of James, the brother of Jesus.
• Discover how to live out your faith in such a way that its authenticity is
obvious to all you meet.
Treasures from the Parables by Joy of Living “For where two or three gather in my name, there
• Dive into selected parables of Jesus that deal with subjects such as lost am I with them.” | Matthew 18:20
things, what to do while waiting for the Lord’s return, God’s invitation, and
the temporary vs. the eternal. The Bible is full of verses on prayer, giving us insight into how important
• Investigate and discover the hidden truths in these parables. prayer is in our lives.
• Learn how to apply those truths and see them become real treasures that At Mission Hills, we are absolutely convinced of these 3 things:
enrich our lives and deepen our walk with the Lord. Prayer is powerful – Prayer has the power to change hearts, minds, and
lives. We can trust our God with our trials and challenges!
high INTENSITY
Prayer is purposeful – Prayer is our constant reminder that our lives
should be about serving God, not serving ourselves.
five+ hours of homework per week Prayer is peaceful – Prayer may not offer an immediate solution, but it
does offer peace and comfort from a loving God who wants the best for us.
Mark – Precept Upon Precept by Kay Arthur – includes DVD teaching
• Study the most action-packed and fast-paced Gospel record.
Our heart’s desire is for Mission Hills women to be known as Prayer
• Rather than rehearsing what people said about Jesus, see how Mark shows Warriors! Join us as we come together to pray for the Church, our
you what Jesus actually did. community, and our concerns. Each month there are two opportunities to
• Discover that Jesus left no doubt about who He claimed to be. join us in prayer:
1 + 2 Peter – Precept Upon Precept by Kay Arthur ALL NEW WOMEN
includes DVD teaching IN PERSON ONLINE : FACEBOOK
JOINING PRECEPTS
• Listen to what Peter says to believers enduring Please see missionhills.org for details. Join our group 18:20 Women’s
STUDIES, PLEASE ATTEND Prayer Gathering
tribulations.
A FREE TRAINING:
• Discover how to use your trials and
persecutions MORNING TRAINING
to reveal your faith and bring glory to God. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
• Learn to live effectively and grow in spiritual 9:30-10:30 AM | RM M9*
discernment. For questions about connecting to the online group, please contact
EVENING TRAINING Angela Parks | aparks@missionhills.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
7 - 8 PM | RM M9*
16 *No Childcare. 17Mom
Nat ion
MomNation is dedicated to encouraging,
equipping, and empowering you in
motherhood through the many stages of life.
Come find friendship and inspiration to be the
best mom you can be.
18 19Our theme
decide to rise.
I praise you because
Because you are fearfully and wonderfully made, there is work to be done;
meaningful work that was built into your DNA before you were born. Some-
I am fearfully times, it’s easy to believe that our motherhood is a constraint that limits what
we can do. This is the year we accept and believe that God made us for this, to
embrace our motherhood and courageously RISE together.
Find the group that is perfect for your stage of life.
and
wonderfully made; MomNation
MOPS – Mothers
Meeting Day
Varies
Frequency
Twice Monthly
Schedule
See Pg. 22
of Preschoolers ** depending
on the group.
your works are
Moms in the Middle – Monday Monthly See Pg. 27
Moms of school aged
wonderful,
kids + Teens**
MOPS – Working Saturday Monthly See Pg. 29
Moms
MomNation Varies Twice Monthly See Pg. 32
I know that full well. Bible Study depending
on the group
Psalm 139:14
**Also available: MomNation Bible Study — Corresponding Bible Study that meets two times a month
on opposite weeks as MOPS and Moms in the Middle.
20 21MOPS
mothers of preschoolers
FALL SEMESTER
September 14–December 7 | 9:30
September 14 — KICK-OFF *November 2 — FINANCES SOS – LETS RISE ABOVE
Join us for our annual kick-off brunch as we introduce this year’s theme “Decide Joseph and Laura Bauer will be with us to share how they
to Rise”. Meet your small group leader, mentor mom, and get acquainted with successfully paid off over $200,000 in debt. They will have practical
the other ladies in your group. A fabulous brunch will be served. ways to help you learn how to handle money together and will share
how it helped save their marriage.
September 28 — SELF CARE / HEALTHCARE PANEL
Finding time to take care of yourself can be daunting with all the demands of November 16 — BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS FOR OUR KIDS
life. Often, we don’t stop to make an appointment or care for ourselves. This Dr. Jane Scott, author of The Confident Parent, will be with us dis-
morning is designed with that in mind. We will have a panel of healthcare cussing how to create healthy sleeping and eating habits for our kids.
professionals that can help us talk through a wide variety of health-related
topics. This is your opportunity to ask questions about how our body and mind December 7 — CHRISTMAS BRUNCH
change after having babies. Questions can be submitted anonymously as well A special Christmas brunch will be served – the perfect way to
as in person. start the holiday season!
October 12 — BREATHING ROOM
Sandra Stanley shares the importance of making the most important things
important in your life; doing what only you can do, and prioritizing some
breathing room. *MomNation combined event.
October 20 — HOW TO HAVE A MARRIAGE THAT WILL FLOURISH
Rachel Haley, a licensed therapist and biblical counselor, will be our guest
speaker. Sharing from her personal experiences and clinical perspective, Rachel
will give us effective and useful ways to make our marriages flourish.
22 23MOPS
mothers of preschoolers
SPRING SEMESTER
9:30–11:30 AM
JUST FOR FUN – GAME DAY MARRIAGE – EGO IS THE ENEMY
Get your comfy clothes on and join us for a fun game day with lots of door Have you ever been in an argument and suddenly it explodes into something else?
prizes. It will be an entertaining and relaxing morning to start off the New Year. Arguments can sometimes look like the collision of two battleships, each unwilling
to waver or understand one another, until they crash and explode. Could your ego
HELPING THEM RISE – RAISING INSPIRED CHILDREN play a part?
Katie Mathis is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist,
and Synergetic Play Therapist. She will help us uncover what inspires our kids CREATING BOUNDARIES AND STRUCTURE
and how their thoughts and feelings influence those inspirations. Miki Kellerman, long time educator, counselor, and school administrator, is back!
She will be talking about the benefits of setting healthy boundaries with your
DISCONNECTING FROM THE WORLD (video with Robby Gallaty) children and why it is important to follow through with them.
Join us as we hear from Robby Gallaty of Longhollow Church in Nashville, TN.
He will challenge us to disconnect from the constant noise of this world (i.e. our AFRAID OF YOUR OWN SHADOW (video with Ericka Porter)
phones, social media, news outlets, etc.) so that we may be refreshed by God. Ericka Porter’s life’s work is centered on helping young people find their
God-given identity and purpose. She will be sharing how fear is just a shadow
GALENTINES – WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS and how God’s shadow looms larger than our own fear.
This day is about celebrating the unique bond women share with their gal
pals–the ladies who are there through all the ups and downs that life brings. SPRING BRUNCH
Kim Fearing will be joining us to talk about finding those gal pals. How do we, A beautiful morning dedicated to celebrating our MOPS community!
as women, seek out authentic community that encourages, challenges, and
energizes us?
*MomNation combined event.
24 25Monday MOMS SPRING SEMESTER
IN THE MIDDLE January 11–May 10 | 9:30–11:30 AM
mothers of school aged kids + teens January 11 — AUTHENTIC + INSPIRED PARENTING
Katie Mathis is a Licensed Professional Counselor who will help us uncover
FALL SEMESTER
what inspires our kids and how their thoughts and feelings influence those
September 14–December 7 | 9:30–11:30 AM
inspirations.
September 14 — LOVING + GIVING THEM WINGS AT THE SAME TIME *Tuesday, February 16 — GALENTINES – WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS
Join us for our annual kick-off as we introduce this year’s theme “Decide to Rise”. Our This day is about celebrating the unique bond women share with their gal
guest speaker, Carol Kuykendall, will be sharing with us how letting go is one of our pals—the ladies who are there through all the ups and downs that life brings.
most important responsibilities as a parent—and one of our most difficult challenges. Kim Fearing will be joining us to talk about finding those gal pals. How do we,
We feel torn between the instinct to hold on and the responsibility to let go. as women, seek out authentic community that encourages, challenges, and
energizes us?
September 28 — PARENTING IN A DIGITAL AGE
Rich and Shelly Howard will be here to help us deal with some of the issues that you March 1 — UNDERSTANDING + RAISING KIDS IN THE NEXT PHASE OF LIFE
may struggle with parenting in the digital world. They will give great tips on setting Understanding what the future generations are experiencing developmentally
boundaries, how to approach issues, and how to set up your kid(s) to get the most goes a long way to coming alongside them. Join Jeff Baxter as he shares a
beneficial opportunities the internet offers rather than the worst. fast-paced, high altitude view of what adolescents are experiencing today.
October 19 — SEX, DRUGS, AND ALCOHOL March 22 — LET’S GIVE BACK - VOLUNTEERING TBD
This panel is back by popular demand with a tweak! Come hear from a panel of
experts that are knee deep with our middle school and high school kids. They will be April 12 — MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN OUR KIDS – SUICIDE PREVENTION
answering questions based on the topics of sex, drugs, and alcohol. Don’t miss it! You Let’s not wait for children or youth to come to us with their problems or
will want to come prepared with your questions. concerns. Dr. Colette Hohnbaum will be with us to talk about how to keep the
conversation going, be aware of warning signs, and much more.
*November 2 — FINANCES SOS – LETS RISE ABOVE
Joseph and Laura Bauer will be with us to share how they paid off over $200,000 in April 26 — MARRIAGE – EGO IS THE ENEMY
debt. They will have practical ways to help you learn how to handle money together Have you ever been in an argument and suddenly it explodes into something
and will share how it helped save their marriage. else? Arguments can sometimes look like the collision of two battleships, each
unwilling to waver or understand one another, until they crash and explode.
November 16 — HOSPITALITY - START SIMPLY Could your ego play a part?
It’s not about perfection or impressing people; it’s about having fun and enjoying
the opportunity to entertain. Through her warm personality, Cathy Vogel will inspire May 10 — SPRING BRUNCH OUT
you, give you the tools to start hosting, and provide you with practical tips for Join us for a special Spring brunch to wrap up the year!
entertaining at home.
December 7 — BREAKFAST OUT
Join us for a special Christmas brunch to get to know each other better–the perfect *MomNation combined event.
way to start the holiday season! 27Mops FOR WORKING MOMS
SPRING SEMESTER
January 9–May 8 | 8:00 - 9:45 AM
working mothers of preschoolers : SATURDAY *January 9 — GALENTINES – WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS
This day is about celebrating the unique bond women share with their gal
pals—the ladies who are there through all the ups and downs that life brings.
FALL SEMESTER Kim Fearing will be joining us to talk about finding those gal pals. How do we,
September 12–December 5 | 8:00 - 9:45 AM as women, seek out authentic community that encourages, challenges, and
energizes us?
*September 12 — KICK-OFF
Join us for our annual kick-off brunch as we introduce this year’s theme “Decide *February 6 — HOW TO HAVE A MARRIAGE THAT WILL FLOURISH
to Rise”. Meet your table hostess and get acquainted with the other ladies in Rachel Haley, a licensed therapist and biblical counselor, will be our guest
your group. A fabulous brunch will be served. speaker. Sharing from her personal experiences and clinical perspective, Rachel
will give us practical ways to make our marriages flourish.
October 10 — BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS FOR KIDS
Dr. Jane Scott, author of The Confident Parent, will be with us discussing how March 6 — CREATING BOUNDARIES AND STRUCTURE
to create healthy sleeping and eating habits for our kids. Miki Kellerman, long time educator, counselor, and school administrator, is back!
She will be talking about the benefits of setting healthy boundaries with your
*November 14 — DECIDE TO RISE children and why it is important to follow through with them.
Ramina Wilkerson will share her story of courage while overcoming obstacles
and persecution. Ramina grew up in Bagdad, Iraq where life challenges were a April 10 — RAISING LITTLE KIDS WITH BIG LOVE
frequent occurrence. She has lived through numerous wars, escaped several Have full blown tantrums and high-pitched whiny voices made their way into
execution attempts by the Iraqi government, and sought refuge in four different your home? Do you feel a little frustrated? Do you wonder what happened to
countries before coming to America. your precious baby bundle and your patience? When parenting little ones, big
love is needed. Popular speaker and author Lori Wildenberg will be our guest
*December 5 — BEEN THERE, DONE THAT speaker for this important topic.
Hear from a panel of mentor moms who have been there before as
moms and survived. *May 8 — SPRING BRUNCH - WORK/LIFE - IT IS A BALANCE
The concept of work-life balance describes the ability to split your energy evenly
between work and other aspects of your life: being a mother, wife, and friend.
Is this even possible? Guest speaker Kim Paul will be with us to share her
experience, and how to balance it all.
*MomNation working moms combined event.
28 29Mom
Nat ion
bible studies
30 31MomNat ion FALL + SPRING STUDY
Mid Intensity:
Bible Study
Better: A Study of Hebrews by Jen Wilkin — includes DVD teaching
MomNation bible study was designed to coordinate with MOPS and Moms in
Full Year Cost: $20
the Middle groups. We meet twice monthly; on the weeks you do not meet
Year long
for MOPS or Moms in the Middle. This allows for two weeks to complete one
weeks’ worth of homework. Come as you are – someone who is new to the faith • Explore Old Testament stories to gain context for the superiority
who doesn’t own a bible or someone who wants to strengthen their faith. Let’s of Christ.
grow closer to Jesus together! • Study the Book of Hebrews verse by verse.
Dates + Times Vary : contact jcarlson@missionhills.org for more information • Gain an understanding of the old and new covenants.
• Explore how God “provided something better for us” in the
FALL STUDY person of Jesus Christ.
Low Intensity: • Learn to place your hope and faith in Christ alone.
The Gospel of Mark: The Jesus We’re Aching For by Lisa Harper — includes DVD
teaching
Fall Cost: $25
• The book of Mark unveils a Jesus of unparalleled power and authority but
also a Jesus of humility and love.
• Follow Jesus through His days of early ministry to the cross and discover
what it means to be recipients of His overflowing compassion.
• Dig deeper into Scripture to discover how Jesus’ ministry on earth still
impacts us today.
SPRING STUDY
Low Intensity:
Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer — includes DVD teaching
• Spring Cost: $21
• Challenge yourself in the discipline of daily Bible study.
• Gain practical advice for knowing and understanding God’s voice through
His Word.
• Learn how the Holy Spirit works in us.
• Experience a deeper relationship with God and strengthen your daily walk
with Him.
32 33support
groups
chasing Jesus together
34 35AS WE WAIT
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. Our
journeys of infertility and loss are all unique, but we share many
common threads. Please reach out if would like to connect with other
women who have shared your story in some way.
Renee Umeda | rsumeda@gmail.com
Kelsey Brooks | kelseybrooks20@aol.com
SENSORY + SPECIAL NEEDS PLAYGROUP
November 20, February 19 + April 23
9:30 – 11:30 AM | Located in the Barn at Mission Hills Church
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.
Jackie Fugelseth | jfugelseth@gmail.com
SINGLE MOMS
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.
Sarah Nisbet | sarah.nisbet@gmail.com
Desiree Pitale | dpitale6@yahoo.com
36 37out reach
living on mission with Jesus
38 39Nat ional OUTREACH
our backyard global partners
Often, we want to serve but don’t know how or where to begin. Our Bible study Life Center Littleton: lifecenterlittleton.org
groups choose one option per small group in the spring semester to serve Our vision is simple: transforming communities period. We live this out one life
together. Our MomNation women also choose outreach projects to do during at a time, sharing the hope and love of Christ while meeting immediate needs
the year. Of course, you are welcome to participate in any one of these choices and providing long-term solutions to empower people to live the life that God
and serve individually. Below are some of the ministries we support through has for them.
prayer and service. Advocate is Micah Harrison | mharrison@missionhills.org
Alternatives Pregnancy Center: youhavealternatives.org North Littleton Promise: northlittletonpromise.org
Alternatives Pregnancy Center cares for Denver area women and men in NLP builds life giving relationships with immigrant kids and their families
pregnancy-related crisis and offers them a meaningful alternative to abortion. through faith, education, and leadership.
Advocate is Brian Gibson | Gibson@sbcglobal.net Advocate is Maureen Shannon | maureen@northlittletonpromise.org
Denver Street School Hope Academy: denverstreetschool.org/hope Open Door Ministries: odmdenver.org
A Denver Street School campus specifically for girls coming from trafficking Open Door Ministries provides housing (Chayah, Esther, and Treasure), training,
that incorporates a variety of therapeutic elements and teaches empowerment. and encourages women in urban Denver that have chosen to leave their
Advocate is Stephanie Gresh | slgresh@gmail.com destructive lifestyles.
Extended Hands of Hope: extendedhandsofhope.org Operation Christmas Child: samaritanspurse.org
This organization offers safe housing and supportive services to domestic sex This organization provides gift-filled shoeboxes to the local churches
trafficking survivors, empowering them to move forward with hope and dignity, throughout the world as a tool for evangelism and discipleship, transforming
and raise awareness through education. the lives of children and their families through the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Advocate is Judy Wilson | judywilsonpa@gmail.com Advocate is Chris Ferrigno | christy6354@gmail.com
Love INC: loveinclittleton.org Love Made Claim: lovemadeclaim.com
Love in the Name of Christ (Love INC) seeks to be the eyes and ears in the A faith-based organization that reaches out with truth to those in the sex
community, while local churches are the hands and feet. They work to mobilize industry by building relationships and providing food/gift bags that show
local churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Jesus Christ. they are valued.
Advocate is Kathryn Roy | kathryn@loveinclittleton.org Advocate is Stephanie Gresh | slgresh@gmail.com
Hope House of Colorado: hopehouseofcolorado.org
Empower teen 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.
40 41Int ernat ional COLORADO FREEDOM
OUTREACH CHALLENGE EVENT
our global partners around the world FREEDOM CHALLENGE
MAY 1, 2021
Do Good : Help Do More Good : than Do It Together : connect
One of the exciting and stretching ways that women can join Jesus on mission is free enslaved you ever thought with women who have a
to participate in a short-term mission trip. women + children. physically possible. heart for a hurting world.
Around the world, women have many things in common and anyone can be FREEDOM CHALLENGE
used by God to minister to others. Short-term trips will challenge and bless you, A movement of passionate women dedicated to freeing oppressed and enslaved
and you will return transformed in some way. Our God is a big God, and he does women and children in Freedom Challenge Projects around the world. We do
amazing work on each and every trip. this by participating in physical challenges that test our limits, while raising
funds and awareness to combat these dark, social injustices, and set women and
WATCH FOR WOMEN’S 2021 TRIPS. children on the path to freedom. We model a four-pronged approach to freeing
For more information on all trips, contact Leslie Castagna |
women and children in the Projects: PREVENT, DEVELOP, RESCUE + RESTORE.
lcastagna@missionhills.org.
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for
the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.” | Proverbs 31:8–9
Join us on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 9 am as we walk to raise funds for the
Freedom Challenge. Invite your daughters, girlfriends, small group, or Bible
study group members to join us as we walk a 2.7 mile loop at the Bluffs Regional
Park in Lone Tree, Colorado.
Registration is $10. Each participant or virtual participant will give or raise $50,
$100 or $150 or more to participate in the Freedom Steps. We will meet at the
Bluffs Regional Park shelter in the parking lot, which is at the east trailhead.
Learn more about Freedom Challenge or upcoming 2021 Challenges visit
freedomchallenge.com
Contact Patsy Lange | dplange@q.com or 720.305.7878
42 43girlfriends
Girlfriends CLUBS
clubs
Girlfriends Clubs are designed to help women
of all ages connect with one another through
interest-based groups. Investing yourself and your
time in one of these groups creates new friendships
and strengthens existing ones. Each Girlfriends
Club meets at least once a month for a time of fun
and connecting with others. While having fun,
each group also gives back to the community by
choosing different service projects.
connecting through interests
For more information on a group, please contact
the group leader. For general questions, please
contact Stacey Stafford | sstafford@missionhills.org.
44 45CROCHET CUTIES
First + third Monday of each month | 1–3 PM | Room M3
Gathering beginning in January
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 can teach crochet from
beginner to advance. Each year we do several projects as an outreach to our
And let us consider how we community. We also enjoy quarterly luncheons together.
may spur one another on Contact Mary Parman | mkparman@comcast.net
toward or Pat Jacobsen | traincraft@aol.com
love and good deeds,
GAMIN’ GALS
Second Thursday of each month | 7–9 PM | Highlands Ranch
Join Gamin’ Gals to connect with other women, play games, and have lots and
lots of fun! The best part about playing games is that it provides a way for
not giving up meeting women to connect. As our outreach, we are providing essential toiletries for the
together, as some are in the homeless who come to the Food Bank at the Life Center.
Contact Lois Olson | olsons80@q.com
habit of doing, but
encouraging
HEARTFELT QUILTERS
Second Thursday of each month | 11:30 AM–3:00 PM | The Mill Classroom
October 22, November 12 + December 3, 2020
Come enjoy the fellowship of ladies who love making quilts for families
one another-and all the dedicating a newborn, residents of assisted living facilities, and women coming
more as you see the day out of human trafficking, along with special projects from time to time. All ages
and all skill levels are welcome. Find out how fun and easy it is.
approaching. Contact Dotti Gleason | dottitgleason@comcast.net
HIKING ADVENTURES
Second Saturday of each month | Location is Group Decided
Hebrews 10:24-25 Time Varies Depending on the Hike
Let’s fellowship with each other in God’s beautiful mountains! All skill levels are
welcome as we explore a new hiking trail each time.
Contact Margery Morris | margeryfx@gmail.com
46 47LADIES OF LITERATURE | EVENING BOOK CLUB
Second Thursday of each month | 7 PM | Room M2.
Enjoy a monthly book selection and great discussion with a fun group of
girlfriends. We generally read the newest fiction titles. For our service project,
we collect and donate books for various organizations.
Contact Penny Moyer | pennymoyer@gmail.com
SEW WHAT
Fourth Thursday of each month | 1:30 AM–3:00 PM | The Mill Classroom
October 22, November 12 + December 3, 2020
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
special
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 Hills short-term mission trips.
events
Contact Dotti Gleason | dottitgleason@comcast.net
ZOOM GAMING GALS
Fourth Friday of each month | 7-8 PM | Zoom.
Please join us for an hour of light-hearted and interactive games on ZOOM!
Contact Wendy Wu | wendysocial0@gmail.com
48 49an evening wit h
LISA HARPER
Thursday, February 4 | 7 –9 PM
Cost: $25
Rarely are the terms hilarious storyteller and theological
scholar used in the same sentence, much less used to
describe the same person, but then again Lisa Harper is
anything but stereotypical! She’s been lauded as a gifted
communicator whose writing and speaking overflow with
colorful pop culture references that connect the dots
between the Bible era and modern life. Her style combines
sound scriptural exposition with easy-to-relate to anecdotes
and comedic wit.
Her academic resume includes a Master of Theological
Studies with honors from Covenant Seminary and she is
currently working on her doctorate at Denver Seminary. If
you can’t find Lisa studying, teaching, or riding a motorcycle,
she’s probably typing on a keyboard somewhere because
she’s had 13 books published.
Ladies, join us for a laugh out loud, deeply enriched time of
learning, worshiping, and loving Jesus with Lisa Harper!
Tickets will go on sale Thursday, January 10, 2021
at missionhills.org/lisaharper.
* No refunds. No childcare.
50 51encourgement wit h save t he dat e
JEN WILKIN ANNUAL DEEPER EVENT
Thursday, May 6 | 7 –9 PM
TUESDAY JULY 27, 2021
JEN WILKIN
featuring
faith-filled message
KELLY MINTER
LINDSY TUCKER
powerful worship
RSVP : missionhills.org/jenwilkin
52 53rescheduled OCTOBER 2021
Lysa TerKeurst
policies
GUEST SPEAKER + AUTHOR
Lysa, author of many books, including IT’S NOT
SUPPOSED TO BE THIS WAY, and UNINVITED, has
built her ministry around trusting God’s truths in
unexpected circumstances.
This weekend will be filled with worship, led by
KATIE WILCOXSON, stories, and God’s undeniable
love for you. Join us as we begin to trust Him a kids programs + weather
little more in the unexpected.
F R I D AY, O C T O B E R 1 , 2 0 2 1 | 7 P M - 9 P M
S AT U R D AY, O C T O B E R 2 , 2 0 2 1 | 9 A M - 1 2 P M
Cost : $35 for both days
*No refunds. No childcare.
54 55Kids Minist ry
WEEKDAY PROGRAM
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 notated on their
nametag), please provide an alternative snack (clearly labeled in a baggie, with
their first and last name). We ask that you not bring in food requiring a utensil.
No nuts, please.
56 57Weat her
To protect the health of families and staff, we ask that you do not bring children
with the following symptoms (child must be unmedicated-symptom free for at
least 24 hours prior to the event):
• Fever
• Persistent cough Because we are on the border of Littleton and Highlands Ranch, our
• Unexplained rashes weather-related cancellation/closure policy is as follows:
• Thick or green runny nose
• Pinkeye or other eye infections BIBLE STUDIES + MOMNATION
• Vomiting or diarrhea If either Littleton Public School District 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
In the event you realize your child may have been contagious with weather-related closure or event cancellation information.
a serious illness after they have been in our care, please contact us at
mhckids@missionhills.org so we can notify our families. If either Littleton Public School District or ALL of Douglas County School
District announces a delay in school starting time, our morning Bible
Should you need to be reached about your child, we will text message your cell Studies as well as MomNation programs will meet from 10 am-noon.
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 SATURDAY WORKING MOMS MOPS
locate you. For weather-related cancellations, you will receive an email by 7am. You
If you have any questions, please contact: may also check the Working Moms MOPS Facebook page.
Laura Armington | Kids Weekday Coordinator | larmington@missionhills.org
Kara Sudduth | RahaPlace Coordinator | ksudduth@missionhills.org
FALL BREAK
Because the dates within each school district vary, we will not be taking a
fall break from studies. For MomNation, please check the schedule in this
booklet or on the website.
SPRING BREAK
During the week of March 15-March 19 MomNation and Bible studies will
not meet.
58 59Connect wit h us
Chasing Jesus together
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
/1820 Women’s Prayer Gathering
/Mission Hills MOPS Group
/Mission Hills Moms in the Middle
/Mission Hills Working Mom’s MOPS
INSTAGRAM
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60 61women’s
ministry staff
JANET CARTER //
Executive Director of Women’s Ministry
jcarter@missionhills.org
303.794.3564 ext. 7101
ANGELA PARKS //
Women’s Bible Study Coordinator
aparks@missionhills.org
303.794.3564 ext. 7120
JACQUE CARLSON //
MomNation Associate Director
jcarlson@missionhills.org
303.794.3564 ext. 7175
ANCHOR + WAVES
A Podcast for Women JESSICA HENNIG //
MomNation Administrative Assistant
As women, we are all unique, and yet we share common ground as we jhennig@missionhills.org
navigate both the calm and the storms that life brings. Whether single, 303.794.3564 ext. 7131
married, young, or old, we desire this podcast to be a companion on your
journey, a reminder of the Anchor available in every season of life. Through
STACEY STAFFORD //
stories, teaching, interviews, and panel discussions we hope to be a source of
Special Events Coordinator
strength, encouragement, and community.
sstafford@missionhills.org
303.794.3564 ext. 7140
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