Women
Heart of Faith Women’s Ministry is an expression of the Hearts of Faith in our church body. We purpose to help women know Jesus through the truth of His Word, experience Him in the fellowship of His love, and live like Him by the power of His Spirit. Through Bible studies, retreats and conferences, and special events designed to encourage fellowship and relationship building, women are encouraged and equipped to grow in and live out the love of Jesus. We recognize the diverse gifting of every woman and invite all ages to serve and grow with us in ministering to one another in the body of Christ. Come join our heartbeat!
Our Ministry Purpose
To facilitate spiritual growth and relationships by offering environments and opportunities that befit a woman’s unique wiring, To equip women to find and fulfill their callings in the home, in the church, and in the world.
Call the church office for more information at (480) 838-6559 or email women@fcov.org.
Morning and Evening Bible Studies
Heart of Faith offers a wide variety of Bible studies to accommodate the diverse needs of the women at Faith Church. Several different types of studies meet on Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings. Most of these offer childcare. Studies usually break for the summer.
For questions e-mail women@fcov.org or call Joanna at 480-940-3227 or Marsha at 480-831-7477
Spring 2010
Women’s Bible Studies
Wednesday AM Studies Start March 17th
Philippians & Colossians
Led by Kitty Upchurch-Meeting 9:30-11:30am. Book Cost is $11
Joy of Living Study—Philippians & Colossians are letters written to churches in the cities of Philippi and Colossae by the apostle Paul. Philippians may be summed up by the word joy: joy in living, joy in service, joy in fellowship, and joy in rewards. Christ is the secret of our joy. Colossians proclaims Christ as the Head of the body. He is our life, and we are complete in Him. Paul urges us to be rooted in Jesus, to be built up in Him, to be hidden in Him, and to present Him to the world.
Thursday PM Starting March 18th
Ezra & Haggai: How to Deal with Sin
Led by Candee Spears-Meeting 7:00-9:00pm. Book Cost is $12
Precepts Study—Does your sorrow lead to repentance or simply regret? Do you understand how prayer and fasting are tools to align with God? We all need to serve God, live by his ways and recognize his promises. Come learn the differences and draw closer to God. This study meets from 7-9 pm. Please bring a 3-ring binder and colored pencils.
Childcare available upon request
Please call Carol Lutz at 480-839-8136 for any childcare needs!
Winter 2010
Women’s Bible Studies
Wednesday AM Studies Start January 27th
Jesus the One and Only…
a Beth Moore Study led by Joyce Thomas. This is a life-changing journey through the book of Luke
to know Jesus more intimately. It leads us through Christ’s journey to the cross. As we move beyond
the manger to the cross and celebrate His resurrection, this study will strengthen our faith. It will
develop greater understanding of who Christ is and why Easter is such a blessed event.
We will meet from 9:15-11:45am. Book cost is $18.1 Thessalonians: Standing Firm in These Last Days…
a Kay Arthur study led by Candee Spears. Learn abut the gospel, affliction, sanctification, faith and
love for one another. Discover what 1 Thessalonians has to say as we look towards the 2nd Coming
and Day of our Lord. Please bring a 3-ring binder, notebook paper and colored pencils. We will
meet from 9:30-11am. This is a no homework study. Book cost is $9Thursday PM Studies Start January 21st
Esther…
a Beth Moore Study led by Marsha Boers. The story of Esther is one of overwhelming circumstances,
deep faith, and deliverance. Esther risked her own destruction as she faced the most influential
personalities of her empire. Despite the danger, she trusted God and saved her people. Her story is a
profile in courage and contains many modern parallels for today’s Christian woman. This study will
help contemporary women know God more. Come meet with us from 7-9:00 pm starting January
21st. Book cost is $18Childcare available upon request
Please call Carol Lutz at 480-839-8136 for any childcare needs!
New students are welcome to join at anytime…need one week notice for childcare.
FELLOWSHIP * FRIENDS * FUN
Mug-n-Muffin puts on theme oriented events occurring periodically throughout the year. Themes are created to encourage sharing. Our desire is that women will leave with something that will be useful in their lives, and encourage their ministry for God. Come for encouragement and to develop friendships with other women. Bring a brunch dish to share.
Childcare sign up is required.
Please call Sandy at 480-217-1927 or e-mail women@fcov.org if you have any questions.
Ladies Night Out is an informal gathering of women for fun and fellowship. Building new friendships and connecting with women is its main purpose. Activities include dinners out, game nights, and other off campus events. All women: family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers are encouraged to come and be a part of this hang out time. Keep your eyes on the lookout for the details occurring periodically throughout the year. Plan for a Ladies Night Out!
For more information e-mail women@fcov.org or call Tracy at 480-812-9441.
Before Spring Break arrives and we are all going different directions, take a look at the March plans!
We are planning a day together at the Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts on Mill Avenue. It should be a wonderful day of walking and talking at our leisure!
The group will meet at Restaurant Mexico on Mill for an early lunch at 11:00 am. From there, we will wander through the art festival until….????
Due to the nature of this event and it’s location, some of you may choose to park in the Hayden Square Garage on Maple St. OR take the light rail in from a convenient location for you. Please check the website for locations and prices that best fit you.
This should allow flexibility for those who would like to come at the end of lunch or those who may need to leave earlier than others. We will also make sure everyone signed up has our cell phone numbers.
Hope to see you there!
Sharing recipes ∗ Sharing lives.
Cooking Connections is a time for fellowship with other women while cooking a delicious meal. Two items are prepared and enjoyed as a meal together. Recipes are exchanged, Cost is $5 to cover ingredients. For more information email women@fcov.org or contact Joby at 480-251-9189 or Patty at 480-722-1079.
To all our friends who love to cook and eat together!
Spa Day
Come and be pampered with choices of massage, manicures, foot soaks and beauty treatments. While you are there, enjoy food and fellowship with your friends and family members as well as being inspired and encouraged by worship in God’s word to nourish your soul as well as treating your body! Look for more details in months to come. We are always looking for people to help. Contact Brenda at 480-814-8925 or pbjjjw@cox.net to lend a helping hand!
Mentoring
Urged by God in Titus 2, Heart of Faith is currently developing a mentoring ministry. Mentoring will be an opportunity for maturing women to humbly instruct and encourage younger women to walk in God’s ways, so that Christ will be honored. Interested in being a part of a Mentoring relationship? Contact Sharon , 480-857-3611 Or email women@fcov.org
Check out our Library for women! It is located in the hallway on the 2nd floor of the church by room 201(the Starbound room). There are biographies, Bibles, devotionals, fiction, health, marriage, parenting, and spiritual life books– many specific to the interest, needs and tastes of women. These books are available to be loaned out to you to enjoy! Email any questions to women@fcov.org or call Ann at 480-854-4438.
Check Out Information
After choosing a book:
-Remove the check out card from the book, fill it out and place it in the card box.
-We ask that you return the book, to the return basket, after 30 days.
Book / Audio / DVD Donations
If you desire to donate books, audios, DVDs (or VHS) to the women’s library, please choose books that are to a woman’s interest and then drop the books off in the office with a note stating that the books are for HOF women’s ministry library. Thank you for your donations.
About every two months we will feature books on the Heart of Faith Women’s ministry cart located in the lobby. A brief synopsis is posted below about the books. You will also find printouts of our card catalogue that you may take home and review. Now, take a look at our current featured books:
1. Speaking Mom-ese by Lisa Welchel (Parenting & Family)
Enjoy the Mini-devotions to encourage and connect moms with each other and to God.2. A Garden Path to Mentoring by Esther Burroughs (Women’s Interest)
By comparing the process of mentoring to gardening, you’ll learn what it means to be a mentor, how to choose a mentee, and how to draw out the best in your mentee.3. Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul by John & Stasi Eldredge (Women’s Spiritual Growth) A book to release the woman God created each of us to be.
4. Six Hours One Friday by Max Lucado (Spiritual Life)
Jesus’ last hours on the cross, written as if by an eyewitness, that we may find hope for life’s tough issues. A good book to read as Easter approaches.Check out any of the above books leaving the library card in the basket attached to the HOF cart and when you are done, return the book to the basket on the HOF cart as well.
Opportunities to Serve in this Ministry
Childcare
Childcare for women’s events is always needed. If you would like to be on the list as a volunteer or paid caregiver, please call Carol at 480-839-8136 or email women@fcov.org
Fundraisers
Our ministry is looking for those interested in helping HOF with ideas for fundraisers. These fundraisers help supplement HOF’s budget. We would like these additional monies to go toward quality programs, current Bible studies, scholarships for events, and paid childcare. Email us at women@fcov.org if you are interested in helping in this area.
Want to be on a team, yet don’t know where you might fit in?
Take our “Purse-n-ality” test located on the HOF cart in the lobby. After you take the test you can fill out the card, put it in the box and we will contact you in a couple of weeks. Plus check out some of the ideas below…
Mug-n-Muffin would like some new ladies added to their team to help with ideas as well as setting up and tearing down at our events.
The Service Team is comprised of ladies who do not have time to be in a group that has continual demands. This team of ladies will have their names listed and available to the HOF team to call upon when they need help. This help might be helping at an event, cutting out materials, tearing down, serving food…the list goes on and on. When called, you choose and decide if you can or would like to do the task being asked.
If you would like to be added to the Heart of Faith mailing list or be contacted by a Heart of Faith leader please email women@fcov.org
Heart of Faith Women’s Ministry Calendar of Events
March – April 2010
March
10 Wed AM Bible Studies 9:15am
11 Thu PM Bible Studies 7:00pm
18 Thu PM Bible Studies 7:00pm
23 Tues Cooking Connections 6:00pm
25 Thu PM Bible Studies 7:00pm
31 Wed AM Bible Studies 9:15am
April
1 Thu MOPS 9:00am
1 Thu PM Bible Studies 7:00pm
3 Sat Mug-n-Muffin 9:00am
7 Wed AM Bible Studies 9:15am
8 Thu PM Bible Studies 7:00pm
14 Wed AM Bible Studies 9:15am
15 Thu MOPS 9:00am
20 Tues Cooking Connections 6:00pm
24 Sat Ladies Night Out 6:30pm
29 Thu MOPS 9:00am
Childcare NOT available for all events! For any childcare needs please call Carol at 480.839.8136