women
Our objective is to reach out to all women of the church and community by:
- providing fellowship
- teaching about Jesus
- presenting the Holy Bible as the living word of God
- offering opportunities to deepen one’s spiritual life
- providing a channel for using gifts and talents
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Events
The Fall Retreat is one of the major events of the year for women at Valley Shepherd.
The Fall Retreat is held at Trinity Pines Campground in Cascade, Idaho. There are special speakers of various ages and walks of life to share with us, laugh with us, cry with us, and lead us to a closer walk with God. It is open to any women who want to attend.
Two of the fundraisers Women’s Ministries holds are the Spring Tea and Holiday Home Tour. These events are held every other year. The Home Christmas Home Tour will be held in December of 2009 and the Spring Tea will be held in the spring of 2010. Our previous tours and teas have been great opportunities for fellowship and outreach.
We also have a Secret Sister program. We are having our reveal get-together on Monday, March 9, 2009 from 7:00-8:30 pm. We will be taking names for ladies 18 or older who would like to be a secret sis for the next year. All About Me forms are due by March 15, 2009. Alice Stanley is the Secret Sis coordinator.
Other events are scheduled throughout the year.
Bible study
A group of women meets every Tuesday morning at 9:15 to 11:30 AM for bible study, prayer, fellowship, and weekly feature.
Women of all ages are invited to participate. Childcare is provided.
Book club
Book Club
2nd Monday of every month - 1:00 pm
The Library Coffee Shop (directions)
141 E. Carlton Ave., Meridian
(across from Cole Valley Christian School)
Book Talk
3rd Monday of every month - 7:30 pm
The Library Coffee Shop
Quilting
Quilters gather once a week at the church to do quilting projects. Abilities range from beginners to experienced. Anyone interested in quilting may attend. Work is done on both individual and joint projects.
Bake sales
Each year we hold a bake sale to raise funds for various ministry needs. These funds help to provide scholarships, retreats, guest speakers, receptions, and other projects sponsored by Women’s Ministries.
Be watching for the date of the next bake sale.
Project Kids
In cooperation with the Meridian School District, Project Kids helps provide essential items for community children in need.
On October the 10th the Community Outreach Chili Luncheon will be held to benefit needy children and families in Meridian. Women’s Ministries helps to prepare this homemade meal.
