Women’s bible study:
Ladies’ Bible Study, Fall 2026: “The Epic of Eden – Understanding the Old Testament as Your Story, by Dr. Sandra L. Richter”
What is your reaction to the words, “Old Testament?” Is it, “full of good stories, but largely irrelevant now that Christ has come?” “Too lengthy” or maybe “problematic,” or, does it have too many hard-to-pronounce names and is therefore hard to understand? Or rather, do you hunger to know the Full Word of God that is OUR heritage as we live out faith like Abraham’s? Would you appreciate learning meaningful insights that could give you a deeper respect and love for Jesus? In this study Dr. Richter brings to life the real people, real places and real faith that unfold before us in this treasure we can hold in our hands.
Ladies, please join us for our Fall term bible study of The Epic of Eden, a book and video study by Dr. Sandra Richter as she engages us in an in-depth look into the Old Testament world.
Led by Valerie Stein, the Thursday Morning Ladies’ Bible Study meets at our 20th and Beech street building, the “Gathering Place.” We’ll meet each week from 9:30am to 11:30am for twelve sessions beginning October 1st, until December 3rd, when we’ll take a recess over the Holiday season. We will resume January 7th for the three final sessions, ending January 21st.This is our 4th study with favorite author and video presenter Dr. Richter. Down-to-earth Sandy has admirable credentials, and is an expert in ancient Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. She has taught for decades, and has spent a significant amount of time in the Holy Lands doing archaeological research. We never fail to find fresh, helpful and surprising insights in Sandy’s studies that keep us coming back for more!
In our first session, we’ll receive our books and the syllabus, watch the introductory video, get to know each other and have a prayer before we adjourn. We will be assigned only three days of workbook pages each week, ahead of the next video session, which seems to be just about right in all our busy lives!Participants may purchase one of the 15 pre-ordered workbooks for $20 by contacting Valerie Stein. Otherwise please obtain your own copy online, but do BE SURE you purchase the latest edition of this study, available new this Fall, (cover photo should be the colorful landscape scene with words “Twelve-session Bible study guide + Streaming Video” above the author’s name).
To sign up, please contact Patty in the Church Office, or Valerie Stein directly at her cell: (541) 972-zero147.
women together events:
We try to have quarterly events to give the women of our congregation the opportunity to get to know each other better outside of the Sunday worship time. Check back in the Fall for the next event!
community groups for women:
A new Community Group for women called River Sisters has begun twice a month on Thursdays from 6-7:30pm downstairs in the Journey Room! The focus is on learning about and practicing Scripture-based prayer. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays. You may request to join the Group using this link River Sisters Group or contact facilitator Lorraine Little at lorrlittle20@gmail.com for more information.
Widows Together: There are two groups for women whose husbands have passed away within the last five or so years. While not a “support” group, we enjoy spending time together and encouraging each other as we journey through a new phase of life. The Friday group meets at church in the Parents’ Lounge during the school year on the second Friday from 12-2pm for potluck lunch and then to watch and discuss a video, and pray for each other. The Sunday group does the same thing on the 2nd Sunday from 3-5pm at one of our member’s home. On the 4th Sunday of alternating months, we will meet at a community building where a couple of our members live for hors d’ouevres and to play games. During June-August, we will just be meeting for the game nights. You may request to join the Group one of these groups using the appropriate link:
Widows Together Friday Group
Widows Together Sunday Group
women’s retreat:
Due to a scheduling conflict, we will not be having a Women’s Retreat in 2026. We hope to have one in 2027 and will provide more info when we have it.
Here are some photos from the 2025 retreat:
WEEKLY WORD FOR WOMEN:
The links below are for short videos recorded by Women’s Ministry Team Leader, Patty Howland. Each week she looked at various words of interest to women and then shared what God’s Word has to say about them.
Anxiety
Click Here: Anxiety
Loneliness
Click Here: Loneliness
Hope
Click Here: Hope
Peace
Click Here: Peace
Joy
Click Here: Joy
Love
Click Here: Love
Patience
Click Here: Patience
Humility
Click Here: Humility
Contentment
Click Here: Contentment
Grace
Click Here: Grace
Belief/Faith
Click Here: Belief/Faith
Balance
Click Here: Balance
Compassion (with guest Paul Googins)
Click Here: Compassion
Fasting:
Click Here: Fasting
Power:
Click Here: Power
Purpose:
Click Here: Purpose
Grow:
Click Here: Grow
Pruning:
Click Here: Pruning
Planting:
Click Here: Planting
Harvest:
Click Here: Harvest
Kindness:
Click Here: Kindness
Goodness:
Click Here: Goodness
Gentleness:
Click Here: Gentleness
Faithfulness:
Click Here: Faithfulness
Self-Control:
Click Here: Self-Control
Rest:
Click Here: Rest