women's ministry staff
Donna Ross, Susan Sorensen
Transformed by Grace
This has been a year of transforming grace in women’s ministry. Our Tuesday morning Gathering Place Study continued to connect women to Jesus
and to one another by creating a warm, loving atmosphere for growth in
God’s Word, prayer, worship and community. We journeyed through the letters of 1 & 2 Peter in a study titled, “Peter and the Power of a Transformed
Life.” The women were transformed by God’s Word, through learning to pray
Kingdom prayers and a much greater emphasis on mentoring relationships.
GPS Kids grew in God’s Word right along with their moms.
The nationwide theme of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) went right along
with the theme of grace here at Calvary … “A Beautiful Mess.” All year, MOPS
leaders and mentors shared their stories of God’s grace in the midst of
their messes. The testimonies were real and transparent and gave glory to
God as they gave witness to being broken, but chosen, and transformed by
the grace of God.
Working women continued to journey together through the GPS Study on
Wednesday nights and our offering of studies on Tuesday nights. The study
of God’s Word enabled them to grow in the grace and knowledge of our
Lord Jesus Christ and to be equipped to be salt and light in a hurting world.
Our big event had a special emphasis on getting to know Lisa Samra and
hearing God’s grace in her life. 375 women filled the Gym for dessert and
fellowship and then moved into the Chapel for an up-close interview with
Lisa. It was a grace-filled evening of connecting and laughter and joy.
Apples of Gold flourished as younger women were mentored. The Prayer
Shawl ministry grew in numbers and in impact as more and more people
were blessed in the midst of difficult situations.
TESTIMONY: KAYLA HACKELBERG
There is so much I want to say about the way I have been blessed by the Gathering Place
Study this past year, but two things stand out the most: the mentoring and godly example
of the older women in my small group and the way my children have grown in their faith
through GPS Kids. As a mother of four, having a set time each week to be able to dive into
the Bible (uninterrupted) with a community of women thirsty for God’s Word has been
irreplaceable.
As a homeschooling mom, I am so thankful that GPS Kids reinforces what I teach at home.
I am eternally grateful for the GPS Kids teachers who are so passionate about sharing
God’s love with my little ones through songs, games, crafts and skits. God has blessed our
combined efforts and another precious soul was added to his kingdom this year when my
son asked Christ to be his Savior! Praise the Lord!
12 | CALVARY CHURCH 2013-2014 ANNUAL REPORT
2013-2014
by the numbers
200 women volunteered in
women’s ministry
340 women attended the Gathering Place Bible Study
80+ women attended MOPS
(Mothers of Preschoolers)
180+ children heard the Gospel
through Moppets on Thursdays and GPS Kids on Tuesday
mornings
100+ working women participated in an evening Bible study
100+ women attended a summer Bible study
375 women attended the Girls’
Night with Lisa Samra
50+ women participated and
found fellowship in sports
programs – volleyball, exercise
and golf