Dear Calvary Women,

The mission of Calvary's Women's Ministry is to lead women into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. It is my prayer that the events offered here will deepen your walk with our gracious Lord and Savior. In addition to many groups for study, discipleship, and fellowship there are special events throughout the year will offer exciting opportunities for teaching, fellowship, and fun. We would love to have you join us!

If you have any questions regarding women's ministry, please feel free to contact me. Our desire is for all women to be able to attend any event that is offered. Both Calvary members and those in our community are invited and encouraged to participate. If the cost presents a difficulty for you, there is scholarship money available upon request.

Cheri Almquist
763.231.2981, or calmquist@calvary.org.

Special Events

Women's Christmas Program and Dessert

featuring singer songwriter

 Sara Renner

Tuesday December 16, 2008

7:00 p.m. Calvary's Sanctuary

Tickets $15.00

Purchase tickets Sunday's in the Atrium or from the receptionist anytime or call Cheri 763-231-2981

Women's Retreat

Friday February 27th to Sunday March 1st

Heartwood Conference Center, Trego WI.

Options available for 1 or 2 nights, Hotel Room or Duplex

More information available soom

Spring Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend Event

Saturday May 2, 2009

Bible Study Opportunities

To ensure adequate materials, pre-registration is encouraged for our Bible Study groups. You may pre-register by phone or e-mail with Cheri Almquist 763.231.2981 or calmquist@calvary.org. If cost presents a difficulty, please request a scholarship.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study

7 Sessions starting Wednesday January 7, 2009

Room N204  6:30 - 8:30

Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David

This study contains the audio and video portions of the Deeper Still conference featuring Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, and Kay Arthur.  You'll Laugh with them, cry with them, and learn to love God with them.   These authors' messages are divided into three segments, two lessons each.  Each segment focuses on the life of David at a different stage of his life: as a young man (by Priscilla Shirer), as a middle-aged man (by Beth Moore), and as a man facing the final third of his life (by Kay Arthur).

Women in the Word

Serious about your relationship with God? Interested in growing in your faith?

Join other women as we study the book of Hebrews.

We meet Friday mornings 9:30 to 11:30.

Children ages 2-6 are welcomed in Kids in the Word where they focus on the same lesson while enjoying time to play and pray.

Please register in advance to help us plan for our leadership needs. For information or to register call Cheryl @ 763-509-0930 or Nancy @ 763-545-6796.

Lutheran Women Today Bible Study

The Hidden hand of God:  Wisdom Stories from Ruth, Daniel, and Esther.   This study invites us to explore the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament through thrbooks, Ruth, Daniel 1-6, and Esther.

Several of Calvary's Women's Circles will use this monthly study. If you are not currently part of a circle and would like to participate in this study you are welcome to join one of the circles who will use this study in their meetings.

Contact Cheri Almquist at 763.231.2981 for more information.

MOPS ~ is for mothers of children ages newborn through kindergarten!

MOPS® (Mothers of Preschoolers) offers a morning group the second and fourth Monday of each month and an evening group the first and third Tuesday of each month starting in September and running through the end of April. Limited childcare is available for the day group and reservations are required.

MOPS is an international organization dedicated to nurturing mothers of preschoolers by ministering to the unique needs women experience during this season of their lives. MOPS provides an open, accepting atmosphere where moms can develop friendships, creativity, leadership and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Registration materials for MOPS are available by contacting Heather Felt at 763.383.1008 or hjfelt@comcast.net.

Volunteers are needed for the MOPS children’s program, called MOPPETS. If you can help us with this important program, either on a one-time basis or as a regular volunteer, we'd love to hear from you!

Circles, Small Groups & Special Interests

Circles are groups of women who meet monthly September through June. A complete listing of circles, meeting times, places, and a contact for each circle is available on the women's ministry board. New members are always welcome!

Small Groups exist for the purpose of forming meaningful relationships with other believing women who can support and encourage one another in their walk with Christ and in their life situations. There are existing groups that would like to add new members, or leadership training is available for those who wish to start a new small group.

Knitting and Crocheting Group

Fourth Monday of each month, 7–8:30 p.m., Family Life Cente Atrium (lower level).

If you enjoy knitting or crocheting and would like to make items for those in need you are welcome to join this group. If you have any questions you can call Twyla Bredy at 952.942.6677.

Scrapbooking Group

3rd Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., N204

Come Crop with other women and enjoy fellowship while you work on your albums. Don't know what to do? Various optional scrapbooking classes will also be offered during this time.

Bring your supplies and a snack to share. Questions? Call Karen 952.934.2813 or Julia 763.424.5908.

Women's Leadership Team

If you have a heart for women and would like to be involved with planning special events for women throughout the year, we would welcome you to serve on the Women's Leadership Team. We meet the third Monday of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. If you have questions, call Cheri Almquist.