Bringing women closer to God and each other through Bible study, fellowship, and service
WELCOME TO MRCC WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Women from the community as well as Memorial Road are invited to participate in all of our women’s activities and Bible studies. Registration information (where applicable) is below. To be added to our women’s ministry e-mail list to receive info when new Bible studies or activities are starting, contact Lori Walle at 405-213-4725 or LWalleSL@aol.com.
To assist in women’s ministry by serving as an event helper, greeter, or registration table worker, contact Lori Walle at 405-213-4725 or LWalleSL@aol.com.
JOIN US FOR OUR EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Women’s Ministry Programs
Monthly Restaurant Groups
Monthly brunch, lunch, dinner, and coffee groups run from October through May. It’s a great way to try out new restaurants in Edmond or OKC while getting to know a small group of women! Groups meet on the second Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday of each month. New groups have just started. Space is available in the Saturday brunch group and the Saturday coffee group. Limited space is available in the Thursday lunch and Monday dinner groups. Contact Lori Walle at 405-213-4725 or LWalleSL@aol.com to be added to one of these groups.
Single Women’s Activities Group
S.W.A.G. (Single Women’s Activities Group) is for single women of all ages and life stages from both Memorial Road and the community. Social and service activities are planned at various times and places. Our remaining 2024 events are glassblowing an ornament at Blue Sage Studies on December 5 (click here to sign up), and Christmas caroling at Tealridge Asst. Living followed by dinner at Saltgrass Steakhouse on Saturday, December 14 (click HERE to sign up). To be on the SWAG list to receive e-mails and texts about upcoming plans, please contact Carolyn Donaghey at cdjoyfulpraise@gmail.com or 479-841-0390.
WINTER 2025 WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
ALL CLASSES MEET AT MRCC FROM 6:30-7:30 PM, January 8-February 26
Come As You Are Class
Led by Molly Burke and Cassie Sikes
Watch and discuss the videos for No Other Gods: The Unrivaled Pursuit of Christ by Kelly Minter. Learn to Identify the gods you may be unknowingly serving and the lies they tell you. As you dethrone your modern-day idols, you’ll be set free for the more abundant life Jesus gives. No registration needed, just come!
A City on a Hill: Learning God’s Wisdom
Led by Sara Alcon
We have been taught by sin and life to doubt the goodness of God and each other. God wants to restore us to those relationships, but we must transform and renew our way of seeing God and the world around us. Theme verses are Romans 12:1-2 and Matthew 5:14-16. No registration needed.
Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms (videos by Justin Whitmel Earley)
Led by Emily Schuermann
Parenting happens in habits. Discover simple practices you can implement around your daily routines and seemingly mundane moments that will lead to a lifetime of growing closer to God–both for you and everyone in your home. As you create rhythms around your everyday routines, you will find your family has a greater sense of peace and purpose as your home becomes a place where you learn how to love each other and love God.
REGISTRATION
Register HERE for the small group study Habits of the Household. Come as You Are and Sara Alcon’s class do not require registration. Contact Lori Walle at 405-213-4725 or LWalleSL@aol.com for more information.
FALL 2024 wEDNESDAY NIGHT SPEAKER SERIES
Our 2024 Women’s Fall Speaker Series is “Walking Jesus Strong: Being Women Who Represent Hope, Steadiness, and Strength.” Click HERE for a schedule of speakers, topics, and dates.
fall 2024 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SPEAKER SERIES AUDIO
Our 2024 Women’s Fall Speaker Series is “Walking Jesus Strong.” If you are unable to attend in person, click HERE to access the recordings.
winter 2025 WEDNESDAY MORNING SMALL GROUP Bible StudIES
Three new small group studies will be offered this winter on Wednesday mornings beginning January 15. Childcare for infants through age five will be provided with pre-registration. Extended childcare is provided for monthly luncheons.
Come Home: Tracing God’s Promise of Home Through Scripture (videos by Caroline Saunders)
Led by Mary Ann Rosenbalm at MRCC, January 15-February 26, 10-11:30 AM
From humanity’s first home to our eternal one, we’ll see God drawing near to abide with us. We’ll find that even the best aspects of home here are just a glimmer of what God is building for us through Christ.
God of Covenant: A Study of Genesis 12-50 (videos by Jen Wilkin)
Led by Debbie Petersen at MRCC, January 15-March 26 (not meeting March 19), 10-11:30 AM
Walk through the stories of the fathers of our faith–Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph–and discover how God, the Covenant Maker, is working everything together for His glory and for the good of His people. God of creation and covenant is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Habits of the Household: Simple Practices to Help You and Your Family Draw Closer to God (videos by Justin Whitmel Earley)
Led by Savannah Phillips at MRCC, January 15-February 26, 10-11:30 AM
Parenting happens in habits. Discover simple practices you can implement around your daily routines and seemingly mundane moments that will lead to a lifetime of growing closer to God–both for you and everyone in your home. As you create rhythms around your everyday routines, you will find your family has a greater sense of peace and purpose as your home becomes a place where you learn how to love each other and love God.
REGISTRATION
Register HERE for Winter 2025 Wednesday morning bible studies. For more information contact Lori Walle at 405-213-4725 or LWalleSL@aol.com.
CWBS (CENTER FOR WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES)
“The Gospel of Luke: A Promise Fulfilled”
CWBS is open to all women in the community who desire an in-depth study of God’s word. If you are looking for a welcoming place to dig into the Word with other women who desire a deeper relationship with God, we invite you to join us this year for a study of Luke.
“Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us. . .” (Luke 1:1), but ultimately, God inspired only four men to record the message of the good news of Jesus Christ. Luke, as one of the four inspired authors, expands the story of Jesus and shows us a gracious God that keeps his promise to bring salvation to all people. Not only does Jesus bring that salvation, but he demonstrates it through his interactions with people. He shows us God’s love for the rejected of society-especially women, sinners, the poor, and the powerless. Luke’s Gospel is very practical – packed with parables, teachings, and interactions found nowhere else in scripture. The Gospel of Luke has the power to impact us in a unique way and shape us into followers of Jesus that demonstrate his love and compassion to the world.
Meeting Times & Registration
Nine small groups (including one Zoom group) meet weekly on Thursday mornings from 9:30–11:00 September 5 through March 13. A Wednesday evening group will meet from 6:30-7:30, September 4 through March 12. CWBS does not meet through the holiday season, from Thanksgiving through the New Year. A study guide may be purchased on the first day of class for $10.
Childcare for infants through age five is provided during all of our CWBS Thursday morning studies and monthly luncheons. Please pre-register for childcare when you sign up for CWBS. Wednesday night offers bible classes for all ages, infants through high school.
For more information, contact Diana Perkins at bperkokc@aol.com or 405-255-1900.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY LEADERS
Women’s Ministry Director
Danielle Little
Women’s Fellowship Coordinator
Mary Ann Rosenbalm
Women’s Curriculum Coordinator
Communications & Small Group Studies
Joy Cleek
Unpacking the Boxes Coordinator
Diana Perkins
CWBS