Women's Ministries


Purpose

We desire to introduce women to Jesus and inspire them to follow Him fully.  Therefore, we provide ministries that allow opportunities for Christian growth, cultivating friendships, service, and reaching out to others. 

 

Thursday Bible Studies

Thursday Morning Bible Study                                                                                                         We meet from 9:30-11:45am and are presently studying 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. Our study includes small group discussions and prayer, teaching, life stories, and special events. Mornings provide care for infants and toddlers and a preschool program for 3-5 year olds.

Thursday Evening Bible Study                                                                                                        We meet from 6:55-9pm and are presently studying 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. Our study includes small group discussions and prayer, teaching, life stories, and special events. Childcare is not provided in the evenings.

 

Precept Bible Study

Discover. Go deeper with others. Disciple.

Come  discover how our promise-keeping God, who faithfully provides for the rebuilding of His temple.
Ezra & Haggai  is a 6 week  (March 7-April 18) inductive women's bible study, meeting Wednesday mornings, 9-11:30 am in room 220.

Contact:  Anne Smith, (408) 227-2486 or SDSmith_41@yahoo.com.

Our last study of the spring will be a 5 week study through Nehemiah - May 2-May 30

 

Special Events

Breakfast Clubs                                                                                                                         

Breakfast Clubs are designed for women to meet other women as well as to invite a friend. Three times a year, they are hosted in homes on Saturday mornings, from 9:00-10:30am. Once a year we meet all together here at Hillside. 


Women of Faith Conference
For information about 2011 Women of Faith Conferences go to www.womenoffaith.com.

Girlfriend Gatherings                                                                                                                        
We would love for you to be connected with other women who share common hobbies, crafts, reading interests, physical exercise, and other interests. Current groups now meeting are:

            Busy Babes – Hike, bike, walk together

            Creative Cards & Scrapbooking –Organize photos, making cards

            Biking Beauties – Enjoy great bike trails

            Literary Ladies – Read a book of the month and share together

            Hillside Hikers for Health – Walk the Almaden Trails together


Women's Retreat 2012                                                                                                                        Plan to join us at our March 23-25, 2012 Women’s Retreat at Mount Hermon Christian Camps. Pattie Zylka will be our speaker and will challenge us to live a life of faith, fully releasing our own ideas and plans for His greater, more magnificent purpose. Come and be encouraged as we search the scriptures and find inspiration in the truth that God's ways are better than our own. For more information, click here or contact Trisha Whitmarsh at trishaaw@comcast.net.

 

Moms

Moms In Touch You are invited to join moms of school-aged children to meet together to pray for your children and their schools. Contact Laural Pannabecker at 408.225.5621 for additional information.

                                                                                                                                  

Service Opportunities

Dorcas - White Cross Workers
This ministry is a branch of our Global Outreach Ministries. Women meet September through June, on the first Wednesday of each month, from 9:30am to 12noon. Our Purpose: Prepare supplies for the Tandala Medical Center in Congo, Africa. In addition, baby sets are made, plus, we take part in special projects to help young children in Congo. Individuals of all ages are welcome.                                                                                                         

Hugs 'n Stitches                                                                                                                                  This ministry is a branch of our Global Outreach Ministries and reaches out to local and global organizations. Quilts, scarves, booties, hats, and blankets are provided for individuals of all ages.     (See Hugs 'n Stitches for more details.)