Disciples Women's Ministries support Chrysalis Shelters for victims of domestic violence.
Chrysalis Donation Schedule
Sunnyslope Shelter
New receiving locations: 4747 N. Central Ave. (Central and Camelback)
Phone: 602-944-4999
Please bring items to the Arizona Room and place in the container marked Chrysalis. The container is located in the closet at the southwest corner of the room. The list below is only a suggestion; feel free to donate whatever you have.
Month /Group /Items Needed
January/February
Adelphi
White Products and/or Paper Products :
Towels, Sheets, Washcloths, Dish Towels, Blankets,
Pillow Cases, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Diapers
March/April
Ruth
Miscellaneous Items:
Hair care products, Toiletries, New Hair Brushes,
Combs, Hair Ties, Curling Irons, Blow Dryers,
Feminine Hygiene Products, Makeup, Bus passes,
Gift Certificates, Dinner Passes, Blank Journals,
Day Timers, Movie Tickets, Relaxation Tapes,
Yoga Tools, Non-Perishable Food Items, Ensure
Dietary Supplement
May/June
Adelphi
Baby/Children Needs:
Diapers, Wipes, Tearless Shampoo, Desitine,
School Supplies (throughout school year),
Donated Videos in English or Spanish, Non-Violent
Super Nintendo Games, Children’s Art Supplies,
Barrettes, Hair Accessories for little girls.
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This is a yearly project of Disciples Women Ministries. The entire church community helps in this project. Information of the family will be avaliable in October/November.
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DISCIPLE WOMEN MINISTRIES
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About Disciple Women Ministries
Our Purpose
To provide opportunities for spiritual growth, enrichment, education and creative ministries to enable women to develop a sense of personal responsibility for the whole mission of the Church of Jesus Christ.
All Women of First Christian Church are members of the DWM.
No need to join.
We have small group meetings once a month (September through May) called Circles. We have fellowship, study and worship. We have four circles designed to accomodate the various schedules of the women of the church.
One group meets in the evenings:
Adelphi - Second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm in the home of a member.
Two groups meet during the day:
Dorcas -Second Tuesday of each month, 9:30 am in the Arizona Room
Ruth - Second Thursday of each month, 12:00 pm in the Arizona Room
We all meet together several times a year at general meetings held on Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings. These gatherings are called: Girls' Nite Out or Girls' Morning Out.
We emphasize service and outreach.
We support many church programs as the women of the church. The greatest portion of our budget goes towards world wide mission projects (through The Disciples of Christ - Church Finance Council).
We provide support for families when a death occurs by either providing food, time or support.
Service Projects we're involved with:
Vista Del Camino
We support Vista Del Camino with food, clothing and monetary contributions. The center is located in South Scottsdale and works with the area families in need. Annually, CWF sponsors two or more families for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Crop Walk
Church World Services works in partnership with indigenous organizations in more than 80 countries to support sustainable self-help development, meet emergency needs and help address the root causes of poverty and powerlessness.
For more information, see the Church World Services website.
CHRYSALIS SHELTERS - for victims of domestic violence
We collect items for the shelter on a monthly basis. The circles rotate the delivery donations. Donated items can be placed in the blue barrel located in the closet of the Arizona Room.
HAGAR Project
"Helping Abused Grow and Recover"
HAGAR is more than the acronym. It is the name of the biblical woman who was abused. Genesis 16 and 21 tell the story of Hagar, given as a concubine to Abraham, abused by Sarah and eventually cast out into the desert with her child. Family Violence includes sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. HAGAR represents the victims of abuse in every generation.
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WOMEN'S FALL RETREAT
On September 11 to September 13 at Chapel Rock in Prescott Arizona. Registrations will be available soon.
Scholarships available. Please contact Co-Presidents Aline Jones or Cheryl Howard.
Contact Church Office for Registration Forms OR go to our page: Click HERE
Additional information concerning Regional Women Events go to web site: http://arizonadisciples.com/women.aspx
WOMEN OF FAITH EVENT 2009
DATES OCTOBER 2 AND OCTOBER 3, 2009
The DWM will be securing 20 tickets for the event; please contact Sandi DeFeo if you are interested in going. You will need to have your payment of $79 into the DWM by the end of July. The event this year will be held in the USAir Arena in Phoenix. This is a great source of inspiration and fellowship.
QUADRENNIAL
Save the Date: June 23-27, 2010 in Greensboro, NC. Thousand of women worshiping and learning together.
Join in this National Women's Event. Registration will begin the end of July 2009. Contact the church office for additional information. The DWM does offer financial aid to those attending; it is a part of the yearly budget.
Visit the Quadrennial website at: www.quadrennial.org
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DISCIPLES WOMEN’S MINISTRY
New slate of officers for DWM (CWF)
for 2009-2010
Co-Chairs: Aline Jones and Cheryl Howard
Treasurer: Jane Rosenfeld
Secretary: Julie Erickson
Service: Beth Porter and Carol Tidrow
Wedding: Cathy Lloyd
Hospitality: Wanda Stillions
Study/Workday Hostess: Monica Case
Worship: Jeannie Thompson
Historian: Volunteer Needed
Publicity: Lianne Johnson
Cards: Kim Redhage
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Adelphi Circle
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HOSTESS |
STUDY AND
WORSHIP |
SPECIAL EVENT/
RESPONSIBILITY |
| September |
Jane Rosenfeld |
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| December |
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Christmas Pot Luck |
Christmas Ornament Exchange |
| January |
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Chrysalis Delivery |
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Chrysalis Delivery |
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End of Year Pot Luck |
Chrysalis Delivery in May and June
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Disciple Women’s Ministry Purpose
To provide opportunities for spiritual growth,
Enrichment, education and creative ministries
To enable women to develop a sense of personal
Responsibility for the whole mission of the
Church of Jesus Christ.
DWM Prayer
Unto you, O God, we give our thanks
And lift our hearts in prayer.
May your presence be with us and your love
Surround us as we work together in the
Disciples Women’s Ministry fellowship.
Open our eyes to the needs of the world and
Fill our hearts with concern for all people.
Guide us that we may truly serve you
Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen
DWM Benediction
God, be merciful unto us and bless us; and
cause your face to shine upon us; that your way may be known upon the earth, your saving
health among all nations, through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
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