Registration has begun for a new Women's Bible Study, which will begin Jan. 27. We will meet Tuesday mornings at the home of Sarah West in southwest Naperville.
We will be studying Beth Moore's brand-new study: Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman. "Going up against heavyweights bent on her destruction, Esther trusted God and landed a blow that saved her people. The Old Testament story of Esther is a profile in courage and contains many modern parallels for today's woman. Esther's destiny can be yours as you know more deeply the God who is in your corner."
Childcare will be provided. Cost to attend will be $15 for the workbook, as well as childcare costs (to be determined). We would like to order the workbooks by Jan. 15, so if you could sign up by then, we would appreciate it!
To register, please send an e-mail with your name, phone number and e-mail address.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
In the works...
Would you be interested in participating in a monthly book club with other CrossTown women? We are envisioning a group that would meet in the evening to discuss a book with a spiritual emphasis. If you are interested, please leave a comment or e-mail us.
Coming up in February... We are planning our next Women's Link event for late February. Would you be more likely to attend an overnight retreat, a one-day event or a morning-only event? Please leave a comment or e-mail us.
Please also let us know if you would like to help with the planning of our next event. It's a lot of fun!!
Coming up in February... We are planning our next Women's Link event for late February. Would you be more likely to attend an overnight retreat, a one-day event or a morning-only event? Please leave a comment or e-mail us.
Please also let us know if you would like to help with the planning of our next event. It's a lot of fun!!
Winter Wonderland
Wow! The Women's Link Christmas Event was so much fun! We will be putting together a photo slide show, but here's a sneak peek!
The decor for our Winter Wonderland theme was amazing! If you would like to see even more pictures, click here.
Thank you to our amazing decorators: Jolie, Caryl, Emily S., Lori, Lara and Emily N. And thank you to Michele for putting together our beautiful centerpiece!
And thank you so much to Julie who made the hot cocoa mix and the cute little packaging for these take-home gifts for every woman who attended!!
A big thank you to Lara for putting together our devotional for the evening!
And to Carrie K. for making these take-home cards for each woman to "Unwrap the Gift" at home.
Huge thanks to our greeters, bakers, and hospitality crew: Debbie, Julie, Tracy and Caryl!
Thank you to Carrie, our photographer!
Can you believe we made everyone cook?!?
But it was all in good fun!
And thank you to everyone who attended! Will you leave us a comment with your feedback? We would love to hear from you.
Love, Emily and Lara
The decor for our Winter Wonderland theme was amazing! If you would like to see even more pictures, click here.
Thank you to our amazing decorators: Jolie, Caryl, Emily S., Lori, Lara and Emily N. And thank you to Michele for putting together our beautiful centerpiece!
And thank you so much to Julie who made the hot cocoa mix and the cute little packaging for these take-home gifts for every woman who attended!!
A big thank you to Lara for putting together our devotional for the evening!
And to Carrie K. for making these take-home cards for each woman to "Unwrap the Gift" at home.
Huge thanks to our greeters, bakers, and hospitality crew: Debbie, Julie, Tracy and Caryl!
Thank you to Carrie, our photographer!
Can you believe we made everyone cook?!?
But it was all in good fun!And thank you to everyone who attended! Will you leave us a comment with your feedback? We would love to hear from you.
Love, Emily and Lara
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Unwrapping the Gift
Before you get all wrapped up in the frenzy of holiday activities, set the mood for the season by joining us as we unwrap God's gift. Come dressed in your holiday best and get ready to experience an evening in a Winter Wonderland.
Please join us:
7 p.m. December 5
The conference room at
Showalter Roofing
25W048 Ramm Dr.
Naperville
Please RSVP by Nov. 30 to ctcwomenslink@gmail.com.
Bring a friend!
Please join us:
7 p.m. December 5
The conference room at
Showalter Roofing
25W048 Ramm Dr.
Naperville
Please RSVP by Nov. 30 to ctcwomenslink@gmail.com.
Bring a friend!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
30 Day True Woman Makeover
Thank you to all the women who came to our first Women's Link event. It was such a pleasure to see all your faces bright and early this morning.
Technical difficulties notwithstanding, it seemed like we were all challenged by something Nancy Leigh DeMoss shared. I know I'm still processing her teachings on Esther about the things of earth that we can see versus the unseen things of God's kingdom. I, for one, tend to dwell too much on what's right in front of me. I think we heard her quote John Piper saying, “In every situation, God is always doing a thousand different things that you cannot see and you do not know" in both of the messages we heard this morning (or at least it applied to both quite well). Hmmm... is God trying to say something there?
I'm also looking forward to getting the "makeover" emails for the next 30 days. I feel like I could use the ongoing challenge/encouragement to live differently in light of what I've learned -- to live according to God's plan and design for me as a woman. If you are interested in doing the same, whether you were with us this morning or not, you can sign up for the makeover at the True Woman website, under "Join the Movement" (or click one of the links I've provided here).
In all of this and in all of us, may God be glorified!
Technical difficulties notwithstanding, it seemed like we were all challenged by something Nancy Leigh DeMoss shared. I know I'm still processing her teachings on Esther about the things of earth that we can see versus the unseen things of God's kingdom. I, for one, tend to dwell too much on what's right in front of me. I think we heard her quote John Piper saying, “In every situation, God is always doing a thousand different things that you cannot see and you do not know" in both of the messages we heard this morning (or at least it applied to both quite well). Hmmm... is God trying to say something there?
I'm also looking forward to getting the "makeover" emails for the next 30 days. I feel like I could use the ongoing challenge/encouragement to live differently in light of what I've learned -- to live according to God's plan and design for me as a woman. If you are interested in doing the same, whether you were with us this morning or not, you can sign up for the makeover at the True Woman website, under "Join the Movement" (or click one of the links I've provided here).
In all of this and in all of us, may God be glorified!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Getting Ready
Our first Women's Link event is coming up on Saturday and we are so excited. The opportunity to learn and be challenged as women of God by someone like Nancy Leigh DeMoss will be such a blessing. But perhaps at this point you're wondering what to expect. What is True Woman '08 about?
Whether you'll be joining us this Saturday or not, I'd encourage you to take a look at the entries on the True Woman '08 blog from the past 40 days (starting with Day 40 on 8/30/08). Each of the entries is a mini study from the Bible on what it means to be a woman according to God's design. Check out one or two, or even more as time permits. And if you learn something there that you'd like to share with the women of CrossTown, feel free to put your thoughts in the comments beneath this post.
God bless your week! We are praying for you and for what God will bring before us through the True Woman '08 conference in the next several days.
Whether you'll be joining us this Saturday or not, I'd encourage you to take a look at the entries on the True Woman '08 blog from the past 40 days (starting with Day 40 on 8/30/08). Each of the entries is a mini study from the Bible on what it means to be a woman according to God's design. Check out one or two, or even more as time permits. And if you learn something there that you'd like to share with the women of CrossTown, feel free to put your thoughts in the comments beneath this post.
God bless your week! We are praying for you and for what God will bring before us through the True Woman '08 conference in the next several days.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
October GEMS gathering
Our very own Lara Krupicka will be the speaker at this month's GEMS meeting in Naperville.
Lara will be speaking on the topic, "Filling Your Heart's Treasury" at the gathering , which begins at 9 a.m. Oct. 17 at Grace Pointe Church in Naperville.
She’ll be sharing about the benefits that come from inviting God to write His Word on our hearts, along with tips for making Scripture memory a part of our everyday lives.
And whether you’re great at memorizing or can’t even remember what you had for lunch today, you’ll be encouraged to grow your love for God’s Word.
If you want to attend, you need to register your children for the Nuggets program by this Friday, Oct. 3. E-mail Women's Link for the registration form and more info.
GEMS is a nondenominational group that meets the third Friday of every month with topics on parenting and spiritual growth.
Monthly registration cost:
1 child @ $5
1 mom @ $3
2 children @ $10
+ 1mom = $13
3 or more children @$15 + 1 mom @$3 = $18
Lara will be speaking on the topic, "Filling Your Heart's Treasury" at the gathering , which begins at 9 a.m. Oct. 17 at Grace Pointe Church in Naperville.
She’ll be sharing about the benefits that come from inviting God to write His Word on our hearts, along with tips for making Scripture memory a part of our everyday lives.
And whether you’re great at memorizing or can’t even remember what you had for lunch today, you’ll be encouraged to grow your love for God’s Word.
If you want to attend, you need to register your children for the Nuggets program by this Friday, Oct. 3. E-mail Women's Link for the registration form and more info.
GEMS is a nondenominational group that meets the third Friday of every month with topics on parenting and spiritual growth.
Monthly registration cost:
1 child @ $5
1 mom @ $3
2 children @ $10
+ 1mom = $13
3 or more children @$15 + 1 mom @$3 = $18
Bring a friend!
We are so excited about the positive response we are getting to the TrueWoman08 video feed on Oct. 11.
Please make sure you are inviting your friends!! Anyone who does not regularly attend CrossTown can attend for only $10.
If you know already you are planning to come, please go ahead and e-mail us or respond to the evite. If you aren't sure, you can still sign up at church on Sunday, Oct. 5.
We are looking forward to a great event, as well as a relaxing time of fellowship!
Please make sure you are inviting your friends!! Anyone who does not regularly attend CrossTown can attend for only $10.
If you know already you are planning to come, please go ahead and e-mail us or respond to the evite. If you aren't sure, you can still sign up at church on Sunday, Oct. 5.
We are looking forward to a great event, as well as a relaxing time of fellowship!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Welcome to Women's Link!
We are so excited to be partnering with you as the Women's Link ministry team for CrossTown Church.
Our vision is to help women connect to God and make connections with other women. We hope to do that in several ways. We want to:
The Women's Link blog is one way we want to keep you up-to-date on what is happening in this new ministry area! This is where you will find news about events, as well as devotions, reading suggestions, photos and updates about what is going on with the women at CTC.
We also would love to hear your feedback! We will be asking for your opinions, and we always love to hear your comments.
We hope you will join us for our kick-off event on Saturday, Oct. 11. We will be "attending" the True Woman '08 conference via a live video feed in our own cozy, private setting in the banquet room at Boughton Ridge golf course. Please look for an evite in your e-mail box or sign up at church on Oct. 5.
The cost is $15, which includes a wonderful breakfast buffet. E-mail us or post a comment on this blog to let us know if you can attend! Please bring your friends! Anyone who does not regularly attend CrossTown can attend for only $10.
We are excited to see you then!
Blessings!
Emily and Lara
Our vision is to help women connect to God and make connections with other women. We hope to do that in several ways. We want to:
- Inspire, encourage and motivate women to follow Christ.
- Plan events throughout the year that will give women a chance to get to know those outside of their small groups.
- Support women who have an idea for an event that appeals to women, such as a Bible study, play group, retreat, etc.
- Attract people outside of CTC.
- Have fun.
The Women's Link blog is one way we want to keep you up-to-date on what is happening in this new ministry area! This is where you will find news about events, as well as devotions, reading suggestions, photos and updates about what is going on with the women at CTC.
We also would love to hear your feedback! We will be asking for your opinions, and we always love to hear your comments.
We hope you will join us for our kick-off event on Saturday, Oct. 11. We will be "attending" the True Woman '08 conference via a live video feed in our own cozy, private setting in the banquet room at Boughton Ridge golf course. Please look for an evite in your e-mail box or sign up at church on Oct. 5.
The cost is $15, which includes a wonderful breakfast buffet. E-mail us or post a comment on this blog to let us know if you can attend! Please bring your friends! Anyone who does not regularly attend CrossTown can attend for only $10.
We are excited to see you then!
Blessings!
Emily and Lara
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