MP3s from Souper Saturday

If you missed Souper Saturday, you can still listen to the audio!

Just click the links below:

Part 1, Alexis H.
Part 2, Terra A.
Part 3, Katie A.

Souper Saturday sign up

You can sign up now to attend Souper Saturday, our next Women's Link Event!

6  to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 10
At the home of Michelle C. (e-mail Women's Link for address)

What happens when life’s ride takes an unexpected twist? Several ORDINARY women will share their personal stories of how they faced EXTRAORDINARY circumstances. We will hear how they grew closer to God and learned to walk in faith through difficult situations.

If you love to cook, would you be willing to bring a crock pot full of SOUP for our group to share? Or how about some bread, salad or dessert? We will be sampling lots of soups and salads. If you would be willing to bring something, please let me know.

But most importantly, start planning now to BRING A FRIEND! This will be a fun evening, with time to get to know other women and be encouraged in our walk with Christ.

Sign up by sending the following info to Women's Link:
YES! I will attend. There is NO cost and NO obligation to bring something!

Name:

Phone and E-mail (if you aren’t in the directory):

**

If you would like to bring something, please let me know:

Soup (we need 6, have 2 already):
Salad (we need 4, have 3 already):
Bread:
Dessert (we need 5, have 1 already):
(2) 2-liter bottles of soft drink (we need 10, have 0):
Bag of ice (we need 1):

A lot of people have asked if they can help with something. I also will need a few people to help with set-up at 5:30 p.m. and clean-up until 9:30 p.m. If you are interested, let me know.

Yes! I will help with
Set-up:
Clean-up:

I really appreciate all of the encouragement and enthusiasm about Women’s Link!

BIBLE STUDY

If you are interested in attending a Tuesday morning Bible study, please let me know by this Friday. We will be going through the Beth Moore study, Living Beyond Yourself. The morning study will begin March 16 and meet at a home in southwest Naperville. Childcare is provided.

I’m also gauging interest in an evening study. Please e-mail Women's Link if you are interested in either of these. We will be ordering the workbooks at the end of the week.

Another Event - Don't Miss It!

Girlfriends, Get Your Game On:
Not Your Ordinary Game Night
Saturday, August 15th from 6 to 9pm
at the conference room of Showalter Roofing

Even if this summer is not blazing hot, it is blazing by. Before it ends, Women's Link wants to capture the fun of summer by inviting you to an event you won't want to miss. We promise an evening of fun, laughter and food - what all that entails...well, we're not saying. But we do guarantee that it will not be your ordinary game night. So break out your competitive spirit and get your game on, girlfriend! We want to see you there!

Watch your inbox for an official evite or contact Women's Link to sign up: ctcwomenslink@gmail.com

SOS Talks in mp3 format

If you missed the SOS (Sharing Our Secrets) event and didn't get a CD, we have links to mp3's of each of the two CD's. Check them out on the sidebar. And if you want us to send you the handouts, shoot us an email and we'll get them to you (ctcwomenslink@gmail.com).

SOS on CD

If you missed Sharing Our Secrets, the June women’s event, you can get caught up on all of this great information! We have heard so much encouraging feedback from those who were able to attend!

Stop by the information table on Sunday to pick up a CD, as well as the hand-outs from the event. Or e-mail Emily or Lara for more info at ctcwomenslink@gmail.com.

It's No Secret - You Could Win a Special Prize

If you're planning on attending the SOS (Sharing Our Secrets) Women's Link event on June 13th (details here), sign up by June 1st and you'll be entered in a drawing for a special prize.

Remember, this event is FREE! You can sign up by emailing us at ctcwomenslink@gmail.com and simply say, "Sign me up!". Or check out the table in the lobby after the service the next two Sundays (May 24th & May 31st) for your chance to register for this event.

SOS! Calling all CTC Women!

Ever feel like you are sinking?
Do you need ideas to help organize your time, cut your grocery bill, stretch your budget?
Then it’s time for SOS!

SOS(Sharing Our Secrets):Tips to TRANSFORM your thinking, build your TRUST in God & help you THRIVE in TOUGH TIMES

This practical workshop is intended to help us as women to find ways to not only cope with the tough economic situations we face today but thrive and come alongside others to share the burden. Several CrossTown women will share their secrets about: organizing & planning, how to save on groceries, giving to God when money is tight and tips for stretching your dollar the old-fashioned way, all with a focus on how these things equip us to be salt and light to our Body and our World. We hope you will come and learn something new that will have you praising God in the midst of what the world calls a “crisis”.

Saturday, June 13th 9 am to Noon at the Church Office

For more information, contact Women's Link at ctcwomenslink@gmail.com.

Save the Date

S.O.S. (Sharing Our Secrets): Tips to TRANSFORM your thinking, build your TRUST in God and have you THRIVING in TOUGH TIMES

This seminar will take place on Saturday, June 13th from 9am to Noon at the CrossTown Church Office. All women are welcome to attend. This event is FREE!

For more information, contact the Women's Link Coordinators (Emily Neal or Lara Krupicka).

Hearts at Home National Conference

Calling all moms (and moms-to-be)! Mark your calendars for the annual Hearts at Home National conference. This conference for moms, held every year in Bloomington, IL is coming up on March 13-14. General sessions with speakers such as Jill Savage & Dr. Kevin Leman, along with practical workshops (among them: "Raising Financially Savvy Kids" & "Setting a Standard for Purity") bring you training and encouragement in the toughest job you've ever had - motherhood.

If you're interested in attending or want more information talk to Emily Neal (630-226-0699) or Lara Krupicka (630-357-7265). Or check out the website: www.hearts-at-home.org.

Purity in Heart conference

If you are interested in attending this conference, please let us know! We will hook you up with other women who are planning to attend:

Calling all moms, grandmothers, and friends of “tweens”

If you want to help your tween (7-12 year-old-girl) stay morally pure, but feel inadequate for the task, Pure In Heart is for you! Bring your tween to this day-long conference and captivate her heart before the world does. Ignite a passion for purity in her as she explores her identity as a beloved daughter of the King!

Come Saturday, April 18, 2009 to . . .

Harvest Bible Chapel
3800 East 53rd Street
Davenport, IA 52807
563-359-5333

Adults: Just $25 if you register by March 23, 2009!
Tweens: Just $20!
*Cost includes lunch and conference materials.

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!!

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