Women Only - Studies, Gatherings & Opportunities
*Join the Women of Grace Mills River Facebook group to see updates and view pictures of events. It’s a great way to stay connected.
3rd Annual Cookies & Carols
Ladies join us for an evening of singing carols, tasting Christmas cookies & fellowship. Bring your favorite Christmas cookie to share. Feel free to bring your daughters (Grade 2 & above) or invite ladies outside of Grace. This is our 3rd annual gathering to share cookies & sing. Let’s worship through carols & kick off the Christmas season.
- When: Sunday, December 8. 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Where: GMR Cafe
Monthly
Women’s Breakfast
Mary Dean Beland -
- Description: Join other Grace ladies once a month for breakfast and fellowship. This is a great opportunity to get to know some other women who attend GMR? Catch up with old friends and make new ones.
- When: 3rd Friday of each month at 9:30am
- Where: Cracker Barrel, 344 Rockwood Road, Arden, NC 28704
- RSVP: None needed. Just show up.
Twice per Month
Mom Date with Kids
*Note: This group is currently on Summer break
- Description: Come spend time with other moms while kids play. We will meet twice a month and the location will change between the children’s rooms and playground at Grace Mills River, a private home or a nearby park! Grab your morning coffee and join us! Children are still under the care and supervision of their mom while at the event. But, if you want to leave the kids at home and come hangout with other moms you can! Moms with kids of all ages are welcome.
- When: This group is currently taking a break until the Fall.
Monday
Ladies Bible Read
Elenore Beach -
- Description: Join a group of gospel-loving women who love to read through Scripture together. We meet together the first and third Monday mornings of the month to discuss the questions and insights we are gleaning from our readings. Currently, we read through portions of the old and new testaments and engage in laid back but profound discussion.
- When: 1st & 3rd Mondays from 9:30AM - 11AM
- Where: Online via Zoom
- Who: New ladies are always welcome.
- Register: Email Elenore Beach.
Tuesday
Women’s Tuesday Evening Bible Study
- Description: Join us as we study chapters 17-24 of Luke using the At His Feet Bible Study: Part Three. Let's slow down and lean in toward what Jesus might have for us as we take time to dive deep into His Word together. We will take 12 weeks to study, discuss, encourage, and pray with one another! My hope and prayer continues to be that we would be strengthened by the Spirit and know the love of Christ anew!
*Please purchase study prior to the start date. Newcomers welcome! - When: Tuesday Nights 6:30pm-8:30pm Sept 24 - Dec 10
- Where: Lee Anne Canter’s Home - 131 Bridlewood Trail, Mills River NC
- Who: New ladies are always welcome.
Thursday
Women's Community Bible Study
- Description: We'll start with Kristi McLelland's 7-week Luke in the Land: Walking with Jesus in His First-Century World. You can purchase your workbook on Amazon.
- When: Thursday Mornings 9:30pm - 11:00pm starting Sept 2.
- Where: Grace Mills River, Room 303
- Email Melanie Wilkins with any questions and to sign up.
A Study of Hebrews
- Description: A study of the books of the Bible that quote Isaiah. We are going through a Jen Wilkin study guide on the book of Hebrews in the fall, and studying 2 Corinthians in the spring.
Women of all ages and stages are welcome. - When: Thursday Mornings 9:30pm - 11:00pm starting Sept. 12.
- Where: Grace Mills River
- Contact Cindy Stashenko for details.
Women's Only Events
Women’s Gatherings
- Description: Let’s gather for an evening out. Come to enjoy some food, drink and fellowship at the end of the week. This is a great opportunity to get to know some other women who attend GMR? Catch up with old friends and make new ones. Join other women that attend Grace for an evening out.
- When: Check back soon for our next planned gathering!
- RSVP: None needed. Just show up.
Women’s Hikes
- Description: Enjoy getting out into nature, some exercise and conversation with other Grace ladies. A few hikes are being planned for the upcoming months. *Join the Women of Grace Mills River Facebook group for updates on hiking details related to weather and other immediate details.
- When: Check back soon for our next planned hike!
- Where: Various Locations. See Above.
- RSVP: To the email addresses above.
Let's Connect on Facebook!
Our Women of Grace Facebook Group is a great opportunity to informally connect with one another throughout the week.
This group was created for the women of Grace Mills River to share information with one another related to our congregational life. This is not a communication avenue to raise funds, promote business, or share complaints or concerns about a ministry or event. Posts of that nature will be deleted. Let’s encourage one another and develop our relationships using this tool. Posts should fit into one of the following categories:
1. Words of encouragement
2. Prayer requests
3. Women helping women
4. Advertise GMR events
5. No posts that are for personal or business profit will be permitted.
Women's Ministry Team
The Women's Ministry Team of Grace Mills River exists to complement Session in connecting women of Grace as they grow in the gospel of grace.
Women's Ministry Mission
The mission of our Women's Ministry consists of the following:
- To encourage women in the use of individual gifts for the church body.
- To bridge communication between women of the church, Session and Grace ministries.
- To be a resource for women as they seek out ministry, education and discipleship opportunities.
- To foster connections between all women of the church through education, fellowship and intergenerational relationships.
- To complement Session in serving the women of Grace Mills River.
Women's Ministry Values
We hold to the Grace values of being Biblical, Creative, Dependent, Honest, Hopeful, Generous, Grateful, and Interdependent.
Meet the Women's Ministry Team
Jessica Ballance
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Lee Anne Canter
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Leslynn Derr
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Carrie Hoyle
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Danielle Lewis
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Emily Petrilla
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Allison Rickman
Executive Director of Ministry
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Christen Stewart
Children's Ministry Director
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