“A Confident Heart”
WOMEN’S RETREAT with Renee Swope of Proverbs 31 Ministries
Friday, February 17 - Saturday Feb. 18, 2012

Replace a lack of self-confidence with lasting God-confidence! 
Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough, smart enough, or valuable enough? Do words you say to yourself, or hear from others, make you question your worth and purpose? Renee Swope understands. Even with a great family, a successful career, and a thriving ministry, she still struggled with paralyzing self-doubt. In A Confident Heart, Renee is the voice of a friend who candidly, and sometimes humorously, shares her story of struggling with doubt and the powerful Truths that transformed her life--and others!

It's not too late to register!  Contact women@memorialparkchurch.org or call 412-364-9492 ext. 102 to sign up!  Registrations close February 5th!

Biblical study is an essential part of growing into the fullness of Christ. Check out the upcoming studies and events offered by Women’s Ministries to keep you connected to God’s word and fellow believers. Please call us at 412-364-9492 x102 or email women@memorialparkchurch.org with any questions. We look forward to growing in the Spirit with you!

MOMSNext
a new group under the MOPS umbrella, is for moms of elementary age children, grades 1-5. If you are interested, please contact Joleen Clouse in the Women’s Ministries Office, 412-364-9492 x102 or women@memorialparkchurch.org.

KNIT-WITS
a Prayer Shawl Ministry to the sick, elderly and homebound, will gather in the Women’s Ministries Office each month on the second Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 P.M. Please contact Roberta Kildea at 412-492-1572 for further information about this newly formed group who knit, crochet and pray together in service to the Lord.

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING
Every month on the third Monday, interested women meet to discuss and plan the activities of the Women’s Ministry. Our December meeting has been canceled. We will meet again on Monday, February 20th at 7:00 PM.  We would love for you to join us and share any thoughts you have regarding Women’s Ministry. Please mark this on your calendar to attend. Your presence would be a joy to us!

BOOKENDS
If you enjoy reading, join us for a relaxed discussion of novels with a variety of titles and genres. Young, young-at-heart, and everyone in-between are welcome to share their thoughts. Light refreshments are served. Our next book club will meet on Tuesday evening, January 24 beginning at 7:30 to discuss “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. Connect with Amanda Rihn  at 412-486-6395 for more information or questions.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Memorial Park Church has two MOPS groups, an AM and PM group. Each group meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Childcare is available for the AM group, but pre-registration is required. For more information on either group, please contact the Women’s Ministries office at 412-364-9492 ext. 102.

EVENING MOPS
If you are a MOP (mother of a preschooler), you know that raising children is an adventure! There are probably days when you can’t believe you were chosen to be a part of the joy-filled adventure of parenting. But there may also be moments when you feel alone and wish you had a friend to hold your hand through the rough spots. Fellow moms, you are not alone. Here at Memorial Park Church, we have a group of Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) who gather to support one another through this incredible journey. MOPS provides a community of friends and a positive place for you to grow as a mom. The evening group meets over dinner two Mondays a month, from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. To register or learn more, contact Beth Ann Smith.

WINTER/SPRING CLASSES
Sunday School on Monday (January 9-May 14)
All are welcome to join us for a lecture-style Bible class on Mondays at 10:30 am.  For the month of January, we will welcome Associate Pastor, Paul Becker, who will be speaking on the book of Philippians.    Contact Laurel Hirsch for more information at 412-486-0935.

Tuesday Morning Study (January 3-May 15)
Please join us for a discussion type study led by Pat Connolly and Heather McAninch.  We will studying Beth Moore’s study on “James” from the New Testament. Connect with Pat Connolly for more information at 412-367-2139.

Women to Women (January 4-May16)
meets on Wednesdays, with a variety of studies being offered, beginning at 9:15 am.   Connect with Kelly Gronbeck at 724-382-1060 for more information.

Book of Romans taught by Dr. D. Dean Weaver
Cleansing Streams taught by Cathy Lueers
“A Confident Heart” by Proverbs 31 Ministries, Renee Swope,  taught by Margy Delposen
Beloved Disciple, the Life and Ministry of John By Beth Moore, taught by Ann Thompson and Pramila Rajerdran
David, Seeking a Heart Like His By Beth Moore, taught by Diana Palmer and Norma Christie

Mug & Muffin
This class meets bi-monthly on Saturdays at the church from 9:15 to 11:30 am.  We will be studying “Esther” by Beth Moore.  Contact Debbie Huckestein for more information at 412-366-8293.

“FAITH STORIES”
Where has God’s love touched you in your lifetime? Perhaps your faith grew by healing, being restored, guided with wisdom, strengthened, redeemed, etc. (Hebrews 11:11…Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.) Please consider writing your story to help others grow in their faith as God has empowered you to do.   Give God the Glory by writing and sharing. We’d love to hear from you. Volume III of “The Faith Stories of the Women of Memorial Park Church” is beginning to take form. Submit your story to the Women’s Ministries mailbox or send to Heather Little at women@memorialparkchurch.org today!!