Our Mission
The purpose of the Women’s Ministries is to lift up Jesus Christ and to encourage women to grow in their relationship with God and understanding of His love through the value He gives them. As we are impacted by this deeper relationship with Christ, we will share Him with our family, friends, church, and community.
Women’s Ministries Emphasis Day
Women’s Ministries Emphasis Day is on the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Calendar of Days and Events and falls on the second Sabbath each June. It is an opportunity for women to lead out in a worship service and a time to educate the church regarding the purposes of Women’s Ministries. It is an ideal occasion to introduce your leaders and committee to the church family and to invite women who have not been involved to join.
Women’s Ministries teams may want to plan a full day of activities including Sabbath School, the worship service, a fellowship dinner, and perhaps an afternoon program. The leader may also want to use this time to honor women in the congregation who have done something unusual or outstanding.
Note that because of camp meeting, the second Sabbath of June does not work for our Pennsylvania churches. Please choose another date that works for your church calendar.
Abuse Prevention Awareness Sabbath
enditnow® is a worldwide church initiative. enditnow® Emphasis Day is on the world church’s Calendar of Days and Events and falls on the fourth Sabbath of August. Children’s Ministries, Education, Family Ministries, Health Ministries, Ministerial Association, Women’s Ministries, and Youth Ministries all support and combine efforts to end abuse now and participate in this event.
Launching an enditnow campaign will help your church draw awareness to the issue of abuse, promote collaboration with the community to develop solutions, and help your church become a safe place for everyone. While the official enditnow emphasis day is the fourth Sabbath in August, but can be held on any date convenient for your church. Join us to help end abuse, create safe churches, and help victims.
Our Ministries
Women’s Retreats
We offer two annual women’s retreat–one held at a hotel with guest speaker and a more intimate, casual event held at Laurel Lake Camp with a local speaker. Both are designed to give women the opportunity to get away, recharge, build friendships, and grow deeper in their relationship with Christ. The hotel conference includes breakout seminars on a variety of practical topics. The events also feature a track for teens.
Princess Teas
Princess Teas, created for little girls under 12, are a great church and community outreach. designed to help little girls grow up with the foundational truth that they are God’s princesses, planned uniquely and loved deeply. The afternoon event features stories of princesses from the Bible along with crafts, games, and fun. Attend a Conference event or plan your own. Download our Princess Tea Ministry Resource.
God’s Girls Gala
God’s Girls Gala is our ministry to middle-school aged girls. Our focus is encouraging and equipping young women as they transition from little girls to teens. Each Gala tackles relevant topics with a Seventh-day Adventist biblical background, intentionally designed to remind girls of who they are in Christ and to learn to live confidently as the young woman He specifically created them to be
Teen Conferences
Today’s teens face a myriad of challenges. Our Teen Conferences are designed to explore real-life topics with practical and biblical answers. Attend our annual one-day conference for teens (which features a track just for moms/youth leaders) or join us at teen track offered during one of our women’s retreats. Check out the gorgeous2god blog and Facebook page. Also check out the Youth Alive Portal for resources, training and much more!
Young Adults
We are intentionally seeking ways to connect with young adult women in relevant ways that build friendships, community and deeper relationships with God. Watch for upcoming events offering practical-real life topics, a meal, and conversations. Contact Tamyra Horst to be a part of this ministry and to share your ideas for ways to engage and connect.
Our Team
Tamyra Horst
Women’s Ministries Director