Fall Women's Bible Studies

The kick-off of the Fall season at Oak Hills is an exciting time, especially because it means new large group women's Bible studies will be starting. These larger group studies meet on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings at the church, beginning September 21st and 22nd. The study options include:

Tuesday Mornings (9:30 - 11:30am):

Option 1: "The Book of James" (Max Lucado's Life Lessons) led by Betsy Huskey. In this study, we will embark on a fascinating study, examining our hearts in the light of God's word and discussing such topics as enduring temptation, taming the tongue, trusting God, preparing for difficulties and learning to come to Him for guidance. This will be a life lesson for anyone wanting to grow in their faith.

Option 2: "Psalms" led by Sue Young. This book of the Bible is a devotional guide, prayer book and hymnal for God's people. In this study, we'll meet a variety of people just like us that are seeing a closer relationship with Him: praising and worshipping, crying out in despair, confessing sins, seeking help and seeking guidance. This will be an interactive study with questions provided for you each week. If you desire to learn how to worship and seek God with your whole heart, this study is for you.

Option 3: "Love Revolution" (a Joyce Meyer DVD based study) led by Cheryl Benedict. As yourself this question - "What am I doing for others?" This study addresses the need for us to "overthrow selfish, self-centered living and practice aggressive acts of kindness". It is time for us to stop thinking about what we can't do and being to practice what God commands - LOVE ONE ANOTHER. In this video study, Joyce uses somewhat alarming statistics and situation to impress upon us the severity of the problems that plague our world and our society. The good news is that the solution can begin right here; in our homes, our church and our community. This study will give you the tools, desire and accountability. You will be challenged to perform simple acts of God's love and we will hear from people who are doing just that. If each of us will reach out to just one person, we can being a Love Revolution!

**No Cost Child-care is available for morning studies


Wednesday Evenings (7:00 - 8:30pm):

"It's Tough Being a Woman" (a Beth Moore DVD based study on Esther) led by Karen Ransom and Linda Roeszler. Join us for this study what will lead us through a journey of tragedy and triumph, teaching us how to trust in God's providence for the tough times and showing us the nature of His activity in human history. We will alternate each week between large group DVD sessions and small group discussion along with the workbook lesson.

Information and registration for all of these studies will be available at the Spotlight Booth in the church lobby after services on Sunday, September 12th and 19th. Stop by to find out more and/or to sign up. We hope to see you there!

Upcoming Women's Events

Well, here we are - summer is in full swing and so are the many fun summer activities: watermelon, swimming, s'mores, camping, sleeping in, boating, iced mochas, fresh corn on the cob, barbeques.....ahhhhh - don't you just love summer? I sure do, but by the time we're into mid-August, I'm usually looking forward to Fall - with cooler days, pumpkins, hot cider and changing leaves. I'm also looking forward to the many opportunities and events coming up for Oak Hills women. Here are some of the highlights:

* Bible studies = Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening large group studies - lots of great ones planned. Watch the church bulletin for details and registration information in mid-August.

* Small groups = if you'd like to join one or start one, let me know!

* Body & Soul Exercise = a great class for staying in shape - meets three times weekly. For more information, contact tharbert@sbcglobal.net

* Beth Moore Simulcast = September 18th at Fremont Presbyterian in Sacramento. www.fremontpres.org or www.lifeway.com/women to register.

* Joyce Meyer = free conference at Arco Arena September 30 - October 2. www.joycemeyer.org for more information

* Women of Faith = conference at Arco Arena November 12-13th. www.womenoffaith.com

* Alternatives Pregnancy Center Baby Shower - Date TBD. Watch for more information.

* Cappuccino Christmas - plan to join us December 6th. Tickets go on sale end of October.

* Women's Retreat - save the date! April 29 - May 1, 2011 - Plan to join us for this awesome weekend!

Have a great summer and wonderful Fall!
Lorraine
lorraine.rothenburg@oakhills.org

Afterglow

What a great weekend we had! Our retreat was an amazing time. It was such a blast to gather together in that glorious setting and spend that time together. We laughed, we cried, we ate and ate, and ate, laughed some more, cried some more, played, created, learned, shared....it was really wonderful. What a joy to see women of all ages there, from high school girls up through aged 60+. And it really did feel like we were ONE.

Our theme for the retreat was "Courageous Hearts", and this theme was a constant thread through the whole weekend, not just in what our speakers shared (awesome!), but also as it was displayed in women making new friends, plunging into the frigid waters of Lake Tahoe for baptism, trying out a new art form and more.

I'm so thankful for each woman who came and also for each of the 28 or so women who had some role in making the retreat what it was - from the planning team, to the prayer team, to the snack people, tech people, worship team, multimedia, art room people, registration team, photographer, speakers, drama team, ice breaker person and more...so many women helped out. Thank you, thank you!

I've already booked next year's retreat - put it on your calendar - same place, April 29-May 1. Hope you'll join us!

SOME PHOTOS FROM THE RETREAT......

Ride Sharing....

Hey All!
I'm so looking forward to our time together at the retreat. Just wanted to share that I will be driving 5 people in my car along with quite a few art supplies. If you have any extra room in your car for art supplies, can you let me know? I can just drop off the stuff Friday morning. I'm leaving at 12:00 to head up.

That's it! Please respond by clicking onto the comment link below. You might need to sign up for a Google account which is easy to do and you will be prompted. Call me if you have any problems with that.
Start at the profile box and sign up. 916-952-1724
Blessings, Randy

Why You Should Go To A Women's Retreat

I just found a new website that is really good. It is about Christian Women and they recently published an article about why women should go on women's retreats....
Go to the link and read on.....
http://www.thechristianwoman.com/christian-women-topics/why-womens-retreat.html

A Courageous Heart

Well, we're off and running! Registrations for our 2010 women's retreat opened last Sunday, 3/7, and we already have women signed up. Woohoo! And the ages of those women range from high school up through....well, up there. How awesome to come together as women from different generations under One God! We have much to learn and experience from and with each other. One such thing is learning to live from a curious and courageous heart. Thus, the theme of our retreat this year, "Courageous Hearts". I love the logo on our brochure that captures the feel of this kind of heart in a picture. You see it here on this blog post. It's multi-layered, with varied colors and shadows as well as movement. A snapshot of a heart that is moving, changing, risking, growing. That's a picture of us, under God, as He continues to shape us and we take the courageous steps to partner with Him in our transformative journey. Hope you'll join us for this weekend together as we reconnect with our courageous hearts and the God who made them. Stop by and see us at the Spotlight Booth this weekend.