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Retreat 2009 : November 13 - 15, 2009

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:17:56 GMT

Calling all ladies…
Are you looking for a weekend away from your busy schedule to focus on your relationship with God? Are you looking for an opportunity to make new friends and to fellowship with other sisters in our body? Are you hungry for “home style” meals that you don’t have to prepare? Does soaking and relaxing in a pool of hot springs bring a smile to your face?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you should join us this November at the Calvary Chapel Conference Center in Murrieta Hot Springs for Grace Women’s Retreat 2009.
This year, we have the privilege of having Lois “B” Mayhue share from God Word regarding “Living for God’s Glory”. “B” is the wife of Dick Mayhue. The Mayhues’ roots were at Grace Brethren Long Beach. Dick is currently serving as an elder at Grace Community Church and the dean and executive senior vice president for seminary. He is also the provost at The Master’s College. “B”’s primary occupation is: being a helpmeet to Dick, co-leading the Seminary Wives Fellowship and teaching/disciplining women. She is also the mother of two grown children, and a grandmother to two precious little ones. You will be blessed by her heart for the Lord and her transparent and practical way she lives out her life for Him.

Dates: November 13 – 15, 2009
Cost: $ 160.00
Location: Calvary Chapel Conference Center – Murrieta Hot Springs

Space is limited! Sign-up and make a deposit of $60 to reserve your spot this Sunday at the Information Kiosk!!!

MOM's Club - September 17, 2009!!!

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:13:28 GMT

Dear Moms with Young Children,

• Does mothering really matter? Am I making a difference? Am I doing anything right?
• Is there more to life than changing diapers, feeding the children, and taxiing them from one place to another?
• Who am I and what am I worth to other people aside from my kids?
• I am drowning in motherhood. Does anyone care about my struggles or understand my need to connect with other adults mentally and emotionally?

Have you asked yourself one or all of these questions recently? If you have, you and your friends may be blessed by our mothers’ club, MOM (Mothers On a Mission)!

The second Thursday of each month (except for September, we will meet on September 17, the 3rd Thursday), Cindy Holbrook will be leading a discussion styled study for mothers with little ones focusing on what the Bible says about being a wife and a mother. We will be meeting on our church campus, from 9:30 to 11:00 am, starting in September. The cost for the club will be $15 per year (September to June) to cover costs of study materials. The cost to register for the children’s program will be $15 for the first child per 3-month quarter; for all subsequent children, the cost is $10 per child per quarter.

Whether you are a returning mom or coming to join us for the first time, we believe your life will be enriched and your spirit refreshed by having regular contacts with other mothers in the similar stage of life. We would urge you to bring any of your friends that would enjoy sharing this time with us as we encourage each other along the path of motherhood!

For His Glory,
The Women’s Ministry Team

Registration Form for MOM

Name: _________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________

Children’s Program:

Name of child (1): ___________________________________________________ Age: _____________

Name of child (2): ___________________________________________________ Age: _____________

Name of child (3): ___________________________________________________ Age: _____________

Office Use Only: Payment amount: ________________ Cash: Y / N Check # ____________

If you have any questions, contact Alice Holbrook at (714) 996-1234

Fall 2009 - Bible Studies and More!

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:09:19 GMT

Whew... it's September already! Time to get back into the swing of school and other routines! Before you commit to too many things and pack your calendars, here are the current Bible Studies available:

Grace Church of Orange

Monday Evening 7-8:30PM
Start date: September 14, 2009
Personal spiritual growth & accountability
Yorba Linda - Home of Kristin Hale
Contact: Kristin Hale: 714-996-3822

Tuesday Evening 7-9 PM
Start Date: August 25, 2009
“Lies that Women Believe” by Nancy DeMoss
Grace Church – Pastor Mike’s office
Contact: Diane Gnewuch 714-532-6669

Wednesday Morning 9:30 – 11 AM
Start Date: September 9, 2009
“Behold Your God” by Myrna Alexander
Orange – Home of Jill Martin
Contact: Jill Martin 714-289-8548

Wednesday Evening 6:30-8:30 PM
Start Date: August 19, 2009
Galatians – 11 week series
Grace Church – Conference Room
Contact: Ann Hamann 714-997-7951

Friday Morning 9:00 – 11:00 AM (every other week)
Start Date: September 11, 2009
“The Mind of Christ” by T. W. Hunt
Grace Church - Conference Room
Contact: Nancy Lauridsen 714-997-9419

MOM”s Club – 2nd Thursday of each month
Start Date: September 13, 2009 (3rd Thursday)
***Support and accountability group for Mom’s of young children. Childcare provided.
Grace Church – Room 305 (Children’s wing)
Contact: Alice Holbrook 714-996-1234

Sewing Circle – 3rd Tuesday of each month
Start Date: September 15, 2009
*** Sew for Threads of Love and other church/community needs.
Garden Grove – home of Jacque Schuler
Contact: Jacque Schuler 714-530-1662

On-going Community Bible Studies offered by other churches:

Bible Study Fellowship

Wednesday Morning 9:10 AM
Duration: September – May
Intro class Sept. 16 (no children)
(Arrive early due to possible parking issues)
Study of John
Cost: offering taken
Children’s program: 2yr. – K
Voyager’s Bible Church
6000 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine
Contact: Melissa Sum 714-891-6347

Monday Evening 6:55 PM
Duration: September – May
Intro class Sept. 14 (no children)
Study of John
Cost: offering taken
Children’s program: Grades 1-12
Calvary Church Santa Ana
1010 N. Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana
Contact: Susan Siaw 949-551-1127

Community Bible Study

Tuesday 7 PM
Start Date: September 9, 2009
Study of Genesis
No children’s program
Covenant Presbyterian Church
1855 N. Orange Olive Rd.
Contact: Mary Carlson

Wednesday 9 AM
Start Date: September 9, 2009
Study of Genesis
Children’s program: 0yr – Jr. High
Covenant Presbyterian Church
1855 N. Orange Olive Rd.
Contact: Kathy Tanaka
tomickathy@yahoo.com

Thursday Morning (10:30am – 12:15pm)
Start Date: September 10, 2009
Study of Luke
Children’s program: 0yr – 6th Grade
Richfield Community Church
5320 Richfield Rd., Yorba Linda
Children’s programs available: ages pre-school – 6th grade
Contact: Debbie Scott 714-296-3015

Watercolor with Pete

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:15:59 GMT

To all you creative types...

WATERCOLOR WITH PETE is this Saturday (7/18/09)!!!

Pete Roberts will guide us through some of basics in the watercolor medium and release us to paint our masterpieces :)

We will meet at the Plaza at 9:30am to receive some initial instructions, then move into the Fellowship Hall to paint!

Don't forget your $15 materials fee! It will be a great time!!!

HOT HOT HOT SUMMER BIBLE STUDY!!!

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:06:48 GMT

With our summer in full swing, we want to make sure that you don't miss out on the Ladies Summer Bible Study:

Date: Friday mornings - starting July 17, 2009 until late August
Location: Grace Church of Orange - Conference Room
Time: 9:30 - 11:30am
Study: I John

This study will be led by Chris Krebs. It's sure to be a great one!!!

Girlfriends' Gathering with Pam Farrel

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:10:03 GMT

Ladies of GCO,

We've been invited to join the ladies of Community Grace Brethren Church for a fun "Girls' Day" on April 4, 2009. This is a one day retreat with internationally known speaker and author, Pam Farrel. Here is the skinny:

Date: April 4, 2009
Time: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Place: Community Grace Brethren Church - 5885 Downey Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805
Cost: $35

The cost of the event will cover: admission, continental breakfast, lunch, speaker sessions, and a book by Pam Farrel (10 Best Decisions a Woman Can Make).

For more information and the registration form, please visit the Information Kiosk!!!

Fall 2008!!!

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:32:43 GMT

Can you believe that it is already the middle of September?!? The kids are back in school, baseball is in full swing, football is back, the weather is cooling off (well, in some areas of the country!)... time really does fly when you are having fun :) Here are some information that you need to get back into the swing of things:

Fall 2008 Women’s Bible Studies

Grace Church Bible Studies:

Mondays (7:00 – 8:30 pm)

Start: September 15^th(11 weeks)

This group meets at Kristin Hale’s home in Yorba Linda and is studying through the topic of prayer. Contact: Kristin Hale 714-996-3822

Wednesdays (9:00 – 11:00 am)

Start: September 24^th

This group meets at Jill Martin’s home in Orange. The topic of study is to be determined. Contact: Jill Martin 714-289-8548

Wednesdays (6:30 – 8:15 pm)

Start: October 1^st

This group meets in the Conference Room in the church office. The topic of study is to be determined. Contact: Ann Hamann 714-997-7951

Fridays (9:00 – 11:00 am)

Start: September 12^th (10 weeks)

This group meets in the Conference Room in the church office and is studying The Patriarchs, using a Beth Moore video study. Contact: Nancy Lauridsen 714-997-9419

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Interdenominational Bible Studies offered by local churches:

Bible Study Fellowship:

Monday Evening (6:55 – 8:45 pm )

Start: September 8^th – May

This study meets at Calvary Church Santa Ana (1010 N. Tustin Ave, Santa Ana) and is studying through the Life of Moses. All programs and materials offered free of charge. An offering will be taken each week to defray some costs. Children’s program available for grades 1 – 12. Contact: Susan Siaaw 949-551-1127

Wednesday Morning (9:10 – 11:30 am)

Start: September 10^th - May

This study meets at Voyagers Bible Church (6000 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine) and is studying through the Life of Moses. All programs and materials offered free of charge. An offering will be taken each week to defray some costs. Children’s program available for ages 2 to Kindergarten. Contact: Melissa Sum 714-891-6347

Community Bible Study:

Tuesday Evening (6:50 – 8:30 pm)

Start: September 9^th – May

This study meets at Covenant Presbyterian Church (1855 N. Orange Olive Rd, Orange). Contact: Patty Bivens at lteach4thim@aol.com

Wednesday Morning (9:00am)

Start: September 10^th – May

This study meets at Covenant Presbyterian Church (1855 N. Orange Olive Rd., Orange). Contact: Kathy Tanaka at tomickathy@yahoo.com

Thursday Morning (10:30am – 12:15pm)

Start: September 11^th – May

This study meets at Richfield Community Church (5320 Richfield Rd., Yorba Linda) and is studying through the book of Genesis. Children’s programs available for ages pre-school – 6^th grade. Contact: Debbie Scott 714-296-3015

Women of Grace Happenings – 2008

On-going Programs:

MOM’s Club

2^nd Thursdays of the month (9:30 – 11:00am)

This mothers’ group meets in the Fellowship Hall and is aimed to support and encourage each other in Biblical living and parenting. Contact: Alice Holbrook 714-996-1234

Sewing Circle

3^rd Tuesday of the month (9:00 – 11:30am)

This group meets at the Schuler’s home in Garden Grove and is a service ministry that contributes to the sewing needs of Threads of Love. Contact: Jacque Schuler 714-530-1662

Up Coming Events:

September 20, 2008

Watercolor with Pete

Join us as Pete Roberts shows us some basic watercolor techniques and then try your hand on painting with fun medium!

October 25, 2008

Holiday Sampler

Enjoy crafting? Come mingle and make some fun holiday projects with us! You won’t want to miss this!

November 14 – 16, 2008

Women’s Retreat

Come and be refreshed in body and in spirit at the Murrieta Hot Springs as we join other Grace Brethren ladies at the Calvary Chapel Conference Center at Murrieta, CA.

*** Look for additional information in the church bulletin as the events draw nearer.

Summer Happenings...

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:35:56 GMT

In case you didn't see our pretty lavendar Summer Happenings page at the Information Kiosk on Sunday, here is a copy that you can print off:

Summer 2008 Women of Grace Happenings

Grace Church Bible Studies:

Mondays (7:00 – 8:30 pm)

This group meets at Kristin Hale’s home in Yorba Linda and is studying reading through excerpts from some of the great Christian writers (C.S. Lewis, St. Francis, Augustine, etc.). Contact: Kristin Hale 714-996-3822

Friday (9:00 – 11:00 am)

This group meets in the church office Conference Room. Contact: Nancy Lauridsen 714-997-9419

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Park Day Thursdays:

Pack a lunch and join us for some fun in the sunshine from 10:00am to 1:00pm!!!

July 10: Cedar Grove Park http://www.tustinca.org/parksrec/Parks/CedarGrove.htm

11385 Pioneer Rd. Tustin, CA 92782

Bring your sand toys to make a sandcastle!

July 17: VBS – no Park Day

July 24: Grijalva Park – corner of Spring St. and Prospect

http://www.cityoforange.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=2445

368 N. Prospect Ave. Orange, CA 92869

Bring a ball to play with your friends!

July 31: Heritage Park – 18600 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703

http://www.ci.cerritos.ca.us

Bring some sidewalk chalk to create some master pieces J

August 7: Pioneer Road Park – behind Salvation Army Church on Jamboree

http://www.tustinca.org/parksrec/Parks/PioneerRoadPark.htm

10250 Pioneer Road Tustin, CA 92782

Contact: Alice Holbrook 714.996.1234

Get ready for a day of water fun – wear your bathing suits and bring a towel!

(You too, Moms!)

August 14: Northwood Community Park – located at the corner of Yale and Bryan

http://www.ci.irvine.ca.us/depts/cs/commparks/cparks/cparks_northwood.asp

4531 Bryan Irvine, CA

Bubble Day – bring any bubble toys to share with your friends!

August 21: Eisenhower Park

http://www.cityoforange.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=2534

2864 N. Tustin Ave. Orange, CA 92865

Don’t forget some bread to feed the ducks!

Summer Fun

Grab a friend or two and have some fun with your kids!

Farmer’s Market – various locations, days, and times

Fullerton Farmer’s Market http://www.cityoffullerton.com

Local Library Reading Program

Check your local library for details

Santa Ana Zoo

http://www.santaanazoo.org/

Orange County Zoo

http://www.ocparks.com/oczoo/

Roller skating or ice skating

Holiday Skate http://holidayskate.com/

Bowling

http://www.ocfindit.com/pops/bowl.htm

Concerts in the Park

City of Orange http://www.cityoforange.org/depts/commserv/special_events/concerts_in_the_park.asp

Check local cities for schedules

Beach Trip

Meet at a local beach and enjoy the sunshine and waves

OC Fair (Costa Mesa – 7/11 to 8/3)

http://www.ocfair.com/2008/

Oak Canyon Nature Center

http://www.anaheim.net/ocnc/

Discovery Science Center

http://www.discoverycube.org

Ringling Bros. Circus (Honda Center – 7/23 – 8/3)

http://www.ringling.com/

La Habra Children’s Museum

http://www.lahabracity.com/section.cfm?id=41

Chuck E. Cheese – Orange, Placentia, and Garden Grove

http://www.chuckecheese.com/

Regal Theaters – Free family movies every Tues & Wed at 10am

http://www.regalcinemas.com/freefamilyflicks/index2.jsp

Free Train Rides in Costa Mesa – every 3^rd full weekend

http://www.killerorange.com/killerrefs/listings/o/ocmodelengineers.htm

Other ideas:

Go gleaning at a local field to feed those in need (www.feedoc.org), visit a convalescent home (contact the Nagles), family bike ride, day hike, or swimming!

Look for Women's Retreat 2008 information and registration form at the Information Kiosk!!! The 1st deposit of $60 (to reserve your spot) is due by August 24, 2008!!!

Summer is almost upon us :)

Sat, 31 May 2008 03:51:32 GMT

If you are anything like me, with June upon us (in a day!), we are looking for different options to get out of school year routine. We are in the process of putting together a list of places to go or things to do that would help you fill those hot summer hours :) Please check back in a couple of weeks as we finalize the list.

Please note that Game Night by the Pool that was scheduled on June 20th has been postponed. We encourage you get a good night's sleep and come join us for the Serve Day on June 21st!!!

Princess Tea

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:10:14 GMT

What a fun time we had this Saturday at the Princess Tea! We were packed out!!!

Carol Rischer and Melanie Bernard (plus Ashtyn) were great!!!
If you see Jim Brancucci - give him a big "Thank You!" for our delicious meal!
Give all the guys a hand for sacrificing their morning to serve us!
Table Hostesses, you were great! It was so much fun to see all the different table decorations and place settings... there are so many creative ladies in our body!
Special thanks to Kirsten Ayulo and Emily Wright for coordinating this exceptional event!!! Kudos to you for a job well done!

Can't wait 'til next year !