Women’s Ministries
The mission of women's ministries is to glorify God by multiplying God-centered, Christ-exalting, world-transforming women through the Gospel in the greater Chicago area and around the world. Specifically, it is our goal to support the leadership and ministry of the church by helping women to know Christ as Lord and Savior and establishing gospel-centered relationships with other women who will equip and encourage them to live for God's glory.
Titus 2 Tools offers two events a year for women of all ages and seasons of life. The first encourages us to be like "Mary," focusing us on our relationship with Christ through God's Word. The second event is designed to equip us like "Martha," enabling us to better serve our families and church with the spirit of Christ.
We encourage all women to participate in a LIFE Group, as well as the other opportunities listed below. If you are new to the church, or would like help finding your place in the body of Christ, feel free to email or call me, 847.884.9219.
Sheila Clark
Women's Ministries Coordinator, Itasca
Coffee Talks
Join Sheila Clark for a cup of coffee or tea and conversation. Contact Sheila, 847.884.9219, to set up an appointment.
Women's Intergenerational Summer Bible Study
Me, Myself, and Lies - a thought-closet makeover with Jennifer Rothschild
Ever wonder what you should say when you talk to yourself? Come and learn how to practice godly and biblical soul-talk.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VAf3jShvQEc
Wednesdays, June 20 - August 8 (no meeting July 4)
6:45-9 PM
At all three campuses - Arlington Heights, Barrington, and Itasca
$13 registration online at theorchardefc.org appreciated by June 8. (registration fee inlcudes book)
True Woman '12: Seeking Him Together
September 20-22, 2012 - Indianapolis, Indiana
Ladies from The Orchard...About 50 women from our church have already committed to attending this event. Please come and join us ~ you've still got time!! The more Orchard ladies we have to share in this powerful, uplifting, worshipful and convicting event, then the more special, moving and bonding an experience it will be for all of us! Contact Maggie Rochford at 847.721.8608 if you'd like to be on our list for the next group order ($119 each - a current savings of $20 per ticket), and/or for questions regarding registration in general, our block of hotel rooms, transportation/carpools, etc. For more information on this year's conference, visit the True Woman '12 website.
Spring Event: Beauty out of Ashes
Listen to the talk from March 16, 2012 here.
Hear Angela Yuan share personally how God took seemingly hopeless stories - a drug and sex addicted son, a strained marriage, a woman on the brink of suicide - and transformed them into stories of redemption, reconciliation and hope. We encourage you to read Angela and Christopher Yuan's book Out of a Far Country to hear their entire story.
LIFE Groups for Women
Find fellowship with other believers around God's Word through a LIFE group for women. LIFE Groups meet at various times and locations throughout the week. Most LIFE Groups do not meet during the summer, but will resume in the fall. See our complete list of LIFE Groups for more information.
Titus Two Training (T2T)
This one-year discipleship course is designed to foster intergenerational relationships among women who love God's Word and desire to know what it means to glorify God as described in Titus 2. Our mission is to encourage and equip older and younger women, both married and single, to live for God's glory in every area of their lives. We meet five Thursday evenings in the fall, and five evenings in the winter/spring. Our curriculum includes Becoming God's True Woman (several authors), and Spiritual Mothering by Susan Hunt. Contact Sheila Clark, 847.884.9219, to participate in the next group.
Women @ the Orchard
Check out the Women @ The Orchard newsletter. You can also sign up to receive it electronically each month.