Women's Ministries exists to be a dynamic source of hope, support and encouragement to women who desire to know Christ as their Lord and Savior and to grow in their relationship to Him in faith and obedience. Our mission is to Love God - Love Each Other. Ministry opportunities include Bible studies, events, activities, and fellowship that will encourage, inspire, educate, and uplift women of all ages. We pray that every woman will find acceptance and experience a caring connection with other women.
Annual Events:
April: Oregon Pacific District Springtime Spectacular
May: Spring Brunch
July: Summer FunTime
Oct: Women of Faith Convention in Portland
Nov: Getting Ready for the Holidays
Dec: Christmas Tea
Lunch With Jerri : Please check at the Women's Ministry counter for a monthly invitation to “Lunch With Jerri.” Space is limited to 10 ladies. Invitations will provide all the information regarding time and place.
Coffee With Karen: Once a month, Karen loves to kick back with a few ladies at the "Blue Pepper" and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea) and just have a great time of fellowship. Invitations are provided at the Women’s Ministry booth, so drop by and and check out when the next coffee time will be.
Bible Studies:
Are you interested in meeting new friends and growing in God's word? Salem First offers many Bible study opportunities, from helpful topical studies to in-depth Bible studies.
Early Birds
Time: Tuesday mornings 6:00-7:30 am
(IHOP Restaurant, Lancaster Dr. NE)
Leaders: Kary Banick, 503.588.2496
Are you an early riser? Does "morning person " describe you? Then you'll enjoy this early morning time of prayer and Bible study using the work of Christian authors such as Charles and Luci Swindoll, Eugene Peterson, Lloyd Ogilvie, and Kay Arthur, to name a few.
Wednesday for Women
Time: Wednesday evening 7:00-8:00 pm
Leader: Carlie Sever, 503.363.9668
Looking for a mid-week women's Bible study? Participate in a time of prayer and Bible study with a small group of women on Wednesday evenings.
Word of God Bible Study
Thursday Mornings: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Lower Rickard Center
Wednesday Evenings: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Room 110 Esther Video
Leader: Billie Weaver, 503.393.1672
Covenant Quilters
Time: Wednesday morning 9:30 am -1:00 pm
Leader: Terri Staats, 503.390.7524
You're invited to join a multi-generational fellowship to create beautiful quilts for others. Ability is not an issue. Enjoy learning, or share your expertise! The quilts produced are sold to raise money for various Christian ministries and missionaries. Be sure and stay for lunch.
Serving Our Lord and Others (SOLO)
Time: 2nd Thursday of the month, 12:00 -1:30 pm
Leader: Evelyn Williams, 503.581.5000
Serving Our Lord and Others is the mission of this group of single women of all ages. If you are a widow, divorced, or single by choice and would like to have fellowship with other single women, as well as share in ministry projects, then SOLO is the group for you.
Contact Information:
Jerri McGarrah, Women's Ministry Leader
jmcgarrah@salemnaz.org
Karen Hoekman, Women’s Ministry Assistant
wcm@salemnaz.org or khoekman@salemnaz.org
503.581.3680