“Women need other women. We build a better community when we gather,” explains Jana Thurber, RMC Women’s Ministries Department director.
Thurber is excited to plan events for the women of RMC in 2022. She sees the ministry as a chance for women to fellowship, support each other, and study God’s Word together. “To pray, laugh, praise God, cry or provide comfort—or to celebrate each other’s joys and answers to prayer. We are stronger when we journey together. We are stronger when we serve each other!”
According to her, women’s ministries exist to serve and provide outreach to the community. “Women’s ministries is not only about who we are as Seventh-day Adventist women, but [also about] using our creative abilities in serving our church and community as Seventh-day Adventist women.” She adds, “Women’s ministries activities are focused on helping women grow deeper with Jesus so we can invest ourselves in our local church and community.”
Thurber is planning special events and gatherings for 2022, but she is also launching a new friendship evangelism weekend for RMC women to invite friends, neighbors, or co-workers of different faiths who want God to draw near through music, praise, worship, prayer and gifted speakers.
Thurber says she is blessed to work with a leadership group of talented volunteers to plan events, and that prayer is central for her department. “I regularly pray for individual church women’s ministries leaders, our conference leadership team, and women pastoral spouses. I hope you’ll join me in this prayer venture and that you will include me in your prayers as I seek to follow God’s heart in leading women in our conference.”
Calendar of Events for 2022
May 10, 6:30 p.m. – Women of Spirit program by “The Legendary Ladies,” a women’s historical performance organization. For reservations or more information, call or text Ginger at 720.980.9006.
Aug. 6 – “EnditNow” The Campion Church service will feature a special guest who will address the subject of abuse, particularly domestic abuse.
Sept. 17 – Hyveth Williams, professor of homiletics at the Theological Seminary at Andrews University and director of the doctor of ministry program, will be a guest speaker for the Canon City women’s ministries weekend. For more information, call Jill at 970.231.4383.
Sept. 23-25 – RMC women’s ministries annual retreat will be held at Glacier View Ranch for women of all ages. The featured speaker is Sharon Leach. Call 303.282.3638 and leave a message that you want to attend. Please include name, email and phone number.
Oct. 28-29 – A special weekend for women at the Campion Church. Details to come.
–RMCNews with Jana Thurber, women’s ministries director for RMC
