Women’s Ministries has a variety of small groups offering a range of topics from exercise to prayer. We all need a place to enjoy connecting with other women, to share our life, and strengthen our faith! If you would like to start a small group, or if you have any questions, please contact Sharon at 360.456.6317 or by email.

A JOYCE MEYER STUDY - TBD
Leader: Denise Garwood, home 438-9799; cell 485-5314
Day & Time: Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Indian Summer, 3625 Prestwick Ln. SE (off Yelm Hwy - call for directions)
About this group: Using a study TBD, we will strengthen our faith with a better understanding of the nature
and purpose of the church, the Body of Christ, and how we are to fit into God’s plan.
Childcare: Sorry, no childcare provided.

BUTTERFLY GROUP
Leader: Zina Rubino, 867-0483
Day & Time: 1st Saturday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Uli McNair’s home; call her at 456-5209
About this group: If you would like to be with women who want to develop lasting friendships, grow spiritually
and discover who God has created us to be, this group is for you!
Childcare: Sorry, no childcare provided.

WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN
Leader: Della Allan, 357-9625
Day & Time: Two Tuesdays a month, call Della for specifics
Location: Home of Louise Maples, 1709 Vicki Ct NE, Olympia (North Thurston High School area) – call Louise
at 491-3073 for directions.
About this group: We will be using books by Gien Karssen, “Her Name Is Woman.”
New women are welcome at any time!
Childcare: Sorry, no childcare provided.

SPECIAL NEEDS SHARING & CARING
Leader: Cindy Gillen, 459-0454
Day & Time: 1ST Wednesday of the Month at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Call Cindy for details.
About this group: Monthly topic to be presented with discussion afterward in a relaxed setting. Occasional
potlucks as well! A safe place to share, inspire & connect with others!
Childcare: Sorry, no childcare provided.

BIBLE STUDY IN JAPANESE
Leader: Michiyo Lantow, 491-5108
Day & Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Michiyo’s home, 9404 Cook Crt NE, Lacey
About this group: This group is open to women who speak the
Japanese language. We will read the Bible and discuss how the Lord’s Word can be applied to our daily life.
Childcare: Children are welcome, but childcare not provided.

WOMEN IN THE WORD – AM SESSION *
Contact: Jean Dolby, 866-1981, jeandolby@comcast.net
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 9:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Building I, Living Water campus
Study: TBD
About this group: A gathering of relationship-oriented women focused on knowing and loving God’s Word.
Beth Moore brings joy and excitement with her electric style of teaching. We meet in small groups for
discussion, prayer and fellowship, then we view a Beth Moore teaching video. This is a fee-paid class.
Childcare: Available ages 1 – 12; call for space availability.

WOMEN IN THE WORD – PM SESSION *
Contact: Millie Fisher, 754-7573, milliemarie@comcast.net
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Building I, Living Water campus
Study: “A Women’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place”
About this group: A gathering of relationship-oriented women focused on knowing and loving God’s Word.
Beth Moore brings joy and excitement with her electric style of teaching. We meet in small groups for
discussion, prayer and fellowship, then view a Beth Moore teaching video. This is a fee-paid class.
Childcare: Sorry, no childcare provided.
*The studies for both sessions will start in the Fall. Pre-registration will be 3 weeks prior in the Commons
area of all campuses.

WOMEN IN PINK
Leader: Linda Ellis, 357-4088
Day & Time: 1st Monday of each month, 7:00-8:30 pm; Call if interested in more details.
Location: Home of Linda Ellis
About this group: If you currently have breast cancer, are in recovery, or are still working through the
challenges of the physical and emotional effects of this disease, we invite you to join us. Our format is
to simply be there for each other, to listen, share, and walk together for a season.
Childcare: Sorry, no childcare provided.

WOMEN OF WISDOM (W.O.W.)
Leader: Donna Nisbet, 491-0835
Day & Time: Usually the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Various restaurants in our area
About this group: This group really knows how to have fun!
If you are a senior woman looking to connect with a great group of women, you’ve found it! They get
together once a month to enjoy a meal and laughter at various local restaurants.

SEEKING HIS PRESENCE
Leader: Deanna Beach, 491-4894
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Building H, Living Water campus
About this group: This ministry focuses on praying for the ministries and staff of Living Water. If you’re
not comfortable praying out loud, just join with us in agreement. If your lunch hour allows, feel free to
slip in any time!
Childcare: Sorry, no childcare provided.

WOMEN’S PRISON, PURDY – BIBLE STUDY
Contact: Georgie Brown, 878-9704
Day & Time: Two Tuesday evenings per month
Location: Washington Corrections Center for Women, Gig Harbor
About this group: We are starting a Beth Moore Bible Study, “Breaking Free from Bondage”, in June
through mid-November. With God’s help and direction, along with the support of you amazing women,
we are hoping to continue ministering to the women at Purdy through ongoing Bible study programs.
Our present study has been fully funded and God has blessed us to be able to minister to 100 women.
If you are interested in partnering with us for future Beth Moore studies, we will be accepting $25 gifts.
Each $25 provides the study material for one inmate. Also, if you feel God possibly calling you to join
the group of our women who will assist Georgie facilitating these studies, please contact Georgie Brown
at 878-9704. Above all else, we covet your prayers for this ongoing ministry!

WOMEN ON A MISSION – For all ages!
Leader: Mary Sandifer, 491-7520
Day & Time: 1st & 3rd Monday evenings, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Mary’s house, 5302 Chelan Lane SE, Lacey
About this group: This group is open to women of all ages!
Handcrafted items are made to benefit missions work, the Transition House project, veterans, and
GNO, and will be sold at our annual bazaar. Laughter, encouragement and caring for one another
are definitely included, as well!
Childcare: Sorry, no childcare provided.

A STUDY IN HEBREWS
Leader: Dee Vavrinec, 491-3411
Day & Time: TBD, Call Dee for cost of workbook
Location: Dee’s home, call for directions.
About this group: Come and improve your life through prayer and the book of Hebrews.
Childcare: Sorry, no childcare provided.

WEIGHT WATCHERS
Leader: Ruth, 800-651-6000
Day & Time: Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Building I, Living Water Campus
About this group: Stop dieting and start living! There is so much support and motivation in our
meetings. We talk about healthy
options, and ways to get past those challenging times.
Childcare: Sorry, no childcare provided.

“AVENUE”: SUPPORT FOR WOMEN IN RELATIONSHIP
WITH MEN SEEKING SEXUAL PURITY
Leader: Brenda Gatton, 918-8670
Day & Time: Call Brenda for specifics
Location: Call Brenda for specifics
About this group: How do you navigate through the roller coaster of life when your partner is
trying to get free fromsexual addition? This support group offers practical tools and encouragement.
Childcare: Sorry, no childcare provided.