Special Interest Groups
Friendship Tuesday & Friendship Tuesday Morning
Are you tired of just going through the motions of the Christian life? Do you feel a tug at your heart to live completely for God---but don't know what the next step is? Lysa TerKeurst invites you to uncover the spiritually exciting life you long for in her book "Becoming More Than A Good Bible Study Girl". Fulfillment is closer than you ever thought possible. This study will be good for women who have no previous church relationships, as well as those who have attended church.
Groups' Purpose: To develop authentic friendships, supporting and caring for each other. You can join us at any time throughout the year!
Begins September 14, 2010 through May, 2011
Friendship Tuesday: Second Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Join us for snacks, fellowship and introduction.
If you are a sister in your twenties or thirties, Friendship Tuesday is forming a new small grouip just for you!
Contact: Patrice Ramsbottom at 422.1184 or pramsbottom@att.net.
Friendship Tuesday Morning: Second Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in Quad 4A/B
Contact: Javonne Gilmore at 673.7178 or jsgilmore@austin.rr.com
Join us for snacks, fellowship and introduction.
Small groups: 4th Tuesday of each month - The small groups meet for fellowship at a designated time and place.
Coordinator: Sandra Nicholson or (512) 413-7410.
Teaching Leader: Judy Brooks or (512) 329-5687.
Administrator: Patrice Ramsbottom or (512) 608-0652.
Study for Fall 2010
"Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl" by Lysa Terkeurst, President of Proverbs 31 Ministries
Cost: $25 (covers materials and administrative costs)
Christian Moms
Christian Moms is a group of mothers, with children of all ages, who gather for fun, fellowship, Christian study, encouragement, support, and sharing with other women. The group is also involved in various social and service activities.
Meets: Mondays at 9:30 AM in Quad 3A (September through May)
Childcare Provided
Contact: Tish Schaefer at tishschaefer@austin.rr.com
Study for Summer 2010
"The Frazzled Female: Finding Peace in the Midst of Daily Life" by Cindi Wood
When: June 14 through August 2, 2010
Cost: $10
Study for Fall
"Pray Big for Your Child" by Will Davis
When: August 23 through December 13, 2010
Cost: $15
Scrapbooking
If the terms “creative cropping”, “embellishing a page”, or “mini-albums” are terms you are familar with ...or if you have been in the habit of making your own cards for a good while...then the Scrapbooking Group is for you! Without any specific plan, other than to engage in the fun and fellowship of one another while sharing a common interest...this group meets throughout the year and is a creative new way to connect with others. Whether you are a Riverbend member, or simply share an affinity for crafts and innovative decor, come and join this vibrant group.
To connect, please email DeDe Kellicker or phone (512) 293-4188 to get full details; and be ready to share ideas, laughter, and perhaps your best tips and tricks to creating scrapbooking masterpieces! Check out DeDe's blog at http://congregatecreate.blogspot.com/.
Monday Night Book Club
Among the passions we share, there is a place for the unique passion...of reading. At Riverbend, there is a place for women who share this passion...to explore new books, new ideas, and new challenges, through the adoption of different selections and an open discussion of the thoughts and emotions that each selection evokes.
Meets Third Monday of each month from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
For more information about joining the Book Club, contact Paulette Schwartz or (512) 327-3540, ext. 227.
Yada Yada Book Club
This will be a great time to meet other ladies that share your joy of reading. We will read a new book each month beginning in September. Come check us out!
Meets Third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 8:30 PM in Quad 3A beginning September 21, 2010.
Information meeting on Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in Quad 3A.
We will introduce the first series "House of Hope" by Neta Jackson.
Light appetizers will be served.
For details contact: Nancy Nickerson at nnickerson@austin.rr.com or 512.837.3741.
Study for Fall
House of Hope Series by Neta Jackson
September 21: "Where Do I Go?"
October 19: "Who Do I Talk To?"
November 16: "Who Do I Lean On?"
Missions in Action
The Missions in Action Group is a women's mission outreach that gathers for study and prayer and to generate support for missions. The group provides fellowship with other ladies and an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of mission projects and activities. The group also has guest speakers from time to time.
Meets Last Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM in Quad 5A/B (September through May)
Contact: Mary Brown at mbrown30@austin.rr.com or 512.327.2564 for more information.