Gentle

In 2024/2025 Springvale Women will be looking at some difficult cultural issues through a biblical perspective, while also challenging ourselves to filter our responses through love, so that the church is both a safe place for hurting people to land, and also a place that affirms the objective truth of God’s Word.  At our next Gentle event we will be looking at Human trafficking.

• Sunday, April 27
• 7:00PM
• In the Chapel
• Guest speaker Casandra Diamond, Founder Bridge North

Psalm 82:3-4 “defend the weak and fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the enemy.”

Human trafficking is grave and widespread issue that involves the exploitation of individuals through force, fraud or coercion for various purposes including labour and sex trafficking. It affects millions of people globally with women and children being particularly vulnerable. As women in the church, it is crucial to be aware of human trafficking for several reasons.

• Prevalence and impact- human trafficking is not confined to faraway places; it is happening in our local community. Understanding how human trafficking occurs helps us spot signs and take action before individuals become victims.
• Vulnerable population- knowing the indicators of trafficking allows us to intervene and provide support especially to women who are marginalized or in unstable situations who are generally at a heightened risk.
• Gods heart for justice- the bible emphasizes justice, compassion and the protection of the vulnerable. As women of faith, we are called to reflect God’s love and justice by defending those who exploited and oppressed.

How we can help? this is our first step, having a conversation and raising awareness to educate us and not be able to turn a blind eye or stay naive that this is happening around us. We want to be able to support anti-trafficking organizations, like Bridge North, who work tirelessly to combat human trafficking and support survivors. We need to pray for both victims and workers with a full understanding of the needs and the issue. By raising awareness, supporting Bridge North and advocating for justice, we as women of Springvale can play a significant role in combating human trafficking and ensuring those affected experience restoration and freedom through the love of Jesus. 

Connect

A night to come and simply be with other women and each other. Nothing formal, planned or rigid. come as you are, with what is on your heart and mind. If you need to talk, if you need prayer, or you just want to have a space to connect with others. Connection is a gift from God. And it’s kind of the whole point; connect to Him, connect to our own hearts and to other people in our church and community. The enemy wants us to disconnect, to feel alone or isolated, to shut down and shut people out. We need to be intentional about creating healthy deep relationships to help us fight agains the disconnect. 

Connect is a space to be able to share the hard stuff, the grief, the joy, the funny, our fears or anger, our stress. All in a safe place with people that can help us connect back to God and not stay stuck in the hard all alone. Bring a coffee/tea/water and yourself, we can’t wait to connect with you.

• Thursday Evenings
• 7:00-8:30PM
• Downstairs in Springvale Kids

Women’s Bible Study

One of the core programs of our Women’s Ministry at Springvale is our weekly Bible studies. These studies are an opportunity for women in our church and in our community to come together to dig deeply into the word of God. The mornings are designed to allow women to minister to one another through discussion of relevant and biblically based topics. To share, to learn, and to pray together.

In our spring study Kristi McLelland (through video sessions) will take us on a journey followint the steps Jesus travelled in Israel and give us snapshots from the Gospel of Luke ot see where the stories of the Bible actually took place. Luke in the Land invites us to experience the heart of the Father through the stories of Jesus. This study will challenge the way we typically read the gospel of Luke by emphasizing the significance of studying this Gospel in its historical, cultural, and geographical context. 

• Spring Study – Luke in the Land (video series by Kristi McLelland)
• Tuesdays 9:30-11:00AM
• April 8-May 27
• Cost $30, includes book.
• Limited Childcare available.

Psalm 40

We all have a story to tell. Our testimony is sharing our life’s experiences; the good, the bad and the ugly and how God intercedes to give us a new story through Jesus. A new hymn of praise, a new voice with which we worship and honour Him! Psalm 40 is a place to for women to share and hear stories of God restoring brokenness to beauty and beyond. God doesn’t want our perfection He wants our heart and our voice. Psalm 40:2-3 “He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.”

Table Talk

God calls us to share our lives, our experience and our perspectives with other women. Table Talk is a time of intentional, topic-rich conversation in an intimate interactive format. Join us as we act out the calling of mentorship, as iron sharpens iron. Come ready to listen to other women’s thoughts and discuss your own in very small groups on two current, relevant topics.

REVIVE

REVIVE, is a ministry that challenges women to seek God with determined purpose; to awaken a generation of women who really, authentically believe what we SAY we believe – and are ready to live transformed, for His Glory.

Sister Social

Sister Social is a generational outreach event for all women. Invite a friend, daughter, niece, neighbour or anyone you’d like to spend some special time with!  

One to One Mentorship

• Become a Mentor: We are currently looking for mentors. If you have a passion for walking alongside others as you share wisdom and life experience. Click HERE if you would like to become a Mentor
• Become a Mentee: If you’re ready for an encouraging relationship with a one-on-one mentor who will pour into your life. Click HERE if you would like to be mentored.

The Prayer Closet

Drop in to ask for prayer, share a praise report and or pray for our Springvale community.   Beginning September 6 we will be meeting live on Facebook weekdays at 12:30. The prayer time will feature devotionals from the Daily Office. Join our Facebook Group  and come when you can.

Harvest Market

Harvest Market is a fun day of festive an seasonal shopping with over 90 local artisans and small businesses. Get a jump start on your Christmas shopping with a large selection of creative treasures and handmade finds, as well as delicious culinary delicacies! Make a day of it! Bring a friend! Explore our workshops/demonstrations, while enjoying a coffee/tea and snack and taking in some live music from our selection of emerging artists and musicians. Lunch options will be available for purchase, as well as hot drinks and pastries, throughout the day. Beaver Tails will be available for purchase in the afternoon. Watch our social media for the full event schedule.