Women’s Ministries

Debbie Heden

I would like to thank Superintendent Bret Allen, Dr. Sam, Dr. Jay along with the Executive Committee, Presbytery and the Northern California and Nevada women for allowing me to serve this great district.

My husband, Jim Heden, is my greatest supporter!  I’m truly blessed to have such an amazing life and ministry partner.

I would like to thank my team: Kathy MacPhail, Leslie Fitzhugh, Aleigha Fitzhugh, Cindy Reynolds, Vika Chebotarev, Linda Johnson, Abby Sterling, Star Richardson, and our incredible Area Leaders.  Ladies, you make ministry a joy as we serve together for the kingdom of God.

 

Debbie Heden

 

2023 Set Apart

Wow what an amazing year we’ve had. Sweet Life 2023 “Set Apart” conference focused on the calling that God has placed in each woman’s life, and how to live out that calling to the fullest extent. Women have been set apart for a special purpose in God’s plan. Deuteronomy 14:2 “You have been set apart as holy to the LORD your God, and he has chosen you from all the nations of the earth to be his own special treasure.”

We began the conference by investing in leaders. Dr. Melissa Alfaro, Pastor Lily Oligiatti, Pastor Marcia Bethke, and Pastor Laurie Hoyt did an amazing job inspiring leaders to become all that they were designed to be. We added our 5 x 7 back in this year by having 5 women from across our District speak for 7 minutes each. Kaylani Henry, Morgan Ferrante, Vanessa Stell, Darlene Washburn and Marcia Bethke were part of that team.

Women want and need to laugh, so it was an honor having comedian Anita Renfro with us. The services were packed with Inspiring messages, incredible worship, laughter and lots of fun. The altars were filled as the power of the Holy Spirit infiltrated the hearts of the women.

WM DAY BRUNCH

Our WM Brunch was held at Destiny Church in Rocklin on May 1st, 2023.  This was a day of celebration to rejoice in what God is doing all over the world! We enjoyed a delicious meal by Michelle cowles, heard testimonies from many of our missionaries and were challenged to continue to invest in others by Guest Speaker Melanie Francis. We rejoice in the fact that we exceeded our goal this year raising funds for both U.S. and World Missions

 

She Leads

She Leads was a one day training to grow every woman’s leadership potential.  As leaders we are often pouring out to others, this event was investing back into the heart of the leader.  We had a packed house as the National Women’s Director, Nonda Houston and Pastor Laurie Hoyt trained, inspired and encouraged Ministry to Leaders.

Sisterhood Events

Sisterhoods are held throughout our District, our goal is to Encourage, Equip and Empower women. I’m so grateful for our Area Leaders

Area Leader Training

In November 24 Area Leaders came for our Annual training at the DRC.  This is always an encouraging time as we learn from each!