Welcome to Women's Support
Upcoming Events, Topicals and Programs
Support Meetings: Mental Health
This is a pilot program with non-professional mentors and attendees meeting every other month to support those with current or past mental health struggles or for those who wish to learn more so they can be better equipped in helping others on their emotional/mental health jouneys. See the side panel on this site for the night's format and specific dates, time, and location. ALL ARE WELCOME!
New! Teen Encouraging
Details to come
Women’s Bible Study (link below)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzPCE_FgWWSttnShPSOb4HA7CUHU_11yWvPzL_wVeqvbH3_A/viewform
Big Hearts, Little Hearts (link below) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzvt7Fpv91lF94FjUbtwRutK7q6bybkLA5VqZGpOKCVU1C1Q/viewform
Women’s Groups
Women’s groups are a place to develop relationships within the church family and less of a place of deep crisis. At this time we are placing less emphasis/responsibility on facilitator expectations and running a Women’s Group. As they have become more mainstream with 5+ years of history, the amount of direct assistance seems to not be as necessary as when they first started. However, if you are needing additional help, please feel free to reach out and/or see the additional links below.
Email (womenssupport@ellingtonacchurch.org) or reach out to Sis. Naomi Walder if you have questions or would like to join a Women’s Group. Please know that joining a Women’s Group mid-way through may result in being put on a wait list until there are enough women to create a new group.
- Feel free to start your own and gather your own group of women.
- If you are a facilitator for an existing Women’s Group that is private but open to new member(s) joining, please reach out to Sis. Naomi Walder to find out if there are women currently awaiting placement.
Facilitator expectations:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/148bk7M22SCq0bwqvGsdgQnF8Q7GtzVn2qtn_Ckf-P1k/edit?usp=sharing
Additional document for facilitators and attendees:
https://accounseling.org/mentorskills/role-of-mentoring-and-support-groups/
Women’s group topic ideas:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w7KA1xbco4ciG3W7BU0l3OJjaaVfKXgnxILpsi6CBUQ/edit?usp=sharing
Stepping into Your Spiritual Gifts
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant [...] Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God with worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit worketh all in all. (1 Corinthians 12 vs. 1,4-7)
Have you ever wondered if there could be more depth to your spiritual life? Do you long to find your place and deeper purpose within our church family? Discovering and exploring your Spiritual Gift(s) could help in this. How wonderful it is to know you are essential and integral to the health and function of the body of Christ!
As believers, we are all called to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance (Galatians 5:22-23). But have you considered how these essential qualities pour into the unique spiritual gifts God has given you? Discovering and exploring your spiritual gifts can open doors to serving with greater impact and deeper fulfillment.
Paul compared the church to a physical body in 1 Corinthians 12, reminding us that every part is essential for the body of Christ to fully thrive. You are integral to God’s work. He has uniquely created and shaped you into the woman you are today.
Take the time to discover your spiritual gifts, and you will find a deeper sense of belonging, fulfillment, and alignment with God’s will as you step into them humbly, in love for the Lord. When you walk in the gifts He has given you, you not only strengthen your own faith but also uplift and edify the entire body of Christ.
Let us encourage one another in this journey of faith and service, using our gifts to glorify God and bless those around us!
Below is a link to a packet from a past event that can guide you as you explore your Spiritual Gifts.
- Spiritual Gifts Assessment
- Please reach out if you need help navigating the information. We’d be happy to help! (womenssupport@ellingtonacchurch.org)
Spiritual Gifts Topicals to Consider:
ACCFS Website Resources
How Can I Find Help?
Become Matched With A Mentor:
You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Whether you need guidance or feel called to support someone else, mentorship provides a powerful way to grow, encourage, and walk alongside others.
https://www.ellingtonacchurch.org/mentoring
Join a Women’s Group:
See the Women’s Group drop down for more information.
Attend events:
Feel the love and support from women in our church community. We are all learning and growing. As we grow together and rally around one another, we can feel a deeper connection with each other.
There is lots going on!
See the church calendar https://www.ellingtonacchurch.org/calendar.
Ask for an advocate
There are lots of things you don’t have to face alone. It would be something simple like asking for someone to attend events so you aren’t alone, to something bigger, like someone interceding on your behalf on a particular issue. Just remember we esteem each and every person and want you to feel the love each of us feels. Please reach out to Sis. Jan Moser or email womenssupport@ellingtonacchurch.org for this type of outreach.
Take the Spiritual Gifts Assessment:
Reach out to someone in the Women’s Support & Discipleship Group or email womenssupport@ellingtonacchurch.org regarding your Spiritual Gift(s) and for additional resources to develop your gift.
Connect with others who share your gift, offering encouragement and new insights on using it in a God-honoring way. This can also reveal opportunities to pour energy into supporting and uplifting other women.
How To Get Involved In Women’s Support & Be a Help
We Can’t Do This Without You!
Women’s Support takes a body of believers working together. If you are interested in helping out in a specific area, or have specific thoughts or ideas, please email (womenssupport@ellingtonacchurch.org) or contact Sis. Janis Moser or Sis. Lydia Luginbuhl.
Become a Mentor
If you feel called to become a mentor please the mentoring page of the website to get further information and get started https://www.ellingtonacchurch.org/mentoring
Past Events
Theme Night: Mental Health
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
Thank you to each and every one of you for attending this special evening. For those that were not able to come, please see the link below for a recordering of the night. To continue in the area we are starting a non-professional pilot program where those interested in this area can meet every other month. See the side panel on this site for more information and specific dates, time & location.
Special Event 2025-09-17: Emotional Health and Discipleship Panel Discussion
We thank those that were able to attend this event and for those who could not, encourage them to listen to this emotional yet hopeful message around mental health. This event ties in with the upcoming women's "Themed Night: Mental Health".
Please visit AC Central to access the event's recording.
Discipleship Conference
What a beautiful day hosted by ACCFS as we were taught how to ABIDE in Jesus, BECOME more like Him, and CONTINUE His work. If you would like more information from this event, please visit ACCFS's Website. In addition you can access some recordings/PDF's on AC Central labeled:
2025-08-30 - SPECIAL EVENT(s)
Semi-Annual Women's Breakfast
Thank you to all that attend! It's a blessed morning filled with fellowship and connection. Be one the look out for future spring and fall dates!
Annual Spring Women's Day
Preparing your Heart
- God’s Intention for Beauty Podcast Series
- Young Woman Support (video series)
- Womanhood Podcast Episodes
We are sorry if you missed this event but given the sensitivity and confidentiality of the topics shared, in addition to the general format of the day, this event was not recorded. Hope to see you next year!
We'd love to hear your feedback about the event and/or if you'd ever like to be a panelist in the future. Please reach out to womenssupport@ellingtonacchurch.org and let us know!
Spiritual Gifts Event
Empathy Night
Past Newsletters
We Want to Hear From You!
- womenssupport@ellingtonacchurch.org
- Reach out to any of the sisters in the Women’s Support and Discipleship group. We are open to hearing your thoughts and ideas.
- You can also use the Mentor tab on the website to request or offer to be a mentor.
Women’s Support & Discipleship Group
Sisters Joni Moser, Jan Moser, Kim Schneider, Naomi Walder, and Heidi Virkler
SUPPORT MEETINGS: MENTAL HEALTH
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
Purpose: This is a pilot program with non-professional mentors and attendees meetings every other month to support those with current or past mental health struggles or for those who wish to learn more so they can be better equipped in helping others on their emotional/mental health journeys.
Format: Since this is a pilot, we will be flexible and adjust as we learn what is successful and helpful.
- The first 10-15 minutes is informational - A testimony or tool will be shared as a whole group to invite vulnerability and promote discussion for groups
- We will then break into smaller discussion groups. The group sharing will be approximately 45 minutes and geared towards personal journeys and reflections to give an opportunity for all to share and receive support
- Important guidelines have been developed for facilitators to use to enable peaceful and orderly sharing. They will be reviewed at the beginning of each group sharing session. (modeling AA or celebrate recovery groups)
Who's Invited?
ALL ARE WELCOME!
We have received feedback from our 11/4/2025 meeting that it was unclear who was invited going forward. Forgive us for this, please know, this support group is for ANYONE who wishes to come. Perhaps you have or had in the past mental or emotional health struggles, perhaps you’ve walked alongside someone who has gone through a struggle, or perhaps you’d like to learn more so you will be better equipped to help someone in the future. Wherever you are, you are invited.
When (first Tuesday of the month - every other):
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Tuesday May 5 in 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Longview Fellowship Center
NEW!
TEEN ENCOURAGEMENT
Details Coming Soon
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