Women’s Ministry

 Point of Contact: Jessi Pearson (click to view in directory)

The Women of Mercy strive to gather together, encourage one another, and pray as we are called to in Scripture. We seek to help equip the women of Mercy in a variety of ways, including weekly bible studies and summer books clubs. We also seek to build and deepen relationships through various avenues, such as large group events and retreats. Our desire is that each woman at Mercy feels supported, encouraged, and pointed to the truths found in Scripture. We would love for all women to be involved and participate in the Women’s Ministry!

Points of Contact

 Jessi Pearson, ministry coordinator & events 
Emilee Ellsworth, retreat
Marti Long, Bible study
Karen Mascher, events & retreat
Sydney Miller, Bible study
Heather Perdieu, summer book clubs
Nancy Shimp, care and concern
Linda Waugh, summer book clubs 

 

women’s BUY NOTHING YARD SALE

Join us for the Women’s Buy Nothing Yard Sale on Sat., April 6, from 10am-12pm.

Bring your unwanted items and we will have a yard sale for Mercy Women where everything is free! We will be meeting at Karen Mascher’s home and setting out whatever items we want to get rid of and then shopping each other’s tables, all for free! Bring clothes (men, women’s, maternity, or children’s!), kitchen items, kids toys, small furniture, etc..

Please come even if you don’t have anything to donate, as all Mercy women are welcome to shop or just enjoy some snacks together.

Please contact Jessi Pearson or Karen Mascher with any questions.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Plan to join one of our Women’s Bible Studies this spring as we look at the book of Daniel with Jon Nielson’s Daniel: Faith Enduring Through Adversity.  Each participant should order their own copy of the book available at the usual online vendors or Mardel’s. 

The studies meet weekly and run for 15 weeks beginning the second week of January and ending by early May.
We are offering the following times, locations, and formats listed below:

            – Monday evenings, 7–8:30pm, online beginning Jan. 15.

            – Wednesday evenings, 7:00pm, at Sarah Rives’ home beginning Jan. 17
(address will be sent once registered) |  NO CHILDCARE

Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30am, at Compassion Church beginning Jan. 11*
(1737 Wards Ferry Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502) | CHILDCARE PROVIDED
*Thurs. study’s first mtg is a social gathering, w/ book study beginning on Jan. 18

Click the button below to register.

New Mom Ministry

We are looking for older women in the church who would be willing to support a new mom through the first few months of their baby’s life. This would only require 1-2 hours per week (needs depend on the mom but could include: being willing to go on a walk with them, help clean their house the first few weeks, hold their baby while they get things done, or just be available as a resource and encouragement).
Pregnant mamas will be given a list of ladies who have volunteered to choose from (based on location around town, etc) prior to delivering, and the women’s ministry will help connect the older and younger ladies! If you’re willing to be on the list to reach out to new moms, please let Jessi Pearson know (click to view in directory)!