I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His Word I put my hope. Psalm 130:5
Come join women of all ages to study God's Word.
This bible study meets September through May. Registration for the fall session will begin in August.
When: Tuesdays, 9:15-11:15 AM
Where: Youth Center
Please enter through door 1 or door 7
Childcare is available for ages 2 months through 7 years for a small fee, payable on the first day
Coffee Break is also offered on Sunday evenings:
Time: 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Where: Fireside Room (Room A-109)
This bible study meets September through May. Registration for the fall session will begin in August.
When: Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 AM
Where: Fireside Room (Room A-109)
Please enter through door 7.
GEMS is open to moms of all ages. Whether you are pregnant, chasing toddlers, chauffeuring teens, making college care packages, planning weddings, or caring for grand-kids, you don't need to mom alone.
When: 1st & 3rd Thursday, 9:30-11:15 AM starting September 17th
Where: Room B-214
Meets September through May. Registration for the fall will begin in August.
Please enter through doors 1 or 8
Childcare may be available for ages 2 months thru 7 years for a small fee.
If you need childcare, please email the co-leader, Linnea Diggle, and request to be added to the waiting list.
If you do not need childcare, registration begins in August.
Widow's Connection strives to provide prayer support and encouragement to widows by means of spiritual, physical, and emotional assistance. We're here to help you walk through your journey with others that have already experienced loss.
When: 1st & 3rd Thursday, 1:00-3:00 PM
Where: Fireside Room, Room A-109
Meets September through May
Please enter though door 7.
Women In Need of Care (WINC) is a support group for women who are now facing or have faced a major health issue and desire the support of other women who have faced similar circumstances.
When: 2nd & 4th Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Where: Fireside Room, Room A-109
Meets September through May
Please enter through door 7
For more information contact the office by email or telephone, 630.554.3858
Titus 2 is a ministry for women to grow in God's work and to mentor each other. In Titus 2, women are paired up in mentoring relationships which meet regularly and also meet monthly for large group discuss.
When: New session begins February 2020
Large group meeting dates: 2/12, 3/18, 4/15, 5/13, 6/17, 7/15, 8/19, 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16
For more information contact the office by email or telephone, 630.554.3858
When: Sundays, 9:00-10:15 AM meeting weekly
Where: Room A-102
Meets year-round
For more information contact the office by email or telephone, 630.554.3858
When: Every other Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Where: Minooka
Meets year-round
Welcome! Thank you for "stopping by" to learn about the opportunities for women to learn, grow and connect at Harvest. Let us know if we can assist you further.
Single Moms Interest Survey
Walking a journey together providing hope and encouragement.
If you're a single mom or you know one... and looking for encouragement with other single moms.
We'd like to hear from you!
Please take our brief survey, so we can get to know you.
The Gathering
Focusing on God, God’s Word and girlfriends!
Thursdays: 10:00 am and 6:30 pm
A time for women to gather together to study God's word, pray & grow friendships.
January 16th to February 27th
Winter Bible Study: Come Home - Tracing God's Promise of Home Through Scripture by Caroline Saunders
Childcare available for morning sessions only.
GEMS
Growing & Encouraging Moms!
Connect with other moms of all ages to grow and encourage one another in walking with Christ and serving our families.
Meets 2 Tuesdays each month
Fall Kick Off - September 17th
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Dates: Sept 17, Oct 1 & 22, Nov 19, Dec 3 & 17
Jan 14 & 28, Feb 4 & 18, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 15 & 29, May 6
There are some schedule variations due to local school district schedules.
Nursery & children's programming available!
Going Deeper - GEMS Bible Study
For GEMS attendees who want to grow deeper in their knowledge of the Bible.
Bible Study Dates 2024/2025
Sept 24, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 7, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 22
9:30am-11:15am
Bring your Bible and purchase the book, Woven: Understanding the Bible as One Seamless Story by Angie Smith
Titus 2 Mentoring
A ministry of spiritual encouragement with one-on-one and class mentoring.
Saturdays twice a month, 9:00-11:00am
Meets upstairs in Room 214 - Enter Door 1
Study: Praying the Names of God by Ann Spangler
Tuesdays weekly, 9:30-11:30am
Meets in Room 101 - Enter Door 1 or 3
Study: Praying the Names of God by Ann Spangler
For more information please contact Tonda Curry
WiNC
Women in Need of Care
Offers spiritual support for patients and caregivers during the difficult season of medical issues, treatment & recovery
Study: Future dates and study undetermined at this time.
Sanctuary in Trauma
For women who have experienced various kinds of life trauma.
Sanctuary in Trauma meets in a group setting that offers a safe space and practical Biblically-based tools for processing pain. Our goal is to give hope for healing and joy through honest processing, prayer and godly mentoring.
Led by women who have walked hard journeys and want to share the hope they've found in the midst of pain. Join us and be encouraged on your journey.
January 21st - April 22nd
6-8:00pm | Fireside Room, Enter Door 1
Widows Connection
Prayer support, encouragement and education with others in the journey of grief and loss.
Widows Connection meets on 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 1:00 PM in the Fireside Room
We are a community of widows who support and encourage each other. Our mission is to walk alongside widows on their journey, equipping them to move forward to the other side of grief into a meaningful, fulfilled life. We discuss topics that help us feel more comfortable and confident living independently. We offer hope, education and point each other to God. Each meeting begins with coffee and conversation; join us each 1st and 3rd Thursday or just for topics of interest. Together, we are widows helping widows.
Dates: September 5 & 19, October 3, 17 & 31, November 7 & 21, December 5 & 19
January 16 & 30, February 6 & 20, March 6 & 20, April 3 & 17
The Gathering (Thursdays, 10 am/6:30 pm)
Focusing on God, God’s Word and girlfriends!
October 8 – November 14, 2020
January 14 – March 4, 2020
April 8 – May 6, 2021
GEMS (Growing & Encouraging Moms)
September 24, 2020, 7-9 pm
November 19, 2020, 7-9 pm
December 10, 2020, 7-9 pm
Widows Connection First/Third Thursdays, 1:00 pm
Prayer support, encouragement and education on the journey of loss and grief.
WINC Second/Fourth Thursdays, 1:00 pm
Women In Need of Care - spiritual support for patients and caregivers during the difficult seasons of medical issues, treatment and recovery.
Titus 2 Mentoring January – December, 2021
Year-around spiritual encouragement for women – monthly group meetings and weekly contact in one-to-one mentoring teams.