WOMEN'S MINISTRY (g4G)
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"…to equip His people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ…"
~ Ephesians 4:12-13
Christmas by Candlelight 2025
Join us for a beautiful evening of reflection, music, and fellowship as Mel Krueser leads us through the message “When the Manger Feels Empty // What Makes Christmas Christmas?” — exploring how the true meaning of Christmas rests not on what we do, but on what has already been done for us.🕯 Event Details:
📅 17th Annual Christmas by Candlelight
🍽 Free hot meal provided
💝 Opportunity to support this year’s charity: The Starting Point Ministry – helping Christians better understand and defend the Christian worldview, while offering a gracious challenge to the sincere skeptic.
How to Attend:You can attend in one of two ways:1️⃣ Be invited by a hostess2️⃣ Or email stephanie.cutler@drlc.org to be placed at an open table (many available!)
Let’s gather together to celebrate the promise made and the promise kept — the birth of Jesus Christ.
WELCOME!
Welcome to girlfriends for God!
Here at Divine Redeemer, our women’s ministry (girlfriends 4 God) exists to enhance women’s relationships with God and each other. With many opportunities and types of activities, our programming strives to include all women—single, married, working moms, stay-at-home moms, and seniors—to come and…
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grow our relationship with Jesus,
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gather to connect as girlfriends for God,
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pray for the needs of our sisters,
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serve others with our time and talents, and
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share our stories, experiences, and faith
G4G Purpose Statement: We exist to connect women to God and each other.
Pictured: 2025 - 2026 g4G team at our planning dinner.
BIBLE STUDIES NOVEMBER - MAY
JOIN IN ONE AT ANY TIME!
Wednesdays 9am -10:30am
Bible Study Lower Level Space
Starts up on October 29th
Led by Lori Anacker
Description:
Many of us believe that we aren’t good enough to meet other people’s expectations. Maybe
you can’t wrap words around why, but lurking beneath the surface of the carefully curated
façade you present in public, it’s there. Being missed and marginalized by others moves us
to assume we’re not quite good enough for God either.
The great news woven throughout the Gospel according to Luke is that perfection is not a
prerequisite for a deep and personal relationship with Jesus. In fact, this riveting account
reveals that Jesus is especially fond of ragamuffins in need of a safe place to lean in and linger! Join Lisa Harper in this Bible study of a literary masterpiece that doesn’t celebrate the elite, but embraces the outliers, outcasts, and overlooked!
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Mondays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bible Study Lower Level Space
Starts up on November 10th
Led by Sam Tietgen
Description:
In this twelve-session small group journey (DVD/video streaming sold separately), taught
by six acclaimed Bible teachers—including Lysa TerKeurst—you will meet a group of women
in the Bible whose lives teach us about ourselves and about who God is. You and your group
will open yourselves to the raw and revealing stories of frailties, struggles, brokenness, and
victories of real women from both the Old and New Testaments.
You'll discover lessons from each of these 12 women that will help you:
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Apply biblical lessons to your own modern-day struggles.
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Persevere through your failures and accept your successes.
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Draw near to God in a world filled with trials.
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Find lasting contentment in every situation.
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Overcome rejection and insecurity.
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3 Options:
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Mondays 9am
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Wednesdays 6:30am
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Wednesdays 1:00pm
Bible Study Lower Level Space
Dates:
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M: Nov 3, 10, 1, 8
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W: Nov 5, 12, 3, 10
Written & led by: Karen Lippert
Zoom link for 9am Mondays
Recordings will be posted to the g4g FB page.
Description:
Join us for a 4-week study on the Book of Esther — written and led by Karen Lippert! 🌸
Discover how God works behind the scenes in powerful ways, even when He seems unseen. ✨
Together, we’ll explore themes of courage, faith, and God’s perfect timing — lessons that still speak to us today. 🙏
📖 Study: The Book of Esther
🗓️ Duration: 4 weeks starting week of Nov 3
🕒 Options: Mondays at 9am, Wednesdays at 6:30am or 1:00pm
📍Lower Level Bible Study Space
👩🏫 Led by: Karen Anderson Lippert
💬 All are welcome! Whether you’re new to Bible study or returning, this is a great way to stay in the Word and grow together.
It’s a short commitment with a big impact — don’t miss it! 💕
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Thursdays 8:30am - 10:15am
ECDC Gathering Room
Schedule Below
Led by Stephanie Cutler
Upcoming Schedule:
10/23/2025: No Class
10/30/2025 Week 6: Relaxed
11/6/2025 Week 7: Relaxed
11/13/2025 Speaker - Nicole Steffen
11/20/2025 Speaker - National Adoption Month Topic
11/27/2025 No Class
12/4/2025 Speaker - Karen Lippert
12/11/2025 Christmas Party (Gift Exchange Fun at Sandy Felker's House)
12/18/2025 Christmas Brunch Out
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Fridays 8:30am - 9:30am
DR Lower Level Bible Study Space
Revelation Wellness Class
Led by Julie Palbicki
Schedule: November 7, 14, 21 & December 5 and 12
This is a great class for ANY fitness level - seriously!
First one is FREE then just $5 thereafter.
The relaxed time at the end to listen to a song is my favorite part!
No RSVP, just show up!
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Saturdays 7:00 - 8:30am
Birch & Banyon Coffee Shop
Led by Bethany Irish
They will do the book, "Abide" by Jen Wilkin
WOMENS BIBLE STUDIES
Deeply rooted in Scripture, you can find women’s Bible studies offered from September through April each year. In addition, we offer a summer study. The Bible studies range with a variety of topics and times offered. Refer below for the current Bible study schedule or click on the g4G annual brochure below. If none of the in-person times work, we offer various online/pre-recorded sessions you can watch. Find those on the g4G facebook group.
EVENTS
The g4G ministry year runs September – April. In September, our first event is a “kick-off” event. In the past we’ve had a Christian comedian, a food truck night, inspirational speakers and more. The theme for the year is introduced and there is always time for connection, worship and prayer. Throughout the year we host several g4G events and close the year with an Oasis (inspirational speaker) event in April. Past events throughout the year have included a Soup-Off, Mother-Daughter Tea, Faith & Fitness, Yoga & Scripture Meditation, Contemplative Prayer, and more!
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT
Our Christmas by Candlelight event has been in existence since 2009. It is a beautiful evening held in the Great Hall at Lake Country Lutheran High School. Our hostesses decorate their tables with Christmas décor and warm lights and invite women to start off the season of Christmas with the right perspective. This event is held the first Thursday in December and it includes a complimentary meal with 100% of the donations going directly to the ministry we are supporting for the year.
2025 DATE IS DECEMBER 4th
Speaker is: Mel Kreuser
with "Simply a Vessel" blog
CURRENT WOMEN'S STUDIES + OFFERINGS + EVENTS
FEBRUARY CONFERENCE OR RETREAT
Save the date:
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
2026 - Onsite Conference February 21st
2027 - 2028 - Onsite Conference (Thursday Evening)
2029 - Offsite retreat
SOAR WITH ME
SOAR WITH ME- TUESDAYS
FRIDAYS 9:30 - 11AM
SOAR with Me is a playgroup for caregivers and their infant–preschooler. It is led by Certified Teacher, Mrs. Annina Jest.
It includes snack, Jesus time, playtime, and more. Sign up here.
"Connect with women
and the Word!"
MOM CAFE BIBLE STUDY- THURSDAYS
M.O.M Cafe is a place where you learn, share, laugh, pray and grow together with other moms. After coffee & breakfast a speaker or video series presents our topic. You will then be led through discussion questions with moms of similar aged kids. "Our HOT TOPICS this year include a study of the book of Esther, multiple internal and external speakers, and participating in the Men and Women's ministry wide 6-week 'Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at the Table' study in fall."
We look forward to you joining us!
IF YOU NEED CHILDCARE FOR 25 - 26 REACH OUT TO STEPHANIE ASAP FOR ARRANGEMENTS OR REGISTER AND CHECK BOX FOR CHILDCARE!!!
A Typical Day at M.O.M Cafe
MOM Cafe Schedule
8:15-8:30 AM Breakfast and Fellowship
8:30 - 8:45 AM Prayer/Updates/Events
8:45-10:00 AM Bible Study
10:00 - 10:15 Optional Additional Fellowship
This year MOM Cafe will meet in the NEW ECDC Gathering Room.
GRANDMAS 4 GOD
Monthly Study for Grandmas with
grandkids of all ages!
6:30 - 8:00PM ~ September '25 - May '26
2nd Thursday of every month
Led by Renee Bielawa
Adult BIble Study Space
REVELATION WELLNESS
LED BY JULIE PALBICKI
FALL DATES
9/12
9/19
10/10
10/17
11/7
11/14
11/21
12/5
12/12
MORE INFORMATION AND BROCHURES
PREVIOUS FALL STUDIES
2025 - Relaxed
2024 - Fear and Faith
2023 - Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table
2022 - Encountering God
2021 - Meant for Good
2020 - Fight to Flourish
2019 - You are Free
2018 - Red Letter Challenge
2017 - Joining Jesus in His Mission
2016 - Fight Back with Joy
2015 - The Best Yes
25/26 Ministry We are Supporting:
CONTACT
Stephanie Cutler
Director of Women's Ministry
262-367-8400
ext. 127
Cell: 414 639 5707
Women thrive with connection and the purpose of g4G is to connect women to God and each other. There is a weekly e-newsletter (for g4G group members) that includes a devotion and updates with events and activities. Email Stephanie to get added to our e-Newsletter. Follow ‘girlfriends for God’ on Facebook to keep up-to-date on what is happening.