The Well is a gathering place for women, college age and up,
to grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus and to create richer,
more authentic connections with one another.
The Well
The Well is the women’s ministry at First Woodway, made up of women from all different ages and stages of life . . .
and we would love to meet you!
We know that we live very full and busy lives, therefore our goal is to create a ministry fueled with intention and purpose.
Every Life Group, prayer group, Bible study, retreat, service opportunity, and other events we offer will encourage you in your walk with Christ while also fostering genuine relationships with other First Woodway women.
But we can’t do it alone. We need YOU! We’d love to have you get involved in one of our Women’s Ministry Teams. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Oates, Minister of Discipleship: Women and Marriage at eoates@woodway-clone.clevr.me
Summer at The Well
Women (ages 18 and up) are invited to join us this summer for a variety of activities including Book Club, Trivia Night, and Flower Arranging! See below for more details.
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Summer at The Well: Book Club
Women (ages college and up), you’re invited to dive into a good read this summer and gather with other women to discuss all you’re learning. Book options include:
| 10:00 – 11:30 am | With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye Jethani | Led by Elaine Fitch and Joy Bennett |
| 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Tired of Being Tired: Receive God’s Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion by Jess Connally | Led by Ann Ferguson and Elizabeth Oates |
| 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It by Jennie Allen | Led by Cori Rhodes and Natalie Walters |
| 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Counter Culture: Following Christ in an Anti-Christian Age (Revised and Updated Edition) by David Platt | Led by GinnyLee Ellis and Jamie Kent |
All book clubs will meet on Mondays: June 10, 17, 24 and July 8, 15, 22 at First Woodway. When you register, you will receive an email confirmation with your room assignment and the chapters you should read before arriving for your first book club meeting on June 10. There is no charge to attend Book Club, but we do ask you to purchase your own book. If cost is prohibitive, please contact Elizabeth Oates at eoates@woodway-clone.clevr.me
Registration deadline is June 3. Click here to register.
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Summer at The Well: Flower Arranging | Sunday, June 30 | 3:30 – 5:00 pm | The Venue
The Well invites women, ages college and up, to join us for an afternoon gathering where we will enjoy a devotional, light snacks, and learn how to make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home. The cost is free, but we do ask that you register. Feel to free to invite a friend and register by June 23. Click here to register.
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Summer at The Well: Trivia Night | Thursday, July 18 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm | The Venue
Do you love classic TV shows like Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, Friends, and our beloved Little House on the Prairie? If so, The Well invites women, ages college and up, to join us for fellowship, snacks, and friendly competition for Trivia Night at The Well. The cost is free, but please register by July 11. Click here to register.
Don’t want to miss a single moment? Sign up here for our women’s ministry newsletter to be informed of what’s going on at The Well!
Discipleship Classes
First Woodway’s mission and hope for Discipleship Classes is to encourage you (every person in attendance) to develop a growing and understanding of God’s Word founded on distinctively Christian beliefs and healthy spiritual habits. We hold classes during the spring and fall semesters, with offerings falling into one of the following pathways: Bible, Belief, Behavior, or Community & Care. These pathways are designed to foster an environment of growth that develops our Christian community within our church family.
Please check back in mid-August to see the classes launching Fall 2024.
Ruddell | Sundays | 8:15 am | Multi-Generational
Oates | Sundays | 9:30 am | Multi-Generational
Baldwin + Thornton | Sundays | 11:00 am | Multi-Generational
Reagan + Boyd | Sundays |11:00 am | Multi-Generational
For more information on women’s Life Groups, contact Elizabeth Oates at eoates@woodway-clone.clevr.me.
The Well has a NEW TIME and NEW PLACE to gather and pray for women’s ministry and we want YOU to join us! All women are invited to gather on Sunday mornings! No matter when you meet for Life Group or serve on Sunday mornings, we have a time that works for you. Join us in room 214 from 7:45 – 8:15 am or from 9:00 – 9:30am to pray for The Well. This weekly prayer gathering will begin Sunday, January 7 and will meet every week. If you have any questions, feel free to email eoates@woodway-clone.clevr.me. If you would like to submit a prayer request, please email your request to prayeratthewell@woodway-clone.clevr.me.
Thank you for your interest in serving. We are happy you are here and have prayed you will find a place to serve and share the love of Christ.
Acteens – is a missions organization for girls in grades 7-12. Through Acteens, teenage girls have opportunities to grow in their relationships with God and their peers. Acteens learn to look beyond themselves and become actively involved in missions and ministry. They meet on Sunday evenings at 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (dinner included). For more information, please contact Rhonda Jones at rhondajones2@hotmail.com. For more information about Acteens, click here.
Women on Mission® (WOM) – Women on Mission (WOM) provides women an opportunity for ongoing missions, prayer, giving, education, and involvement. We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 9:30 am in The Venue (please use the back, side door entrance). We also have opportunities to serve with special groups that gather to do hands-on mission efforts that help and assist ministries, locally and across the globe. You are invited to learn and serve with us! Please contact Paulette Kirkpatrick at pklovesbk@gmail.com for more information.
Christian Women’s Job Corp (CWJC) – a comprehensive faith-based program to build Christian relationships and empower women to experience spiritual, personal, and professional success.
Freedom’s Gate – a ministry dedicated to the spiritual, personal, and professional growth for incarcerated women through education and mentoring, enabling them to reintegrate more successfully into their families and the community.
Comfort Quilters – using your gift of quilting to bless others! Quilts are made upon request for FW members and their family members who are home-bound, bedridden, or on hospice. Quilters get to know the family and make unique quilts designed just for them!
For more information or a calendar of events please contact Doris King for more information.
FLOURISH is a 1-year discipleship program that connects mentors and mentees to encourage and challenge one another in their walks with Jesus. FLOURISH calls women to a higher standard of living and urging us to live a God-filled life for the sake of the Gospel. Matthew 28:19-20 calls us all to create disciples, and FLOURISH gives us the opportunity to do just that.
* These FAQs are partially taken from the flourishmentor.com website by Passion City Church.
What is FLOURISH?
FLOURISH is a one-year discipleship journey that combines staying rooted in God’s Word with learning from a woman who is in a different stage in her walk with Jesus. Throughout the FLOURISH journey you will:
- Build a relationship with your mentor or mentee.
- Explore what Scripture says about your identity, calling, gratitude, and other relevant topics.
- Learn to wholeheartedly love and follow Jesus.
- Challenge how your individual story fits into God’s larger redemption story.
Who can participate in FLOURISH?
If you are interested in growing your faith, then you can participate in FLOURISH. You do not need to be at a certain point in your faith journey to participate. That being said, there are certain requirements to participate . . .
What are the requirements to participate in FLOURISH?
- Participants must be a FW member. If you are not a member but still want to participate, please contact Elizabeth Oates to discuss (eoates@woodway-clone.clevr.me)
- Participants should commit to a full year, as FLOURISH is a one-year curriculum
How often do mentors/mentees meet?
We recommend they meet once a month for the first month, and then taper down to meeting every other week, however we recognize that every mentor/mentee is different. Some pairs like to meet every week for the duration of their time together, and some can only meet every three weeks. We believe it is difficult to create momentum when meeting only once a month, so we strongly recommend meeting a minimum of twice a month.
How many women can I mentor?
FLOURISH now offers two options:
1) We previously only offered mentoring in a one-on-one setting (one mentor to one mentee). This option is still available.
2) We now offer FLOURISH Groups! FLOURISH Groups will look several different ways. They can be comprised of one mentor with 2-4 mentees, or 2 mentors with 3-6 mentees all meeting in a small group setting.
Whether you are interested in doing FLOURISH in a 1-on-1 setting or doing a FLOURISH GROUP, you will indicate this on your application.
What curriculum do you use?
FLOURISH uses the FLOURISH curriculum which was created by Passion City Church and is based on numerous Scripture passages, including Titus 2:1, 3-5, 1 Peter 5:1-5, and Matthew 28:19-20. FLOURISH is a 1-year curriculum broken into six sessions. Each session anchors women around six practical life topics, engaging them in both the Word and in each other’s lives. These topics are relevant to women of every age and stage of life.
However, sometimes mentors and mentees realize they need something different. If they try the FLOURISH curriculum and realize it is not meeting their needs, we give them freedom to pursue something else that is Scripture-based.
Do I get to pick my mentor/mentee?
When you sign up to be a part of FLOURISH, we will ask you to fill out a mentor/mentee application. You may request a certain mentor/mentee on the application. If you do not have someone in mind, no worries! We are intentional and prayerful with the matching process and consider many factors to provide each mentee with the most suitable mentor.
Is there a cost to participate in FLOURISH?
We charge a one-time fee of $40, which includes the cost of the curriculum, the mentor training, the FLOURISH match party, and more! We also offer a discounted rate of $20 for college students. If you cannot afford the cost to participate, scholarships are available. Please contact Elizabeth Oates (eoates@woodway-clone.clevr.me) for more information on receiving or providing a scholarship.
Do you have any resources to guide the mentoring relationship?
Yes! We offer a mentor and mentee training. But, if you want to get a head start, videos, downloadable guides, and more are available at www.flourishmentor.com.
What is the FLOURISH Match Party?
This is a fun night when we gather our new FLOURISH women and reveal their mentor/mentee. It’s an inspiring night of teaching and celebrating as their FLOURISH journey begins.
I am interested in FLOURISH but can’t commit right now. What should I do?
We will be opening FLOURISH applications again in Fall 2023. If this is not the right season for you, feel free to check back next year.
FLOURISH applications for Fall 2023 have now closed. Our next round of applications will open in FALL 2024. Check back for more details.