Women’s Funshops

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

October 3-4
Friday, 6-9, Saturday 8:30a-3p

Join us (and bring a friend) for a great weekend of worship, teaching, fellowship and fun! Casey Weymouth, founding director of The Fix Ministry, will share how God redeems brokenness and brings freedom. With a heart for addiction recovery and church planting, Casey brings a unique perspective on God’s power to transform lives. Choose from a variety of breakout sessions led by women of Swift Creek!

Cost: $30 | Dinner Friday, and Saturday lunch provided. Coffee and light snacks provided Saturday morning.

Both Friday and Saturday, we’ll be collecting new, unopened black crew socks and unopened packages of individually wrapped snacks (crackers, cookies, granola bars) to support The Fix Ministry. Bring some to the event and qualify for an extra door prize drawing! Items will not be collected in advance, and you must be present to win the extra drawing.

Speaker: Casey Weymouth
Casey Weymouth is one of the founding directors of The Fix Ministry, a discipleship program for individuals battling substance abuse and life-controlling issues. Casey holds a masters degree in addiction counseling from Liberty University and she and her husband are endorsed church planters for the North American Mission Board.

Funshops Descriptions

Fall Risk Screen & Prevention – Jen Harvey
Cold weather is coming and with-it slippery conditions. Many people don’t realize their balance has deteriorated until they are on the ground and cannot get back up. Don’t let this happen to you!  Join Jen Harvey, physical therapist assistant, for a fall risk assessment and some easy activities to improve your balance and keep you from injury this winter.

Make a Simple Bouquet – Rebecca McNiel
Learn reasons to have some happy flowers in your home and how to share a little brightness with others. A few principles of joy will be discussed. We will be able to take a sample home too!

10 Things Teachers Wish You Knew – Tory Wingfield
Do you want to support your local teachers throughout the school year but not sure where to start or how to help? Come to this session to learn more. From a few years serving public school teachers and students through Communities in Schools, Tory will share insight and very practical ideas!

Tell the Story – Jen Barger
Everyone loves a story! Learn how to communicate the truths of God’s Word through storytelling. This will be a foundational and practical session to help you reach friends, family, and neighbors with the Gospel as well as how you can use stories for discipleship and even training!

Meditating for Life: Out Loud and On the Page – Susan Lafferty
Discover various ways to meditate on God’s Word. We will explore and practice several methods together.

Cookie Decorating with Lindsey! – Lindsey Lucy
Come and learn a few cookie decorating techniques and decorate two cookies to take home with you!

Making Polymer Clay Earrings – Tammy Cooper
Come learn how to make a fun pair of polymer clay earrings! You will condition your clay, roll it out, cut your shape and take it home to bake (with printed instructions, easy-peasy)! There will be several cutters to choose from. 

Dinner Rolls 101 – Jessica Knowles
Put that bag or can of rolls away!  Learn how to make and shape your own yeast rolls just in time for Thanksgiving.

Learn to Make Vital Gut Tonic – Danielle Barnes
God created food to nourish, heal, and bring us together. In this energizing session, you will learn step-by-step how to assemble a powerful combination of ingredients that will bolster healthy functioning of your mind and body. If you love the scent of simmering ginger, clove, and cinnamon then this fun shop is for you. Tonic tasting will be offered!

Exploring Virginia’s Great Outdoors – Christen McKey
Discover ways to explore our state parks with a Dept. of Conservation and Recreation employee who has visited them all! Gain insights into how spending time in God’s creation – through hiking, camping, paddling, biking, playing, relaxing, and experiential learning – has huge benefits. Walk away with tips, recommendations, and maybe even new exploring buddies!

Stretch, Release, Repeat – Rosemary Campbell
Stressed out to stretched out! Let’s experience stretching to calm, relax and rejuvenate our bodies and breathing techniques to release our stresses to our Lord and Comforter.

Home Organization Tips & Tricks – Amanda Tudor
Do you feel overwhelmed when you open your closet, your pantry, or your drawers? Let’s take the stress out of organizing! If you know me, you know I LOVE organizing, so I’m really excited to share that love with you! In this Funshop, I’ll share some tips, tricks, and practical solutions to make organizing those overwhelming spaces more simple and less scary.

Christmas Connection & Celebration – Shannon Lloyd
Gather together to discuss tips and ideas about the most wonderful time of the year! How to get organized, make traditions, entertain or throw a Christmas themed party all without getting over stressed or losing the real reason for celebrating Jesus’ birth!

Make Love Fun – Misi Rose
How to make love fun again…or for the first time! For the married gal looking to put the fun back in the bedroom and beyond. Intimacy can be FUN! Learn more about the why behind God’s design for intimacy, as well as practical tips for making love FUN! (Also okay for soon-to-be-marrieds to attend!) *If you’ve attended this Funshop before and are thinking about coming again, I’d recommend finding me to chat instead!

Pride, Prejudice, & Providence: Finding God’s Hand in Every Story – Nanci Jackson
We’ll step into the world of Pride and Prejudice, exploring its themes of character, virtue, family, and grace. Whether you’ve never read the book or simply want to learn more, join us with no advanced reading required! We’ll enjoy an English style tea, a short presentation about Jane Austen’s life and faith background, an introduction to the characters and storyline in Pride and Prejudice, and a thoughtful discussion about connections between Austen and our own lives. Expect connection, laughter, meaningful conversation, and maybe a new favorite book!

First Aid: Bruised but Not Broken (Thanks to Jesus & Gauze) – Maddie Johnson
Join us for a fun and faith-filled first aid workshop designed to equip you with practical skills and spiritual encouragement! Learn how to handle everyday bumps, scrapes, and emergencies with confidence – all while reflecting the love of Christ as the Good Samaritan did. Whether it’s a small cut or big spill, you’ll walk away ready to care for others with both hands-on help and a heart full of faith.

Unwrapping Advent: Choosing a Devotional for You & Your Family – Renee Young
Come see how you can use Advent devotionals as a way to prepare your heart and home for Christ this Christmas season! We’ll explore different types of devotionals and find one that fits your stage of life, time, and preferences. You will leave with recommendations so you can select a devotional that brings joy and focus to your Advent celebration! 

Freezer-Friendly: Money and Time-Saving Tips for Your Kitchen – Grace Clark
Do you wish you could save money on groceries or eat more homemade meals, but don’t have extra time? Do you like the idea of meal-prep but don’t want to eat the same thing every day? Let’s discuss some very basic tips to utilize your freezer to solve these problems!

Stash your freezer with what you’re already cooking rather than dedicating whole days or blocks of time to meal-prepping. We will focus on using what you have, making recipes you already love. You will leave equipped with ways to stay in your budget, cook at home on the busiest days, and be ready to bless someone else with a meal anytime.

Build-A-Board: Charcuterie with Sara Davis
A hands-on class learning how to build beautiful fall themed charcuterie boards filled with meat, cheese, fruit, veggies, and all the yummy extras! See how a simple board creates a festive atmosphere for any get-together! After creating our boards, we’ll show off and share our boards with the rest of the women attending Funshops during the lunch break. Build it, eat it!

Bird’s Eye View of the Bible – Nancy Graham
When you try to find a passage in the Bible, do you feel like you’re the only one who doesn’t know what she’s doing? Are the books of the Bible all jumbled in your mind? Would you like to get a better understanding of the Bible’s general story line? Join us to get a better handle on: 1) How the Bible is laid out and what’s in it, 2) Seeing Jesus in the Old and the New Testaments, and 3) Understanding how Scripture fits into human history and into your life! Bring your Bible and a pen.

Running for Beginners – Brittany Griffin
Have you ever seen someone running down the road and thought, “They must be running from something—there’s no way they’re running for fun”? Maybe you’ve considered running for exercise but aren’t sure how to get started. In this session, you’ll receive tips and tricks to get you off on the right foot (pun intended)!