Welcome to the Women’s Ministry at Double Oak Community Church! Whether you are new to Double Oak or have been here a while, we long to create an environment that fosters connection, a place of restoration and discipleship for you to mature in your faith, deepen relationships and equip you to live the life God has called you to. Click on the buttons below to find opportunities to dig in deeper.
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Our Women’s Bible studies are designed to help you MATURE in your faith as you build COMMUNITY together. See below for the detailed description of each study being offered this semester and then fill out the form below to register your selection.
Please note: There are evening and daytime studies available for your convenience. Studies will last 7-10 weeks. Childcare is now available by reservation for both evening and daytime studies!
Childcare for Monday evening studies is available by reserving with Cindy Barksdale. Please send reservation request to: cbarksdale@docc.org
Luke in the Land by Kristi McLelland (Led by Donna Howell and Lynn Maiden)
Luke in the Land is an 8-week dive into Jesus’ story as it unfolds in the book of Luke. We will walk through His interactions and experiences, focusing on topics and events from His birth to His resurrection, almost like flipping through a photo album. Please join us on Monday nights to unpack what we can learn from the writings of the Gospel of Luke.
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Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight by Jennifer Rothschild (Led by Robin Kelly)
“If a Christian never yearns for Heaven, it may mean we’ve become too satisfied or too preoccupied with our lives right now.” (Billy Graham) Don’t just wonder about heaven - embrace it with a faith that turns anticipation into excitement and peace. As we walk through this 7-week study on heaven, we will gain a deeper understanding of what God has prepared for His children. We will also learn how to live with confidence today as we look forward to the glorious unending that awaits.
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More Than Enough - God’s Strength in Our Weakness by Christine Hoover (Led by Christy Bishop and Amanda Moore)
Have you even encountered circumstances in your life that felt overwhelming, experiences that made you feel weak and helpless? Join us for this 8-week study as we journey through 2 Corinthians in this study based on Christine' Hoover’s More Than Enough. God really is the ultimate source of the strength and sufficiency you need. You’ll find that God gives you strength to go on - through troubles, disappointments, and temptations. Weakness is not a disqualifier or a flaw in our design. In fact, God shows Himself most powerfully in and through our vulnerability
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Childcare for Thursday morning studies is available by completing this form:
A Study of the Life of Joseph, a verse-by-verse study (Led by Michelle Wurst and Cindy Saucer)
Joseph and his coat of many colors are familiar to many, but there is much more to the story! Coming from a family rife with deception, favoritism, and disfunction, Joseph both suffered and triumphed greatly while learning to trust the Lord above all. Forgiveness is at the core of Joseph’s story, and it was possible only from a heart that the Lord shaped in His providential way. All you need for this 9-week study is a Bible; any other materials will be provided.
When You Pray by Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild Jada Edwards and Kristi McLelland (Led by Beth Cash and Catherine Dellinger)
Prayer, simply put, is talking with God. It is a gift of communication between the Creator and the children created in His image. We may find it is difficult to pray consistently, or we may feel like our prayers lack passion or power. Sometimes we are so overcome with longing or loss we struggle to find the words that express the groaning of our hearts. In other moments, our souls overflow with gratitude for God’s grace. Thankfully, just as Jesus taught His disciples to pray, God’s Word gives us invaluable insight on the topic of prayer. Join us for a 7-week study to begin to have your prayer life strengthened and your heart united to Jesus.
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Are you looking for a way to minister to others in our community?
If so, we would love for you to be a part of the Mending Hearts ministry. On the third Tuesday of the month, from August to May, we meet from 9 am-11 am to make pillows for patients who have had open heart surgery at several area hospitals. This is a wonderful opportunity to fellowship with other ladies while serving those in our city.
Sewing is not a requirement! We need help cutting fabric, stuffing pillows and tagging them. If you do sew, we would appreciate you bringing your machine to help with the sewing. Supplies are provided so come as you are.
For more information, contact Courtney Szollosy at cszollosy@doubleoakcc.org.
“I just wanted to thank you for the red heart. Not only did it help with moving and coughing, etc, it was a blessing. To know you had made it special for people like me going through heart surgery. I truly felt surrounded by God’s love.”
In Christ, Clarice
“After undergoing heart surgery at St Vincent’s, I was the recipient of one of your heart pillows. It has meant so much to me and I have relied on it many, many times. Your work is greatly appreciated! I hope I may someday repay you for your efforts.”
Love in Christ, Randy
“My husband David, had triple bypass surgery St Vincents. While we were in the hospital, David was given one of y’alls heart pillows, made with love! We were so thankful to be surrounded with God’s love, with great doctors, nurses and every service at the hospital. The Heart Pillow was a precious gift which we talk with everyone about.”
God Bless You All, David and Teresa
Mentoring relationships provide unique opportunities where women can learn from other women and their life experiences. You may find yourself longing for someone to help you grow in spiritual maturity, to help you study the Bible at a deeper level or help develop your prayer life. You may find yourself in a difficult season experiencing loneliness, grief and loss, wrestling with a difficult life decision, walking through infertility/miscarriage, or difficult relationships. Being paired with a mentor can help provide the Godly wisdom and encouragement you need.
If you have experienced any of these situations and seen how the Lord carried you through and deepened your faith in the storm, the Lord may be calling you to be a mentor.
Moms INC (Moms In Need of Community) is a Christ-centered gathering for moms in every stage of motherhood. Whether you’re changing diapers or navigating adulthood, you’ll find friendship, encouragement, and prayerful support here.
This year as we walk this journey together, we lift each other’s burdens and celebrate each other’s victories. We will celebrate “Togetherness” as it is the echo of heaven on earth, where burdens are lifted by many hands and joy is multiplied in unity. It is in true community that we reflect the heart of God, for where two or three gather in His name, there He is in the midst (Matthew 18:20)
Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 9th, 9:30 - 11:30 am. Following that meeting we will meet the first Tuesday of each month, 9:30–11:30 AM through May in the Cafe at Double Oak Community Church. You don’t need to attend DOCC to join — every mama is welcome!
For more information or to sign up for the Moms INC newsletter, contact Courtney Szollosy, Women’s Minister, at cszollosy@docc.org.
If you’re looking for some good books to read to further your spiritual growth, help develop spiritual disciplines, or build healthy relationships, here are a few of our favorites! We’ll keep adding to this list as we discover new gems, so check back periodically for more suggestions!
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord asking: Who will I send? Who will go for us? I said: Here I am. Send me.” Isaiah 6:8
We believe our journey with Christ is not defined by the outcomes we achieve, but by the transformation we undergo. Our mission is to empower women to grow in their faith, character, and purpose, embracing the truth about WHO we are becoming in Christ. Through discipleship, fellowship, and service, we strive to cultivate a community where every woman can discover her God-given potential and live out her calling with grace and strength. The goal is becoming more like Jesus so we can teach others to also become more like Jesus. We go sit with the sinners, eat with the tax collectors, heal the sick, feed the hungry, care for the widows and orphans, simply because that’s what Jesus did. When we carry our cross daily, our perspective of our world changes and we begin to see the world as He sees it. How will you answer the Lord’s call?
There are other ways to serve. If you would like to donate tangible items to support ongoing efforts, stay tuned. Needed items will be updated soon.
If you’d like to serve as part of a group at one of our many Give United partner agencies, join us for the next WHO Serve Day!
On September 16th, a small team from DOCC will minister to the ladies currently residing at the King’s Home. The King’s Home provides refuge, hope and assistance to abused women and children facing domestic violence, neglect, abandonment, homelessness and other challenging circumstances. During their time here, they find healing and restoration.
How can you help?
Please click here to sign up to join the team going to the King’s Home and/or bring a side dish, cookies, or drinks to go with chicken fingers to feed approximately 40 women and children. We will spend the evening enjoying a meal with women and children and helping them create a craft. Thank you for making this dinner and conversation possible for these families!
