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Come join people who are honoring their loved ones by caring for them as they age. Caregivers receive empathetic prayer and support from other Christian caregivers. 1 hour group prayer meeting then fellowship. Occasional speakers. When: 1st Wed of each month Time: 6:30-8:30pm Where: 7974 Arly Ct #7, Santee Contact: Karrie Falkner (619) 634-5368

Men of the C.I.A. challenge each other to do more for Christ in deed, thought and spirit. If a man falls we rally around him in prayer to help him get back in the fight. We are “Gibbors” – the Hebrew word for ”men of might” or “hero”.

Deeper Still Weekend Healing Retreat are for both men and women who have experienced or been part of an abortion as mother or father of a child. Upcoming Retreats: April 27-29, 2018 October 5-7, 2018 Cost: FREE Contact: Gaynelle Merriwether (516) 984-9498 Bobbie Baldwin (619) 244-9117 Deeper Still Fallbrook, California

Our desire is to create a monthly place for moms of young children to gather, grow, connect, and share as we hear from relatable speakers on topics relevant to our season of life. We hope you leave refreshed, encouraged, and inspired in your ministry of motherhood. Cost: $5 per meeting includes light breakfast, childcare, speaker. Time: 9:30-11:30am Where: Youth Auditorium When: Last Tuesday of the month: Jan 29, 2019 Feb 26 March 26 April 30 May 28 (we break for June & July) Sept. 24 Oct. 29 Contact: Courtney Matranga (619) 820-6475 or just show up! Check out our "In the Everyday" mom's blog! intheeveryday.net

Join women of all ages for lunch, an inspirational speaker and prayer. Children are welcome. When: 2nd Sunday of each month at Where: Mimi's Restaurant in Santee Time: after 2nd service (12:30pm) Contact: Julie Mitchell (602) 999-0747 We'll meet you there!

Have you always had a heart to adopt? Have you thought about Foster care? Have you adopted, or are you a Foster Parent looking to connect with other moms? Join with other moms for a time of prayer, encouragement, speakers, sharing and resources. When: 1st Friday of the month 2018: Aug 3, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7 2019: Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, April 5, May 3 Time: 10am Where: in the Foothills coffee bar Contact: Holly Hedgecock (619) 867-5115

every other Tuesday @ 7pm in room C5 Is someone in your family struggling with their sexual identity? Want help knowing what to do as a Christian parent or sibling or friend? Hope and Healing is a support group for friends, parents and families who are committed to extending love, grace and truth to those who are impacted by homosexuality, same sex attraction, gender confusion, and transgender lifestyles. ELENA Penney (619) 316-2643

We're a small prayer meeting for woman desiring to pray for her country. Please join us! When: every Tuesday Time: 1:30-2:30pm Where: Room A5 Contact: Sharon Lindstrom (619) 472-4197

"Sit and Sew" - We are a non-profit volunteer ministry inviting everyone to come sew, knit, crochet with us. We make and deliver quilts, baby clothes, hygiene kites, school supplies, food, medicine and lots of love to the families of Guatemala, Mexico and the United States. Contact: Kim Ruby (619) 204-0038 Meet us in the Alpine Library on 2nd Thurs & last Saturday of each month 2nd Thursday - 9:30-2:30pm (Bring your own snack/lunch & snack to share): January 10 February 7 March 14 April 11 May 9 June 13 July 11 August 8 September 12 October 10 November 14 Last Saturday of the month 11:00am-4:00pm (Lunch provided, bring a snack to share): January 12 February 23 March 30 April 27 May 25 June 29 July 27 August 31 September 28 October 26 November 23

Learn all aspects of organic gardening. Volunteers share in the bounty and excess is donated to the East County Food Bank. Children and teens are welcome! FREE! When: Mon and Wed Time: 8:30-11am Where: Lakeside - Call for directions Contact: Lillian Kiefer (619) 840-9942

New Day Women's Center is a faith-based community for all women of all backgrounds to connect through opportunities for personal, professional and spiritual growth. As women we need a place where we can talk about what's going on in our lives. A place where we will be heard, understood, supported, encouraged and to know we are cared about and significant. We need a place where we feel safe expressing our thoughts, feelings, challenges and struggles in an environment where we won't be judged but will be pointed towards solutions and resources that can help us grow. Join us on Fridays at 9:30am for a Bible study geared for new believers. 5575 Lake Park Way #106, La Mesa (619) 713-1544

Do you know what Jesus said about the Kingdom of God? This is the Kingdom Jesus came to establish on earth when He came. This Kingdom with its power has been working through those who understand it. It transforms whole nations and the lives and futures of millions of people who have dared to believe and fully enter it. Join us as we dig into Pastor Mark Hoffman's book "On Earth As It Is In Heaven - the Power of God's Kingdom at Work Today". Facilitated and taught by Claudia Bainqualls. 7 Sunday mornings @9am June 2 - July 14

Come pray and every Saturday morning with the Foothills family and pastors for our church and for our nations. We pray for women leaders on select Saturday mornings. When: Saturday mornings Time: 8:00-9:00am Where: Foothills Sanctuary

It's our bi-annual Shop N Swap where we swap children's clothes (newborn through size 10), baby gear (strollers, high chairs, etc - no toys or books), women's clothes, shoes, accessories and all sizes of Halloween costumes. FREE! Watch for upcoming dates - usually April & October We also need volunteers to help sort it all for 2 days prior. Contact Michelle Oosterbaan for more information (619) 972-8615