““Profitable ministry among women is grounded in God’s Word, grows in the context of God’s people, and aims for the glory of Christ.””
Grace Ladies in Ministries of Prayer, Service, and Evangelism
Grace’s women’s ministry is focused on studying and applying God’s word through discipleship, including fellowship and service, in order to glorify God and enjoy him forever. We joyfully invite all women 18 and older to join us.
Meet the Current Ministry Team
Mandy Hinkle, Leslie Schmucker, Kristy Brubaker, Carlyn Darby, and Carolyn Nelson
Glimpse into Our Year
More information and sign-ups will be available closer to each event.
Fall bible study
Monday evenings, 6:30-8:15 at the church, September 25-October 30
glimpse-giving lunch
Saturday, November 4
advent prayer partners
December 3-24
christmas party
Friday, December 1, 7:00pm
january brunch
Cancelled due to inclement weather.
winter bible studies
February and March for 6 weeks
Colossians points us to Jesus. Tuesdays, February 6 through March 12, 6:30-8:00pm.
Son of David: A study of the Old Testament historical books (Joshua through Esther). Two times: Saturdays, February 3 through March 9, 9:00-10:15am OR Mondays, February 5 though March 11, 7:00-9:30pm.
ladies’ afternoon tea
Saturday, March 16, 10:00am-12:00pm at the church
spring Prayer partners
From March 24 through 31
service moments
We will offer various times of service to local ministries as the opportunity arises.
Ways to Pray for Glimpse
That this ministry would glorify the Lord
That we would grow in our relationships with Christ and one another
That we would meet the spiritual and physical needs of one another through genuine Christ-centered community
That the atmosphere of the women's ministry would attract other women to the gospel of Christ
Resources
Monthly Newsletter
Books
We have Bible studies that Glimpse has completed in the past in an upper cabinet in the downstairs classroom L12. We encourage you to “check out” a study or other books to facilitate a Bible study with others or to complete on your own.
Interested in any of these items or have any questions? Contact Mandy Hinkle.
podcasts
Grace Based Families
Karis Murray and Michelle Broek believe that no one should parent children alone. And even more, that we should all parent with grace. The podcast is a conversation between two moms in the think of pearenting children, leaning into God’s grace as they try to extend his grace to their children. From Family Matters Ministry.
Jen Wilkin, Women of the Word
Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the bestseller Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds that serves as the basis for this 10-part podcast.
Facebook Page
We have a Facebook page that allows all the women at Grace to receive GLIMPSE announcements, create informal get togethers, engage in communication with one another, etc. Click on the button below and join!
GLIMPSE Team 2023-24 Testimonies
Mandy Hinkle. I am a child of God and am immensely blessed with a devoted husband, Colton, and my loving and energetic boys, Calvin and Isaac. I’m an educated COTA/L but am currently enjoying homemaking while raising my boys. I became a believer at a young age, but through life experiences God has taught me to love more deeply and appreciate His grace in my life. I have passion for the women of GBCM and desire to see a genuine community of ladies seeking to bring the Lord glory and enjoy him forever.
Leslie Schmucker. I retired from public school teaching to create a special needs program at Dayspring Christian Academy in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I am the author of Broken Children, Sovereign God: Rejoicing in God’s Goodness Amidst Childhood Mental Health Struggles (Christian Focus, 2023). My husband, Steve, and I have three grown children and eight grandchildren.
Carlyn Darby. I am wife to Steve, mother to four adult children, and Granny to four grandchildren. I delight in the Word of God; I am mesmerized by God's creativity in nature; and I am in awe of his daily provision of all things pertaining to life and godliness. I putter about in gardens, poke about at yard sales, browse about at Ocean State Job Lot, and walk about trails and parks for exercise and inspiration. I often lift my voice in song, practicing for that day when I shall sing the new song in the company of countless brothers and sisters around the Throne of our Redeemer King, Jesus. I look forward to growing in grace with the women at GBCM.
Carolyn Nelson. I have been attending Grace since 2019. My husband, Ryan, and I have been married since 2019 and live in Mount Joy. I love flowers, gardening, cooking, all things health and wellness, and going on long walks! I have been following Christ since age 12 and am so blessed to have been born to Christian parents. I love my church family, and I'm excited to serve the women of Grace on the GLIMPSE team!
Kristy Brubaker. I grew up in a strong Christian family, both immediate and extended. My parents built a strong foundation to my faith while summer Christan camp helped further solidify my faith as my own. When I was 18, I lost my mother in a car accident. My foundation rattled; I tried to punish God for taking my mom by withholding my love somehow. Laughably so because God is my father; I am a child of God. He will never stray from me even when I stray from Him. Now that I am a mom myself, I'm finding my faith to be a daily conversation with my children. I get to lay the foundation of their faith while daily refining and perfecting my own faith. Faith is not a one-time event. It is a journey we are called to daily work on.