Marketplace Women gathered on Friday, December 8th for their 12th Annual Christmas Tea, an elegant evening of celebration, conversation and Christmas Cheer! With a table filled with delectable treats, a selection of heavenly teas and inspiring table talk based on Ephesians 3:20, about what it means to believe BIG in what God can do, the evening was a very special way to start the Christmas Holiday.
November 2017 Vital Connections
Marketplace Women gathered bright and early for breakfast and a collaborative session on simplified approaches to our lives. While a filled schedule can give us a sense of purpose, we need to have a well-intended response to the world’s demands of self-sufficiency, individualism and performance. Discussions centered on the “multiplier” principle to our schedules (see video below), knowing our weak spots and steps we could take today to live more attentively to the voice of Jesus in our schedules. One resource we discussed was a personal confession like the one in the book "Prayers That Avail Much for Women" by Germaine Copeland. What a great way to start the month!
October 2017 Vital Connections
Marketplace Women met early morning for the first Vital Connections Daybreak of the 2017-2018 Season. The room buzzed with energy as women networked, enjoyed breakfast and discussed the topic of Authenticity. A new buzzword among leaders today, Authenticity is touted as our most precious commodity. And in a society and marketplace where core beliefs are challenged and hindered daily, the ability to be ourselves, but carefully, can build trust and bridges to the Kingdom of God.
September 2017 Donor Event
Marketplace Women enjoyed a fun and relaxing time eating, chatting and creating fun "Sun Catchers" at the Dragonfly Shops & Gardens in Old Town Orange! This gathering kicked off the 2017-2018 Season of Events which will focus on simplicity, personal connections and prayer, all with the purpose of equipping Christian women to be authentic change agents in the Marketplace. We hope you will join us!
June 2017 Vital Connections
It was a delightful evening of fellowship, networking and learning more about each other's businesses at Marketplace Women's last Vital Connections of the 2016-2017 season! The popular Business Showcase event provided each attendee the opportunity to "show and tell." Nordstrom Beauty Stylist, Sarah Zaret joined the ladies and provided some basic beauty tips and fun samples. The evening was a perfect ending to the season leaving everyone excited about what's coming in 2017-2018! Stay tuned and Enjoy Your Summer!
May 2017 Vital Connection
Marketplace Women gathered for a beautiful morning of breakfast, fellowship and lively discussion on the trending topic of How to Lead Millennials in the Workplace. Some of the key tips from our topic collaboration were:
- Provide Direct Direction
- Deliver the WHY
- Suggest saying, “Do it this way, this time; then if you see a different way come back and let’s discuss!”
- Suggest saying, “I have your back.”
- Reverse Mentoring. Grab a Millennial to mentor you! You are guaranteed to learn and laugh.
- Confidence is not the key to resilience. Competence is! Create one or two opportunities for the Millennial to grow in competence.
- Like Jesus, be direct...in LOVE!
It was a fun morning of sharing and learning and remembering what our actions say in the workplace.
April 2017 Vital Connections
Marketplace Women's April Vital Connections was a blessed time of sharing about the Martha and Mary in all of us! Attendees at both the Breakfast session and Dinner session spent quality time sharing and collaborating on how to appreciate balance and the voice of the Holy Spirit which leads us to "Martha and Mary moments" in our personal and professional lives. It was an inspiring time spent together!
Marketplace Women Service Project - March 2017
On Friday, March 31st Marketplace Women spent time at WHW serving and ministering to young adults enrolled in Taller San Jose Hope Builders' Career Program. Acting as Personal Stylists, the ladies helped each young adult select professional apparel and accessories as part of their critical job search while passing along words of wisdom on what it means to have a professional appearance for a job interview. The afternoon was fun, insightful and inspirational, providing a blessed time of being a light in the workplace.
March 2017 Vital Connections
This month Marketplace Women tackled the subject of Social Media. We live in a time when the rush of social media is often speeding past our ability to critically evaluate our communications and apply biblical standards. Attendees enjoyed a frank discussion on how we can better navigate the maze of the modern social network glorifying God and benefiting His Church as we go.
February 2017 Vital Connections
Marketplace Women enjoyed two Vital Connections events in February 2017, a morning session with a tasty breakfast and an evening session with a scrumptious dinner. Both sessions included great conversation on improving professional, personal and spiritual processes by creating some Standard Operating Procedures. The lively discussions were a fun, inspiring and thought provoking way to start the month!
January 2017 Vital Connections Daybreak
Marketplace Women began 2017 with an energetic morning and inspirational discussion on Purpose! After breakfast and networking, each attendee had the opportunity to complete a thoughtful exercise on uncovering a two-word purpose statement. Then in small groups the ladies chatted about what they discovered and how the discovery would help them live their purpose more intentionally in 2017. It was a great start to a new year for Marketplace Women!
Marketplace Women Annual Christmas Tea 2016
Marketplace Women gathered on Friday, December 9th for their 11th Annual Christmas Tea, an elegant evening of celebration, conversation and Christmas Cheer! With a table filled with delectable treats, a selection of heavenly teas and inspiring and sometimes touching table talk, the evening was a very special way to start the Christmas Holiday.
