The Belonging

05/08/2026

We're about a week out from this event. Join us next Saturday, May 16th, at 9am for a morning of healing and nurturing.

Each room or station has a specific target area and goal in mind, designed to leave you refreshed and cleansed. Hope to see you all there!

*Note, yes, this is a different start time from what we originally posted on our 2026 calendar. The event will take place from approximately 9:00 to 11:00 am.

If you have any questions, comment below or reach out to a Belonging team member.

🌿 Nurture & Nourish 🌿

“Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” – Proverbs 11:25

Join us for a peaceful and powerful morning designed to care for your mind, body, and spirit. 🤍

Through guided stations rooted in scripture, prayer, and prophetic encouragement, you’ll be invited to slow down and encounter the heart of the Shepherd in a personal way.

✨ Breathe deep
✨ Hear His voice
✨ Washing of hands
✨ Well of forgiveness
✨ Enter the oil press
✨ Bread of Life

📅 May 16
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM

Come be renewed. Come be filled. Come be refreshed.

You are so welcome here. 💛

04/25/2026

Believe it or not, the summer months are quickly approaching.

Our team has begun preparations for the Salem Super Cruise, taking place from June 11 to 14 this year.

Part of our involvement involves volunteering at the main tent in the Boneshakers lot during the event. Groups of 4-5 people are responsible for selling t-shirts, raffle tickets, and registering cars for the car show.

If you would like to help serve during this event, sign up in the church lobby, near the Information Desk.

04/17/2026

🌿 Nurture & Nourish 🌿

“Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” – Proverbs 11:25

Join us for a peaceful and powerful morning designed to care for your mind, body, and spirit. 🤍

Through guided stations rooted in scripture, prayer, and prophetic encouragement, you’ll be invited to slow down and encounter the heart of the Shepherd in a personal way.

✨ Breathe deep
✨ Hear His voice
✨ Washing of hands
✨ Well of forgiveness
✨ Enter the oil press
✨ Bread of Life

📅 May 16
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM

Come be renewed. Come be filled. Come be refreshed.

You are so welcome here. 💛

04/07/2026

✨ Who is He to you? ✨

Join us for a powerful night of worship, reflection, and real stories as we explore what Jesus means in our everyday lives. 💛

We’ll be led in worship by Natalie Griffin and hear personal testimonies from women in our Belonging Ministry—sharing how He has shown up in their lives in meaningful and transformative ways.

📅 April 19, 2026
⏰ 6 PM
📍 Abundant Life Fellowship – New Waterford, OH

Come expectant. Come as you are. Let’s encounter Him together. 🙏

02/13/2026

Here is our 2026 event lineup, intentionally planned to align with our theme: The Year of the House.

02/13/2026

2026 Belonging Vision: The Year of the House

As we step into 2026, the Lord is inviting us into The Year of the House.

This is a call to intentional building—personally and corporately. A year to ensure we are building what God has asked us to build, not what is familiar or convenient. A year of coming in before going out. A year of making room for His presence.

Around November, [Sam] began hearing the word “homemaker” repeatedly, paired with the story in 2 Samuel where David desired to build the Lord a house. Though David wanted to build for God, the Lord responded, “I am going to build YOU a house.”

That truth reframed everything.

God is not primarily after structures—He is after people.

We are living stones, being built together.
We will prepare Him room.

Scripture tells us that by wisdom a house is built, by understanding it is established, and by knowledge its rooms are filled (Prov. 24:3–4). This year, we are choosing wisdom, intention, and alignment with the character of Christ.

For us as women, this becomes personal.
It looks like walking in God-defined femininity, not the world’s version—embracing our distinct design and identity.
It looks like nourishing and mothering, not limited to biology, but calling the life of Christ forth in others. “The lips of the righteous feed many.”

It looks like speaking life and healing, and planning with peace—without hustle, striving, or rush.

Last year, we invited prophetic prayer over our team, remembering that the temple was built on prophecy (Ezra 6). The Lord made something clear: He wants to make us a house for His Spirit. Our role is agreement. We must want to be His dwelling place.

[Sam] was given a vision of a woman standing in a burned-down house—no walls, just the frame. It was unlivable, yet she remained. Some of us have stayed in habitations that no longer sustain life. This year, the invitation is to leave what is uninhabitable.

The Lord also spoke of crop rotation—what once produced fruit may have depleted the soil. Sometimes growth requires new ground, or the restoration of nutrients, so life can flourish again.

This year, we are tending the soil.

We are building wisely.

We are becoming a house He is pleased to dwell in.

Welcome to 2026: The Year of the House.

01/26/2026

✨ You’re Invited! ✨
The Belonging Women’s Ministry is kicking off 2026 with a beautiful time of connection and vision!

📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Abundant Life Fellowship

Join us for a brunch gathering filled with food, fellowship, and encouragement as we share our vision for the year ahead:
🏡 2026 — The Year of the House 🏡

🍽️ A sign-up for side dishes will be available at the church Information Desk.

Come dine with us, connect with other women, and step into what God is building this year. We can’t wait to gather together! 💕

11/21/2025

Tis the season to get the gals together for brunch!
Join us for a potluck brunch, and a white elephant gift exchange not exceeding $25. We can't wait! 🎄🎀

11/09/2025

Did you take pictures from The Belonging Conference this weekend?

Share them with us! Tag us in your photos so we can enjoy and celebrate all God did this weekend along with you!

11/06/2025

So you haven’t registered online yet…

Maybe you’ve tried, but the platform isn’t cooperating…

OR maybe you’ve made the game-time decision because you feel a little nudge to go despite your hesitation…

Whatever the reason, in-person registration will be open starting at 6 pm Friday and 9 am Saturday.

Just show up!