Women's Ministry - FunShops FAQ

FunShops FAQ's

What is FunShops?

FunShops is an annual event hosted by the Women’s Ministry of Swift Creek Baptist Church where women share their expertise and experience on topics that include crafts, gardening, personal growth, cooking, fitness, music, relationships, and other special interests areas. We invite a speaker to deliver God-honoring messages in areas of spiritual development and growth. The term for “FunShops” was initiated by our pastor’s wife, Debbie Brown. God gave her insight as to how women can come together and share with one another in a class-like setting. This is a two-day event.

We begin the event on a Friday evening with networking, dinner, music, the first message from our guest speaker, and our first FunShop. On Saturday, we begin with continental breakfast, followed by music and another message from our speaker, and breakout to attend our second and third FunShops. Lunch is served at noon, and then we are dismissed to attend our fourth and final FunShop. After the fourth FunShop, we assemble for our final session and the event concludes around 3:30 p.m.

Following are some general questions first-time attendees might have:

Q. Who can attend FunShops?
A. This event is provided for women 18 years of age and older. A sense of humor is helpful, but not required.

Q. Where do I register for FunShops?
A. Registration for FunShops can be on-line at http://www.swiftcreekbaptist.org, at the church on Sundays in the main foyer or on Wednesday evenings in the foyer.

Q. How many FunShops do I register for?
A. Each attendee should register for four (4) FunShops, even if you do not attend all of them. Each FunShop is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Q. Where are the FunShops held?
A. FunShops are held at our church, Swift Creek Baptist Church, located at 7511 North Spring Run Road, Midlothian, VA.

A. How long is each FunShop?
Each FunShop is for 50 minutes.

Q. When I arrive at the FunShops event on Friday, March 5th, what will take place?

You will pick up your registration packet at the registration table, which will include your assigned FunShops for the weekend, location of your classes, schedule of events for the FunShops weekend, and information about our church and the various ministries.

You will network from the time you arrive until dinner is served at or around 6:00 p.m.

After dinner, we will have music and worship, our guest speaker to deliver the first of three messages, and you will attend your first FunShop. The first FunShop should begin around 8:15 p.m.

Q. If I can’t attend FunShops, can I get a refund? If not, can I send someone to attend in my place?
A. No refunds will be given for FunShops. You may, however, send someone to attend FunShops in your place.

Q. Will child care be provided?
Childcare will NOT be provided