Women of Wapato: Monday, September 13, 2010 WOW-ZINE

Welcome to another Monday. The kids are all back in school and hopefully you'll have time during the week to sit down with a cup of coffee or tea and see what's ahead for WOW.

We had a wonderful time at our WOW kickoff potluck last Wednesday. New faces showed up (no, no one got a face lift--you know what I mean!) as well as some of us older wrinkled ones. The food was bountiful as well as delicious. Maybe we should have potlucks more often! Scroll down to the bottom of this entry to see pictures from the evening.

Next Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:30-8 at the church will be our first actual study for Common Grounds this year. I'm really excited about the book I'll be teaching from--Self Talk, Soul Talk. If you've ever found yourself talking to yourself, this study is for you. Not because of the simple fact that you talk to yourself, but because of what you're saying. Usually, we're not telling ourselves the truth. The words we say shape the way we think about ourselves. They influence our emotions, thoughts, and decisions. In this study we'll discover how God has made a way for us to make sure the words we say to ourselves are the words He would say to us!

Saturday, September 25th is the Selah conference at George Fox University in Newberg. The theme this year is It's Time to Simplify. You simply must make the time to come to this event! I only have five tickets left ($32, which includes lunch) but can get more for the same low price if we run out. Please let me know as soon as possible if you can go. We can arrange carpools. The sessions go from 9-4:15. Those of us who attended last year had a great time. You won't want to miss this.

All day Friday and Saturday, October 8 & 9, is the Women of Faith conference in Portland. Let's get a group together and invade the place! If you've never been, it's an absolutely fantastic time. If you've been before, you'll still have an absolutely fantastic time. Blocks of seats are still available, but I'll need to order the tickets soon. If we get a group of ten or more tickets, they're only $89. I say "only" with tongue in cheek, as I know that's a lot of money. I can only tell you that it's well worth it! It will of course cost extra if we're able to get a couple of motel rooms for Friday night. So, again, please let me know as soon as you can if you're able to go.

And now, for those promised photos!