Remember that old Carpenter's song where part of the lyrics said, "Rainy days and Mondays always get me down." Well, we've got both the Monday and the rain, but here's hoping you're not letting it get you down! God has blessed us with so much, even on drippy days. And have you noticed how the clouds and sun keep playing hide-and-go-seek? I think it's a good reminder of life. You may be in a dreary, dark time right now, but realize that it will pass and the sun will come out again. And when you're in a bright time, savor it, because you know it won't always be like that.
We had a great group of women together for the Life is Short event last Friday. What a relaxing, goofy, joyous time!! We had so much food and so much fun that we said we should have turned it into a pajama party and spent the night! We'll have to do it again in the near future.
Common Grounds does not meet this week, but will next week, Nov. 3rd. We're having a great time as we work our way through Self Talk, Soul Talk.
And there are prizes involved! If you leave a comment on this blog or next week's blog, your name will be entered in the contest for candy. :-) If you bring a first-time guest with you, both of you will be able to select a little gift. I know some of you will do just about anything for chocolate, so let the games begin!
Have you put our women's breakfast on your calendar yet? It's at 10 AM on Saturday, Nov. 13th. This will be an opportunity to be encouraged as we look ahead to a busy holiday season. More information will be given next week, but make sure to Save the Date!
And now, to our biggest event of the year--our retreat at Lincoln City the first weekend of March. This you definitely don't want to miss! We'll be sharing in a video presentation by Beth Moore, called Loving Well. That's a topic we can all learn from, I'm sure. We'll spend a wonderful weekend together in a beautiful house a couple blocks from the beach. If you haven't checked out the house yet, go to http://www.vrbo.com/ and put in # 309670. The place is unbelievable!!
Registration forms will be available at the next Common Grounds. We have spots for 40 women. They will initially be open to ladies who attend Wapato or Common Grounds. If we still have available spots by mid January, you'll be able to extend an invitation to friends or relatives. The cost is only $80 and must be paid in full to hold your place. Several women have already paid. I will be glad to act as your banker if you want to give me money bit by bit.
So, that's it for this week. I'd love to hear from you via comments.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com 971-285-6699
Can you also act as my banker if I need to make a withdrawal? :D
ReplyDeleteYeah.. I like that idea Christina :) but you beat me in leaving comment #1!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was FUN just dropping by the game night to eat up all your galz delicious food!!! Excited for next weds & I am hoping to make the cutest little treats you have ever seen.. lets pray I have time ;)Thanks for welcoming Rosie, she wants to come back so I guess we are not too scary..(well she already knew me so the rest was a piece of cake;)
I like how you put Video in bold Sherrie. Glad to hear you gals had such a good time on Friday! Hope you didn't "depend" on me too much and all was dry! Will you be my banker too? I would like to start paying ahead of time to hold my spot as long as Chrissy is there too! Start saving girl:)
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PS I like the rainbow of colors you used in the blog for each section :) Makes us think of what will be @ the end of this rain :)
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I had a wonderful time with all you ladies. Enjoyed having Shirley, Sherrie's mom, and Amy's 2 moms, Kit and Melinda. What a blessing to share fun times together. The ice cream choices made it excruciatingly difficult to limit myself to one bowl:) and the rest of the food was outstanding. Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm just going to post something on here because I want candy! haha! ;oP
ReplyDeleteWow, (no pun intended!) just look at you guys leaving comments right and left! I knew someone would post what Amy did, I just wasn't sure who! Karen, it was special fun having some of the moms there, wasn't it? I'm glad you ennoyed yourself at Common Grounds, Kristin, and are looking forward to coming again! Amy A, I'll gladly act as your banker! (Should be easier to be yours than Christina's!) Yes, I was very "dependable" Friday night, plus I didn't even throw up!! (Came close a couple times, though!) I'm so glad you brought Rosie with you, Chrissy. I hope she'll feel really comfortable with us. And Christina, it will be like trying to milk a turnip! Or is that saying "bleed a turnip"? Now I remember--like trying to get blood from a turnip!
ReplyDeleteSad I missed all the fun on Friday, but look forward to next Wednesday! What about sneaking a few more game nights in?! I love games and have some that are a blast. Nikki
ReplyDeleteNikki, we missed you too! And I definitely want to add in more game nights. They don't take much work--just have everyone bring a munchie and let the fun begin!! See you on Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteI am putting a post on here too, but not for the candy, I am regretfully letting you all know that I will have to miss this wednesday, due to taking my oldest to the dentist, But if he get done early enough I might be able to make it a little late. Sorry I won't beable to help set up. :(
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