Okay, ladies, have you done it yet? Turned over a new leaf? (On your calendar.) It's hard to believe it's already November and the holidays will be coming at us faster than we can duck. So let's make up our minds to truly enjoy the opportunities to get together in a meaningful way with family and friends during these next couple of months. (And hopefully you have people who fit in both categories!) Instead of begrudging the extra work and activities, let's savor them.
Common Grounds meets this Wednesday at 6:30. I noticed on one of Chrissy's comments she promised she was bringing something really good to eat. That's reason enough to come! But wait, there's even more! For an additional monthly payment of "just showing up" you will also get tons of laughter and great conversation, plus practical ways to apply God's word to your life. I'll see you there!
Saturday morning, November 13th, we'll have a wonderful time at Oh, Taste and See! Join your women friends at the church at 10 AM for a special experience together as we have breakfast and discover some of the tastes the Lord brings into our lives. Childcare will be available (at a slight cost) for those who need it, but you'll have to let me know ahead of time.
For this Wednesday, we're memorizing Galatians 5:22--"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." Don't worry, you don't have to repeat it on your own like they do at AWANA. We'll say it together as a group.
Women are already giving me their $80 for our Spring Retreat entitled Loving Well. This is a video series by speaker and author Beth Moore. I'll have the brochures and registration forms available at Common Grounds. Full payment will hold your spot. This will be open to only Wapato and Common Grounds women until the middle of January, at which time you will be free to invite friends from other places if we still have openings. A couple of people have already asked to have friends put on the waiting list. Again, that will be on a first-paid basis. If you haven't checked out the pictures of our retreat house yet, you can see them at http://www.VRBO.com and type in #309670. It's incredible!
Speaking of incredible, that's what you gals are!! I feel SO blessed to be a part of such caring, open, fun-loving Christian women. I hope you all feel the same.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com 971-285-6699
And we are blessed to have such a fun, loving director. :)
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks, Darci! For that comment you should get at least 10 entries in the comment contest!! Hope you're able to make it to at least part of the time on Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteYes Darci is so right we are so blessed to be led by such a great christian leader :) I will definitly be there for laughs, fun, learning, and Chrissy's yummy food :)
ReplyDeleteAmy A ~
Okay, ten entries for you, too, Amy A!! (Just kidding.) You guys make my job a lot of fun. See you Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteI am thankful Sherrie that you are allowing me to come be apart of the group even though I am no longer at Wapato. I have missed so many of you over the last several years and excited to spend time with you. See you Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteIt's not that I'm "allowing" you to come, Nikki, but just that you've always been a part of us even when away. So glad you're sharing your life with us!!
ReplyDeleteIt is oh so nice to have you Wednesday nights Nikki! I may have to come this week! ;)
ReplyDeleteI NEED some WOW time. I'll have to give Barbara and Christine a call. Can't wait to see you Wednesday!
Sherrie, you do so much to keep us all on God's path..you are amazing! Thank you and see you all on Wednesday!! ~ wish I could go to the retreat..I keep looking at the house and the agenda and salivate, but I will have a new baby and duty calls!
ReplyDeleteDid Darci mean "fun, loving" or "fun-loving???" There's a big difference there, Mama. ;p Love you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, Nicole! I wish you could go to the retreat too, but different seasons of life carry different respnsibilities, don't they? Perhaps next year will work out much better for you.
ReplyDeleteChristina, I think Darci meant her comment both ways! Leave it to you, Little Miss Editor, to think of that!! (I love you too!)
I agree, Nathalie, you NEED some WOW time! You know how much we all add to the joy in your life! Hope to see you Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteI'll be there!! trying to decide which yummy festive treat to make.. Now the pressure is really on ;) I agree Sherrie is the best director!!! But lets not build her up to be too perfect, she won't be able to share soo many of her funny stories w/us ;0) Ohhh.. I am soo excited I should be able to pay this month!!! YAHOO!!! It's going to be great!!
ReplyDeleteWell, Chrissy, I'm definitely NOT perfect, as all my funny stories prove!! And I only do silly things because I can use them to keep your attention, not because I'm dumb or something. Oh, wait, that's not positive self talk! I should go to a class or something and learn how to do a better job at that!!
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