Monday. December 27, 2010 WOW-Zine

Happy last Monday of the year! This is a very special week, since it's the end of 2010. Soon, all the things that have been taunting you this year (losing weight, being better organized, growing in your spiritual life) will no longer have the power to say "neener-neener" to you. You won't be living under the guilt of unrealized goals from 2010. No, instead you'll get to have a fresh start, a clean slate, a new beginning, and all the other cliches that go along with the new year. But seriously, enjoy the fact that this is the last Monday that you'll be able to berate yourself for not doing everything you've wanted to do this past year. Let it go! Take some time this week to prayerfully sit down and ask the Lord what His intentions are for you during this coming year. Instead of "losing weight, being better organized, or growing spiritually", you may find He speaks to you about your greater need for discipline, which covers all these  different areas. Pick just a handful of things you'd like to see improvement in during this next year. Find someone who will check in with you every now and then to see how you're doing. You could even use the comment space on this blog to write down what you feel God speaking to you about. That way we can all pray for you as you begin 2011. Any takers?

This Wednesday at 6 PM is our Pizza/Undecorate the Church get-together.  Please bring $5 to cover the cost of pizza and pop. I'd like to know how many are coming, so just drop me a note. If I remember right (which I probably don't) the following women have said they'll be coming: Chrissy, Anita, Karen, Kathy, and myself. Anyone I've missed???

Just so you know, our retreat registration will open to the whole wide world in just three more weeks! So if you want to be sure to get a spot, hand me an $80 check made out to Wapato Valley Church, or a fistful of bills equaling $80. That will reserve your place for a weekend you won't soon forget. Who gave me a $20 bill toward retreat at the WOW party? I still have the money, but can't for the life of me remember who handed it to me. I was suddenly getting sick and my brain wasn't functioning up to its usual speed! (If more than one of you tell me you gave me the $20, I'll know we have a serious problem going on!!)

Common Grounds will resume on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 6:30 PM. In our study of Self Talk, Soul Talk we've laid the ground work for the real meat of the study. Even if you've never attended, you can easily slip into our sessions. Not only do we spend quality time in the Word, but also quality time developing relationships with each other. Please join us every other Wednesday.

How about a little trading post activity on this blog? If you're like me, you like to start the new year by getting rid of things you no longer need. I'm thinking we could "advertise" such things on this blog. Things you'd either like to sell or give away.

For example, Christine told me that she has baby clothes she'd like to give to anyone that needs them. Since she has two boys, I'm presuming the clothing is for baby boys. She said to give her a call at 971-255-9620 and she can give you more information.

I have a set of dishes I'd love to sell for only $50. There are 8 dinner plates, 8 salad plates, 10 mugs, and 6 glasses. They're all in good condition, but I'm just not into that pattern any longer. But it may be perfect for you!

Well, I think that's it for this week. Be sure to leave comments letting us know how we can pray for you during this coming year. May you have a blessed last week of 2010!

Sherrie Ashcraft
Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com
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