What a busy few days we've had! Our final Common Grounds was last Wednesday, and unless you were there, you would not believe the massive amount of tasty food we got to enjoy. I have never known so many good cooks in one place! We finished our study of Self Talk, Soul Talk with the reminder that this life is not all about us. Rather, our focus should be on Christ and how He wants us interacting and caring about others. Great thoughts to take us through the summer.
On Friday and Saturday we had the first-ever mini-retreat at Ashberry Lane. Nine of us met to participate in the Beth Moore Loving Well DVD series that we'd used as the backbone of our WOW retreat in March. These women responded the same way the rest of you did--being challenged by Beth's teaching and practical applications. The weekend finished with a WOW Movie Night and more great snacks. (Burp!)
Now that the many of the women in our church have gone through the Loving Well series, it's time to do our follow-up, using the journals that were included with your tote bag. So that's what the game plan is for this summer. The journals have six days-worth of questions to answer each week. Those of you who know me are aware I never have homework that I assign during my Bible studies, but this is an unusual situation. There are only four weeks of lessons, so it shouldn't overwhelm your whole summer, right? In order to make it as convenient as possible for you, two different classes of the same lesson will be offered.
Thursday mornings at 10
Lesson 1--June 9
Lesson 2--June 23
Lesson 3--July 7
Lesson 4--July 21
Wednesday evenings at 6:30
Lesson 1--June 15
Lesson 2--June 29
Lesson 3--July 13
Lesson 4--July 27
All classes will meet at Wapato Valley Church. These will be BYOB events, (aka Bring Your Own Beverage). Also, no childcare will be available, as one or the other of these times should work for you to leave your adorable children home with your hunky husband.
Other events this summer will be an Ice Cream Social for couples on June 18th, a Hot Tub Party at Ashberry Lane July 1st, and a Swim Party at Karen's on August 18th. So as you can see, there's a lot of fun times ahead of us this summer. Put them on your calendar now.
I will be out of town from Sunday through Thursday next week, so don't hold your breath for a WOW-Zine next week, as you will keel over dead if you do so! I'll still be available by phone, so feel free to call me if you need to.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com 971-285-6699
You are a funny lady, Sherrie! So glad we have you in our lives! Now I'm going to go get my calendar so I can write all these events in it!
ReplyDeleteI foresee raisin-y fingers and toes this summer!
ReplyDeleteNo need to mark my calendar, just trying to fit in my swimsuit will sear the dates into my brain! :)
Good for you, Amy, still posting even though there are no prizes given out during the summer!!
ReplyDeleteFunny comment, Tami. I know Nicole P. doesn't like raisins, so we'll have to do something with craisins instead, as she does like those! And believe me, I know what you mean about the swimsuit panic! Nice thing is that it will just be women, and we can relax with each other!
I am bummed I missed last CG!! I heard it was funn!! ok, writing dates down.. hopefully.. sounds like a fun summer of girly time!! you crack me up! yes those men should also be caring for their kiddos!! ;) Love it!! hope I can make some of them! have a great time doing whatever you are doing next week.. most be so remote to not do the wow zine.. since internet is so not available all over these days!! ;) thanks sherrie!! looking forward to hearing all your wisdon soon!!
ReplyDeletewisdom!! that's how smart I am!!!
ReplyDeleteWell Chrissy you was smart enough to catch your own mistake. I too am looking forward to some fun girl time, Feels so good to get out and be active again. Hope to see you all soon. And have fun on your adventure next week Sherrie.
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