Common Grounds meets this Wednesday, October 5th from 6:30 to 8 PM. We will continue our study of Bad Girls of the Bible by taking a look at the First Bad Girl, Eve. Please read the scripture about her found in Genesis 2:15 through all of Chapter 3. Remember that this year we are trying to wear or bring something that ties in with the woman we're studying. Now it's probably not a good idea for us to show up in our birthday suits like Eve did, but perhaps you can incorporate leaves or apples into your accessories that evening. It's just fun to see how creative you can get!
The Thursday Perk meets next Thursday, October 13th, from 9:30-11 AM. We will follow the same program that Common Grounds does this week, so get those apples polished and don't forget to iron your leaves!
ZUMBA!!
Bring your friends and join us on Monday and Wednesday at 4:15 PM AND/OR Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 PM for an opportunity to move and grove in a Latin dance exercise class. Anyone can attend, even if you have no rhythm. It's just fun to workout together and encourage each other in our efforts to take better care of ourselves.ARE YOU GAME? Our first Game Night of the year is Friday, October 21st at the church. Show up at 6:30 with a snack to share, as well as your favorite game. We'll have the tables set up so various games can be going on at the same time. This is always a fun, laid-back event filled with laughter (like most things we do around here!) and you'll be sorry if you miss this evening.
Remember the suggested fall activities I had for you last week from crosswalk.com? Here are a few more ideas:
6. Google the state parks around you and plan for a 30 minute "hike." To keep kids entertained, we tell them look out for banana slugs, squirrels, birds, or lizards. We make a big deal when they find one. It keeps them walking and busy. Distance is not the goal. Just time together.
7. Have a leaf "boat race" at a nearby creek. Drive to a nearby creek and just walk down to the water and throw pebbles. Then, each pick a leaf and float them downstream for a fun race. Be sure to pack bring an extra pair of dry socks and shoes.
8. Grab some sweatshirts and picnic on the beach. The beach is breezy at this time, but so very quiet and beautiful. The ocean becomes backdrop for food, pastries, coffee, and sand toys (books for the older kids.)
9. Train Ride. Take a train ride together and walk to a nearby sandwich shop or cafe. Surprise your kids with some an inexpensive toy (Hotwheels are great, as are coloring books).
10. Play tourist. Grab a tourist book from your library and take in the sites. Take lots of pictures, buy candied apples and enjoy an ice cream cone. What tourists do best is to enjoy wasting time. Some of our most memorable family adventures, like ferry rides, wondering along the waterfront, have come from pretending to be tourists during the fall, when there are very few tourists.
No matter what you do, keep it simple. Focus on whatever is restful and spend time with each other.
After a tough work week, wouldn't it be great to enjoy a God-inspired finale: rest?
PRAYER REQUESTS
Here's a chance for you to let me know about any praises or prayer requests that you would like all the women to be praying about for you. I won't put your needs on here unless I have your permission. We can support each other through the week as we remember to pray.
1. Gonzala Lira is continuing her journey through breast cancer and has several more weeks of radiation ahead of her. Her daughter Lucy is looking for help bringing Gonzala from Gaston to Forest Grove Monday afternoons through Friday as she travels for radiation treatment. She needs to be in F.G. at 1:30 pm. She has four weeks left, and right now she's been taking Ride Connection, but she has to wait 2 hours before the appointment and she doesn’t have a lot of energy. If you are able to assist with this, please call Lucy at 503-715-7774. Please continue to keep our sister in prayer.
2. Carol Fones has surgery scheduled for this coming Monday. She currently has bronchitis and needs to be over that in order for the surgery to take place. Please pray for peace and comfort as she goes through this time, and for rapid recovery from the surgery.
This WOW-Zine can also be found on-line at www.womenofwapato.blogspot.com.
Feel free to leave any comments there.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Wapato's Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com 971-285-6699
PRAYER REQUESTS
Here's a chance for you to let me know about any praises or prayer requests that you would like all the women to be praying about for you. I won't put your needs on here unless I have your permission. We can support each other through the week as we remember to pray.
1. Gonzala Lira is continuing her journey through breast cancer and has several more weeks of radiation ahead of her. Her daughter Lucy is looking for help bringing Gonzala from Gaston to Forest Grove Monday afternoons through Friday as she travels for radiation treatment. She needs to be in F.G. at 1:30 pm. She has four weeks left, and right now she's been taking Ride Connection, but she has to wait 2 hours before the appointment and she doesn’t have a lot of energy. If you are able to assist with this, please call Lucy at 503-715-7774. Please continue to keep our sister in prayer.
2. Carol Fones has surgery scheduled for this coming Monday. She currently has bronchitis and needs to be over that in order for the surgery to take place. Please pray for peace and comfort as she goes through this time, and for rapid recovery from the surgery.
This WOW-Zine can also be found on-line at www.womenofwapato.blogspot.com.
Feel free to leave any comments there.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Wapato's Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com 971-285-6699
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