It's almost the first day of spring. Aren't you glad? Doesn't mean we don't see anymore gray, rainy days, but at least we know that within a few more months we'll start to dry out. If you have a chance as you're out and about, make sure to take the time to look for all the fresh starts going on around you--new little lambs, bulbs blooming, and trees beginning to flower. Doesn't it just make you a wee bit giddy?
Something else that should bring delight in your life is all the opportunities for women that we have going on at Wapato. We had a great time at WOW Game Night on Friday. Made new friends, coined some new words (you had to be there), and expended new calories by belly laughing, which is a whole lot more fun than doing crunches!
This week we'll be taking a close look at the Biblical story of two famous sisters, Mary and Martha. I'm sure our discussion will be challenging to our lives as we study Luke 10:38-41. I know that doesn't seem like a very long passage, but ladies, there's a lot to look at in those few verses! So please come join us at either Common Grounds on Wednesday evening at 6:30, or on Thursday morning at 9:30 for The Perk. The relationships that are developing in each of these groups are really to be treasured, and there's always room for more women to join in.
As you know, childcare is provided at The Perk. We recently realized that we have a wonderful problem--so many kids are coming with their mamas that we've outgrown the room we've been using to care for them. So starting this week, the children will be cared for across the street in the annex. We've so appreciated the loving care our two young girls have been providing for the kiddos, but we're going to augment the childcare team since they'll be across the street. Last week the ladies all decided that they'd be glad to take turns volunteering to be the adult at the annex, and have Eileen and Nola help them. This is part of the teamwork I love about Wapato--when there's a need, people step up!
Doing The Impossible, our women's retreat, will be here before you know it. All of us on the Women's Ministry Team are working hard to put together a great experience for you. There are only four spots still open, so you'd better act fast if you want to go! (And registration has now expanded to include family and friends from outside Wapato.) The dates are April 12th-14th at "our house" in Lincoln City, and the cost is only $80. Get your money to me as soon as possible to reserve your place.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
~No Bible studies during spring break (the last week of this month)
~Beth Moore, live in Eugene April 26th and 27th. Email me for more info.
~May 10th and 11th, mini-retreat at Ashberry Lane for those who aren't able to attend the Lincoln City retreat. Cost is only $10. You'll get to go home to sleep in your own bed, but the teaching will be the same as what the Lincoln City ladies receive. Let me know if you're interested. We've got eight women signed up for this so far, but have room for more.
~May 18th, our Feminini-Tea, 10 AM at the church. Let me know if you'd like to host a table.
Now doesn't that all sound like fun? Not only are these events fun, but they're an awesome way to grow closer to the Lord and to each other, which is the whole purpose of our women's ministry. We'd love to have you be a part of us.
Have a blessed week, dear ladies!
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com 971-285-6699
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