Monday, October 7, 2013 WOW-Zine

What a great weekend we had at Women of Faith! There's nothing like spending hours with seven or eight thousand other women! The worship time, various speakers, mini-concerts, and the power of the Lord were a joy to experience. I've already bought ten tickets for next year ($81), which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. So save the dates of October 10-11, 2014.

And since we had to make a Starbucks run first thing after leaving the motel on Saturday morning, I figured this was appropriate:

(Bizarro)

Hope Floats ... Rising Above Depression. This one-day seminar is just around the corner, and I hope you've been inviting friends to attend with you. We have a guest speaker who will be sharing not only information about the different types and causes of depression, but also helping us learn some ways to deal with it, in both ourselves and others. So join us at the church on Saturday, October 19th, from 10-3. Childcare is not provided, but a FREE LUNCH is! It would really help if you could RSVP by the 13th, so we can make sure we have enough food for everyone. Let me know by text, email, or phone call if you're planning to attend, and how many ladies will be coming with you. (This will also be appropriate for teen girls.)

Do you realize how quickly Thanksgiving and Christmas are approaching? Have you thought of making any homemade gifts this year? We are offering a bit of sewing encouragement at our first Sew 'n Sew, to be held on Saturday, November 16th. Shellee is going to help ladies/girls make pillow cases. This will be a great project for those who have little sewing skill but want to learn to sew a straight seam! Those of you who are already great seamstresses are also invited, as others can learn a lot from you. This will be our version of an old-fashioned sewing bee. And maybe the Men's Ministry will do a barn-raising! Be watching for further announcements about how much material you'll need to bring, and what time we'll get together. 

We're continuing our journey through Beth Moore's study on the book of James, called Mercy Triumphs. We are being thoroughly challenged by God's Word as we apply it to our lives each week. Come join us at either Common Grounds (Wednesdays, 6:30 PM) or The Perk (Thursdays at 9:30 AM--child care provided.) This week Tiffany has signed up to bring treats on Wednesday, Sharon for Thursday, and Kristen S. is our MIC.

(Pearls Before Swine)

So, that's probably enough humor for one Monday! Have a blessed week, my friends.

Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com     971-285-6699