Did any of you notice you didn't hear from me on Monday? For several years I've sent the WOW-Zine out on Mondays, but yesterday I made a conscious decision not to. And it's all Pastor Pete's fault! Did you hear that sermon of his on Sunday? I was really convicted about my need to take a Sabbath rest every week. For months I've been saying that I never have a day off, almost like that was a good thing. And it's not! I realized that I never have to think twice about whether to tithe or not--I know it's a principle that God has blessed my entire life. So I also need to trust that He will take care of me if I "tithe my time" and take a day each week to rest and rejuvenate, as a way of being obedient. That being said, I've looked at my schedule, and Monday seems to be the most likely day for me to take as a Sabbath. So, from here on out, the WOW-Zine will be published on Tuesdays.
Ladies, do you realize it's nearly November?? We've got lots of fun things coming up in the next few months, beginning with our WOW Wild Game Night on Friday, November 8th, beginning at 7 PM at the church. This is always a very fun evening, and you never know what hilarious things will happen! This time, by popular demand, I will be showing the Family Feud episode that our family was on years ago. Yep, you may not have known you had such a celebrity in your midst! So bring a favorite game, a snack to share, and a desire to relax and have fun! And feel free to bring friends.
Our first Sew 'n Sew is just around the corner. Saturday, November 16, at 10 AM in the annex (across the street behind the church) Shellee will be leading a sewing class. She's starting simple
--helping us make pillowcases. These would make great Christmas gifts. She's bringing a sewing machine, but we'll need some others ones on hand, so please let me know if you can provide one that morning. You're responsible to provide your own material, so contact me (contact info is always listed at the end of the WOW-Zine) if you want to participate, and I'll tell you how much material you need for what size pillowcase. Sign-up sheets will also be available at both Bible studies. Many of you have asked for something like this, so I hope you're able to take advantage of it.
For those of you who have been waiting for the handout information from our Hope Floats seminar, Dr. Kristie has provided several links, and I'll be sending that out to you later today. So be watching for that.
Both of our women's Bible studies will be meeting as usual this week--Common Grounds on Wednesday night at 6:30, and The Perk on Thursday morning at 9:30. Our study through Beth Moore's presentation on the book of James--Mercy Triumphs--has been a huge blessing to us. This week we'll be discussing James 1:22-27. Remember, you can join Bible study at any time, there's no homework, and it's a wonderful way to get to know the other women in the church as well as to deepen your spiritual life. This week Jody signed up for snacks on Wednesday, Stephanie is on for Thursday, and Nicole P. is the MIC for Thursday morning.
This is probably enough information for your Tuesday morning, so guess that's it until next week. I hope your week has got off to a good start, and that I'll see you at one of our studies this week.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
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