Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Happy First of July, which means it's only three more days until the most explosive day of the year! And it looks like the weather is warming up (especially today), so I think summer is actually here! Let's enjoy it!

One of the fun ways to do that is to join other women and children on a hike to Lee Falls on Wednesday, July 9th. Bring a picnic lunch and meet at Neva's house in Cherry Grove at 10:30 to go on the mile-long hike. You'll probably want towels to sit on while eating, and to dry on after kids (and you) play in the water. If you need Neva's address, just contact me. So far, Christina Tarabochia is the only one who has let me know they plan on coming. I'd love to hear from YOU!

Our Bible study year is winding down, but it's never too late to join us as we finish Fingerprints of God. This week we'll be discussing how we're shaped by His hand, in oh, so many ways. Common Grounds meets Wednesday night at 6:30, and Helen is signed up for treats. On Thursday morning at 9:30 Stephanie is bringing treats for The Perk, and Karen will be our MIC. Thank you, ladies, for helping to make these times together run smoothly!

We will meet next week (the 9th and 10th) and our final session (until fall) will be the following week, July 16th and 17th.

I will be on vacation during the Sizzle this year, so I'm going to need some extra help from some of you. I know August 17th sounds like it's a long ways off, but when trying to get something organized I like to get an early start.(For those of you who may be new, the Sizzle is Wapato's yearly summer outreach to our whole community. Our worship service is held at the park that day, followed by a free lunch, carnival-type booths, and fun giveaways. The worship band plays most of the afternoon. School children receive free school supplies.) WOW runs a Cookie Walk Booth from 11-2 that Sunday at the Gaston park. I would LOVE to have one of you volunteer to be in charge/oversee things that day for our booth. My plan is to have everything lined up ahead of time, as far as people to man the booth and people to provide cookies. We typically take 30-minute shifts, with two people working together. I have the numbered pieces of wood that kids will walk on. It's just a matter of someone manning a CD player and drawing a number when the music stops, and someone handing the child whatever cookie they choose. This is always a pretty popular place for the kids to hang out! I'll be bringing sign-up sheets to the studies so you can have first dibs at how you'd like to help. 

Other ways you can help at the Sizzle:

General sign-ups for working in booths will start in late July. Areas of greatest need are:

-Emceeing the afternoon's events

-Food Purchasing and Serving (Lori and Randy Reed usually do this, and may still want to again this year.)

-Overseeing Set-up night on Saturday, August 16th, and coordinating people and tasks

-Coordinating procurement of donations for giveaways

-Leading and/or participating in neighborhood canvassing night (week prior)

-Overseeing game booths and coordinating work schedules for them

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