Retreat registration is in full swing, and about half our spots are already filled. You don't want to procrastinate and lose out. Just $80 (checks made out to WVC but given to me) will get you signed up. You can see me at one of our Bible studies or at church on Sunday (yes, I'll be there this week!) to hand over the money and choose your bed. Just a reminder that we don't invite nursing babies, nor can you attend just a part of the retreat. You miss out on too much of the experience if you just come for the day, and it disrupts the feeling of connectedness to have people popping in and out. So it's an "all or nothing" philosophy we have for our retreats.
APRIL 10th-12th at Lincoln City. A few weeks before retreat I will start sending out informational letters to those who are signed up, letting you know what to bring, what we need for gift baskets of Saving Grace Maternity Home, and how you can arrange to carpool. (We're very limited on parking space at the house.) Don't worry--it always works out fine!
Coming up a week from this Saturday, on March 14th, is our annual WOW Bowling Party. This has always been a fun, casual time of getting to know each other better. We meet at Four Seasons Bowling at 10:30 for a couple games of bowling. (322 SW Washington, Hillsboro.) The worse you are, the more fun it is! Sometimes they have Groupons available, though I'm not aware of any now. The regular cost is $3.25 per game, and shoe rental is $2.95. Part of our tradition is to stay and have lunch afterward at their restaurant. If you'd like to carpool from Gaston, meet behind the church at 10 AM that morning.
Both Common Grounds (Wednesday, 6:30 PM) and The Perk (Thursday, 9:30 AM) will be meeting this week as we continue our Bible study about finding Higher Ground in our walk with the Lord. We've had some really good discussions as we apply God's word to our lives. Nathalie M. signed up for treats for Wednesday, (thank you!) but no one did for Thursday morning, so I guess we're on a diet! If you want to bring something, please let me know.
Our scripture verse to memorize this week is Exodus 6:6--
Therefore, say to the Israelites: 'I am the Lord,
and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians.
I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will
redeem you with an outstretched arm
and with mighty acts of judgment.'
(This is from the NIV, but you're free to memorize whatever version you prefer.)
One of the things we've been challenged to do throughout our current study is to become very aware of God's presence, provision, and protection. Pray that your eyes and heart are open to seeing Him at work everywhere you look!
Until next week,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
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