Tuesday, April 14, 2015 WOW-Zine

Another retreat is behind us, and was it ever a good one! We missed you if you weren't there. Our speaker, Gina, did a great job of helping us think through what hope really is, and how our hope in Christ anchors our life during the rough times. We all loved her practical, spunky sharing. The weather was predicted to be rainy, but we have wonderful, sunny skies at least part of each day. Our hearts were strengthened and our bonds as women were deepened with each other. You can already plan ahead for next year--the second weekend of April.(Many of you asked for the Truth That Brings Freedom Bible study guide that Gina had us use Saturday morning. You will find it as an attachment to this newsletter.)

Both of our women's Bible studies--Common Grounds and The Perk, will meet this week. The verse we're encouraging each other to learn is  I Kings 8:23--

Oh Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like You

in heaven above or on earth below--You who

keep your covenant of love with your servants who

continue whole-heartedly in Your way.

Common Grounds meets at 6:30 Wednesday night, and The Perk 

meets at 9:30 AM on Thursday at the church. Helen is bringing treats on Wednesday, and Carol R. on Thursday.

Saving Grace Maternity Home is having an informational fund raiser dessert this Friday in Hillsborro. If you're interested in knowing more, contact Cassie at 503-477-0273.

Carol Gross and Sally Fivecoat are interested in starting a women's handiwork group that will meet at someone's house once a month to work on knitting, crocheting, etc. You can either attend to learn how, or simply to work alongside others. If you'd like to be a part of this, please contact Carol at 503-680-5542.

(By the way, I have NO idea why the spacing is acting like this, but I can't figure out how to get it to the usual way. Sorry.)

It's A Concert & A Conversation on Friendship!   We have women representing a variety of ages, stages, seasons of life and churches who will be sharing their perspective on friendship.  Jon Micah, lead singer of Kutless will be leading us in worship and even share his thoughts on friendship.  We get to unite as women to worship and build unity in our friendships.  Get your tickets today and join us! ONE HEART: PDX With Jon Micah Sumrall, lead singer of Kutless! May 9, 2015  |  7PM @Lake Bible Church:  (click for directions) Click to GET YOUR TICKETS...$7 each or Group Rate $5

Several of us are planning on attending, which means we can get the group rate! (Hey, look! The spacing is suddenly working again!!) If you'd like to go, please contact me right away, as well as get me your $5. I'm thinking perhaps we could carpool and maybe go out for dessert afterwards. 

Our Feminini-Tea--The Purse-uit of Happiness, is Saturday, May 16th. Thank you, those of you who have already signed up to host a table or to let me know you'll be attending. And a special thanks to the couple of ladies who have let me know they'll speak for 5-7 minutes on a "purse" word--such as perspective, perseverance, personality, etc. I'd still like to have two or three more speakers, so if you're interested, please let me know.

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