I hope you all know how truly grateful I am for each one of you. I'm thankful for the many friendships I have, for the way we're able to support and encourage each other, and for all the opportunities we have to "do life" together.
Even though we'll all probably eat too much tomorrow, realize you'll most likely be hungry again by Saturday morning, and nothing but Janet's cinnamon rolls will be able to satisfy! Bring your own hot drink (we'll provide the goodies) and meet us at the church at 10 AM to transform it into a beautiful space in which to celebrate the meaning of Christmas throughout the month of December.
Coming up the following Saturday, December 5th, is our WOW Christmas party. This year our theme is The Joy of Christmas.
If you'd like to participate in the cookie exchange at 5 PM, bring two dozen of your favorite cookies and an extra tray. Our dinner and party will begin at 6 PM. Both events will be at Amy Rusaw's. Wear some Christmas finery (how fine is completely up to you), and bring a favorite Christmas food item. To make sure we don't get an overload of sweets, please check what is needed and sign up at
Are you missing any dishes, bowls, baking dishes, etc? There are several items that have been left behind in the church kitchen. Counter space is very limited there, as you know, so if things aren't claimed in the next week or two they will be given to the Gaston Food Bank. The same is true for items that are in the Lost and Found box by the sound booth. Please check to see if anything of yours has been misplaced.
The combined 4s, 5s, and Kindergarten Sunday School class (which averages around 14 children each week) is in need of another teacher or two to help out in that class. It only takes one week a month, so you're still able to be in the main service most of the time, but have the opportunity to serve each month. Let Janet know if you're able to fill that need.
Both The Perk and Common Grounds (women's Bible studies) will resume next Thursday. Nicole P. is bringing treats to The Perk at 9:30 AM, and at this point no one has signed up for Common Grounds at 6:30. Let me know (contact info is always at the end of the WOW-Zines) if you'd like to provide a treat for that. If not, it certainly won't hurt us to not have something to go along with our tea and coffee!
Until next week,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
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