Welcome to a beautiful day, at least in my neighborhood! It's all I can do to make myself stay inside and get some work done. 

Both The Perk and Common Grounds will be meeting this Thursday.  I still don't have anyone who has volunteered to bring treats for either of them, so be sure you eat at home first! This week we'll be doing something a bit different at both studies, so come and find out what's going on. (It's not scary, I promise!) The Perk meets at 9:30 AM, with Common Grounds meeting at 6:30 PM. I hope you'll be there!

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
It happened--someone had a change of plans and won't be going to retreat after all. So that means there is one open spot for retreat. Let me know if you want it!

Just a heads up that you won't see me at church for the next four weeks, but I don't want you to think I'm sick or dead! I've got two retreats and two weddings in the month of April, and they all involve the weekends. (Kind of reminds me of the title of an old movie!) 

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

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 WOW-Zine

Happy spring break! Hopefully the rain will stop sometime this week and we'll be able to enjoy some spring-like weather. 

Due to spring break, we do not have Bible study this week, but will get back together the following week--Thursday, March 31st. I don't have anyone signed up for treats that week, so if you'd like to bring something to The Perk (9:30 AM Thursday) or to
 Common Grounds (6:30 PM Thursday) please let me know. 

Dessert Night with Francine Rivers
Thursday, April 21st
6-9 PM
Vancouver
You can purchase your ticket ($15) at www.Options360Events.com.
Seating is limited and tickets are going quickly! So if you're interested in attending, get yours now. We will arrange carpooling as the date nears. 

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

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 WOW-Zine

Remember the following changes to our weekly Bible studies for the months of March and April:

~March 17th (this week)--We meet

~March 24th--No studies (Spring Break)

~March 31st--We meet

~April 7th--No studies (Retreat Week)

~April 14th--We meet

~April 21st-- No study (Event with author Francine Rivers)

~April 28th--We meet

This is why I'm cancelling Bible studies on April 21st--

You may have read some of the wonderful books written by Francine Rivers--Redeeming Love; The Scarlet Thread; Mark of the Lion series; The Last Sin Eater; The Atonement Child; and more. We have the opportunity to participate in a fund raiser for Options360, a pregnancy clinic in Vancouver. I met Francine in person years ago, and have heard her speak several times. She has a message she shares from her heart, and you'll find it it will enrich your life. You can purchase your ticket ($15) at www.Options360Events.com.
Seating is limited and tickets are going quickly! So if you're interested in attending, get yours now. We will arrange carpooling as the date nears. 

Speaking of "as the date nears", retreat is just a few weeks away. If you're attending, look for a letter from me sometime next week concerning carpooling, what to bring, etc. At this point we still have a full house.

Remember at retreat last year, when we brought items to help with the startup of Saving Grace Maternity Home? Well they are getting very close to having the funding to buy the house, and have a thank-you dessert event they'd like to invite you to. I'll be out of town, but I'm hoping some of you can represent the Women of Wapato at this event. 


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

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 WOW-Zine

Pull out your calendar and make the following changes to our weekly Bible studies for the months of March and April:

~March 10th--No studies

~March 17th--We meet

~March 24th--No studies (Spring Break)

~March 31st--We meet

~April 7th--No studies (Retreat Week)

~April 14th--We meet

~April 21st-- No study (Event with author Francine Rivers)

~April 28th--We meet

This is why I'm cancelling Bible studies on April 21st--

You may have read some of the wonderful books written by Francine Rivers--Redeeming Love; The Scarlet Thread; Mark of the Lion series; The Last Sin Eater; The Atonement Child; and more. We have the opportunity to participate in a fund raiser for Options360, a pregnancy clinic in Vancouver. I met Francine in person years ago, and have heard her speak several times. She has a message she shares from her heart, and you'll find it it will enrich your life. You can purchase your ticket ($15) at www.Options360Events.com.
Seating is limited and tickets are going quickly! So if you're interested in attending, get yours now. We will arrange carpooling as the date nears. 

I was remiss last week in including the Scripture writing guide for the month of March, so here it is. swtblessings.com and scroll down to the March page.

RETREAT--As you know, we are filled to capacity. But I'll be happy to put your name on a waiting list in case someone has to back out at the last moment. Just let me know.

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

March 1, 2016 Wow-Zine

 

Happy first of March to each of you. It looks like our spring flowers are getting well-watered, doesn't it?           






 SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH
WOW BOWLING PARTY
10:30 AM
Four Seasons Bowling Center
Hillsboro 

If you love to roll heavy balls down a slick floor and knock things over, this is the event for you! Or if you just like to watch other people do that, this is the event for you! I will be unable to attend, but I hope a lot of the rest of you can make it. Gaston-area people can meet at The Hub parking lot at 10 AM to carpool. Feel free to bring your daughters (4th grade and older) with you, and stay for lunch afterward. 


You still have a couple opportunities to bless new parents Kaitlyn and Bryan Marsh with some meals. Head over to http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=LQLW6615 to sign up for either this Friday or next Monday.


RETREAT: APRIL 8-10TH
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?--Redefined by His Love
With Guest Speaker Joy Roberts                          
Yes, you're reading that right. Never before have all the spaces been filled so early, but at this point we are completely booked! If you'd like to be put on a waiting list, let me know. Not that you would pray for someone to get sick at the last minute, but ... you never know! It's still five weeks until retreat, but we will start working out the carpooling in a few weeks. And I will send a letter to attendees letting you know what to bring and what to expect. Your Women's Ministry Team is really excited to have you joining us!

We're continuing our study through the Book of Colossians, beginning at 3:11. (That's the chapter, not the time!) Nathalie is providing treats for The Perk (Thursday morning from 9:30-11. Childcare provided.) That evening for Common Grounds (6:30-8) Lauren will bring our snack. 

Pull out your calendar and make the following changes to our weekly Bible studies for the month of March/April:

~March 3rd--We meet as usual

~March 10th--No studies

~March 17th--We meet

~March 24th--No studies (Spring Break)

~March 31st--We meet

~April 7th--No studies (Retreat Week)

We will resume our weekly studies on April 14th!

Until next time,

Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director

sherrieashcraft@gmail.com     971-285-6699