September 27, 2016 WOW-Zine

I've got quite a bit of information to share with you today, so let's get right to it!

First of all, congratulations to Laura and Andy Cornils on the birth of their third son on Sunday. I haven't met him yet, but his picture sure shows him to be a cutie! As usual, we would like to provide a week's worth of meals for the family to help during the adjustment period. You can find all the information at the following link:

http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=BRCO1037&v=81dc9bdb52

Robert Mark Cornils (9-25-16)

It was so good to be back together at The Perk last week, wasn't it? And nice to have some new ladies there! We'll be officially starting our study Stronger: Finding Hope in Fragile Places this week. Just bring your Bible and a notebook and be ready for a great time of sharing together. Tami is providing snacks for us this week. We meet from 9:30 to 11 Thursday mornings at the church.

Coming up on Friday, October 7th--GAME NIGHT! Viv Wymore has graciously opened her home to us, beginning at 7 PM.

Her address is 624 Pine St. in Carlton. You just stay on Hiway 47 (turn left at the light in Carlton) and she is on the far side of town headed toward McMinnville. It's a brown house on the left, located on the corner of Pine and Polk. You can turn there and park behind the house and along the street. You might try carpooling too! Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. If the weather is decent we may meet outside under Viv's lighted pavilion, but we'll be inside if it's cold and rainy. Be prepared for either.

If you weren't at The Perk last week you may not have heard my announcement that this would be my last year as the Women's Ministry Director. I've been teaching Bible studies at Wapato for the past eleven years, and have had the official position as WMD going on seven years. John will be retiring at the end of this school year, and I'd like to have the freedom to be able to travel and perhaps do other ministries as the Lord leads.

 As I talked with my Women's Ministry Team last week (Susan Dixon, Christine Hoffmann, Debbie Hood, Aimee Lepari, Carol Gross, Natalie Mulkey, Viv Wymore) I explained that I'm looking for a variety of women to take on different parts of my job, so I can mentor them during this year. My heart's desire is that we have a very smooth transition, as we have an incredible group of women, and I don't want anything to destroy our closeness. I will be sharing some of the needs at The Perk this week, so you can be praying about any of the ways in which you might help. This might be the time that the Lord chooses to stretch you out of your comfort zone!

Until next time,

Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director

sherrieashcraft@gmail.com     971-285-6699

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Good morning, ladies! I hope your day is off to a good start and that you make time to connect with the Lord at some point. We need His strength to make it through our days--even the good ones!

THE PERK BEGINS THIS WEEK!

I'm so looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning from 9:30 to 11 AM at the church for the beginning of our Bible study year. Every Thursday (almost) we'll gather to do life together as women who are growing in our relationship with each other, and even more importantly, in our relationship with Jesus. 

We're kicking off the year with a BRUNCH tomorrow, so bring along something to share with each other. We'll catch up on what has been going on in each other's lives over the summer, and I'll let you know about what we'll be studying this fall--Stronger: Finding Hope in Fragile Places. Childcare is available. If you've never been with us in the past, now is the perfect time to come check out The Perk.

Until next time,

Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director

sherrieashcraft@gmail.com     971-285-6699

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 WOW-Zine

Hi, ladies. I'm heading out the door later this morning to catch a ride down to Camp Tadmor, where I'll be speaking at the CB Northwest Pastors' Wives Retreat from this evening through Thursday. I'm really excited to have the opportunity to share with them, especially since I was a pastor's wife for over 20 years. It would be wonderful if you could let me know you'll be praying for me during these next couple of days. I need all of you on my prayer team!

Time is running out to sign up for the Beth Moore Simulcast, which is at Grace Baptist Church in Newberg this coming Saturday, the 17th. Cost is $25, which includes a continental breakfast, as well as lunch. The event runs from 9-3:30, with the doors opening at 8:30. The deadline to register is tomorrow, so don't procrastinate any longer! Go to https://fbcnewberg.radiantwebtools.com/ to sign up. I'm sure you can just bring money with you on Saturday if you haven't paid yet, but you'll need to let them know you're coming.

And in just over a week, The Perk will resume after its summer hiatus. I've heard a lot of you can hardly wait! The Lord has provided Anje's 13-year-old daughter to watch your children during our time together. That was a real answer to prayer. We'll meet from 9:30--11 beginning Thursday, September 22nd. Let's do a brunch during our first session, okay? Just bring a favorite brunch-type food to share, and we'll catch up on what has been going on in each other's life during the summer. Plus I'll whet your appetite (after we're full of food) for what we'll be studying!

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