As I sit here writing to you, I'm in a short-sleeved shirt soaking in the sunlight streaming through the windows. How nice! I hope you're all able to get out and enjoy the weather this week.
It was really nice to have so many of you show up to The Perk last week, and we'll meet again this Thursday from 9:30 to 11. Natalie, I see you signed up for snacks this week--thanks! In our continued journey through Stronger: Finding Hope in Fragile Places, we'll be learning that God is stronger than our bad news. We should have a really good discussion as we address that topic through Bible passages and the sharing of our life experiences. You can join in our Bible study at any time, so don't let the fact that you haven't come before keep you away this week.
Love is in the air, as evidenced by the Wapato Valentine's event being held at 6 PM on Saturday, February 11th at the church. This is your opportunity to put on some dressy clothes if you'd like, and have a special night out on the town, which is often hard to do in Gaston! Cost is $15 per person for a fine dining experience catered by Troy and Thuy Wise. And if you need childcare, for only $3 a child they will have food and care provided next door in The Hub. Please get your tickets ahead of time. (Available Sunday from Cheri.)
Speaking of The Hub, remember that this Saturday from 9-12 we need everyone present to help move stuff from the annex to The Hub. How exciting!! Then on Saturday, Feb. 18th, we are having a rummage sale to raise money for the next phase of The Hub construction. On Sunday, Feb. 12th you may bring donated items to The Hub after church. Call Janet at 503-539-1518 to volunteer to help or for any questions you may have.
Our annual Women's Retreat will happen April 7th-9th at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma, which is just above Lincoln City over on the coast. Cost is $90 for the weekend, which covers all your meals except Saturday lunch. This spot is more rustic than what we had at the beach house, but we're able to have a lot more ladies here. Registration will open on Sunday, February 19th at church. Because we have more space (60 spots), registration will open to everyone at the same time. In order to register, you'll need to fill out a form and give me your $90 (checks made out to WVC and designated for women's retreat) and you're good to go! Another really nice thing about this place is that there's plenty of parking, so everyone could take their own car if needed! (But what's the fun in that?!) And we are right on the beach, so long walks are easy. In a couple of weeks I'll reveal our theme for the week, but remember I've already shared that the entire For the Joy of It team (Laurie, Joy, and Julie) will be our speakers. This is unheard of for them to do for a retreat, and we will be extremely blessed!
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Team
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
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