Retreat 2017 is now a thing of the past, but what a wonderful weekend we had! Forty-eight women gathered during a wild, windy, stormy weekend at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma. We had several women from other churches join us, but we all felt like family. A huge thanks to Joy of It for sharing such good teaching about living out our legacy. We were all challenged, I'm sure.
The Perk will meet this week on Thursday, from 9:30 to 11. If you're free in the morning, please join us as we look in the Bible to see how we can better deal with our attitudes. Childcare is available.
I hope you all join us at church this Sunday as we celebrate our risen Lord.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 WOW-Zine
Ladies, as Paul Revere so famously yelled those many years ago, "Retreat is coming! Retreat is coming!" We will go by land to the sea April 7th-9th for a special weekend together. The ladies of The Joy of It team will lead us in Living Your Legacy. If you're looking for a stodgy, old ladies retreat, you'll need to look elsewhere. We know how to have fun!
This year we're meeting at Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, about 16 miles north of Lincoln City (and 5 minutes north of Neskowin) right on the coast. You will love walking the beach and watching the waves roll in. The cost is only $90 and includes Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. You'll have plenty of free time on Saturday afternoon to make a trip down to the outlet mall in Lincoln City, or just hang around and take a nap, play games, visit, take a hike, etc.
The time to register is NOW! I've got the forms with me at home, at Bible study, and at church, so fill one out, give me your money, and you'll be set. After you register I'll send an invitation to Signup Genius where you can select your room. (They are all basically alike, and we will need some people to sleep on a top bunk. You'll be able to make your bed as cozy as you'd like, as you'll need to provide your own bedding and towels. We should have a contest to see who can build the best nest! Here's a fun link along that line!)
https://www.find.furniture/image?q=human+nest+beds&s_it=img-ans&imgId=15552A893AE7AB92D74EEB7D01A566F564DCE14D&s_chn=3&s_pt=aolsem&s_gl=US&s_dto=d&v_t=aolsem
And don't forget, we'll have a Talent Show on Friday night at retreat. If you'd like to throw a little something together, let me know. It most certainly doesn't have to be professional--a song, a dance, a skit, some good jokes, etc. This is just an opportunity to show off a side of you maybe some people don't know about.
Our Bible study, The Perk, meets Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11. We'd love to have you join us for this special time of connecting with each other as we study God's Word. We're currently looking at the truth that God is stronger than my overwhelming life. Amy B. is providing snacks this week, and we provide childcare for your little ones. Hope to see you at the church this Thursday!
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail. com 971-285-6699
This year we're meeting at Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, about 16 miles north of Lincoln City (and 5 minutes north of Neskowin) right on the coast. You will love walking the beach and watching the waves roll in. The cost is only $90 and includes Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. You'll have plenty of free time on Saturday afternoon to make a trip down to the outlet mall in Lincoln City, or just hang around and take a nap, play games, visit, take a hike, etc.
The time to register is NOW! I've got the forms with me at home, at Bible study, and at church, so fill one out, give me your money, and you'll be set. After you register I'll send an invitation to Signup Genius where you can select your room. (They are all basically alike, and we will need some people to sleep on a top bunk. You'll be able to make your bed as cozy as you'd like, as you'll need to provide your own bedding and towels. We should have a contest to see who can build the best nest! Here's a fun link along that line!)
https://www.find.furniture/image?q=human+nest+beds&s_it=img-ans&imgId=15552A893AE7AB92D74EEB7D01A566F564DCE14D&s_chn=3&s_pt=aolsem&s_gl=US&s_dto=d&v_t=aolsem
And don't forget, we'll have a Talent Show on Friday night at retreat. If you'd like to throw a little something together, let me know. It most certainly doesn't have to be professional--a song, a dance, a skit, some good jokes, etc. This is just an opportunity to show off a side of you maybe some people don't know about.
Our Bible study, The Perk, meets Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11. We'd love to have you join us for this special time of connecting with each other as we study God's Word. We're currently looking at the truth that God is stronger than my overwhelming life. Amy B. is providing snacks this week, and we provide childcare for your little ones. Hope to see you at the church this Thursday!
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail. com 971-285-6699
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 WOW-Zine
Hi, ladies! I just want to clue you in on some different events that are being presented by your Women's Ministry Team, which is made up of myself, Viv, Carol G., Susan, Christine, Aimee, Debbie, and Natalie.
This Friday night at 7 is our Movie Night at Natalie's house (25970 SW Ridge View Dr. Hillsboro--off Albertson Rd. on Bald Peak). If you have a movie you'd like to see with the other ladies, bring it along and we can choose which one to watch. It doesn't have to be a Christian movie, but a decent one! Bring along a snack to share. If you need to check directions with Natalie, her number is 503-997-4880.
I'm glad so many of you have already signed up for our retreat with The Joy of It trio of speakers as they discuss Living Your Legacy. It's an amazing thing that we're able to have all three of them spend the weekend of April 7th-9th with us at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma. Cost is $90. Speaking of which, every year there are different women who would love to attend, and need to, but are in a very hard spot financially. One of my team members suggested we have a scholarship fund as a way we might provide some financial assistance. So if you would like to put in a little money toward that, just give it to me and I will set it aside. Perhaps you just want to add an extra $5 or $10 when you register. Or maybe you're not able to attend retreat, but you'd love for someone else to go. Whatever money we collect will go toward helping pay part of someone's registration.
This week at The Perk (Thursday at the church, from 9:30-11 AM) we'll be taking a closer look at Mary and Martha--two sistahs who looked at life differently. Join us for Bible study, discussion, prayer, and snacks (brought to us this week by Amy B.) Childcare is also available.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
This Friday night at 7 is our Movie Night at Natalie's house (25970 SW Ridge View Dr. Hillsboro--off Albertson Rd. on Bald Peak). If you have a movie you'd like to see with the other ladies, bring it along and we can choose which one to watch. It doesn't have to be a Christian movie, but a decent one! Bring along a snack to share. If you need to check directions with Natalie, her number is 503-997-4880.
I'm glad so many of you have already signed up for our retreat with The Joy of It trio of speakers as they discuss Living Your Legacy. It's an amazing thing that we're able to have all three of them spend the weekend of April 7th-9th with us at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma. Cost is $90. Speaking of which, every year there are different women who would love to attend, and need to, but are in a very hard spot financially. One of my team members suggested we have a scholarship fund as a way we might provide some financial assistance. So if you would like to put in a little money toward that, just give it to me and I will set it aside. Perhaps you just want to add an extra $5 or $10 when you register. Or maybe you're not able to attend retreat, but you'd love for someone else to go. Whatever money we collect will go toward helping pay part of someone's registration.
This week at The Perk (Thursday at the church, from 9:30-11 AM) we'll be taking a closer look at Mary and Martha--two sistahs who looked at life differently. Join us for Bible study, discussion, prayer, and snacks (brought to us this week by Amy B.) Childcare is also available.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Ladies, I realize it's been over a month since I've last posted a WOW-Zine. Most of you know I had a health issue suddenly arise the end of January. Thanks to your prayers and the grace of God, that has resolved and I'm back to being as normal as I know how to be!
The really important thing to remind you about is our upcoming retreat at Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp April 7th-9th. This is a new venue for us this year, and the Women's Ministry Team is excited to have you join us. Our featured speaker(s) is the entire team of The Joy of It. These dynamic women will be speaking on Living Your Legacy. It doesn't matter what our age, we're all in the process of building a legacy. We'll be challenged as we spend the weekend with Julie,Laurie, and Joy. The cost is $90 and you can register at church or Bible study.
The really important thing to remind you about is our upcoming retreat at Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp April 7th-9th. This is a new venue for us this year, and the Women's Ministry Team is excited to have you join us. Our featured speaker(s) is the entire team of The Joy of It. These dynamic women will be speaking on Living Your Legacy. It doesn't matter what our age, we're all in the process of building a legacy. We'll be challenged as we spend the weekend with Julie,Laurie, and Joy. The cost is $90 and you can register at church or Bible study.
JOY OF IT
Julie, Laurie, Joy
Tomorrow at The Perk we'll be starting a new section of study as we look at the truth that God is stronger than our overwhelming lives. I know it's hard to believe that at times, but let's see what God's Word says about it. Kristen is providing snacks. Join us every Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11 as we share and grow together.
MOVIE NIGHT at Natalie Mulkey's on Friday, March 10th, at 7 PM. Bring a snack to share.See her for directions to their house, which is outside Gaston up in the hills. (25970 SW Ridge View Dr.
Hillsboro)
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 WOW-Zine
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
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
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 WOW-Zine
Is anyone else dealing with cabin fever? I can't wait for life to get back to normal!
THE PERK will be meeting Thursday morning from 9:30-11, the good Lord willing and the creek don't rise. (Sorry--a throwback to the Tennessee Ernie Ford show I watched as a child.) You will all need a break and an opportunity to get together with other women, so come join us.
Here's something fun you might like to do with some friends or family on this Friday night--there's a We Three concert being held at First Baptist Church in McMinnville (125 SE Cowls St.) at 7 PM. I've not seen any cost associated with it. This is the sibling group that the Rusaws had perform at their house last summer. They come highly recommended.
We received an invitation from the ladies of the Yamhill Christian Church to join them for a special event on Friday, February 10th from 7-9 PM and again on Saturday from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM for a time of spiritual refreshment. Devotional author and speaker Paula Moldenhauer, from Denver, Colorado, will be addressing the topic Freedom to Flourish. The cost is only $20, and you'll pay that at the door, but will need to register ahead of time by going to docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgP9nCYN9Yf0-U_f1-OlJZy3o45_mAsRQ3POG0wGDRBjgoVQ/viewform?c=0&w=1
Lunch and a snack are included in the cost.
SAVE THE DATE--Wapato's Valentine Event on Saturday, February 11th. More details to come soon.
SAVE THE DATE--WOMEN'S RETREAT, APRIL 7-9. $90
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
THE PERK will be meeting Thursday morning from 9:30-11, the good Lord willing and the creek don't rise. (Sorry--a throwback to the Tennessee Ernie Ford show I watched as a child.) You will all need a break and an opportunity to get together with other women, so come join us.
Here's something fun you might like to do with some friends or family on this Friday night--there's a We Three concert being held at First Baptist Church in McMinnville (125 SE Cowls St.) at 7 PM. I've not seen any cost associated with it. This is the sibling group that the Rusaws had perform at their house last summer. They come highly recommended.
We received an invitation from the ladies of the Yamhill Christian Church to join them for a special event on Friday, February 10th from 7-9 PM and again on Saturday from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM for a time of spiritual refreshment. Devotional author and speaker Paula Moldenhauer, from Denver, Colorado, will be addressing the topic Freedom to Flourish. The cost is only $20, and you'll pay that at the door, but will need to register ahead of time by going to docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgP9nCYN9Yf0-U_f1-OlJZy3o45_mAsRQ3POG0wGDRBjgoVQ/viewform?c=0&w=1
Lunch and a snack are included in the cost.
SAVE THE DATE--Wapato's Valentine Event on Saturday, February 11th. More details to come soon.
SAVE THE DATE--WOMEN'S RETREAT, APRIL 7-9. $90
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 WOW-Zine
Another week, another snow storm! At least that's what is being predicted for this evening. What a strange winter we've been having this year.
We plan on having The Perk meet this week, (Thursday from 9:30 to 11) but if the weather is iffy make sure to check for any cancellation notice on our Women of Wapato Facebook page. If you're not on FB, give me a call or text if you're wondering if we're meeting. If you can't get hold of me (I have jury duty all month and don't know until the night before if I have to show up or not) call Carol G. at 503-680-5542. (She's my right-hand woman during this time.)
We received an invitation from the ladies of the Yamhill Christian Church to join them for a special event on Friday, February 10th from 7-9 PM and again on Saturday from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM for a time of spiritual refreshment. Devotional author and speaker Paula Moldenhauer, from Denver, Colorado, will be addressing the topic Freedom to Flourish. The cost is only $20, and you'll pay that at the door, but will need to register ahead of time by going to docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgP9nCYN9Yf0-U_f1-OlJZy3o45_mAsRQ3POG0wGDRBjgoVQ/viewform?c=0&w=1
Lunch and a snack are included in the cost.
SAVE THE DATE--Wapato's Valentine Event on Saturday, February 11th. More details to come soon.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
We plan on having The Perk meet this week, (Thursday from 9:30 to 11) but if the weather is iffy make sure to check for any cancellation notice on our Women of Wapato Facebook page. If you're not on FB, give me a call or text if you're wondering if we're meeting. If you can't get hold of me (I have jury duty all month and don't know until the night before if I have to show up or not) call Carol G. at 503-680-5542. (She's my right-hand woman during this time.)
We received an invitation from the ladies of the Yamhill Christian Church to join them for a special event on Friday, February 10th from 7-9 PM and again on Saturday from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM for a time of spiritual refreshment. Devotional author and speaker Paula Moldenhauer, from Denver, Colorado, will be addressing the topic Freedom to Flourish. The cost is only $20, and you'll pay that at the door, but will need to register ahead of time by going to docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgP9nCYN9Yf0-U_f1-OlJZy3o45_mAsRQ3POG0wGDRBjgoVQ/viewform?c=0&w=1
Lunch and a snack are included in the cost.
SAVE THE DATE--Wapato's Valentine Event on Saturday, February 11th. More details to come soon.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Monday, January 2, 2017
Monday, January 2, 2017 WOW-Zine
Welcome to 2017! Do you wonder what is in store for you and your family during this year? If you could script the master plan for for 2017, would you want to? In the course of my 64 years, I've discovered that often times if things had turned out the way I originally wanted them to, I would have been left with a poor skeleton of the better life I actually have--challenges and all. Aren't you thankful that our times are in His hand, and that He allows events in our lives that are designed to draw us closer to Him and show more of His image?
This coming Friday, the 6th, at 6 PM, we'll be meeting at the church for our annual Undeck the Halls party. Christmas is over and it's time to box up the decorations in the sanctuary. To make it more fun, we'll start out with pizza at 6, then quickly put things away. Around 7 we'll start a Game Night. So if you're not able to make it for dinner, show up at 7 instead. Bring a favorite game and a snack to share and we'll just relax and have fun together. Now this is important: I really need to know how many people will be there at 6 so I know how many pizzas to pick up. If you'll be there for pizza, please let me know. Cost is $5.
The Perk will resume this Thursday from 9:30 to 11 AM at the church. Man, it seems like such a long time since we've all been together! Having to cancel our last two sessions due to inclement weather gave us a really long break. But now it's the first of the year and time to make Bible study together a priority. (Childcare is provided.) Because we didn't meet recently, I have no one signed up for treats. Any volunteer for this week?
I'm sorry to say I won't be there this week, as I have jury duty that morning. But I am leaving you in the more-than-capable hands of Carol G. She will be leading a study/discussion on how to deal with doubt. Please make sure to come and support her as well as each other!
If one of your goals this year is to spend more time in God's Word, join several of us who have been writing scripture daily. I've been doing it since November of '15 and have found the discipline helpful, and certainly appreciate actually writing out His words. Yes, I've missed up to four days when I've been sick throughout the year, but they've been easy to make up. So there's no need for perfection. I just have a cheap notebook that I use, but I know others who are using beautiful, special notebooks. Since today is only the second of the month, it's a good time to get started. The lady somewhere out in blogdom who does this gives a couple of choices. One writing plan is a general one that she's used in the past year. The other option is for a themed writing. This month's theme is Courage, and who doesn't need that as they step into an uncertain future? So check out the link here and choose which writing plan you'd like to use. http://www.swtblessings.com/ I think it would be so awesome to have the majority of our church ladies writing out the same scripture each day!
Remember to save the dates of April 7-9 for our Women's Retreat at Camp Wi-Ni-Ma, just north of Lincoln City. Lots more information to come. The entire team of For the Joy of It will be joining us this year. We are in for such a treat!! Cost is $90.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
This coming Friday, the 6th, at 6 PM, we'll be meeting at the church for our annual Undeck the Halls party. Christmas is over and it's time to box up the decorations in the sanctuary. To make it more fun, we'll start out with pizza at 6, then quickly put things away. Around 7 we'll start a Game Night. So if you're not able to make it for dinner, show up at 7 instead. Bring a favorite game and a snack to share and we'll just relax and have fun together. Now this is important: I really need to know how many people will be there at 6 so I know how many pizzas to pick up. If you'll be there for pizza, please let me know. Cost is $5.
The Perk will resume this Thursday from 9:30 to 11 AM at the church. Man, it seems like such a long time since we've all been together! Having to cancel our last two sessions due to inclement weather gave us a really long break. But now it's the first of the year and time to make Bible study together a priority. (Childcare is provided.) Because we didn't meet recently, I have no one signed up for treats. Any volunteer for this week?
I'm sorry to say I won't be there this week, as I have jury duty that morning. But I am leaving you in the more-than-capable hands of Carol G. She will be leading a study/discussion on how to deal with doubt. Please make sure to come and support her as well as each other!
If one of your goals this year is to spend more time in God's Word, join several of us who have been writing scripture daily. I've been doing it since November of '15 and have found the discipline helpful, and certainly appreciate actually writing out His words. Yes, I've missed up to four days when I've been sick throughout the year, but they've been easy to make up. So there's no need for perfection. I just have a cheap notebook that I use, but I know others who are using beautiful, special notebooks. Since today is only the second of the month, it's a good time to get started. The lady somewhere out in blogdom who does this gives a couple of choices. One writing plan is a general one that she's used in the past year. The other option is for a themed writing. This month's theme is Courage, and who doesn't need that as they step into an uncertain future? So check out the link here and choose which writing plan you'd like to use. http://www.swtblessings.com/ I think it would be so awesome to have the majority of our church ladies writing out the same scripture each day!
Remember to save the dates of April 7-9 for our Women's Retreat at Camp Wi-Ni-Ma, just north of Lincoln City. Lots more information to come. The entire team of For the Joy of It will be joining us this year. We are in for such a treat!! Cost is $90.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 WOW-Zine
As you can see, we had a wonderful time at the WOW Christmas Party on Saturday night. Thank you to all who attended, as well as to my awesome Women's Ministry Team for all the effort they put in to planning this event. I missed taking pictures of a lot of people, so if you have some, feel free to post them on the Women of Wapato Facebook page. (I particularly regret not getting a photo of Carol G.!)
With winter seeming to have arrived yesterday, it's time to review our game plan for The Perk. If either Forest Grove or Gaston school districts are closed we will not meet. What should we do if they're on a 2-hour delay? I need your input on that. We could either cancel or do a shortened time together from 10-11. We will meet this Thursday, though if the weather report of snow and sleet comes true, schools may be cancelled, in which case so would we! Kristen S. is slated to bring snacks this week as we study the topic of doubt. I really doubt you'll want to miss it! Our meeting next week, on the 15th, will be our final one until school resumes after the Christmas break.
Our Undeck the Halls party is on Friday, January 6th, at 6 PM at the church. Bring $5 for pizza and drinks and we'll have a quick meal together, take down all the Christmas decorations, and morph right it to Game Night. If your schedule doesn't work for pizza and undecorating, just show up around 7 with a snack to share and a game we might play.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016 WOW-Zine
Good morning, ladies! Are you ready to step over the threshold and into the month of December? I know it's going to be a busy month for most of us, so we'd better put our running shoes on. Which will certainly go well with an ugly Christmas sweater. Which just happens to remind me of the WOW Christmas Party coming up this Saturday at 6 PM at the church. Have you signed up yet? If not, please do so very soon. We'd like to have a fairly accurate idea of how many ladies to plan for. Feel free to invite your friends. Go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4ba8a629abf85-wowchristmas to get all the details, RSVP, and also say what food you're bringing. Some more entrees would really be helpful. We're encouraging people to wear an ugly Christmas sweater, but you can certainly still attend if you don't want to do that! And don't forget to bring a wrapped, new gift, costing around $10 for our gift exchange.
As you probably know by now, we've had two of our ladies--Becky Clark and Melissa Linck--deliver babies in the past few days. Congratulations to both of you! That means the rest of us have the opportunity to bless these families with meals. Jaimie Ashcraft is the new meal coordinator, and she has a signup available for the Clark family at http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=XCAQ9174.
We don't yet have the all the information for Melissa, so I'll send out a separate notification for her in the next day or two. I do know she'd like meals starting on Monday, so you can keep that in mind.
This week at The Perk (Thursday at the church, from 9:30-11 AM) we'll be studying the topic of stress/anxiety. This is probably something we can all identify with, especially at this time of the year. So grab your Bible and a notebook and come join us! Snacks are being provided by Aimee this week, and childcare is available.
A way to help de-stress is to write down some Scripture every day. Several of us have been doing this for a year or more, and you can find the December writing plan here. http://www.swtblessings.com/
You'll need to scroll down the home page to find the plan, but I wanted you to have the chance to see all the other things that are offered on this site, including what looks to be a wonderful Advent calendar for your family based on doing Acts of Kindness. So be sure to take a look!
Due to your responses on our Women of Wapato Facebook page, you'll be happy to know that Wapato will be providing a Christmas Eve service at 6 PM on the 24th, as well as a Christmas Day service on Sunday. We hope you and your family can attend one or both.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
As you probably know by now, we've had two of our ladies--Becky Clark and Melissa Linck--deliver babies in the past few days. Congratulations to both of you! That means the rest of us have the opportunity to bless these families with meals. Jaimie Ashcraft is the new meal coordinator, and she has a signup available for the Clark family at http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=XCAQ9174.
We don't yet have the all the information for Melissa, so I'll send out a separate notification for her in the next day or two. I do know she'd like meals starting on Monday, so you can keep that in mind.
This week at The Perk (Thursday at the church, from 9:30-11 AM) we'll be studying the topic of stress/anxiety. This is probably something we can all identify with, especially at this time of the year. So grab your Bible and a notebook and come join us! Snacks are being provided by Aimee this week, and childcare is available.
A way to help de-stress is to write down some Scripture every day. Several of us have been doing this for a year or more, and you can find the December writing plan here. http://www.swtblessings.com/
You'll need to scroll down the home page to find the plan, but I wanted you to have the chance to see all the other things that are offered on this site, including what looks to be a wonderful Advent calendar for your family based on doing Acts of Kindness. So be sure to take a look!
Due to your responses on our Women of Wapato Facebook page, you'll be happy to know that Wapato will be providing a Christmas Eve service at 6 PM on the 24th, as well as a Christmas Day service on Sunday. We hope you and your family can attend one or both.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 WOW-Zine
I'm keeping it short and sweet this week!
~No Perk (Bible study) this week.
~Please R.S.V.P. for our WOW Christmas party, coming up on Saturday, December 3rd. Sign up for our potluck dinner as well as get all the details here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4ba8a629abf85-wowchristmas
~Decorate the church for Christmas this Saturday at 10 AM. Cinnamon rolls provided, but please bring your own drink.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
~No Perk (Bible study) this week.
~Please R.S.V.P. for our WOW Christmas party, coming up on Saturday, December 3rd. Sign up for our potluck dinner as well as get all the details here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4ba8a629abf85-wowchristmas
~Decorate the church for Christmas this Saturday at 10 AM. Cinnamon rolls provided, but please bring your own drink.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 WOW-Zine
Good morning! I hope your week is off to a good start. And speaking of start, it's time to start getting serious about our Christmas party on December 3rd. I've created a sign-up sheet for our potluck, so just follow this link to get all the details. When you hit the RSVP button it will show you the different categories of food and you can select one of them. If you make a mistake, just hit cancel and start over! I'm going to start looking for my Ugly Christmas Sweater today!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4ba8a629abf85-wowchristmas
The Perk, our women's Bible study, meets this Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11. We had a great discussion about loneliness last week. Thursday's session will focus on dealing with temptation. If you're tempted to stay away--don't! We all need to support each other as we walk through life. Childcare is provided, and Nicole C. will be bringing goodies for us.
If you love to decorate for Christmas please show up at the church on Saturday, November 26, at 10 AM to deck out the sanctuary for the Christmas season. Bring your own hot drink, but we'll make sure there's some type of snack on hand to help you get in the Christmas spirit. Please let me know if you're able to help.
Meanwhile, we're closing in on Thanksgiving. Here's a great reminder for all of us from blogger Holley Gerth:
Gratitude When You’ve Got an Attitude
XOXO
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4ba8a629abf85-wowchristmas
The Perk, our women's Bible study, meets this Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11. We had a great discussion about loneliness last week. Thursday's session will focus on dealing with temptation. If you're tempted to stay away--don't! We all need to support each other as we walk through life. Childcare is provided, and Nicole C. will be bringing goodies for us.
If you love to decorate for Christmas please show up at the church on Saturday, November 26, at 10 AM to deck out the sanctuary for the Christmas season. Bring your own hot drink, but we'll make sure there's some type of snack on hand to help you get in the Christmas spirit. Please let me know if you're able to help.
Meanwhile, we're closing in on Thanksgiving. Here's a great reminder for all of us from blogger Holley Gerth:
Gratitude When You’ve Got an Attitude
Holley, 02 Nov 05:30 AM
{my graphics are free goodies for you}
We’re kicking off November, the month of gratitude. Do you ever feel, like me, that being thankful is a bit of a challenge and mystery?
I set out to do good then someone cuts me off in traffic and I’m growling behind the steering wheel like a rottweiler in yoga pants.
I want to give to others but the lines at the store tempt me to give the grouchy woman in front of me nothin’ but a smack on the bottom.
I’m carrying the pumpkin pie to the table only to stub my toe on the cabinet corner and have oh-so-not-nice words flash through my mind.
My real-life friends and fellow writers, Suzie Eller and Jennifer Watson, recently sat down with me to talk about “Gratitude When You Have an Attitude.”
{Subscribers, if you can’t see the video click here. Also, a disclaimer: I have no idea why I’m making kissy lips at the camera when this starts. Ha!}
As the three of us talked, it seemed God brought a particular verse to mind. “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thess. 5:18). There’s one little word in that sentence I suddenly realized makes all the difference: We’re to give thanks in all circumstances but we’re never told to give thanks for all circumstances.
We live in a fallen, broken world and often what we experience is far more serious than the silly examples I gave above. Husbands leave. Diseases ravish. Funerals happen. We are not made for any of this.
We thank the Giver so if something is not from Him, we do not have to force ourselves to be thankful for it. Whew. Does that make anyone else sigh with relief?
What we can choose to do is find His goodness right there in the middle of it all anyway. We can ask ourselves, “In spite of this, what can I be grateful for today?” It can be something small like a cup of coffee on a cold morning, a text from a friend or just opening our eyes for another day. It’s not the size of our thanks that matters; it’s the heart behind it.
We also don’t have to feel thankful. Our brains are wired with a negativity bias. This means we tend to pay more attention to what’s wrong (like a bear charging at us). This instinct keeps us alive but it also means our emotions and perspective can take time to catch up with our wills. God knows this and we don’t have to feel shame or guilt about the disconnect.
This November let’s be grateful. But let’s also give ourselves lots of grace. For the stubbed toes and the long lines and the moments when we’re just not at our best. This is the one thing we can always say, “Thanks, God, for loving me the way I am today.”
XOXO
Holley Gerth
p.s. If the holidays are tough for you or someone you love, What Your Heart Needs for the Hard Days will be a daily encouragement. It’s six weeks long so it will take you right through Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Tuesday, November 8, 20016 WOW-Zine
The Perk, our women's Bible study, meets this Thursday from 9:30-11 at the church. This week Tami will be providing a munchable to have along with our tea and coffee. Childcare is available. Bring your Bible and a notebook and join us!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
~Saturday, Nov. 26th, 10 AM at Wapato
It's time to get the sanctuary beautified for the Christmas season! I know a lot of you love to decorate for the holiday, so please come put your skill to use. Bring your own hot drink, and we'll provide something for you to munch on as you make our church festive. It takes less than two hours to create the transformation!
~Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 6 PM at Wapato--WOW Christmas Party
It's time to get your ugly on! Sweater, that is! Yes, we're having our first-ever Ugly Christmas Sweater theme. Start hitting the thrift stores now to create your fashion statement. Yes, prizes will be involved. We will also have our traditional gift exchange, so bring a wrapped gift of $10. This will be a planned potluck dinner, and I'll create a sign-up by next week. Feel free to invite your friends. This is for women only.
Let me leave you now with some wise thoughts by writer and author Jennifer Rothschild--
Pray scripture if you can’t come up with your own words. When you pray, you get a better perspective of your God and your problems. You see that all that is overwhelming you is small compared to your Father’s great ability to clean up your mess or comfort you in your pain.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
UPCOMING EVENTS:
~Saturday, Nov. 26th, 10 AM at Wapato
It's time to get the sanctuary beautified for the Christmas season! I know a lot of you love to decorate for the holiday, so please come put your skill to use. Bring your own hot drink, and we'll provide something for you to munch on as you make our church festive. It takes less than two hours to create the transformation!
~Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 6 PM at Wapato--WOW Christmas Party
It's time to get your ugly on! Sweater, that is! Yes, we're having our first-ever Ugly Christmas Sweater theme. Start hitting the thrift stores now to create your fashion statement. Yes, prizes will be involved. We will also have our traditional gift exchange, so bring a wrapped gift of $10. This will be a planned potluck dinner, and I'll create a sign-up by next week. Feel free to invite your friends. This is for women only.
Let me leave you now with some wise thoughts by writer and author Jennifer Rothschild--
Overwhelmed? 3 Things to Leave Off Your To-Do List
You skip breakfast. You’re late for work. You forgot to pack little Joey’s lunch. Your laundry basket is a Mt. Everest of dirty clothes. Your Dad is in the hospital. You can’t seem to get the groceries bought. You still haven’t returned that growing list of phone calls and text messages. Your mother needs you. Your friend needs you. Your husband needs you. Your kids need you. Your boss needs you… you need to be cloned or counseled or consoled or caught up in the air to meet the Lord!
“Rapture me Lord!”
You feel stressed. You feel guilty. You feel… overwhelmed!
Overwhelmed. All women feel it for all sorts of reasons. And there are lots of suggestions for what to do when you feel overwhelmed.
But today, I want to tell you what NOT to do!
I want to give you three things not to do when you feel overwhelmed because if you’re feeling overwhelmed, then telling you even one more thing to do may send you over the edge!
Here is what not to do when you feel overwhelmed:
1. Don’t try to fix your problem, focus your prayer instead.
When you try to fix something, you fixate on it. In other words, if you spend all your emotions and time trying to find a solution and fix your situation, then all you can think about is your situation. It becomes the biggest thing on your mind. The subject of all your conversations. The main thought that runs through your mind. No wonder you can feel overwhelmed when your problem gets all your attention! So, instead of trying to fix your problem, focus your prayer.
Don’t try to fix your problem, focus your prayer instead. [Click to Tweet]
Pray scripture if you can’t come up with your own words. When you pray, you get a better perspective of your God and your problems. You see that all that is overwhelming you is small compared to your Father’s great ability to clean up your mess or comfort you in your pain.
Here’s a great scripture to pray: “When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Psalm 61:2
2. Don’t rely on your own strength, receive God’s instead.
For years, I managed my life, my blindness, my busy schedule — I managed all of it through my own strength. And then, my strength ran out. I had a depression crash, my brain got older and just couldn’t remember all I needed it to and along with that, blindness became harder and harder and made me slower and slower. I had no strength left to power through. That’s when God’s grace showed up and I found out that God’s power in me is so much stronger than my own strength. My strength is like gravel compared to the rock that is God’s strength.
Don’t rely on your own strength, receive God’s instead. [Click to Tweet]
A practical way I learned to receive God’s power is to admit that I am powerless. Without Him, deep down, I am powerless. I can’t fix my problem. I can’t fight hard enough, work long enough or run fast enough. When I admit my powerlessness, then I invite God’s power into my life.
Here’s one of the ways I do it — I misquote scripture! Don’t panic, here’s what I mean: Instead of quoting Philippians 4:13 correctly, I paraphrase it to remind me that I need God’s power. I can’t do anything without Christ who strengthens me. See what I mean? Saying it that way reminds me to let go of my puny power and receive God’s power instead.
3. Don’t run from your situation, run to God’s Word instead.
We run in all sorts of ways. We over-eat, over-shop and even over-control everybody and everything around us. Put simply, we deny our situations, in whatever way works for us, instead of dealing with our situations. But, if we deny pain or stress or disappointment or whatever it is, it doesn’t go away. It just gets more creative in the way it tries to get our attention. Repressed stuff can show up in sleeplessness, skin irritations, perfectionism, outbursts of tears or anger — well, at least that is my personal testimony! You get the idea. Ignoring something does not make it disappear. It is important to meet your situation face on, but don’t face it without your weapons.
Don’t run from your situation, run to God’s Word instead. [Click to Tweet]
God’s Word is your weapon. It is the scalpel that helps you dissect your problem. It is the spotlight that illuminates the root issues. It is the sword that you can hold up and cut that big problem into pieces so you can deal with them. It is wisdom and comfort and counsel and light.
So sister, if you feel overwhelmed today, just think… you now have 3 less things you need to do!
As you focus your prayer, receive God’s strength and run to His Word, you will be overwhelmed — just not in the same way… you will be overwhelmed by His grace that really is enough for you!
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 WOW-ZineI
I'm baaaaaack! I had a lovely twelve days with my parents and their friends. I tell you--old folks know how to have fun! Sometimes I laughed so hard the tears ran down my legs!! (Just kidding.) A big thanks to Carol and Tami for filling in for me during my absence.
Our usual programming, er, I mean events, are now resumed. Our Thursday morning Bible study, The Perk, meets from 9:30-11 AM. Keisha will provide treats this week, and we have childcare available. You are free to join us at any time, as the sessions are not dependent upon one another. You won't feel lost if you're just coming in on our study of Stronger: Finding Hope in Fragile Places. Just bring your Bible and a notebook and you're good to go!
Speaking of "go", you'll want to be sure to go to Karen's house (1999 Phillips Rd., Gaston) for our Movie Night this Friday at 7 PM. Not sure exactly what we'll watch (possibly War Room), but bring a snack to share and join in the fun. You can even wear your cozy pajamas if you'd like!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
~Saturday, Nov. 26th, 10 AM at Wapato
It's time to get the sanctuary beautified for the Christmas season! I know a lot of you love to decorate for the holiday, so please come put your skill to use. Bring your own hot drink, and we'll provide something for you to munch on as you make our church festive. It takes less than two hours to create the transformation!
~Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 6 PM at Wapato--WOW Christmas Party
It's time to get your ugly on! Sweater, that is! Yes, we're having our first-ever Ugly Sweater theme. Start hitting the thrift stores now to create your fashion statement. Yes, prizes will be involved. We will also have our traditional gift exchange, so bring a wrapped gift of $10. This will be a planned potluck dinner, and I'll create a sign-up in a couple more weeks. Feel free to invite your friends. This is for women only.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Our usual programming, er, I mean events, are now resumed. Our Thursday morning Bible study, The Perk, meets from 9:30-11 AM. Keisha will provide treats this week, and we have childcare available. You are free to join us at any time, as the sessions are not dependent upon one another. You won't feel lost if you're just coming in on our study of Stronger: Finding Hope in Fragile Places. Just bring your Bible and a notebook and you're good to go!
Speaking of "go", you'll want to be sure to go to Karen's house (1999 Phillips Rd., Gaston) for our Movie Night this Friday at 7 PM. Not sure exactly what we'll watch (possibly War Room), but bring a snack to share and join in the fun. You can even wear your cozy pajamas if you'd like!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
~Saturday, Nov. 26th, 10 AM at Wapato
It's time to get the sanctuary beautified for the Christmas season! I know a lot of you love to decorate for the holiday, so please come put your skill to use. Bring your own hot drink, and we'll provide something for you to munch on as you make our church festive. It takes less than two hours to create the transformation!
~Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 6 PM at Wapato--WOW Christmas Party
It's time to get your ugly on! Sweater, that is! Yes, we're having our first-ever Ugly Sweater theme. Start hitting the thrift stores now to create your fashion statement. Yes, prizes will be involved. We will also have our traditional gift exchange, so bring a wrapped gift of $10. This will be a planned potluck dinner, and I'll create a sign-up in a couple more weeks. Feel free to invite your friends. This is for women only.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 WOW-Zine
Good morning, my friends! I hope you're able to get out and enjoy one of the last beautiful days we have before the rains hit again.
There's not a whole lot other than the usual going on right now. We have The Perk meeting from 9:30 to 11 on Thursday mornings. I think we're all enjoying our study of Stronger: Finding Hope in Fragile Places. This week Natalie is providing something for us to snack on as we spend the morning together. Child care is available.
It was fun to spend time together at our Game Night last Friday. Thanks for hosting, Viv! Our next event will be a Movie Night on Friday, Nov. 4th, 7 p.m. at Karen's house. (1999 Phillips Rd., Gaston) As usual, bring a snack to share. You can even be super comfortable and wear your jammies!
If you weren't at The Perk last week you may not yet know that I announced who our speaker will be for our annual women's retreat April 7th-9th at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma over at the coast. Well, let me rephrase that. You may not yet know who our speakers will be. I'm so thrilled and excited to announce that the entire For the Joy of It team will be joining us for the weekend! This is an incredible gift to our church women, and an experience you won't want to miss! Some of you have heard the three ladies (Laurie, Joy, and Julie) speak at big events in the Portland area, and you already know what I'm talking about. These women are great friends with each other, and love to share God's Word in a very practical way. Start saving your $90 now, so you'll have it when registration opens in February.
I will be out of town on vacation with my parents next week, so don't look for a WOW-Zine. The Perk will still be meeting, under the capable leadership of some of the other ladies.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
There's not a whole lot other than the usual going on right now. We have The Perk meeting from 9:30 to 11 on Thursday mornings. I think we're all enjoying our study of Stronger: Finding Hope in Fragile Places. This week Natalie is providing something for us to snack on as we spend the morning together. Child care is available.
It was fun to spend time together at our Game Night last Friday. Thanks for hosting, Viv! Our next event will be a Movie Night on Friday, Nov. 4th, 7 p.m. at Karen's house. (1999 Phillips Rd., Gaston) As usual, bring a snack to share. You can even be super comfortable and wear your jammies!
If you weren't at The Perk last week you may not yet know that I announced who our speaker will be for our annual women's retreat April 7th-9th at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma over at the coast. Well, let me rephrase that. You may not yet know who our speakers will be. I'm so thrilled and excited to announce that the entire For the Joy of It team will be joining us for the weekend! This is an incredible gift to our church women, and an experience you won't want to miss! Some of you have heard the three ladies (Laurie, Joy, and Julie) speak at big events in the Portland area, and you already know what I'm talking about. These women are great friends with each other, and love to share God's Word in a very practical way. Start saving your $90 now, so you'll have it when registration opens in February.
I will be out of town on vacation with my parents next week, so don't look for a WOW-Zine. The Perk will still be meeting, under the capable leadership of some of the other ladies.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 WOW-Zine
Friday, October 7th
624 S. Pine, Carlton
(Corner of Polk and Pine)
(Also known as Viv's house!)
7 p.m.
Bring a game and a snack
If you don't have a CLUE as to what you're doing this Friday night, why don't you take a PIECE of time to come join us for fun and games? LIFE is short and there's no MONOPOLY on having a good time. It might be a rainy night, but the roads shouldn't be DICEy. It's not TABOO to hop into your car with a few girlfriends, navigate a few TURNs, and BINGO!--you'll be in Carlton. If it's been raining a lot that day, you may want to sail in your YACHTzee instead of drive, but it won't take a MASTER MIND to decide your best mode of transport. You really don't want to stay home and be BOARD when you could be sharing sweet snacks such as CANDYLAND, or eating something healthy like APPLES TO APPLES instead. So take the RISK and SCRABBLE over to Viv's this Friday. Do your best not to ROLL the car or SPINout on your way. You don't want to wake up Saturday morning and exclaim, "Oh SHUTES AND LADDERS, I forgot to go!!" Then you'd be SORRY!
Okay, enough of that! We had a great start at The Perk last week and would love to have you join us this Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the church as we continue our study based on Stronger: Finding Hope in Fragile Places. Last week we discussed what it means to know God is omnipresent and immutable. Don't let the big words scare you off, as we discovered how practical and meaningful they really are. Childcare is provided, and Kristen will bring snacks to go with our tea and coffee.
Until next time,
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director
sherrieashcraft@gmail.com 971-285-6699
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
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
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
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