My deepest apologies (I wonder how deep that is?) for not getting this post up earlier in the day. But it's Monday--what can I say? I've been in charge of the three grandkids since Thursday night. Last night it took one of them an extra long time to fall asleep as he was in pain. We all overslept this morning, but Josh didn't feel well enough to go to school. So my day has turned out differently from what I planned.
I'm sure that's never happened to any of you, right?! Days like this simply remind us that we are not in control of our lives, even though we may have a schedule all planned out. I hope you're learning, as I am, not to let chaotic days throw you, but to entrust them to the Lord's schedule. I glad He know's what He's doing!
This Wednesday at 6:30 is the beginning of our Common Grounds study entitled Self Talk, Soul Talk. Scroll down to last week's blog to get more info about the subject matter. There is no cost for this study, nor is there any homework. I believe in a guilt-free environment for Bible study. Now, if the Holy Spirit wants to provide a little conviction, that's one thing. But no guilt.
Just bring your Bible and a notebook, along with an open heart.
This is your last call to be able to attend Selah, this Saturday, September 25th, for the low price of $32, including lunch. I've sold the ten tickets I bought, but can order more through Thursday morning. So, if you'd like to go but haven't purchased tickets, give me a call and I can place an order for you. (971-285-6699). You can pay me by check at Common Grounds. Please make checks out to WVC.
Is anyone interested in attending the Women of Faith conference in Portland on October 8 & 9th? I haven't ordered the $89 tickets for that event, as first I need to know who wants them. Please let me know just as soon as possible, as I'll buy one just for myself if need be! :-(
We had a lot of interest shown for WOW providing classes to learn how to knit, crochet, and quilt. If any of you are well-versed enough to be able to teach any of those classes, please let me know.
By the way, there is now a WOW group on Facebook. Several of you have already signed up for it. Please let your friends know about it. Hope to see many of you on Wednesday night at 6:30.
Blessings,
Sherrie
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director 971-285-6699
sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010 WOW-ZINE
Welcome to another Monday. The kids are all back in school and hopefully you'll have time during the week to sit down with a cup of coffee or tea and see what's ahead for WOW.
We had a wonderful time at our WOW kickoff potluck last Wednesday. New faces showed up (no, no one got a face lift--you know what I mean!) as well as some of us older wrinkled ones. The food was bountiful as well as delicious. Maybe we should have potlucks more often! Scroll down to the bottom of this entry to see pictures from the evening.
Next Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:30-8 at the church will be our first actual study for Common Grounds this year. I'm really excited about the book I'll be teaching from--Self Talk, Soul Talk. If you've ever found yourself talking to yourself, this study is for you. Not because of the simple fact that you talk to yourself, but because of what you're saying. Usually, we're not telling ourselves the truth. The words we say shape the way we think about ourselves. They influence our emotions, thoughts, and decisions. In this study we'll discover how God has made a way for us to make sure the words we say to ourselves are the words He would say to us!
Saturday, September 25th is the Selah conference at George Fox University in Newberg. The theme this year is It's Time to Simplify. You simply must make the time to come to this event! I only have five tickets left ($32, which includes lunch) but can get more for the same low price if we run out. Please let me know as soon as possible if you can go. We can arrange carpools. The sessions go from 9-4:15. Those of us who attended last year had a great time. You won't want to miss this.
All day Friday and Saturday, October 8 & 9, is the Women of Faith conference in Portland. Let's get a group together and invade the place! If you've never been, it's an absolutely fantastic time. If you've been before, you'll still have an absolutely fantastic time. Blocks of seats are still available, but I'll need to order the tickets soon. If we get a group of ten or more tickets, they're only $89. I say "only" with tongue in cheek, as I know that's a lot of money. I can only tell you that it's well worth it! It will of course cost extra if we're able to get a couple of motel rooms for Friday night. So, again, please let me know as soon as you can if you're able to go.
And now, for those promised photos!
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com 971-285-6699
We had a wonderful time at our WOW kickoff potluck last Wednesday. New faces showed up (no, no one got a face lift--you know what I mean!) as well as some of us older wrinkled ones. The food was bountiful as well as delicious. Maybe we should have potlucks more often! Scroll down to the bottom of this entry to see pictures from the evening.
Next Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:30-8 at the church will be our first actual study for Common Grounds this year. I'm really excited about the book I'll be teaching from--Self Talk, Soul Talk. If you've ever found yourself talking to yourself, this study is for you. Not because of the simple fact that you talk to yourself, but because of what you're saying. Usually, we're not telling ourselves the truth. The words we say shape the way we think about ourselves. They influence our emotions, thoughts, and decisions. In this study we'll discover how God has made a way for us to make sure the words we say to ourselves are the words He would say to us!
Saturday, September 25th is the Selah conference at George Fox University in Newberg. The theme this year is It's Time to Simplify. You simply must make the time to come to this event! I only have five tickets left ($32, which includes lunch) but can get more for the same low price if we run out. Please let me know as soon as possible if you can go. We can arrange carpools. The sessions go from 9-4:15. Those of us who attended last year had a great time. You won't want to miss this.
All day Friday and Saturday, October 8 & 9, is the Women of Faith conference in Portland. Let's get a group together and invade the place! If you've never been, it's an absolutely fantastic time. If you've been before, you'll still have an absolutely fantastic time. Blocks of seats are still available, but I'll need to order the tickets soon. If we get a group of ten or more tickets, they're only $89. I say "only" with tongue in cheek, as I know that's a lot of money. I can only tell you that it's well worth it! It will of course cost extra if we're able to get a couple of motel rooms for Friday night. So, again, please let me know as soon as you can if you're able to go.
And now, for those promised photos!
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com 971-285-6699
Monday, September 6, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010 WOW-ZINE
Happy Labor Day!!
Did any of you actually give birth on Labor Day? If so, I'll give you a special prize for taking this national holiday so seriously!
I apologize for not getting a blog posted last Monday, but we were on a 12-hour trip back from California. Chrissy is really upset that I didn't keep my word and post one every week, but that's the only one I missed all summer, so I'm not going to let her guilt me to death. This one's for you, Chrissy!! :-)
We've got a lot of fantastic things going on, beginning with this Wednesday, September 8, at 6:15 PM at the church. Common Grounds, our womens' Bible study, will resume with a potluck and overview of the coming year. Bring a friend and a favorite dish to share. It will be fun to connect after our long summer apart. And I think you'll love the Bible study I have planned for this year, but you'll have to come on Wednesday to find out about it!
A few days later, on Saturday night at 6 PM we will share another evening together. All women are invited to Janet's for a salad potluck and movie night. We'll enjoy an old Cary Grant, Katerine Hepburn, and James Stewart movie called The Philadelphia Story. Nathalie about got her face slapped when she told me she'd never heard of Cary Grant and this movie would be a history lesson!! Come check it out for yourself!
Saturday, September 25th at George Fox University in Newberg is this year's Selah Conference. The topic? It's Time to Simplify--Discover the Biblical truth that less is more. Sounds like a timely issue to get some new insights on, doesn't it? I have tickets available for $32, which includes lunch. The conference goes from 9-4:15. We'll meet in front of the auditorium at 8:30. Bring your Bible and notebook with you. You can buy tickets from me Wednesday night. I have eight left, and can get more if we need them. Checks should be made out to Wapato Valley Church. If you wait and buy tickets at the door, it will cost you $47, so plan ahead and get them now!!
Coming October 8 & 9 is the Women of Faith conference in Portland. It's much easier to attend if we spend the night at a motel in Portland, but that means we'll really need to plan ahead. I will get group tickets for that even also. I should have more info for you by next week's blog.
Whew! I told you we had a lot going on! I sincerely hope you can participate in each of these events. Women need to connect with other women, and these are great ways to do that.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com 971-285-6699
Did any of you actually give birth on Labor Day? If so, I'll give you a special prize for taking this national holiday so seriously!
I apologize for not getting a blog posted last Monday, but we were on a 12-hour trip back from California. Chrissy is really upset that I didn't keep my word and post one every week, but that's the only one I missed all summer, so I'm not going to let her guilt me to death. This one's for you, Chrissy!! :-)
We've got a lot of fantastic things going on, beginning with this Wednesday, September 8, at 6:15 PM at the church. Common Grounds, our womens' Bible study, will resume with a potluck and overview of the coming year. Bring a friend and a favorite dish to share. It will be fun to connect after our long summer apart. And I think you'll love the Bible study I have planned for this year, but you'll have to come on Wednesday to find out about it!
A few days later, on Saturday night at 6 PM we will share another evening together. All women are invited to Janet's for a salad potluck and movie night. We'll enjoy an old Cary Grant, Katerine Hepburn, and James Stewart movie called The Philadelphia Story. Nathalie about got her face slapped when she told me she'd never heard of Cary Grant and this movie would be a history lesson!! Come check it out for yourself!
Saturday, September 25th at George Fox University in Newberg is this year's Selah Conference. The topic? It's Time to Simplify--Discover the Biblical truth that less is more. Sounds like a timely issue to get some new insights on, doesn't it? I have tickets available for $32, which includes lunch. The conference goes from 9-4:15. We'll meet in front of the auditorium at 8:30. Bring your Bible and notebook with you. You can buy tickets from me Wednesday night. I have eight left, and can get more if we need them. Checks should be made out to Wapato Valley Church. If you wait and buy tickets at the door, it will cost you $47, so plan ahead and get them now!!
Coming October 8 & 9 is the Women of Faith conference in Portland. It's much easier to attend if we spend the night at a motel in Portland, but that means we'll really need to plan ahead. I will get group tickets for that even also. I should have more info for you by next week's blog.
Whew! I told you we had a lot going on! I sincerely hope you can participate in each of these events. Women need to connect with other women, and these are great ways to do that.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com 971-285-6699
Monday, August 23, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010 WOW-ZINE
Hi, from beautiful Laramie, Wyoming! John and I are here so he can help his brother-in-law build a deck. His sister Judy and I are having fun just playing around. We'll leave here on Friday to drive to a family wedding in the San Jose area, then get back to the even more beautiful area of Gaston on Monday, the 30th.
This week's WOW event is literally a picnic in the park. And it's that easy, too. Helen LeFebvre is hosting a picnic lunch at the Yamhill park at 11 AM on Wednesday. She's even providing all the food!! It doesn't get much better than that, does it? So bring your kiddos, grandkids, blankets, chairs, etc and meet the gang there for a wonderful lunch and playtime together. I'll really miss being part of it.
Upcoming Events:
September 8th--Common Grounds Kick-off Dinner (6:15 PM at the church). This will be a potluck dinner, so bring a favorite dish to share. We'll talk about some of the events that will be taking place throughout the year. Invite a friend and come join us for a fun, casual evening.
September 25th- Selah Conference at George Fox University. Tickets will be available on Sept. 12th.
October 8,9--Women of Faith in Portland. Tickets available soon.
Guess what? I now have unlimited texting, so be sure to contact me whenever you'd like.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director 971-285-6699 sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com
This week's WOW event is literally a picnic in the park. And it's that easy, too. Helen LeFebvre is hosting a picnic lunch at the Yamhill park at 11 AM on Wednesday. She's even providing all the food!! It doesn't get much better than that, does it? So bring your kiddos, grandkids, blankets, chairs, etc and meet the gang there for a wonderful lunch and playtime together. I'll really miss being part of it.
Upcoming Events:
September 8th--Common Grounds Kick-off Dinner (6:15 PM at the church). This will be a potluck dinner, so bring a favorite dish to share. We'll talk about some of the events that will be taking place throughout the year. Invite a friend and come join us for a fun, casual evening.
September 25th- Selah Conference at George Fox University. Tickets will be available on Sept. 12th.
October 8,9--Women of Faith in Portland. Tickets available soon.
Guess what? I now have unlimited texting, so be sure to contact me whenever you'd like.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director 971-285-6699 sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com
Monday, August 16, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010 WOW-ZINE
HAPPY MONDAY!
A new week is upon us, and it looks like it will be heat-filled! Take time with your kids and grandkids to hang out at the pool or sit under a big shade tree and read and nap in the afternoon breeze. These days will soon be gone and deep in the winter-drip we'll be longing for them!
There will be NO WOW ACTIVITY this week, but plan ahead for lots of fun NEXT week, the 25th. Helen LaFebvre is hosting a picnic at Beulah Park in Yamhill at 11:30. And when I say hosting, I mean hosting! She is providing the food and drink for everyone. All you have to do is show up!! (And they say there's no such thing as a free lunch!)
Common Grounds (the Bible study part of WOW) will be resuming in September. Join us for a kick-off potluck dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 9th, at 6:15 at the church. We'll spend the evening reconnecting and sharing the WOW plans for the coming year. We've got some great things on tap, including the Selah Conference at George Fox University on September 25 (I think it's $32 including lunch--I'll have tickets available soon) and Women of Faith in Portland on October 8&9th. I believe the cost is around $90, but well worth it. I plan on buying a "pack" of tickets and you can buy them from me so that we get the group rate.
I wanted to post pics from our WOW Wild Game Night, but I'm having trouble doing it here. So check them out on my Facebook page instead.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director 971-285-6699 sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com
A new week is upon us, and it looks like it will be heat-filled! Take time with your kids and grandkids to hang out at the pool or sit under a big shade tree and read and nap in the afternoon breeze. These days will soon be gone and deep in the winter-drip we'll be longing for them!
There will be NO WOW ACTIVITY this week, but plan ahead for lots of fun NEXT week, the 25th. Helen LaFebvre is hosting a picnic at Beulah Park in Yamhill at 11:30. And when I say hosting, I mean hosting! She is providing the food and drink for everyone. All you have to do is show up!! (And they say there's no such thing as a free lunch!)
Common Grounds (the Bible study part of WOW) will be resuming in September. Join us for a kick-off potluck dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 9th, at 6:15 at the church. We'll spend the evening reconnecting and sharing the WOW plans for the coming year. We've got some great things on tap, including the Selah Conference at George Fox University on September 25 (I think it's $32 including lunch--I'll have tickets available soon) and Women of Faith in Portland on October 8&9th. I believe the cost is around $90, but well worth it. I plan on buying a "pack" of tickets and you can buy them from me so that we get the group rate.
I wanted to post pics from our WOW Wild Game Night, but I'm having trouble doing it here. So check them out on my Facebook page instead.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director 971-285-6699 sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com
Monday, August 9, 2010
August 9, 2010 WOW-ZINE
If it's Monday, it must be time for a new edition of the Women of Wapato WOW-ZINE! I hope you're beginning to anticipate it every Monday. (Though I didn't have any comments to last weeks' article, so I'm thinking no one even knew I was around! Don't leave me hanging!)
There's something new this week. I almost wonder if I should just let you figure out what it is, kind of like searching for a picture of a toothpick in one of those cooking magazines. But I don't have enough money to give you a $500 gift certificate if you find it, so I'll just tell you about it. In the upper right hand corner you'll see an icon that says Subscribe in Reader: Standard. If I've set it up right, you can click on that and choose how you'd like to be notified by email of any new postings. So for example, if I'd get really ambitious and post something mid-week, you'd be notified of that instead of just stumbling across it on you own.
THIS WEEK'S EVENT:
WOW'S Wild Game Night--If you've ever been to any of these in the past, you know how wild and wacky they can be! This is the perfect time to giggle like a girl, laugh 'til you cry, and eat until you can't hold another bite.
Time: 7 PM
Place: Kathy Fordyce's
Bring: A snack and a game
WARNING: In the past, some people have been known to spill their guts (literally!) or wet their pants. An emesis basin and box of Depends are highly recommended!!
Recipe of the Week: Instant Mocha
Several of you have asked how I make the mocha I have every morning. It's a simple recipe I found in Taste of Home years ago. You just mix together:
1/2 cup instant coffee
1/2 cup cocoa (not Nestle's)
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 cup dry creamer
I make a double batch at a time, and store it in a container. I place 3-1/2 soup spoons of mixture in a big cup and add nearly-boiling water. You can add extra flavored creamer to it also, like French Vanilla. It can also be usedt to make a blended mocha, by placing the ingredients in a blender, using cold water and ice. Does anyone else have a recipe they'd like to share? Send it to me and I'll be glad to post it in the coming weeks.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director, sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com 971-285-6699
There's something new this week. I almost wonder if I should just let you figure out what it is, kind of like searching for a picture of a toothpick in one of those cooking magazines. But I don't have enough money to give you a $500 gift certificate if you find it, so I'll just tell you about it. In the upper right hand corner you'll see an icon that says Subscribe in Reader: Standard. If I've set it up right, you can click on that and choose how you'd like to be notified by email of any new postings. So for example, if I'd get really ambitious and post something mid-week, you'd be notified of that instead of just stumbling across it on you own.
THIS WEEK'S EVENT:
WOW'S Wild Game Night--If you've ever been to any of these in the past, you know how wild and wacky they can be! This is the perfect time to giggle like a girl, laugh 'til you cry, and eat until you can't hold another bite.
Time: 7 PM
Place: Kathy Fordyce's
Bring: A snack and a game
WARNING: In the past, some people have been known to spill their guts (literally!) or wet their pants. An emesis basin and box of Depends are highly recommended!!
Recipe of the Week: Instant Mocha
Several of you have asked how I make the mocha I have every morning. It's a simple recipe I found in Taste of Home years ago. You just mix together:
1/2 cup instant coffee
1/2 cup cocoa (not Nestle's)
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 cup dry creamer
I make a double batch at a time, and store it in a container. I place 3-1/2 soup spoons of mixture in a big cup and add nearly-boiling water. You can add extra flavored creamer to it also, like French Vanilla. It can also be usedt to make a blended mocha, by placing the ingredients in a blender, using cold water and ice. Does anyone else have a recipe they'd like to share? Send it to me and I'll be glad to post it in the coming weeks.
Sherrie Ashcraft, Women's Ministry Director, sherrieashcraft@yahoo.com 971-285-6699
Sunday, August 1, 2010
August 2, 2010 WOW-ZINE
Hi, ladies, and welcome to a different format for this week. I'm out of town at a writers' conference and have been busy preparing for it for the past week. There hasn't been much time to interview anyone. So ... a change of pace! I will just mention our up-coming event and post pictures of previous activities. I'm not really good at getting the pictures to line up on the page the right way, so you may have to use your imagination!
This week's event: I'd like to thank Christine Hoffmann for the idea of going to the Sweetest Thing Cupcakes. I just heard about this cute bakery in Newberg last week. They focus on cupcakes, and I have it on good authority that they are absolutely delicious! So, the plan is to meet at Scoggins Coffee parking lot at 5 PM Wednesday. Then you can condense cars and travel to Newberg for a snack of incredible, edible cupcakes. Yes, I know that's early for dessert, but they close at 7 PM, and it will take about 25 minutes to get there. So plan your eating schedule for the day around that! For those of you who work outside the home, just join the women in Newberg as soon as you're able. I sure wish I could attend this yummy event, so you guys will just have to tell me all about it. Check out their website and get directions at http://www.sweetestthingcupcakes.com/.
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