KICK OFF

A BIG thanks to Debbie and her team for planning and executing our 2008 Kick Off.

Our theme was "Clearing A Space at Jesus' Feet". Our decorations were chaotic and a bit "unfinished". (You can see a bit of the decorations in the background of these photos.)

Debbie started the night by having us introduce ourselves and share what has most recently left us feeling frazzled. A special welcome to our new members: Bobbie Jo, Wendy and Tammy. {There are no photos of our illustrious VP Programs because the photo taken was not very flattering...and she's already been subjected to having her photo on this blog and the International Website numerous times. See? Grace! ::snort::}

Lois led us in worship.

De'Etta made her acting debut....as a frazzled mom with a deployed spouse....


and who IS this obnoxious neighbor???? LOL


The pizza delivery man missed his cue...but we improvised with an Anita Renfroe clip....and more fellowship before dinner. It actually fit the overall theme quite well. LOL

We finished the evening by discussing Mary and Martha...and solutions to our Quiet Time (Tryst) challenges. Thanks ladies, both for sharing your honest challenges and for sharing tips to help others. Goodfellow PWOC is the best! :::sssshhhhh - don't tell:::

Bible Study material was passed out at the Kick off. If you did not get yours, please contact De'Etta or catch up with her on Sunday. The first lesson of Kinsman Redeemer will be discussed next Tuesday at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall.

Farwewell Gift Assembly

In lieu of Project Night in July, several PWOC members met to assemble this year's farewell gift.

We got organized, prepared recipes and assembled three cookbooks. We'll have time to make a few more as the year goes on.

I think they are turning out very nicely. I'm still working on the covers.

Here are the three we finished. (I haven't a clue why these show up so small - they are big at photobucket - click photo to see an enlarged view).

*Note there will be no Project Night in August; we'll resume on 12 September.

FREDERICKSBURG ROAD TRIP!!!

On 21 June PWOC took to the road.

We shopped, enjoyed German food, visited museums and a wildflower seed farm and visited with each other. Here are photos from the day (though my very favorite one is not posted until Rachel gives permission! ::snort::)

This terrible photo (at least of yours truly) is posted so that others will never be able to say "you don't post bad photos of yourself". ::snort::


Sights around Fredericksburg!

Sorry ladies, it simply LOOKS BETTER with you in the photo! LOL

Wildflower Seed Farm



The Gang

What's a TX road trip without an armadillo or two?

Many thanks to Debbie for arranging this trip, right down to the cooler of bottled water. You rock! Thanks also to Steve (our federally licensed designated driver). Keep your ears open for the next PWOC road trip.

If anyone else has photos they'd like to publish, email them to me and consider it done. LOL

Preparing for the Bridegroom - Spring Tea

31 May was the chosen afternoon for our PWOC "spring" Tea. Our theme was Preparing for the Bridegroom. We fondly remembered those things we did in prep for our weddings and marriages. The discussion was fun! Several mentioned learning what they could about the military lifestyle as they were about to become military spouses. WOW - I hadn't thought of that and it tied in with how we can spiritually prepare for our Spiritual bridegroom. We can learn about his lifestyle, study how we can be fit to help etc. We then talked about having a Tryst - "a secret, arranged meeting between lovers"; instead of a "spiritual discipline".

Vera & Debbie did all the set up. Everything was so pretty. Vera invited us into her lovely home.

Yolanda, made the elegant flower arrangements....and we all brought finger foods to add to the scones, crackers, cookies and drinks that Vera and Debbie had provided.

I'm not sure if you'll be able to see this little lady. I knew she would be the perfect hostess gift for Vera. She says "ready for love" and we talked about being ready to receive and give love to our Bridegroom. My children thought it was inappropriate for Miss Vera....but she seemed to love it.

I loved how God worked out the Tryst Journal doorprizes. Laura (nearly 20), Yolanda (30's?), and Evelyn (older than 30) all won.....isn't that great? Trish, a friend from a former assignment had made them for doorprizes.

If you missed this event, be sure to join us in the future!

PAST EVENTS

This page will have links to past events along with slideshows and/or photos that you can capture. Simple right click on the image, click save as, and then save it to your photo file on your computer. All titles below will eventually have clickable links.

Christmas Tea 2005
Water Lily Trip
Christmas Tea 2006
Body Building 101
Ladies Day Out - Miss Hatties
Christmas Tea 2007
Traveling Training 2008
Jill's Farewell
Shannon's Farewell
Preparing for the Bridegroom - Spring Tea 2008
Road Trip - Fredericksburg 21 June 2008
Farewell Gift Assembly - 25 July 2008
Clearing a Space at Jesus' Feet - 2 Sept 2008

Project Nights (photos from various nights)