Have We Forgotten?

Seeking Refuge?

"May the Lord reward your work, and your wages be full from the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have cme to seek refuge." Ruth 2:12

I'm preparing for study tonight. Betsy sent me this photo and it "fits" so well.

That little kitty is such a picture of contentment, rest.....the big dog is surely capable of providing refuge.

May I learn to lay back, relax, listen to His heartbeat....and let him carry the burden.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

WOOT!!!! ANNOUNCING - we have children's ministry. We've always said when there was a need, God would supply a children's program to run at the same time as our PWOC evening Bible Study.

Two young moms expressed a need last week. It was with a bit of trepidation that I began to explore what God was setting in place.

We have a wonderful White Rope who is excited to provide children's ministry for us on Tuesday nights - starting tonight! God is good!

This signifies that our group is growing "demographically". We've been mostly retirees, students and 40 something year old moms - no young children (Well - ahem *I* have a young child - but I have older children too ::snort::). This year we have 3 younger moms - 20 and 30 yo's joining....Exciting times!

I look forward to the start of our first Bible Study - Kinsman Redeemer (read more below) tonight.

If you've not picked up a book and would like to attend - COME! You'll benefit from attending and we'll benefit from interacting with each other. We'll be meeting in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m.

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.

Kinsman Redeemer

If you were a slave, who would buy your freedom? If you had an enemy, who would come to your defense? In the Old Testament, this buyer-defender known as a "kinsman - redeemer" was usually a close relative. If you're a believer, you already have one -- Jesus Christ! This rich study shows how Jesus both bought us (redeemer) and advocates (defends) for us, offering us an opportunity to rebuild our broken lives.

This three week study will start our year off right. The first lesson will be discussed on 9 Sept, 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Pick up your books at the Kick off on 2 Sept or contact De’Etta (gafbpwocpres@yahoo.com) to make arrangements to get your material before the 9th.

SNEAK PEAK of Conference

Is anyone else counting the weeks yet until International Conference? Would you like a SNEAK PEAK? If so click here......

And go here for more details.....price, location et al.

If you have questions feel free to contact either Debbie (our POC), or De'Etta (our President - email in sidebar). To register pick up a form on the back shelf at the chapel and get it back to Debbie. OR download a form here and get it to Debbie.

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.