Goodfellow PWOC Goes To Regional Conference

This year, three of our ladies were able to attend the Central Region Conference held in Missouri.

The Conference offered the women from the Central Region the opportunity to come together for praise and worship, for Biblical teaching and growth, for communion with one another, and the incredible chance to be apart of the change of leadership for the next two years.

Held at the beautiful Windermere Conference Center, all who attended were given ample opportunity to get to know the women from their groups better, and to relax in God's creation for self-reflection or just for the fun of it!

The theme of 2009-2010 PWOC: Daughters of The King was reflected in the Conference Banquet (and throughout the weekend's classes and sessions) which sported the theme: Denim and Jewels.  To see so many of the 300+ women in attendance with their crowns, tieras, baubles, gems, and jewels with something as common place as denim, it is easy to see the correlation between the lesson of our PWOC theme.  We women are denim, and all the gifts we are given, namely that of Salvation and Grace, are the Jewels which turn our denim lives into something beautiful and spectacular!

Notes from the Conference:

   PWOC International Conference was announced.

   We will be returning to Dallas, Texas in November 2010.

   Please click here for more details.

We installed our new Regional Board, saying a fond farewell

to our loving and devoted old leadership, and giving a warm

and delighted welcome to our new leadership. 

(Names to be announced soon.)

  Rumor has it, PWOC will be changing its look!  How exciting!

  Stay tuned to this site, for more information!!!

Our ladies came back with information about A Weekend To Remember, a marriage

conference offered by Family Life, a Campus Crusade ministry.  These conferences

are offered at different dates throughout the US.  Please visit this site to learn more.

  Please continue to lift up in prayer those men and women from Fort Hood,

  and from all the bases and units, families, friends, and communities that

  were affected by the incident at Fort Hood!  Let us remember God's love

  and grace!

Women's Day Out

We will be making No-sew fleece blankets.

*You will have the option to keep or donate your blanket. Christina will let us know on Saturday which organization will need them.

When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009  
Time: 1:00 PM  
Where: 1204 Wallace Ln (PaulAnn) -call Christina @ 617-2909 for directions  

Here is what each woman needs to bring:

   Fabric needs to be at least 40 inches or wider (most are 54 inches)

   Baby/Toddler - 1 to 1 1/2 yards (in both fabrics)

   Child - 1 3/4 yards (in both fabrics)

   Teen/Adult - 2 yards (in both fabrics)

       ((Hancock Fabrics is having a sale on fleece until Nov 21st)) 

Things you need:
   ~Two pieces of fleece the same size. Piece may be the same pattern, two different patterns, two plain colors or a pattern on one side and a plain color on the other.
   ~Scissors (sharp ones)
   ~Foot long ruler
   ~Snacks to share
   ~A pillow to sit on the floor

Christina does have some fleece- however it is mismatched and odd shaped pieces that need to be cut down to matching sizes. These will only be suitable for baby blankets. She is going to go to Hancocks and see if they have any on sale or mismatched that she can get at a discount or that they may donate.

 
If you have any questions PLEASE call Christina @617-2909!

Music Accompaniment (Part One)

In our study of Grace, we are splitting up into groups and discussing what we have read through out the week.  In the Study Guide, used by our group leaders, there is a section that covers music that goes along with the message of the week.

I would like to take a moment to share those songs, and lyrics, if possible.  These offer greater insight into the meaning of Grace, and the message of Grace.  Music often opens our hearts and our minds and speaks to us more clearly than reading or hearing or memorizing. 

If you would like to hear the music, simply click on the title of the song.  I have embedded links so that you can visit sites where you can hear the song. 

Week One:

"Amazing Grace" by John Newton

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,

That saved a wretch like me.

I once was lost but now am found,

Was blind, but now I see.

T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.

And Grace, my fears relieved.

How precious did that Grace appear

The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares

I have already come;

'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far

and Grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me.

His word my hope secures.

He will my shield and portion be,

As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,

And mortal life shall cease,

I shall possess within the veil,

A life of joy and peace.

When we've been here ten thousand years

Bright shining as the sun.

We've no less days to sing God's praise

Than when we've first begun.

Week Two:

"O Sacred Head"

O sacred head, sore wounded,

defiled and put to scorn;

O kingly head surrounded

with mocking crown of thorn:

What sorrow mars thy grandeur?

Can death thy bloom deflower?

O countenance whose splendor

the hosts of heaven adore!

Thy beauty, long-desirèd,

hath vanished from our sight;

thy power is all expirèd,

and quenched the light of light.

Ah me! for whom thou diest,

hide not so far thy grace:

show me, O Love most highest,

the brightness of thy face.

Week Three:

"Kyrie" from Mozart's "Requiem"

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

"Babette's Feast" Movie Showing (Updated)

This week's study covered a summary of "Babette's Feast" a story by Isak Dinesen.  We will be viewing this movie, this Sunday at 1:30 pm in the Chapel at Tammy's house.

For more information and for directions to her home please contact Tammy.

Daughter's Of The King Kick-Off 2009

(Beautiful centerpiece made by Bobbie Jo)

Goodfellow PWOC celebrated a return to His Word with a reunion of friends, with the making of new friendships, with a dinner, with a craft project, and with some praise and worship.

Focusing on PWOC's theme, Daughters Of the King, the kick-off emphasized a joining of hearts and minds among the women as we look forward to a year of rejoicing in His love for us!

We started the celebration with a super supper partially catered by Steak Express, and enhanced by veggies, salads, and desserts brought by the Ladies.  During the supper, we were able to take that time to catch up with old friends, get aquainted with new friends, and discuss the Bible Study materials.

(Bobbie Jo and Stephanie)

After the feast, we joined together in Praise as Tammy and Lois led us in some favorite praise and worship songs.  With open hearts, we were led in a short devotional by Tammy, who then gave us our Bible Study book~"What's So Amazing About Grace" by Philip Yancey.

(Debbie and Tammy)

We then closed out the evening working on a Project of making bookmarks that will added to chapel packets.  These gorgeous bookmarks serve to get information to chapel newcomers about chapel programs, contact information, as well as letting women of the chapel know that PWOC is ready and eager to serve their needs!

If you are new to our website, and you are a Protestant Military Member or Military Wife serving at Goodfellow AFB, we would be HONORED to have you join us Tuesday nights.  For more information, please contact Debbie or Bobbie Jo.

God bless!!!

**All photos and names are used with permission.  I apologize that I did not take photos of everyone present at the kick-off. 

PWOC Central Region Conference

Protestant Women of the Chapel Central Region Conference

5-8 November 2009

Windermere Conference Center, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

Main Speaker:  Shellie Kelley

Music Team: Rochelle Wheeler and Cindy Stumme

Workshops: ranging from PWOC leadership to Christian missions, Parenting to Military Marriages

"This conference provides opportunities for training, fellowship, and networking. 
Planned to inspire and enrich, it is also a blessed time for spiritual renewal and fellowship. 

Everyone is welcome and can benefit from attending. 
This is not just for current leaders; any woman who enjoys the company of others or is seeking to deepen her relationship with Jesus Christ will enjoy this special weekend."

Register by September 15, 2009 (This can be done at the Bible Study) 

For more questions please contact: pwocgoodfellow@yahoo.com

For more information please click HERE
 
To register, please click HERE, print out, complete, and bring with you to either the Kick-Off or to the first Bible Study.  (Some forms will be available at the Kick-Off)

Bible Study Begins!

"We speak about grace often.  But do we understand it?  More important,

do we truly believe in it... and do our lives proclaim it as powerfully as our words?"

~ from back cover of What's So Amazing About Grace

by award winning author Philip Yancy.

Join us, ladies, on September 15th at 6:30pm, as we start our journey together toward a deeper understanding of grace.  We will be meeting in the Fellowship Hall. 

Study materials will be available at the PWOC Kick-Off on September 8th, or the night of our first Bible Study.

Please join us!

For questions, please contact gafbpwocpres@yahoo.com.