October 20 Scarecrow Craft

Two different choices and many successful crafts!! Beautiful job ladies. Thanks to Betty Scholl's instructions the day went perfectly and each lady went home with a scarecrow they should be proud of. We loved hearing the laughter and good time everyone had. See you next month!

October 20 Devotional

Picture This…

WE represent the ping-pong BALL.
SIN represents the RICE.
Sins are our worries, cares and anything we think, say, or do that displeases God. Remember that hurt can also turn into bitterness and sin.
Our sins slowly COVER us. Like the rice covers the ball.
But the good news…
God doesn’t want us to carry around our cares and burdens. He gives us these truths in scripture:

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

JESUS represents the WATER.
Jesus helps us rise above our cares and burdens just like when the water is poured over the rice, the ball rises to the top of the jar!!!

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7

Thank you Lori for sharing this visual devotional, God is good even when life is not.

32nd Annual Ladies' Retreat

You're invited to the

32nd Annual Ladies' Retreat

at Lost Creek Mennonite Church

Friday, October 22, 2010

7:00pm

---

"Watch and Wait for the Lord"

Micah 7:7
Speaker: Beth Gibbs

Special Music and Refreshments Afterwards

October 20 Craft

GIVE THANKS FOR FALL!

Here are the two crafts that you can choose from for our October 20 Craft event! Aren't they great? Betty Scholl will be back again to led us in the craft. The craft on the left will be a scarecrow painted onto a window screen with a black backing. You can paint the frame a color of your choice. Or, you may choose the wooden scarecrow on the right that will look great with your outdoor decorations. Betty will walk us through the steps.

Cost: $12.00 (for one)

Bring(if you have them): Hot Glue Gun and Glue, Hair Dryer, Paint Brushes. Don't be afraid to come in old clothing the paint is permanent.

If you have not signed up, please let Wanda Lauver (463-9092) know as soon as possible which craft you would like to do. Remember to bring a friend. Betty will bring extra supplies, but we want to make sure we have enough for everyone.

Flip Flops, Friends, Fudge, and FUN!!

We had a blast today ladies. It was so exciting seeing so many new faces! I don't know about you, but I ate too much fudge But I did enjoy getting to know other Christian women. What a blessing to spend time with all of you. I look forward to seeing you agian next month. Pictures of October's craft will be coming soon. Here are some pics from today.

Flip Flops, Friends, and Fudge

Invite your friends, slip on your flip flops and join us as we begin a new year this Wednesday, September 15. Don’t worry if you don’t have flip flops, we like when you come as you are. The fellowship hall has been decorated and we’re excited to welcome you to a new year.

Every lady will go home with a flip-flop!! Get to know some other ladies and look forward to the support and encouragement you’ll get. Childcare for preschool age children is always free.

Don’t forget to bring a salty snack to share, and most importantly - your friend!

2010-2011 Schedule of Events

Theme: GIVING BACK

September 15: GIVE A WELCOME!! Flip Flops, Friends, and Fudge – Invite your friends, slip on your flip flops and join us as we begin a new year. Bring: A friend and a salty snack to share.

October 20: GIVE THANKS FOR FALL! Scarecrow Craft – Our favorite crafter Betty Scholl will come to lead us in making a fall craft – a free standing wooden scarecrow. Bring: Money (approx. $15) to cover the craft cost.

November 17: GIVE A MEAL AND MEAL IDEAS! We will be dividing up the food we bring to give to shut-ins and we will sample some of the food as well. Bring: A favorite crock pot dish or oven baked dish along with the recipe. Also bring other favorite recipes plus your favorite time and money saving ideas.

December 8 (note date): GIVE A GIFT! Local Pampered Chef consultant Joni Geissinger will prepare a Christmas brunch for us to enjoy. Bring: A $5 gift to share in a gift exchange.

January 19: GIVE COMFORT! We will be knotting comforts for the Lost Creek Sewing Circle. The comforts will be sent to Mennonite Central Committee, a world-wide relief agency. Bring: A pair of sharp scissors.

February 16: GIVE A CARD! We will have four hand stamped cards demonstrated for us to “make and take.”

March 16: GIVE A LIFE! We will be throwing a baby shower for Crossroads Pregnancy Center, a local crisis pregnancy center. Sheila Werner from Crossroads will join us to receive our gifts and to share about their ministry. Bring: Any slightly used children’s clothing (0-2T sizes only) and items for Crossroads’ layette kit list (more details to come). Please bring gifts unwrapped.

April 20: GIVE TIME! We plan to travel to Abundant Blessings Thrift Shop at 9:30am to volunteer in the shop for an hour. Normal childcare will be available.

May 18: GIVE FLOWERS! Come add some new plants to your garden as we participate in a perennial swap. Local greenhouse owner, Maggie Shafferman, will give us valuable information about growing and maintaining our perennials. Any plants leftover will be donated to Abundant Blessings. After our regular meeting, we will have an end of the year picnic at the park beside the Juniata County Library. Bring: Bagged, boxed, or potted perennials from your garden, plus your own picnic lunch.

Watch the blog for more information and photos of events.