glorious

Posted by amyla324

Sep 26

Ladies Retreat was wonderful! It fulfilled my expectations and more.  It was a wonderful time away, to commune with God, as well as bunches of other Ladies. :)   Our speaker, Kim Fowler was great.  She spoke to our hearts, encouraging and challenging us.   Saturday night all the Kirkville Ladies gathered in the bunkhouse for a time of fellowship.


A group shot of all the Kirkville Ladies

You can view more photos if you click on the photo album link on the side bar.  If you were a Kirkville Lady at retreat and have your own pics to contribute you can do so by requesting membership to the photogroup.  Then you should be able to add you pictures to the group.  Or you can get a CD of your pictures or your actual camera to me and I can add them for you. ;)

Mark your calendars, next years Retreat is sure to be spectacular as well.  If you have yet to go, this is your time!! :D

 

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looking for a good read?

Posted by amyla324

Sep 20

This afternoon I finished the 2011 Wesleyan Women book selection.  Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore.   I picked it up at the last meeting.  I found it delightful and inspiring.

It is the story of two men who come from completely different backgrounds.  Could not be farther from each other really.  The first is an affluent white man.  The second an illiterate homeless black man.  It is intriguing to read about the challenges each face and the true friendship which develops between these two men.  It makes you think about those people you might pass every day on the street with out giving a second glance or even a thought.  It shows the power of God, and the prayers of His people to bring about change in the world around us.

This is my own personal view of the book.  I am interested to hear  others views as well.  I debated about whether the entry was more appropriate for the Library blog or this one.  In the end I choose this one as it is the current book selection for the Wesleyan Women.  Once it has made its rounds through the women it will be added to the Church Library.  I encourage you to take the time to read it. :)

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Minutes Sept 6

Posted by amyla324

Sep 7

Attending: 12

Devotion: Judy Cremeans– Ready, Set, Grow!

  • 1 Peter 3:15– Be ready always
  • Colossians 3:2– Set your mind on things above
  • 2 Peter 3:18– But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus

Sunday Oct 9 6pm is Roberta Davis’ Ordination in Cananadaigua, several ladies are interested in going and supporting Roberta on this special day

YMWB/WKFM: Cindy Centner is the new Director; Nancy Zecher and Kathy Dunn will be her assistants

  • This will take the place of Jam’N Kids on the last Sunday of the month

Ladies Retreat:    Sept 16-18, Chambers Wesyleyan Camp

  • Our Goal is to take 50 ladies (in honor of the 50th anniversary of the church)
  • There are 24 ladies registered, 5 of them being new, first time attendees
  • ** more items are needed for the Grandma’s basket for the auction**
  • if anyone is in need of transportation to retreat, they can talk to Cindy, she can help find them a ride to retreat.

Secret Sisters:

  • reminder to be in prayer for your Sister
  • send her a card to let her know you are thinking of her :)

What is Wesleyan Women? Where to we go from here?

  • it was suggested to combine Wesleyan Women and the “Service to Others” ministry
  • it seems these to ministries often overlap, the WW are the backbone Cindy depend on to accomplish the work
  • Magda and Cindy will meet with Pastor to discuss the possibility
  • another goal: to build relationships with the women of the church
  • every women who attends our church is a “Wesleyan Woman”
  • perhaps more fellowship times could be organized for ladies to get together and get to know each other better.

College and Miltary cards and care packages will be packed at the next meeting (Oct 4)

  • Eva Boswell is coordinating

Christmas Luncheon– Saturday Dec 3

  • Theme is Carols of Christmas; each table will be decorated with a different Christmas Carol, reflecting the true meaning of Christmas
  • Contact Amy LaForte if you are interested in decorating and hosting a table
  • Kitchen coordinator- Pat Lamb
  • Silent Auction- Brenda VanDuser
  • Laura Zindle and Bev Robinson will handle $ and checkout

submitted by: Amy LaForte, secretary

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New Beginnings

Posted by amyla324

Jul 6

 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
John 13:35 NIV

In a report from Ladies Day Apart we learned that Wesleyan Women will no longer be its own entity in the Wesleyan Church. Individual Churches and Districts are being encouraged to decided where their Women’s Ministries will go from here. Last night at our meeting we discussed it at length. We decided that Love and Blessing is what we are about. Looking for ways to love and bless in our Church and Community. The verse at the top is something of a theme verse for our group. We are urging everyone to continue to pray for direction and vision.

We will not be meeting in August due to VBS, we will have a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept 6

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Minutes- July 5

Posted by amyla324

Jul 6

Attending: 11

Offering: Tonight our offering was given for the Seef Family– $41 cash and $50 walmart gift card.

Devotional: Magda Paashuas- Proverbs 15:15
All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Ladies Retreat:  Sept 16-18

  • Cindy Centner is collecting registrations
  • deadline for early registration is Aug 31
  • theme for our Auction basket this year is a Baby basket; we start collecting baby items mid/late august
  • it is our goal to take  50 women this year to retreat

WKFM: Cindey Centner is the new director, materials need to be ordered $36.99

Ladies Day Apart:

  • we no longer have to pay dues
  • after this year Wesleyan Women will be disbanded, there are officers in place for this coming year
  • each Church and/or district are being encouraged to decide where their Women’s Ministry groups will go from here

Where is Welseyan Women/ Ministries going in our Church??

  • More out reach/missions  locally
  • pray for direction
  • Love and Blessings
  • John 13:35    By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another
  • One immediate opportunity is the Seef Family, the Paashaus’ family neighbors who lost their home to fire
     

    • Magda is collecting food. money, diapers (one year old) for the family, she will let us know has other needs arise

Christmas Luncheon:  Sat Dec 3

  • possible themes: Christmas Past, Celebrating 50 Christmases at Kirkville, Songs/music or Christmas, Family Christmas,  Decades of Christmas
  • be thinking of ideas, we will choose a theme at the SEPT meeting

Next Meeting will be Tuesday Sept 6; there will be no meeting in August due to VBS

Submitted by: Amy LaForte, secretary

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June 7~ Minutes

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Jun 8

Ladies Picnic at Chapman Park

Attending: 26 ladies

Devotional: Magda Paashaus

Ephesians 4:29
 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
 
Meetings:
It was decided at the May meeting to return to monthly meetings/activities
1st Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted
Meeting will run from 7 – 8:30 pm
  
Ladies Day Apart: Saturday, June 3rd
Magda Paashaus, Nancy Zecher and Cindy Center are attending.
Cost is $10
Nancy was elected as the delegate
**anyone else interested in going needs to let Magda know ASAP
  
WKFM: New leaders were unanimously elected; nominated by Pat Lamb
Cindy Centner- Director
Nancy Zecher- Assistant
 
Ladies Retreat:
September 16-18th, Chambers Camp
Registration forms can be given to Cindy Centner
http://www.chamberswesleyancamp.org/ladiesretreat.html
 
Ladies Bible Study:
Beginning in September, Monday nights
Led by Nancy Zecher
 
Kitchen Teams:
There are NO teams in place for the spring/summer months.
If you are having an event You are in charge of finding your own team to work with.
For the months where there are Kitchen Teams, a list of duties will be drawn up by the Team leaders and posted in the Kitchen. 

Sept- Nov:   Bev Robinson
Dec- Jan:  Pat Lamb

Library:

The library is getting a much needed make over.
We are seeking updated Christian books.
If you have books or CD’s to donate you can see the Librarian, Amy LaForte
Coming soon there will be a Library BLOG as part of the Church website :)

There is no July meeting, only Ladies Day Apart

 

 
 

 

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Ladies Picnic

Posted by amyla324

Jun 8

Last night the Wesleyan Women gathered for our annual picnic.  There were 26 women in attendance, along with a few little girls.  And one boy, my son.  A great time was had by all.

Our new director Magda Paashuas officially began her term.  She conducted a short meeting to take care of some impending business. 

But the main business of the evening was Fun. Food, and Fellowship!


Happy Birthday Brenda!! :D

I have uploaded pictures to an share site you can view at www.wesleyanwomen.shutterfly.com

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Minutes- May 3 Meeting

Posted by amyla324

May 9

Nominations/Elections

  • Director– Magda Paashaus
  • Assistant Director– Brenda Vanduser
  • Treasurer– Pat Lamb
  • Secretary– Amy LaForte

    • Officers were voted in unanimously by those in attendance

    Kitchen Teams
    2 team leaders are still needed

  • OPEN–  March-April-May
  • OPEN–  June- July- Aug
  • Bev Robinson—Sept- Oct- Nov
  • Pat Lamb- Dec- Jan- Feb

    • Missions Giving:
    Hephzibah Children’s Home: $25
    Heart of Missions: $25
    CNY Wesleyan Women Ministries: $25
    Missionary Storehouse: $25
    District Operating Fund: $25

     Meetings:
    Cindy Centner made a motion to return to monthly meetings/activities (1st Tuesday of the month)
    Dale Bengar 2nd the motion

    Motion passed unanimously

    June 4—Intersect
    at Crosswinds Wesleyan Church, Canandaigua, NY 
    8:30 am—3 pm
                Trainging/ Seminars
                 Lunch provided
                 Cost $15

    Ladies Retreat: Chambers Camp
    Sept 16-18
       We want to set up a Kirkville table at Retreat showing things like our ladies bible study, quilt group, yarn project, 50th anniversary, Secret Sister’s

    Brenda Vanduser going to head this up

    Christmas Auction:
                Should money be sent directly to the Sinesi’s or sent through the district
                This year Sinesi’s didn’t receive their “Christmas” check until April

    Delta Lake Retreat:  April 27-28, 2012

    The next meeting will be our picnic at Chapman Park on  June 7th

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    August 3 – Summer Picnic

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    Jul 7

    Ladies mark you calendars!  Our summer picnic and quarterly meeting will be on August 3 6pm at Chapman Park.  Please bring a dish to pass and a drink of your choice.  Hamburgers, hot dogs and dessert will be provided.  After dinner, we will be discussing our plans for the next few months.  We welcome your suggesstions.  We do all things through our Lord.

    Blessings from your sisters in Christ,

    Donna, Brenda, Pat and Amy

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    Feb 8, Women’s Ministry of Community Wesleyan Church of Kirkville

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    Mar 22

    Opened the mtg with Prayer and Devotion.  Sue Troast’s Devotion based on “Remarkable Women of the Bible” From Romans 16: 1,2  I commend to you our Sister, who is serving our Church, in Kirkville.  I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many people…… Yes this was written about Phoebe, but could very well have written about you ladies that are serving.  Praise God.  Helper is someone who stands by in case of a need and willingly meets that need.  Sue talked about the crown being passed on, and we see the Lord working in our midst.   It was noted our balance in our Budget is 333.52.  Elsie Hathaway Fund balance is 223.17.   The following were reviewed:  Our monetary Donations from the Prayer Partner Brunch were given to support Kidz Church bake sale for Relief efforts in Haiti.  Our new Website includes Calendar and this Blog, which Donna and Brenda are able to update.  We also would like to post our Minutes and news on the Bulletin Board at Church for those without use of the Internet..  Donations for the Missions include: $25 to Hephzibah, CNY WWM, Missionary Storehouse, Heart of Missions, and District operating Fund.  We discussed having another Retreat at Delta Lake in April, we need to know of the interest among our ladies and who we might have as a Speaker.  We discussed Having “Hospitality Teams”  to serve on a Quarterly Basis in the Kitchen, setting up, serving and cleaning the Kitchen after Events sponsored by our Church.  Each team would have a Leader and several ladies willing to help.  We asked the question so often asked in our Churches today,  How Can We Reach Other Women for Christ?  We want our events to be open and welcoming to Ladies who don’t attend our Church, as well as those who do.  We want Unity in the Body of Christ.  We discussed having paid Child Care available during events,  having an Evangelistic event where the Salvation Message is given and people are invited to accept Christ.  We talked about participating in social programs to help poor, such as serving at a Soup Kitchen or Food Bank.   We discussed offering some Saturday morning Topics of interest  in the Fall, such as:  Computer Info, Home Economy, Dealing with Stress, Health Forum, Crafts, gardening etc.  We will do a Survey of these type of learning opportunities to see if there is interest in our Church Body.  We believe our Church is Blessed to have adequate Teachers for these forums.  These could potentially lead to a way to have more formal mentoring opportunities.   James 1: 5  As we lack wisdom of our own, we ask of you God, your Wisdom .   From Proverbs 16:3 We commit to the Lord whatever we do and our plans will succeed. Thank you for Your Word Oh Lord.  Donna

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