904 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501
AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN'S MINISTRIES
May 2020 Update
Hello ABW Ladies,
I've been missing our monthly meetings and times to be together. One of the items of business in March would have been to disburse funds to the missions/ ministries which we support. So, Helen Pothier, Julie Comstock and I, who make up the leadership, in consultation with some of our women made the following donations:
- $1500 to Camp Bethel
- $350 to Bolivia (Sarah Jean Nash)
- $150 to First Crow Church, Lodge Grass, MT
In addition we also gave $200 to the local SafePlace organization which helps women and children escape domestic violence situations. Recent articles have shown light on the increase of violence against women during this pandemic.
What else is happening? Janice Holcomb has been making triangle bandages that can be used as slings or wound coverings. She is also making baby night gowns that will be a part of our White Cross giving to international missions. If you are interested in making slings, we gave lots of cotton material available to make them. Contact Julie Comstock for access to our "stash".
When Sarah Jean was home recently I talked with her about a wedding shower date before her August wedding. Save the date of August 8th! No time has been set, but plans will be announced soon. This is an all church shower -- all women are invited.
I am sorry to say that we will not be able to have our salad luncheon in June at the home of Carolyn Adams. But... maybe we can meet later in the summer as restrictions are lifted. I hope so!
Thank you for your faithful support of Women's Ministries!
Jean Heidal