904 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501
AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN'S MINISTRIES
September 2024 Update
Women’s Ministries First Gathering of the Fall:
Wednesday, September 11th at Noon in the Fireside Room
Bring your lunch, coffee and dessert will be provided. Our speaker will be Jay Nordgaard, a representative of the Edna Martin Christian Center in Indianapolis, IN. They have many ways of reaching out to their community and Jay will share some of the information with us. Also, American Baptists have a number of Christian Centers in the US. We have far flung Ministries across the country and this will be an opportunity to learn more about them.
Exciting News from Camp Bethel!
I have from, a reliable source, that the installation of the playground at Camp Bethel is a big hit. The little kids like it, big kids and even the adults... I am so grateful that our Brunch funds, and help from the congregation made it all possible! Thank you!!
Pillowcase Dress Project
If you sew, or would like a fun project contact me for more info. If you have pillowcases you would like to donate we would be thrilled to have them ( no flannel please). Dresses can also be made out of cotton fabric. Patterns are available.
October 9th Women's Meeting - Scam Preparedness Tactics
Has this happened to you?
(Phone rings)
Me (answering): Hello
Voice: Hi Grandma, it's your grandson.
Me: Hello
Voice: I'm in some trouble Grandma and I wondered if you could help me out.
Me: Probably not since I don't have a grandson! (Click)
I have received calls like this several times and it's always a different scam. So this October, my daughter, Sarah Nance, is going to share some information concerning these types of calls and other phone and email scams. As we approach the holidays, this will be a good time to brush up on our defense skills. Sarah has worked in both digital marketing and financial services industries and will bring a lot of helpful tips and tricks during this discussion.
Ladies' Day Out
By popular demand, we are going to have another "Ladies' Day Out" on Saturday, October 19th at Noon in the Fireside Room. Save the date, plan to come and have a fun afternoon of games, conversation, food, and entertainment!
November 13th Women's Meeting - Grief Discussion
Art Mize will join us again to share more information about the ongoing topic of grief. Last year's session was so helpful we wanted to invite Art back again, as we know grief is not a "one and done" happening, the loss goes on forever.
Christmas is coming!
That means the Christmas Brunch planning needs to get going. Our Brunch is set for Saturday, December 7th at 10:30 am. Robin Paget will present a program of Christmas music and Joan Friesen is our devotional speaker. if you would like to host a table, recruit servers or help in another way, please let me know.
Note: Since we had the treasure room sale in April we are not having one this Christmas. However, if you have items you want to donate to the next sale we do have room to store them.
Thank you all for your faithful support of Women's Ministries.
I am so blessed to have such a faithful group of women!
- Jean Heidal