Craft Group donates $2,200 for pavement project

Faith Reformed Women    Serving in unselfish ways The women of the church have gathered for many years.   These women enjoy the benefits of close, God centred friendships, while serving others in an unselfish way. In past years the women donated over $5,000 to the church for re-carpeting of the building. They also provided the church with an illuminated sign through their fund raising efforts, purchased a tv for the banquet room and financed the underground sprinkling system. They have hosted the RCA's spring conference A great success, the Chili Lunch is now in our 4th year. Over  300 orders are delivered throughout the community at each lunch and these funds are the major fundraising effort of the church.

Chili Luncheon:  A Group Effort

Scrap of Faith:  Women celebrated life together at the first “Scrap of Faith” event on February 21, 2008.  We spent the evening making mini lunch bag scrapbooks… and I must say, the ladies work was beautiful!  The purpose of “Scrap of Faith” is to celebrate and treasure memories while building relationships with one another.  If you are looking for a place to reflect, build relationships and be creative, this event is for you.  Watch the current announcements for upcoming “Scrap of Faith” events.  We would love to have you join us.  click to enlarge pics

IN REVIEW WOMEN OF FAITH MEETING TUES. JAN 8TH

WOMEN OF FAITH Meeting of November 13, 2007

Beth, Shirley, Pam, Linda, Deb, Nan & Margie were present.

Linda Jadischke opened our meeting with a devotion read from Rick Warren’s book “The Purpose Driven Life”.    Our focus was on a passage that explained that we were shaped for serving God.  “We are simply God’s servants….Each one of us does the work which the Lord gave him to do” 1 Corinthians 3:5-6.  “ It is God himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus: and long ages ago he planned that we should spend these lives in helping others.”  Ephesians 2:10   We discussed how we are all “ministers”, that we all are called to serve God in unique and different ways, and how this equates into our own lives.   Our devotion was closed prayerfully by Linda.

Beth brought forth a suggestion from the Deacons regarding an Outreach opportunity.  They have suggested that we as a church host a “Chilly Chili Christmas Supper” open to the community. The ladies present, embraced this idea, and discussion was held on the different aspects this project incurs.  Reservations, donations, transportation, deliver tosh ut-ins, decorations etc. as well as the menu were discussed.  Date decided is Sat. Dec. 15, 4-7pm.   A suggestion was made to send flyers with our Chili Order sheets to our customers next week.

We reviewed our plans for the Bazaar on Sat. with relation to the Lunch supplies, baking, etc.  We set up tables and priced the goods that had arrived so far.  After refreshments, our meeting was concluded.

Meeting of October 9, 2007
Beth, Christina, Shirley, Pam, Linda, Deb & Margie were present.
Margie opened our time together with devotions based on the scripture verse
Jeremiah 29:11. “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord “They are plans for good and not disaster, to give you a future and a hope”.
A welcome was extended to Christina.  We outlined for her our purpose:  devotions, discussion, outreach and planning.
Discussion on what can be done with the old dishes took place, with several suggestions offered. - Salvation Army, Etcetera Shop, and / or the Christmas Bazaar.
Our annual Christmas Bazaar will be held on Sat. Nov. 17, 9-1.
The menu from last year was reviewed, and a decision was made to continue with the same.   Sign up sheets for volunteers will be at the back of the church in the coming weeks. Volunteers will be needed for setup (Friday night), Saturday-Lunch orders, white
elephant table, bake table, kitchen help and cleanup afterwards.  We will need 4doz of squares  and /or cookies from each baker.  Pies will also be needed.
The next chili luncheon will be on Wed. Oct. 31-order sheets will be ready  Sun. Oct. 21, and the supplies to be picked up Sun. Oct. 28th.
We talked about extending an invitation to new women members to our women’s meeting as well as participating in the Bazaar.  Possible youth involvement with the Bazaar was also discussed.
Christina asked if we could continue to pray for the Reform Church in Canada Women’s
Ministries.  They are seeking to fill positions for 3 Regional Synod Co-ordinators.
Our next women’s meeting will be held on Tues Nov. 13- 7pm .  Linda will lead the devotions and Deb will do the refreshments.  Our meeting ended with prayers.

WOMEN OF FAITH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE & BAZAAR
Please join us for food, fellowship, and fundraising at this time honoured tradition at
Faith Reformed Church on Nov. 14th.  To make this event successful, donations are required for the white elephant table, new or gently used Christmas decorations, regifted or gently used items, produce and others.  Plan to attend and enjoy a light lunch and baked goods. Watch for sign up sheets for volunteers .  We need you!

In Review from Ladies Meeting:  Monday, Sept 10, 2007   attended by:  Pam, Shirley, Linda, Nel, Deb, Beth, Nan , Margie
Nan provided our devotion
Beth surprised Nan with a 65th birthday cake!
We decided we needed to change the date of our monthly meeting, as many were having a conflict with the first Monday of the month at this time.  We are going to try the second Tuesday of each month for now.  Therefore, our next meeting is Tuesday, Oct 9th, 7pm at the church.
Nan brought up an issue that the Reformed Church has asked if each church could form a group that could pray for the health of the RCA in general.  At this time we decided we would include them in our prayer and discussion at our monthly meeting.
Fall Conference  -  At Countryside Camp (Camp Shalom)
Main speaker:  our very own Christina Labbe
"The Real Cost of Living" When:  Wednesday, October 3rd   See poster in lobby, bulletin board
Our church has been asked to provide 60 servings of chili, and a fruit tray for 100 people
Women attending so far:  Christina, Nan , LInda, Pam, Shirley, Deb, Nel (?), Margie
Nan was going to pre register us on line at www.reformed-church.com  or carol.graham@iht.ca
Next chili dates:        Apple Crisp
Sept 26                    Sept 24
Oct 31                      Oct 29
Discussed our Christmas Bazaar briefly tentatively picked the date Sat, Nov 17  9-1
(however, Shirley Monsma called after the meeting to let me know this is a conflict with the Youth 30 hour famine)
will need to pick another date
Women Alive - Thursday, Sept 27th  6:30 - 9:30 Beth Kimm will provide more details to promote.

In Review from the FRC Women's Meeting April 2, 2007
Attended by:  JoAnna, Pam, Shirley, Linda, Margie, Kathy V, Janet    JoAnna led our devotion with an Easter devotion "Were you there?"
Upcoming Events/Dates:
April 25th Wed. is this month's Chili Date:  (last of the season)   Lunch:  Apple Crisp Night   Monday, April 23rd
May 8th Tuesday Women of Faith - Annual Banquet  in the church basement - 6pm Pot Luck  -bring either a main dish or dessert
Again this year, we are asking if the men would be so kind as to clean up for us.  Then all the women could go upstairs for the presentation. (approx. 7pm)
The men will be rewarded with the tasty leftovers! Our hope is that the women of FRC will be encouraged to invite someone to join them, maybe a daughter, neighbour, co-worker, aunt, etc??. Margie talked to Lisa Milec, who then talked to her business partner Monica Bradner this last week. They are willing to speak to our women regarding their experience in their local venture to help women in need. We are hoping for an approximate 20-30 minuite presentation upstairs in the sanctuary. There will be a bulletin insert prior to the event, asking for clothing donations. We will set-up the tables with flowers at our next ladies meeting, Monday, May 7th.

Other Dates:

May 10th-12th Thurs-Saturday Flower Sale :  Mother's Day Weekend
Shirley and Allen Monsma are the organizers.  Shirley would like help picking out plants. We will ask Don and Deb Neufeld.   Janet, Kathy V and Margie will advertise in the papers and around town,  Ideas:  A colour flyer will be sent along with April's chili orders in hopes they will pin to their business lunchroom bulletin board.  These flyers will also be pinned to community bulletin boards and at local stores (1 -2 weeks prior).
Free advertising in the Leamington Post and Shopper, Kingsville Reporter. Drop a mini black and white flyer in immediate neighbourhood mailboxes during the week of event

June 6th Sat. Church Yard Sale: Kathy Wesenberg still willing to let us use her property as a location
We will just bring bazaar leftovers there, which will be more manageable for her since her son will also have items there that weekend.
This will give us the opportunity to clean out the parsonage garage.

April 11th Saturday Reformed Church's Spring Women's Conference  Drayton , Ontario  9am registration $10/person - coffee and luncheon provided   Babysitting available  Speaker:  Mary Clark   Theme:  Women Blessing Women Chili for Crisis/Emergency

New Business:
We discussed that we felf our chili luncheons could be a benefit to others, but how?  It was decided that we would try to be available to put meals together when a community crisis happens.  Example;  The OPP or Firefighters, families of an unexpected tragedy etc.  We thought we should bring this new idea to the newly formed ""Missions Group" so they could use us.

Kitchen Updated/ Chairs for basement  100 chairs have now been purchased for the basement (Costco @$13.99)  We again discussed ideas for the kitchen, but haven't officially put together a committee with individual tasks. Kathy V said she would look into getting quotes for new taps.
We still need someone to ask an electrician to give us a quote and direction as to what can be done for a couple new electrical outlets.
We also discussed the "Habitat for Humanity Store", and whether we might find useful items there. Iif we can'tt find a non profit group interested in our old chairs, maybe we could donate them to "Habitat"
We also wondered what Carrie Wesenburg (Kathy's son) had for sale from his restuarant business and if there might be something applicable that he is selling.

Next Meeting: Monday, May 7th, 2007 Devotion by:  Janet Chesterfield     Snacks by:  Linda Jadischke
Closed in prayer

In Review from the FRC Women's Meeting March 5, 2007
Attended by:  JoAnna, Connie, Pam, Shirley, Linda, Margie, Janet
 
Connie led our devotion with Philippians 4: 12-13 Pam supplied coffee break and treats
 
This month's Chili Dates:   Lunch: Wednesday, March 28th     Apple Crisp Night        Monday, March 26th
We will also promote our "Frozen Ready-to-Bake Apple Crisp" but only to select companies so that we can manage OK.

World Day of Prayer:  Janet Chesterfield represented FRC Women at St. John's church on Friday, March 3rd. She enjoyed the event, but was surprised at the low attendance.
 
Women of Faith - Annual Banquet    Tuesday, May 8th in the church basement    Pot Luck format
Our hope is that our women will be encouraged to invite someone to join them, maybe a daughter, neighbour, co-worker, aunt, etc??.
Connie is going to approach Monica Bradner and/or LIsa Milec to see if they would be interested in speaking about the cause they have recently undertaken for women in our community.  We are hoping for an approximate 20 minuite presentation upstairs after our dinner.  Connie will report back to us next month.
 
Flower Sale:        Mother's Day Weekend  Thursday, May 10th - Saturday, May 12th  Shirley and Allen Monsma to organize flower details
We will try to advertise around town to promote as best we can. Advertising ideas: Janet and Margie will work on making up a flyer.
Flyers will be sent along March's chili orders in hopes they will pin to their lunchroom bulletin board.
Flyers on community bulletin boards, eg Zehrs, Shoppers, A&P, Kingsville Foods.  Free advertising in the Leamington Shopper
Drop a mini flyer in immediate neighbourhood mailboxes during the week of event
 
Church Yard Sale:    It was decided not to try to have a sale along side the Flower Sale.  We feel it would be to congested.
We will still approach Kathy Wesenberg about her property as a location for the first weekend in June.
We will just bring bazaar leftovers there, which will be more manageable for her since her son will also have items there that weekend.
This will give us the opportunity to clean out the parsonage garage.
 
Reformed Church's Spring Women's Conference
In Drayton, Ontario this year
When:  Saturday, April 14th, 2007  9am registration
$10/person - coffee and luncheon provided
Babysitting available
Speaker:  Mary Clark
Theme:  Women Blessing Women
We received information package from Nan Vandenberg.
Will post posters on church bulletin board, and have Joe put info in bulletin
 
Chili for Crisis/Emergency Situations
We discussed that we felf our chili luncheons could be a benefit to others, but how?
It was decided that we would try to be available to put meals together when a community crisis happens.
Example;  The OPP or Firefighters, families of an unexpected tragedy etc.
We thought we should bring this new idea to the newly formed ""Missions Group" so they could use us.
 
Kitchen Updated/ Chairs for basement:   We talked about our wishes for updates in the basement.  It was thought that maybe if we did one extra chili luncheon in April, we would buy new padded chairs for the basement  (100 @ $15 = $1500 ?).  We also discussed what might be needed in the kitchen, but agreed that a committee needed to be formed so that all ideas could be considered and thought through.
 
Next Meeting:    Monday, April 2nd, 2007    Devotion by:  Joanna Camphorst  Snacks by:  Margie Anson
Closed in prayer

In Review from the FRC Women's Meeting February 5, 2007