Oh my goodness. I thought this was shut down. I am so sorry that I have not been using it on our district website. This will change immediately! We will start it up again. In the past we had not many responses or much interaction but let's change that! I will start up again and keep you posted.
First of all I am behind in communicating because of several health issues that were not anticipated in being a problem and I could just keep going as usual. But I was wrong. I am now catching up on sooooo much! Please bear with me and we will be using this site for a lot information to pass on to you. Happy New and have a blessed women's ministry!
Always Hope,
Saundra Lawson
Monday, January 16, 2012
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Back Packs for Kids!
Hello West MI! Time has just flown by this summer. Many of you are doing special activities to help kids get ready for school. This is a great place to post what you are doing. The EDGE Church needs your help in collecting back packs filled with supplies for school kids in Grand Rapids. If several of our Wesleyan Churches would commit to do at least 3 or more back packs we could provide a blessing for several kids. Lets get behind this project and make it happen. I know we can do this!! Please spread the word. For more information about where to deliver them please contact the EDGE at 616-805-4700.
Our wish is to provide full backpacks to 30 inner city children. Please pray and consider starting the school year on a positive note for a student that may start off already behind.
Back Pack Stuffers
These back packs will be given to students of The Edge church
1 Backpack Generic for High School Boy or Girl
4 Notebooks Generic spiral notebooks
4 Folders Generic folders for holding homework
1 package Pens Click style of black or blue
1 package Pencils Mechanical – pack of at least 4
1 Calculator Basic standard calculator
1 Binder Three-ring or similar
1 Pencil case
1 Stapler
1 package markers
Our wish is to provide full backpacks to 30 inner city children. Please pray and consider starting the school year on a positive note for a student that may start off already behind.
Thank you!!!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Hello Everyone!
"In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. . . " John 1:4
Hope the heat isn't getting to you. Seems like not too long ago we were talking about how much snow we had and how cold it was!! Just gotta love Michigan! My husband and I took a little road trip last month around the west side of our beautiful state and on the coast of Lake MI. We have this thing for lighthouses so we followed around the "pinkie" side of the Michigan mitt and saw 15 lighthouses and break lights. I must tell you I had not done that before. We had visited a spot here and there but not taken the trip to see it all at once. We just got in the car and started driving, it was awesome! The lake was absolutely beautiful and what a joy to see the lighthouses right here in our own state. I was so proud of our MI beauty.
My husband and I spent time worshipping God on the shores of Lake MI. As the tears rolled down my cheek several times on the trip I couldn't help but think of the old song our family used to sing, Jesus is the Lighthouse! Many of the lighthouses were in ruin but now have been restored, however, it took many determined, steadfast lighthouse believers, that have formed "lighthouse keepers", to not let them be torn down and fall into complete ruins.
I thank God for the Lighthouse, Jesus, that stands upon the shore shining out the Light for a lost struggling soul to rescue and guide to shore. That Light never goes out! I want to be a Lighthouse Keeper for Jesus. I don't want to see the world ignore Him or try to tear Him down. The Lighthouse keeper is responsible for keeping the lighthouse in good repair, but primarily to keep the light shining strong. Join me in being a Lighthouse Keeper for Jesus.
Oh, let me tell you how wonderful our Annual Convention/Mini Retreat was! It was Wonderful! Thank you to all of you who attended, I know you were blessed. The West Berlin Women are amazing!! Thank you for being the perfect host and providing the most delicious "down on the farm lunch". Dr. Steve Edmondon's and Kathy Cox's presentation of their work in Haiti touched our hearts. Thank you to each of you who had a part in making this day a blessing. Thank you to Mark and Sherry Gorveatte for being part of our day, "Make hay while the SON shines!" And a special thank you to our guest, "Legendary Ralph" (Pastor Mark Lipscomb)
Follow Dr. Edmondson's blog address: http://www.cultureandsensitivity.blogspot.com
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
STANDING AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Standing Against Human Trafficking!!!
Everyone is invited to attend!! Especially Pastors, Leaders and Lay Leaders.
West MI District! Save the date and register for the J3 Jesus, Justice, Journey Workshop on June 12, 2010, 8:30-2:30, @ Kentwood Community Church, Grand Rapids MI. Cost is $15, includes lunch. Call Laurie at the Dist. office to register 616-872-9450 or email at lvandyk@westmichigandistrict.com. Make checks out to West MI District.
Taking a stand against human trafficking and modern day slavery
J3, Jesus, Justice, Journey
Guest Speaker: Sandie Morgan, RN, MA
Administrator of the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Kentwood Community Church
Sandie Morgan, RN, MA
Sandie is a Registered Nurse and has served on the board
of the International Nurses Association in Athens, Greece
where she lived for ten years. It was there that she first
became aware of human trafficking. She served as a Human
Trafficking Dialogue Facilitator at the National Association
of Evangelicals Global Leaders Forum in Washington D.C. and
was invited to the first Whitehouse Roundtable on Human
Trafficking. Sandie currently is the Administrator of the
Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force and also serves
as Director of Vanguard University’s Global Center for Women
and Justice and is adjunct professor of Family Violence and
Human Trafficking. Her journey in the fight has taken her from
local communities and various churches to the halls of the
US State Department. Changing the way we think about the
forces that drive demand for human trafficking is her goal.
She says, “The modern slave trade is a business fueled by
demand. Consequently, to some degree we are all part of the
problem or part of the solution. “
Please join us to become part of the Solution
to Modern Day Slavery.
Workshops to choose from and Community Organizations to find out more about.
Everyone is invited to attend!! Especially Pastors, Leaders and Lay Leaders.
West MI District! Save the date and register for the J3 Jesus, Justice, Journey Workshop on June 12, 2010, 8:30-2:30, @ Kentwood Community Church, Grand Rapids MI. Cost is $15, includes lunch. Call Laurie at the Dist. office to register 616-872-9450 or email at lvandyk@westmichigandistrict.com. Make checks out to West MI District.
Taking a stand against human trafficking and modern day slavery
J3, Jesus, Justice, Journey
Guest Speaker: Sandie Morgan, RN, MA
Administrator of the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Kentwood Community Church
Sandie Morgan, RN, MA
Sandie is a Registered Nurse and has served on the board
of the International Nurses Association in Athens, Greece
where she lived for ten years. It was there that she first
became aware of human trafficking. She served as a Human
Trafficking Dialogue Facilitator at the National Association
of Evangelicals Global Leaders Forum in Washington D.C. and
was invited to the first Whitehouse Roundtable on Human
Trafficking. Sandie currently is the Administrator of the
Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force and also serves
as Director of Vanguard University’s Global Center for Women
and Justice and is adjunct professor of Family Violence and
Human Trafficking. Her journey in the fight has taken her from
local communities and various churches to the halls of the
US State Department. Changing the way we think about the
forces that drive demand for human trafficking is her goal.
She says, “The modern slave trade is a business fueled by
demand. Consequently, to some degree we are all part of the
problem or part of the solution. “
Please join us to become part of the Solution
to Modern Day Slavery.
Workshops to choose from and Community Organizations to find out more about.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Make Hay While the SON shines!
Hello Wesleyan Women!
Many wonderful things are going on in West MI this spring and summer that I want to tell you about! But, first let me tell you that the North Central Area Spring Retreat in Shipshewana was absolutely a blessing, fun and refreshing! Susie Shellengberger kept us laughing, but more than that she presented messages that were entrenched with teaching of Holiness living and challenged us in making commitments of fully surrendering ourselves to God. Worship music was provided by some of our own districts, the atmosphere was awesome and beautiful. Of course Shipshewana has great opportunities for the shoppers and browsers. Thank you to all those that had a part in making it a successful weekend. West Michigan was one of the districts that had the most attendance (we had 19). I enjoyed spending time with all of you. I especially had a sweet time having my daughter, Tammy, with me. Three special women did receive a $50 bill to spend as she wished. We look forward to another NCA time in 2012!
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I had the honor of attending and speaking at the Jackson Cascades Wesleyan Women's retreat in April! Let me tell you I have never seen such a bunch of crazy fun-loving women!! I am serious! Thank you ladies for a great day of "Spring Cleaning".
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Coming up in May is the Beth Moore Conference at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, on May 21-7:00pm to 9:30pm and May 22-8:30am to 12:00. Many of our district Wesleyan Women are registered! I think there is still time to get registered on line. www.lifeway.com Hope to see many of you there!! Hotels are filling up fast, though.
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Annual WW Convention/Mini-Retreat
June 26, 2010 is the day for West MI Wesleyan Women Annual Convention/Mini-Retreat. The theme is "Make Hay While the SON Shines", a down on the farm experience, including a Pig Roast for lunch. Our offerings will go to Haiti for their relief. We want the churches to start now collecting funds in your own special made "piggy" bank, to purchase vegetable seeds. Bring your "piggy" to the retreat!
Our Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Steve Edmonson, sharing his trips to Haiti. Also, sharing her trips to Haiti, will be Kathy Cox.
The retreat will be held at West Berlin Wesleyan Church, in Lake Odessa, sign in at 9:00, meeting 9:30-3:00. Register before June 21 for $15 after June 20, call for registration and pay $18 at the door. Call Joyce @ 269.673.6790, mail checks made out to West MI District (WW in memo), to 1938 Homestead Drive, Allegan, MI 49010.
I am looking for groups to prepare a "Joy" Basket for display at our retreat. Put together a basket with a purpose and theme for a ministry to women in your church or community. Share these ideas with us at the retreat. Call Saundra at 517.331.1415.
Come prepared to register your church with the General (World) and District Wesleyan Women and get in the drawing for "Love Books" for your group.
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West MI Wesleyan Church District-
The West MI district Conference is, Fri. July 30 at Battle Creek First Wesleyan Church.
Watch for God's Blessings,
Saundra
Night is coming when no one works. John 9:4b
Many wonderful things are going on in West MI this spring and summer that I want to tell you about! But, first let me tell you that the North Central Area Spring Retreat in Shipshewana was absolutely a blessing, fun and refreshing! Susie Shellengberger kept us laughing, but more than that she presented messages that were entrenched with teaching of Holiness living and challenged us in making commitments of fully surrendering ourselves to God. Worship music was provided by some of our own districts, the atmosphere was awesome and beautiful. Of course Shipshewana has great opportunities for the shoppers and browsers. Thank you to all those that had a part in making it a successful weekend. West Michigan was one of the districts that had the most attendance (we had 19). I enjoyed spending time with all of you. I especially had a sweet time having my daughter, Tammy, with me. Three special women did receive a $50 bill to spend as she wished. We look forward to another NCA time in 2012!
**************************************************************************************
I had the honor of attending and speaking at the Jackson Cascades Wesleyan Women's retreat in April! Let me tell you I have never seen such a bunch of crazy fun-loving women!! I am serious! Thank you ladies for a great day of "Spring Cleaning".
**************************************************************************************
Coming up in May is the Beth Moore Conference at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, on May 21-7:00pm to 9:30pm and May 22-8:30am to 12:00. Many of our district Wesleyan Women are registered! I think there is still time to get registered on line. www.lifeway.com Hope to see many of you there!! Hotels are filling up fast, though.
*************************************************************************************
Annual WW Convention/Mini-Retreat
June 26, 2010 is the day for West MI Wesleyan Women Annual Convention/Mini-Retreat. The theme is "Make Hay While the SON Shines", a down on the farm experience, including a Pig Roast for lunch. Our offerings will go to Haiti for their relief. We want the churches to start now collecting funds in your own special made "piggy" bank, to purchase vegetable seeds. Bring your "piggy" to the retreat!
Our Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Steve Edmonson, sharing his trips to Haiti. Also, sharing her trips to Haiti, will be Kathy Cox.
The retreat will be held at West Berlin Wesleyan Church, in Lake Odessa, sign in at 9:00, meeting 9:30-3:00. Register before June 21 for $15 after June 20, call for registration and pay $18 at the door. Call Joyce @ 269.673.6790, mail checks made out to West MI District (WW in memo), to 1938 Homestead Drive, Allegan, MI 49010.
I am looking for groups to prepare a "Joy" Basket for display at our retreat. Put together a basket with a purpose and theme for a ministry to women in your church or community. Share these ideas with us at the retreat. Call Saundra at 517.331.1415.
Come prepared to register your church with the General (World) and District Wesleyan Women and get in the drawing for "Love Books" for your group.
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West MI Wesleyan Church District-
The West MI district Conference is, Fri. July 30 at Battle Creek First Wesleyan Church.
Watch for God's Blessings,
Saundra
Night is coming when no one works. John 9:4b
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