Western District Women's Ministries Annual Meeting
Our District President, Rachel Patterson, welcomed all in
attendance and opened our gathering with prayer. She covered an overview of our agenda for the
day and introduced our guest speaker, Sharon Voth, of
Antler, ND – 1
Total Attendance = 20
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Rachel highlighted the upcoming National Women’s Convention
and encouraged everyone to make plans to attend:
National Women’s
Convention
“Flourish”
District Women’s
Retreat
“Refresh”
Upper Missouri
Ministry Bible Camp
Rachel then discussed the
retreat planned for the District pastors’ wives that is held every other
year. This year’s details are as
follows:
Pastors’ Wives
Retreat
Rachel then called Cheryl
forward to make a recommendation on behalf of the District Leadership
Team. Cheryl presented information on
the blessings of our budget and recommended that we institute a 15% tithe to go
toward the National Women’s Budget starting with the ’08-’09 fiscal year. She also recommended that a special love gift
of $1000 be given for the ’07-’08 fiscal year. A motion was made from the floor to institute this recommendation. There was a second to this motion. And the motion carried unanimously.
The ‘Cup of Blessing’ fundraiser was also discussed and the ladies were encouraged to still participate even though the month spotlighted was February.
An offering of $234 was
received with the proceeds going to National Women’s Ministry.
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| Western District President Rachel Patterson with the Minot Women's Ministries Team at their Christmas Brunch |
Western District Women’s Ministries Annual Meeting
Rachel welcomed all (considering the weather), with prayer
and introductions.
9 women in attendance:
Bottineau -1
Maddock – 2
Antler – 2
Rachel shared about the fund raiser-selling aprons ($15)
which the proceeds will go to the future Pastor’s Wives Retreats.
She also shared about the Women’s Ministry Handbook ($20).
Cheryl Unruh read the minutes from the district meeting in
April 2006. They were approved as read. Rachel read the treasurer’s report and
it was filed. Discussion on income and expenses.
New Business:
-Fall Retreat was
discussed as well as the dates. It will be held in
The National WM team will be holding their Leadership
Conference at the fall retreat. This will be excellent training for Sunday
school teachers, bible study leaders and others involved in leadership. There
will be a $20.00 charge for the training included in the retreat fee.
A Praise & Worship team is needed for the Fall Retreat.
This will be discussed with the Williston ladies.
-National Convention
was discussed. It was brought to the attention of the District President to
consider a day program for children to encourage families to attend.
-Reminder of the WM
website (www.wmclb.com) All ladies were
encouraged to check the website every month for district updates.
-New Officers were
appointed by the District President, Rachel Patterson.
Serenity Richard – Secretary
Cheryl Unruh – Treasurer
An offering was taken in the amount of $110.00. A vote was
taken with a decision to send 100% to the National Women’s Ministries.
Rachel had a devotional – A Spring in our Step – Isaiah
40:31 (What represents spring?) Rachel closed in prayer.
All churches present completed a WM survey & discussed
their women’s ministry activities.
Melodies of Life: A One-Day
Retreat
Melodies of Life, a one day Women's Retreat was held at
"Sing & Tell the Story"
Kim
Schnitzer & Vicki Marthaler have been performing together since 1995. They
have done programs for all denominations, and have traveled extensively doing
retreats and seminars for both religious and secular groups.
Vocalist, Kim Schnitzer, loves to sing the wondrous story and
speaker, Vicki Marthaler, loves to tell the story of Jesus and his love.
Kim Schnitzer and Vicki Marthaler, creators of the unique ministry of
"Sing & Tell the Story," desire to celebrate new life in Christ
through original programming. Since 1995, Kim & Vicki have partnered in
ministry to lift up the Good News of Jesus and His Love.
Husbands, Tim Schnitzer and Mark Marthaler, provide support and structure by
literally setting up equipment, running the sound board and a myriad of other
details that the "Sing & Tell the Story" ministry requires.
What?
Kim & Vicki lift up the healing, hope and
joy found in Christ. Programs include Bible readings, inspirational music and
the liberal use of everyday, real-life examples.
Why?
Kim & Vicki wish to honor God and invite
His Presence into the gathered community by communicating and celebrating the
Good News of Jesus Christ in word and song.
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Western District Photo Album |
It was our annual meeting!
Saturday was a very enjoyable day. We had another session
with Perky and Carol continuing with their topic “Choices”. Other events in the
day were a Silent Auction with many wonderful items to bid on during our free
time. The proceeds from the action were donated to the Women’s Ministries
Projects. During free time we could do whatever we wished: reading, card
stamping, walks or a nap. Before the evening meal we had a scavenger hunt. Have
you ever seen about 25-30 women running around a large camp grounds looking for
clues!? We had a ball and the winners got to go first for supper! We ended the
day with another session and then had prayer, praise and popcorn and then to
bed (for those who wanted to sleep anyway!).
Sunday began with a brunch and followed with a praise and worship time. Then it was time to say good bye and head on home.
We had a wonderful time at Shepherd’s Hill at the Cross Roads. The service and meals were wonderful and the setting was perfect. It was very relaxing to be in a place that God created so beautiful for one to enjoy.
-Yvonne Stadheim,