The “Pastor’s Wife” Shower

It was a rainy summer evening when the women of Bethel Mission gathered to shower our love on Sharol Wik, our pastor’s wife. Pastor Ron and Sharol Wik have served Bethel Church in Faribault, Minnesota for twenty years.

The program was patterned after a bridal or baby shower with games, prizes and fun. We conducted an interview with each one asking questions from a pre-arranged list of questions. Sharol answered questions like, “How did your husband propose?” “Where would you shop if money was not an issue?” and “What would your dream home be like?”

The evening concluded with each woman writing a personal ending for the sentence “I appreciate Sharol because ______.” Then these were gathered and read to her. A delicious lunch was served and we went home realizing what a gem we have in Sharol, who participates in all the activities at Bethel, especially with the music. She is choir director, vocalist, organist, pianist and keyboard player.

We thank God for her years here and trust Him for continued fellowship with Sharol. God bless her! – Lou Larish (Faribault, MN)

God has given the gift of His presence to us through other members of His body. Here are some additional expressions of thanks for women God has given to us in our lives:

I thank God for Ragnhild Olsen's servant's heart and her example of God being "the stability of her times." Isaiah 33:6 – Janet Spencer (Succasunna, NJ)

I thank God for Julie Nordtvedt who continues to use her gift of mercy and hospitality to those in our Hope Church family. – June Bergsagel (Everett, WA)

I am thankful for Linda Patch and her extremely huge heart, and the ever constant friendship she has shown to myself, my husband and my girls! – Becky Hill (Bottineau, ND)

I thank God for Janet Spencer’s Christlike faithful servanthood as she continues to serve from an inner core commitment that is making an eternal difference in the lives she influences through her courageous and steadfast leadership. – Chloe Koslowsky (Fullerton, CA)

I thank God for Jennifer K. Strand's gift as a Sunday School superintendent! – Rachel Patterson (Bottineau, ND)

I thank God for Gerd Haugland's spirit of servanthood - being willing to teach Lamplighter girls into her retirement years – Cheryl Olsen (Fergus Falls, MN)

I love the rich harmony when Chloe Koslowsky and Ruth Vallevik and others sing a profound chorus, song, or hymn! – Elaine Hansen (Briarcliff, NY)

Thank you Lord for equipping Nina Pettys to lead women in weekly Bible study. – Rachel Patterson (Bottineau, ND)

I thank God for Crystal Veum, who while my husband was in seminary became an encourager and mentor to me. – Linda Patch (Bottineau, ND)

I love hearing the joyful laughter of Christian ladies at a women’s retreat! – Elaine Hansen (Briarcliff, NY)

I thank God for Greta Lafayette's expressive smile as she directed our choir in Huntington, NY, reflecting God's love and grace through music. – Cheryl Olsen (Fergus Falls, MN)