Women's Ministries

Mom & Tots Cancelled for Tomorrow!

2012-01-19T20:35:00.000-08:00

All Salem/Keizer schools have cancelled for tomorrow so Mom & Tots will also be cancelled and resume the next regularly schedule time.

Thank!

Mom & Tots Tomorrow!!

2012-01-19T14:16:00.000-08:00

Our next Moms & Tots is TOMORROW, Friday, January 20th from 9:30 to 11:15!
Come and go whenever you would like - whatever fits into your schedule.
Don't forget to invite a friend or neighbor.
Hope to see you there!

Stay safe during these crazy weather conditions and don't take unneccesary risks!

Partners In Prayer - January 4th

2012-01-01T22:14:00.000-08:00

As our kids head back to school following Christmas vacation, join the Salem Heights Church Prayer and Encouragement team in praying for them.

All are invited: moms, grandmas, aunts, foster moms,

sisters, and friends! Join us as we pray for the students,

the schools, the teachers and the administrators.

Salem Heights Church
375 Madrona Ave S
Salem, OR 97302
503-588-0403
womensministries@salemheightschurch.org

Girl's Night Out is TONIGHT!!!

2011-12-12T09:33:00.000-08:00

Christmas time is here! And so is Girl's Night Out!!

Please join us tonight for a relaxing evening of fun and fellowship, yummy desserts and hot drinks, and gifts of all kinds! Life is a Journey and we're "Unwrapping Gifts of Grace", as Lee Ann Zanon, Associate Professor of Women's Ministries at Corban University shares with us. In this season, where busy-ness and the hectic pace can sometimes overwhelm and crowd out the true meaning of Christmas, come sit back and relax - enjoy live music, caroling and getting our eyes back onto the Truth of what is most important about this season of giving! Bring friends!
Grounded Coffee Shop and live music begin at 6:30, program starts at 7:05. Childcare is provided!

Mom & Tots Tomorrow!!

2011-11-17T10:31:00.000-08:00

Our next Moms & Tots is tomorrow, November 18th from 9:30 to 11:15!

Come and go whenever you would like - whatever fits into your schedule.

Don't forget to invite a friend or neighbor.

Hope to see you there!

Give Thanks for...November Girl's Night Out! Monday!!!!

2011-11-11T10:49:00.000-08:00

November 14th Girls' Night Out

Life's a Journey.....

Don't Go It Alone!

Come join us for November's Girls' Night Out for an evening full of celebrating the girlfriends in our lives! Start the evening posing with cheesy grins in Sara Patrick's professional photobooth. Order your beveragey treat and sit, relax and be encouraged, as guest host Laura Chica shares about the importance of girlfriends through out the seasons of our lives. She will also have several guests who will share their own journey with friendships. That will be sprinkled with both a switch up to your fall/winter wardrobe AND a new take away to give to a friend (or keep for your very own!). Grounded Coffee Shop and Photobooth opens November 14th at 6:30pm, program starts at 7:05pm. Childcare provided! Don't miss this night of fun with your girlfriends! Be sure to also check our facebook page during the next few weeks for more "teasers" and updates!

Mom & Tots Tomorrow!!

2011-11-03T15:34:00.000-07:00

Our next Moms & Tots is this Friday, November 4th from 9:30 to 11:15

Come and go whenever you would like - whatever fits into your schedule.
Don't forget to invite a friend or neighbor.
Hope to see you there!

More GNO Goodness

2011-10-17T09:27:00.000-07:00

For those who were at this last GNO and can't wait to get their hands on the recipe for that yummy dessert or for those who couldn't make it and want another option in the recipe box...here you go!

Caramel-Drizzled Pumpkin Poke Cake – October GNO
From the kitchen of Lori Connelly

Cake

1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup pumpkin
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Topping

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 jar (from 12 oz jar) caramel topping
12 - 16 oz Cool Whip, unthawed
1/4 cup chopped pecans
cinnamon

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray bottom only of 9 x 13 pan.

In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil, eggs & pumpkin pie
spice with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on medium
speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan. Bake 25 or 30 minutes or until cake
springs back when touched lightly in center. Let cool about 5 minutes.

Poke cake every inch with handle of wooden spoon. Drizzle sweetened
condensed milk into each hole poked. Let stand about 5 minutes until
condensed milk has been absorbed into cake.

Take lid off of caramel jar & place in microwave on High for about 15
seconds. Spoon about 3/4 of the jar of caramel into each hole. Cover
& refrigerate for about 2 hours or until chilled.

Spread unthawed Cool Whip on cake to frost. Sprinkle cake with cinnamon

& pecans.

Store cake loosely covered in refrigerator.

Sweet Moments for Moms - Register Today!!!

2011-10-13T20:20:00.000-07:00

This brunch is for moms with kids of ALL ages. Sweet food, sweet fellowship, sweet encouragement. Invite your friends. If you plan on attending please register by OCT 14 at http://www.salemheightschurch.org/. Questions? Call the church office for more info. Childcare IS provided.

Another night of fun! Girl's Night Out ~ Oct 10th

2011-10-05T10:21:00.000-07:00

Yep, life is a journey and we're taking time to play! Whether you are a fierce competitor or an avid spectator, whether you like games that keep you on your feet or laid low in a comfy chair with a snack - this night of fun, fellowship, and prizes is for you! Get your game on and grab a friend - your won't want to miss out on the fun! It's not all about fun and games. Tara Cox will also be sharing and encouraging us with her personal journey in life. "Grounded" coffee shop opens at 6:30pm, featuring Pumpkin Latte's and Apple Carmel Cider! Program starts at 7:05pm. Childcare is provided.

Here's the first of four exciting chances to figure out the clue for our main game next Monday (they'll be embedded in this and the next three sneak peaks). LET'S see if you can figure out the answer before GNO. In the meantime, we'll pull back the curtain a little, each day this week, to reveal the fun to be had next week. Here's your first glimpse.

Option 1) Try to translate the seemingly simple image in your brain, with your uncooperative hand, as you draw clues for your randomly guessing Pictionary teammates. Yelling is perfectly acceptable. (You'll do it anyway)

Look for the next clues each day on Facebook. We will send them all out to you by email on Sunday if you miss them!

GNO Goodness

2011-09-27T10:08:00.000-07:00

I hope you were all able to attend the first Girl's Night Out of the year! We snacked on yummy food and we were fed by God's Word through our dear Julie Bernard.

I'll post a recap of that night soon but in the mean time, here's the recipe for the goodness our mouth's snacked on that night.

7-Layer Taco Dip – September GNO

From the Kitchen of Nikki Hughes

Layer the following, in order, in TWO 8” or 9” square pans or TWO 9” or 10” pie plates or tart pans OR ONE 9” X 13” pan….

1 large can (32 ounces) refried beans

16-ounces guacamole (not avocado dip)

16-ounces sour cream mixed with 1 pkg of taco seasoning

4 cups grated cheddar cheese (a little more never hurts!)

1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced olives, drained

2 tomatoes, diced

5 green onions with tops, sliced

Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Need some grown-up conversation?

2011-09-15T16:28:00.000-07:00

Need a reason to take off your sweats and put on your ~~dressy pants~~ jeans?

Need a friend who'll tell you when you have spit up or banana in your hair?

Need to say something other than "No. No." "Can you say "Please"?" "I's gonna getchu!"?

If you don't get out of the house NOW, will you need to add padding to your walls?

Or would you just love to be able to chat with your mom friends while your kiddos play together...hopefully peacefully.:)

Then MOM & TOTS is where YOU need to be tomorrow, Friday the 16th, at Salem Heights Church!

Meet in the gym any time between 9:30-11:15am!

Bring your big girl words...oh...and your kids AGES INFANT - KINDERGARTEN.

TOMORROW (MONDAY) NIGHT! It's finally here...Girl's Night Out!!

2011-09-11T21:22:00.000-07:00

Only ONE more day before Girls' Night Out! Hoping you are all planning on joining us and bringing a friend! Our coffee shop opens at 6:30pm and the program will begin at 7:05pm. Keep a couple of things in mind. First, there will be a raffle prize (tickets are free) along with other opportunities to win prizes throughout the night! Secondly, you will be a part of our first ever "switch up" and "take away". Don't forget to give us your best guess on what those things are! Karin Penn will be rewarding you. To have a chance to win the reward, email us your answer (or post it on facebook) of what you think a "switch up" and "take away" are! Finally, we will be hearing from our own Julie Bernard as she shares a bit of her own journey with us. The Girls' Night Out team is looking forward to you joining us and being together for a fun filled evening - just us girls!

Top 10 Reasons to come to Girls' Night Out

#10) Monday night discount at the movies isn't what it used to be Plus, Girls' Night Out is free.

#9) Pastor Carl doesn't usually work on Mondays, so he probably won't be
there to "try" your dessert.

#8) It's kind of dark while you're eating your dessert, so you don't really have to chew with your mouth closed.

#7) We have fun, new prizes to give away. Really. You're gonna want one.

#6) You're kids will probably be in bed by the time you get home. They'll be all sparkly and asleep, and you won't have to fight with them about brushing ALL of their teeth.

#5) We have free childcare, and when you pick your kids up they'll be all sparkly and sleepy and ready for bed.

#4) We have a new coffee bar, with Baristas, and little jars with sprinkles, and stirry sticks and everything.

#3) You might learn how to fix up some old thing in your house real nice (and sparkly).

#2) You'll hear extraordinary stories of God's work in the lives of ordinary women.

(Drum roll, please.)

And the #1 reason why you should go to the kick of Girl's Night Out....

#1) You'll be glad to call yourself a girl again. It doesn't matter how old we are, because we're all daughters of the King.

So. No excuses! Free childcare provided and coffee to keep you awake!

I know where I'll be tomorrow at 6:30...hope you'll join me!

I'll even save you a seat.;)

Don't Forget This School Supply!

2011-09-05T15:40:00.000-07:00

Are you the mom of a kindergarten child heading off to school for the first time, the mom of a student heading to Jr. High, a mom of a High School student, or maybe a mom entering the "empty nest" stage by sending a young adult off to college? Are you a Home School mom with kids in any of these stages? Are you a grandma with grandchildren in any of these stages of life? An Aunt? A foster mom? A friend? Then please join us on Wednesday, September 7th from 10am - 11am for a time of partnering together to pray for our kids as they begin a new school year. Our Women's Ministries Prayer and Encouragement team will be sponsoring this time and encourages you to mark your calendars!

This is the most important "school supply" we can give our kids!

Women's Ministries bags for sale!

2011-09-04T15:29:00.000-07:00

Women's Ministries has a new logo and what better way to show it off than in a cool, canvas bag big enough to carry all your supplies for Discipleship! These cream colored canvas bags are big enough to carry a Discipleship notebook, a bible, study book, and pens/pencils in. For only $6 it is a great deal! Find them available for purchase at the Discipleship registration table next week, in the church office, at the first Girls' Night Out, and also in your room on the first Discipleship meeting (Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning).

Discipleship Registration

2011-08-26T09:54:00.000-07:00

Hi gals!

Just a reminder Women's Discipleship Registration will begin in the church Welcome Center this Sunday, August 28th, between services and after second service. If you have signed up online, feel free to stop by the registration table to pay your fees. Or, if you haven't signed up at all, stop by the table to sign up for discipleship! It's going to be an exciting year!

Register Today!

2011-08-01T07:05:00.000-07:00

If you would like to register for Women's Discipleship, please click on the link below and provide us with the necessary information needed.

Click here to Register Now!

Payment for your discipleship materials can be made on the first day of class or at the registration desk in the foyer at church starting August 28th.

If you have any questions, feel free to cantact:

Lauren Bain

laurenhbain@gmail.com

503-364-1896

Emily Dempster

emilyjdempster@hotmail.com

503-364-5349

Women's Discipleship 2011-2012

2011-07-29T12:25:00.000-07:00

Fall is just around the corner and with that comes Women's Discipleship! Do you desire a deeper relationship with the Lord? Would you like to meet other women and grow together? Come join us on Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:30pm (beginning September 27, 2011) or on Wednesday mornings from 9:15am - 11:15am (beginning September 28, 2011). This unique five year program begins by establishing strong roots and culminates with opportunities for branching out. A small group format will give opportunities to study God's Word on your own and come together once a week to learn, grow, and encourage one another. We hope to see you there!

John - Year 1 ($12)

Establishes roots based on the truths of who Jesus is and an understanding of what it means to believe in Him.

John - Year 1 ($12)

Establishes roots based on the truths of who Jesus is and an understanding of what it means to believe in Him.

Galatians - Year 2 ($20 or $12 w/out book)

Provides a foundation for growth by gaining an understanding of the freedom we have in Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Provides a foundation for growth by gaining an understanding of the freedom we have in Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

James - Year 3 ($12)

Experience the pruning and maturing that comes as a result of studying what genuine faith looks like in the life of a believer.

Reflections of a Godly Woman - Year 4 ($12)

Flourish through the study and application of the characteristics of a godly woman by studying the principles in Titus 2 and women in the Bible.

To Know His Name - Year 5 ($12)

Be built up by experiencing God more intimately through a deeper study of His names as they are revealed in Scripture. This study gives women the opportunity to further their biblical study skills and share what they have learned with their group.

ONE SENT Ministry (no charge)

After completing the third year - The Study of James - you may consider joining the ONE SENT ministry, whose goal is to teach and disciple believers to share their faith in our community by identifying hurting people, aiding them in their daily lives with the goal of sharing Christ's love and the message of eternal life. This group meets on Wednesday mornings and most of the outreach opportunities occur on Wednesday mornings as well. For more information contact Marlo Mitchell at 503-362-9243 a_mmitchell@msn.com or Christina Greene at 503-990-4181 jgreenefam@yahoo.com

After completing the third year - The Study of James - you may consider joining the ONE SENT ministry, whose goal is to teach and disciple believers to share their faith in our community by identifying hurting people, aiding them in their daily lives with the goal of sharing Christ's love and the message of eternal life. This group meets on Wednesday mornings and most outreach opportunities also occur on Wednesdays. Online resgistration for Discipleship will begin Monday August 1, 2011! Check back soon for more information.

Christmas in July!!

2011-06-18T21:32:00.000-07:00

Summer is here and so is Christmas?! Just kidding!! Are you wanting an excuse to make some fun Christmas gifts with a bunch of ladies? Are you looking for an inexpensive gift that you can give at Christmas to your loved ones?! Well, on July 26th Salem Heights is having a Christmas in July craft night! There will be different crafts you can sign up for to make on this night in hopes that you can go home and duplicate this low cost craft to give as a Christmas gift!! Sound fun? Then sign up this Sunday, June 19th through July 17th between services. Mark your calendars for this fun event on July 26th from 6:30-9pm. Bring a plate of your favorite Christmas cookies to share! And invite a friend!

The LAST Ladies' Night Out of the Year is Monday!

2011-05-14T21:22:00.001-07:00

This coming Monday, May 16th, is the last Ladies' Night Out of the year!! As we look back over the year of growth, we will be celebrating the truths of Scripture that have "busted" the lies of this world. Join us for an evening of praising our loving Heavenly Father for His promises. You won't want to miss this evening of celebration!!!

Invite a friend or a neighbor! Coffee and tea served at 6:45pm with the program starting at 7pm. Childcare is provided.

Ladies' Night Out Date Change

2011-05-03T11:29:00.001-07:00

Hello ladies! Just an update that Ladies' Night Out for the month of May-and our last one for the year-is being moved to Monday, May 16th at 6:45pm. We thought you'd all like to have a relaxing Mother's Day weekend and meet up for Ladies' Night Out the week after! So mark your calendars for May 16th! More information to come soon!

Ladies' Night Out is Next Monday!

2011-04-07T13:30:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since we've all come together for our monthly Ladies' Night Out! So, don't miss out on coming to it this next Monday, April 11th!

No matter if our "house" is a tiny bedroom or a beautiful mansion, it is the heart of the home that will make the difference to all who live there. Christina Greene will share how God desires to use us to transform our house into a home; a place of warmth, love, and acceptance, which has always been part of His master plan!

Coffee and tea served at 6:45 pm. Childcare is provided. Invite a friend, sister, or neighbor! You won't want to miss it!

Next Ladies' Night Out: April 11th!

2011-03-10T14:33:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder to mark your calendars for our next Ladies' Night Out on April 11th!

No matter if our "house" is a tiny bedroom or a beautiful mansion, it is the heart of the home that will make the difference to all who live there. Christina Greene will share how God desires to use us to transform our house into a home; a place of warmth, love and acceptance, which has always been part of His master plan!

Doors open at 6:45pm. Childcare is provided. Invite a friend and come enjoy a yummy dessert while learning from God's Word!

Women's Retreat: March 4th-6th!

2011-02-13T10:16:00.000-08:00

In just a few short weeks is our annual Women's Retreat at Agate Beach Inn in Newport, OR.! The retreat theme is "Excursion to Tuscany: Refresh, Rejuvenate, Restore." Come enjoy a weekend of fellowship, worship, laughter with friends, getting encouragement from God's Word, being served delicious food, shopping, beach combing, and just plain fun! Our speaker this year is Dawn Smith Jordan. Dawn has a heart for the hurting and a message of hope. As a result of experiencing a great tragedy in her life, the Lord began to instill in Dawn at an early age a deep faith in His sovereignty. An author, recording artist, speaker, and former Miss South Carolina (1986), Dawn travels throughout the U.S. and Canada sharing truth from God’s Word, truth that brings hope, help and healing whatever the circumstances of life: God’s grace is sufficient for our every need! Dawn lives in South Carolina with her two children. We are delighted to have her with us this weekend!

Sign-ups are happening NOW at church! If you have questions, please contact Barbara Acker at 503-399-0616. You won't want to miss it!

Ladies' Night Out-February 21st!

2011-02-08T10:51:00.000-08:00

Our next Ladies' Night Out is in 2 weeks-February 21st. Coffee and tea served at 6:45pm and the program will start at 7pm.

We understand forgiveness as it applies to others, yet we get stuck believing God's forgiveness is for us. Sharing her testimony, Patti Williamson will share her experience of God's complete forgiveness in her own life and the victory that He has provided over shame, discouragement, and defeat. Please join us for an evening filled with hope and invite a friend! Childcare is provided.

Ladies' Night Out Recap

2011-01-27T12:49:00.000-08:00

A couple of pictures from our last Ladies' Night Out...

Poppy Smith
One of the beautifully decorated tables.

If you were at Ladies' Night Out a couple of weeks ago, then you were lucky enough to hear what Poppy Smith shared with us! We had a wonderful evening singing praise songs, eating a delicious dessert, and hearing from Poppy. Isn't it so easy to get wrapped up in the daily grind of being a mom, a wife, or a working woman, and all who have lots of duties?! And when we're busy, what so easily gets pushed to the side? Spending time with God and in His Word. Poppy shared if you want more time in your life to spend with God, you need to have an attitude of that and make it a priority. She says to pray the Holy Spirit would help you to have the desire in your heart. Pray about it and live it out in obedience. Poppy says, "Until we have a hunger for what God wants to do in us, we have to do the work-not God. A passion for God is what causes us to read and make the time to spend with Him. Until you seek Him with all your heart, you won't experience His power in your life." Matthew 4:4 says, "But He answered and said, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.'" Are you "eating" the Bible and digesting it? Are you taking the time to let God's Word nourish and feed you?

If you're interested in making the dessert we had at Ladies' Night Out, here is the recipe:

Butterscotch Delight - January 2011 LNO
From the Kitchen of Amanda Acker
Crust
1/2 cup + 2 TBS butter
1 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
Dash of salt
Spray 9X13 pan with cooking spray. Mix crust ingredients and press into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees until lightly browned.

Cream Cheese Filling
8 ounce cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup cool whip
Mix cream cheese and sugar, beat well. Fold in cool whip. Spread on cooled crust.

Butterscotch Layer
2 pkgs instant butterscotch pudding
3 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla
Beat well and pour over cream cheese layer.

Topping
2 cups cool whip spread over top. Refrigerate. Prepare this dessert the day ahead of serving.

Mark your calendars for our next Ladies' Night Out: Febrary 21, 2011 at 6:45pm!

Ladies' Night Out-Poppy Smith Returns!!

2011-01-13T14:17:00.001-08:00

Time?! What's that?! Now that a new year has arrived, we are already in the process of filling our schedules with school activities, sports, carpool dates, cleaning, and many more things! With so many responsibilities and activities screaming for our attention, we believe that we can't possibly have enough time for everything. Special Speaker Poppy Smith will share with us the truth from God's Word about prioritizing our activities so that we can accomplish what God has called us to!

Please join us for Ladies' Night Out this coming Monday, January 17th, at 6:45pm. Invite a friend, enjoy a delicious dessert, and come be encouraged with what Poppy will share from God's Word!

Women's Retreat 2011

2011-01-08T19:30:00.000-08:00

Salem Heights Church Women's Retreat is coming up on March 4th-6th at Agate Beach Inn in Newport! Sign-ups begin January 30th. Questions? Call Barbara Acker at 503-399-0616. Mark your calendars! More information to come.

Ladies' Night Out Date Change

2011-01-03T13:43:00.001-08:00

Enjoying music from the ladies of In Accord.
Singing Christmas carols together!

We had such a special time at our December Ladies' Night Out hearing a few women share of what God means to them in their life. We also enjoyed singing some Christmas carols and being encouraged through God's Word!

Our next Ladies' Night Out was originally scheduled for January 10th, but it is being moved out 1 more week and will be held on January 17th at 6:45pm. Just wanted to give you all a heads up to make that date change in your calendars so you can be sure to attend this event! More details to come later!

And in case you'd like the recipes for the desserts we enjoyed last month, here they are:

Rocky Road Fudge
From the Kitchen of Melanie Lindquist

1 12oz pkg butterscotch chips
1 12oz pkg semi sweet chocolate chips
1 18oz jar creamy peanut butter
half cup butter, softened
1 to 2 cups mini marshmallows

In microwaveable bowl, combine peanut butter, chocolate and butter scotch chips. Fold in soft butter and put in microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. Add marshmallows and transfer to a 9 by 13 dish. Let chill overnight and serve.

Payday Bars
From the Kitchen of Lori Connelly

Base:
1 box yellow cake mix
1 egg
2/3 cup butter
2 cups mini marshmallows

Mix cake mix, egg and butter together. Press into a 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle the marshmallows over the base and bake for 5 more minutes.

Topping:
10 ounce package of peanut butter chips
2 TBS butter
2/3 cup corn syrup
2 cups crispy rice cereal
2 cups salted peanuts

Melt chips, butter and syrup in saucepan. Add cereal and peanuts. Pour over the base. (If thick, drop evenly and spread gently.) Cool.

Dark Chocolate Apricot Bar Cookies
From the Kitchen of Jenn Elliott

2 pouches Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
½ tsp orange extract
2 cups chopped, dried apricots
½ cup dark chocolate pieces

In a large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, orange extract and egg until soft. Stir in apricots until well blended. Press into a 9 X 13 pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for about 15 minutes. Melt ½ cup dark chocolate pieces in 30 second intervals until pourable. Pour a THIN layer over cookies, like frosting a cake. Cool completely in fridge until set.

Happy New Year!

Mom's & Tot's Special Event!

2010-12-14T12:21:00.000-08:00

Are you a mom with young children from birth to pre-kindergarten? If so, you can be a part of Mom's and Tot's! This group meets the first and third Friday of every month in the gym at Salem Heights Church from 9:15-11:15am. It's a time for kids to run around, play with fun toys, color and burn some energy so that they'll nap well! It's also fun for moms to visit with one another while their kids are happily playing! The next play date is THIS Friday, the 7th. Invite a friend or neighbor!

Also, on January 21st, Mom's and Tot's is having a special event called, "Mothering Matters." Come for encouragement, a yummy brunch, and time with other moms. This is a time just for moms, but childcare will be provided for your tots! Invite a friend! If you would like to come, please RSVP by January 14th by clicking on this link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDhDdXFUVXdtY1BNTVJvOFBUcnFKbVE6MQ

Hope to see you there!

Tomorrow is Ladies' Night Out!

2010-12-12T13:22:00.000-08:00

Don't forget that Ladies' Night Out is tomorrow (Monday) night at 6:45pm. You will get to enjoy a yummy dessert, sing some Christmas carols, enjoy sweet fellowship with other women, and hear testimonies from women. You won't want to miss it! Invite a friend! Childcare is provided!

December 13th-Don't Miss this Event!

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When it comes to Christmas we think that we have to do it all! Christmas depends on us! The truth is, Jesus has already done it all! He is all we need for a perfect Christmas! He is the perfect Christmas gift! He never fades, gets worn out or breaks. Come and hear testimonies from women of what Jesus, the perfect gift, means to them. Join in as we sing carols about the first Christmas when the perfect gift was given!

Come to our Christmas Ladies' Night Out on Monday, December 13th. Coffee and tea served @ 6:45pm. Childcare is provided. Bring a friend, neighbor, sister, or mom! You won't want to miss out on this special evening!

Can You Help?

2010-11-23T10:40:00.001-08:00

Ladies’ Night Out is looking for more ladies! The team of ladies who help organize Ladies’ Night Out is in need of volunteers; women who are wanting to serve others and share the love of Christ. Do you (or someone you know) fit this description? There are many ways to help. Decorating tables, making desserts, helping to make reminder calls for Ladies’ Night Out, coming early at L.N.O to help cut desserts and light candles, cleaning up afterwards, washing dishes afterwards, and recruiting others to help decorate and bake are just some of the ways to get involved. What an easy and fun way to get to know other women in the church and serve with them! Won’t you join us?
If you (or someone you know) are interested, contact Beth Wood @ 503-364-2840

"I am fearfully and wonderfully made"

2010-11-16T09:17:00.000-08:00

Ladies enjoying fellowship and dessert time!

Some of the fun Fall decorations!

Last week, Laura Chica spoke at Ladies' Night Out and encouraged us through God's Word! A big lie women believe is "I'm not good enough!" How many of us at one time or another wished we were taller, or thinner, had blond hair, or even curly hair? Satan loves to put those lies into our heads! Laura says, "We live in a world where Satan wants us to believe in these lies. The world may say, "This is what you have to look like," but God wants us to think right in who we are and who He created us to be." Psalm 139:13-16 says, "For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother's womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth; Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; And in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, When as yet there was not one of them." God's word is the truth-not these lies Satan puts into our heads! Instead of being wrapped up in how we think we should look like, God wants us to be wrapped up in His truth. Laura says, "If we are living out Christ-likeness, it will be hard for us to find faults with what He has created. God wants us to think right in who we are. Beauty can hold us in bondage, but we're free to live out Christ! That is how we can have true beauty in Christ!"

"Fearfully and Wonderfully Made"

by Kendra Chica
A mirror is nothing but a looking glass into oneʼs heart,
just as oneʼs face shows oneʼs true feelings,
a mirror plays the same part;
yet when one looks into a mirror,
one may feel many things;
it is the choice to see things differently that wisdom only brings.
A man may look into a mirror,
and not pay his looks much heed;
though who knows a manʼs true thoughts,
oh not I indeed.
Yet a woman looks into a mirror,
and her story varies so;
for the things she feels within her heart,
only she and God do know.
A woman often looks into a mirror,
and sees what she is not;
a woman not to the standards of the world of men,
or how the young say “hot”.
A woman easily lives the lies,
the world tells her every day;
slowly she comes to hate herself,
and her joy,
it withers away.
How overcome a women is when her waist line is no longer thin,
she begins to compare herself to all around;
to her friends and closest kin.
And oh a womanʼs sorrow,
to see herself look so;
to have become so pale and large around,
how she hates to see her belly grow.
She begins to wish and even pray,
for a miracle it seems;
to look and feel so different,
from the figure that she sees.
Uncomfortable, and painfully aware of all who is around,
she judges brutally herself,
for her beauty still not found.
And not only does she judge her self,
but other women too;
only does she think inside her heart,
“I wish I looked like you”.
Is this not a womanʼs sorrow,
does it not plague us all;
to think that we should somehow look thin, lean and tall?
But see there is something better,
it has no dealings with fashion and looks;
you cannot find in a paper,
nor read in manʼs books.
But rather this “thing” called contentment,
and a joy that is true,
can be found in the almighty one;
He who created you.
For darling you are yet a child,
a most beloved child of God by far;
you have yet to learn the secret,
to being content with who you are.
God did not intend his daughters,
to pay oh so much ode;
to how we look and dress our selves,
with paint and things of gold.
Did God not say it better,
that a womanʼs charm is deceitful;
and her beauty all in vain,
but a woman who eagerly fears her Lord;
her name shall be praised.

Please mark your calendars for our special Christmas Ladies' Night Out on December 13th at 6:45pm.

Here is the recipe from the delicious pineapple cake we enjoyed at Ladies' Night Out:

PINEAPPLE CAKE - From the Kitchen of Joy Baird
Set oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 pan.
Cake
1 ½ cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
2 eggs
1 ½ cup crushed pineapple – do not drain
1 tsp vanilla
Mix ingredients together. Pour into 9 x 13 pan.
Topping
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup coconut
1 cup walnuts
Mix together and sprinkle over cake mixture.
Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Glaze
1 stick butter or margarine
¾ cup sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
Mix together in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over warm cake. Let set. Serve with Cool Whip.

Reminder. . . Ladies' Night Out Nov. 8th!

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Just a reminder that Ladies' Night Out is tomorrow, November 8th at 6:45pm. You won't want to miss it! Childcare is provided!

November 8th is Ladies' Night Out!

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Can you believe we are in November already?! The holidays and busyness are just around the corner! Before that happens, do you want to take an evening to relax, chat with friends, have your kids be watched by someone else (and for free!), eat a yummy dessert, and listen to a great speaker? Then come to Ladies' Night Out next Monday, November 8th at 6:45. So often we believe the lie that we are just not good enough. We think if we were just a little bit smarter, prettier, or thinner . . . then we would measure up! Laura Chica will be busting that lie with the truth of God's Word! Invite a friend and come to a wonderful evening!

"...with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26

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Last Monday night, many women came to Ladies' Night Out to eat a delicious dessert, sing praise songs, and hear Marlo Mitchell and Beth Wood talk about their recent trip to Israel.
One of the many beautiful tables that was decorated for the night.

It's so easy for us to say "I can't do this!" But God clearly states, "You can with my help!" Marlo and Beth both found themselves saying "I can't" while they were in Israel. They went there to show others the love of Christ, knowing there would be language barriers and safety concerns. Marlo and Beth even traveled to Gaza, one of the most dangerous places in Israel, and were able to minister to the secret believers who live there. So, instead of saying "I can't", they sought the Lord for strength and peace! Psalm 34:4 states, "I sought the Lord and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears." And that's what He did for Marlo and Beth! He kept them safe and showed them what can be accomplished through Him! There may be times when you feel like you can't do something, whether it's grocery shopping when you have a million other things you need to do, paying bills when you may not have enough money, or even telling someone else about Jesus Christ. It's at all those times when we need to look to God for wisdom, peace and comfort! "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13.

How awesome to be in a room full of women and hearing them all sing praises to Our great God!

Women enjoying each other's company while eating a yummy dessert!

Applesauce Cake-from the kitchen of Robin Nobis
2 c. flour
1 ½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. cloves, ground
¼ tsp. salt
¾ c. shortening
2 eggs
1 ½ c. brown sugar
1 1/3 c. applesauce

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in small bowl and set aside. Cream together shortening, eggs and brown sugar. Add dry ingredients and applesauce. Beat for 2 minutes. Bake @ 350 degrees in 9 x 13 pan for 40-45 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
3 ounces of cream cheese
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
dash of salt
2 ½ c. confectioners’ sugar
Blend cream cheese, milk, vanilla and salt. Gradually add sugar, beating until frosting is smooth. If necessary, stir in additional milk or confectioners’ sugar to thin or thicken frosting to desired spreading consistency. Spread onto cooled cake. Enjoy!

Reminder: Ladies' Night Out is TOMORROW!

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Don't miss out on coming to Ladies' Night Out tomorrow at 6:45 p.m. Marlo Mitchell and Beth Wood will be sharing about their experience of sharing the Gospel in a foreign land. Come enjoy a delicious dessert, fellowship with other women, and great speakers! And bring a friend too! Childcare is provided. See you on Monday night!

Come to Ladies' Night Out on October 11th!

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We may be tempted to say, "I can't do it!" But God says, "Yes, you can!" When God calls us He enables us! Beth Wood and Marlo Mitchell will share their testimony of how God equipped them to share the Gospel and encourage believers in a hostile land. Mark your calendars for October 11th at 6:45pm and come to Ladies' Night Out at Salem Heights Church. A yummy dessert will be served, along with sweet fellowship with other women. Childcare is provided. You won't want to miss this night!

Ladies' Night Out-Were You There?

2010-09-29T16:37:00.000-07:00

School is back in session and so is Ladies' Night Out! Wasn't our first time together so fabulous?! Jane Yao shared her testimony of how God's amazing grace rescued her from a demanding culture that honors on the highest of achievers. After trying to succeed academically for so many years, Jesus showed her He had already accomplished all that was needed on the cross, when He died for her sins. Jane's passion for our Savior was contagious, encouraging each of us to lay aside those things we think will satisfy, and replace it with a heart that looks to God alone!

L-R: Brian and Charissa Bernard with Jane Yao and her husband Super.

Below you will find the recipe for those delicious Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars!

*1 tube (16 1/2 oz)refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough

*1/2 cup peanut butter chips

*1 can (12 oz.) butter cream frosting

*1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

*1/4 cup seedless, raspberry jam (or any jam or jelly of your choice)

Directions: Let dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Press into an ungreased 9x13 baking dish; sprinkle with peanut butter chips. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until lightly brown and edges are firm to the touch. Cool on a wire rack. In a small bowl beat frosting and peanut butter until smooth. Spread over bars. Drop jam by teaspoonfuls over frosting; cut through frosting with a knife to swirl the jam.

These bars were so yummy and they are easy to make! Perfect for an after school treat! Please mark your calendars for the next Ladies' Night Out on October 11th! You won't want to miss it!

Women's Discipleship Start-Up Dates

2010-09-14T10:51:00.000-07:00

Just a quick reminder Women's Discipleship begins Tuesday, September 28th and Wednesday, September 29th. And sign-ups are still going on! If you haven't signed up yet and desire to be a part of Women's Discipleship, you can either click on the link on the sidebar that says "women's discipleship sign-ups" or call the church office at 503-588-0403. The sooner you sign up the better! Get ready for a year of growing and learning more about God's Word!

Reminder: Ladies' Night Out Tomorrow Night!

2010-09-12T20:59:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder our first Ladies' Night Out of the season is tomorrow (Monday) night at 6:45 p.m. Invite a friend and come enjoy fellowship with other women and a delicious dessert! Also, Jane Yao will share her amazing testimony of how God miraculously set her free from the burden of believing that He is not enough! You won't want to miss it!

First Ladies' Night Out of the Year!

2010-09-05T20:00:00.000-07:00

Can you believe summer is over?! And in a little over a week is our first Ladies' Night Out! Please mark your calendars to come to Ladies' Night Out on September 13th.

The theme for the night is The Truth that Sets You Free:"You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing." ~ Psalm 145:16

Jane Yao recently arrived in the United States with her husband and a suitcase. She came from China with empty hands and a heart overflowing with her new found faith in Christ. Jane will share her amazing testimony of how God miraculously set her free from the burden of believing that He is not enough!

Doors open at 6:45pm and childcare is provided. This will be a fun evening to fellowship with other women, have a delicious dessert, and hear from God's Word. Invite a friend and don't miss out on this event!

Can You Help?

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Foster Parent's Night Out is kicking off on September 25th and they are in need of donated books for all ages. This is a night which will happen once a month for foster parents to drop off their foster kids at church while the parents have a break. The kids will be with loving staff who will play games with them, read with them, make crafts with them and so much more! If you have an over abundance of books you no longer need and are wanting to clean out your book collection, please consider donating them to Foster Parent's Night Out! They would love to have the books for their first event on September 25th. You can drop the books off at the church office or with Justine Ferry. If you have any questions, please give Justine a call at 503-399-0550. Thank you for your help!!

Discipleship Registration Begins THIS Sunday!

2010-08-26T20:43:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder, discipleship registration begins this Sunday, August 29th. You can register before or after both services. If you haven't registered yet, Sunday would be a great opportunity for you to sign up! And if you've already registered online, you can pay your discipleship fees at the registration table as well. See you Sunday!

Women's Discipleship Sign-Ups

2010-08-10T16:30:00.000-07:00

Fall is just around the corner and with that comes Women's Discipleship! Do you desire a deeper relationship with the Lord? Would you like to meet other women and grow together? Come join us on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. or on Wednesday mornings from 9:15-11:15 a.m. This unique five year program begins by establishing strong roots and culminates with opportunities for branching out. A small group format will give opportunities to study God's Word on your own and come together once a week to learn, grown and encourage one another. We hope to see you there!

*John - Year 1 $12
Establishes roots based on the truths of who Jesus is and under-standing what it means to believe in Him.

*Galatians - Year 2 $20($12 without book)
Provides a foundation for growth by gaining an understanding of the freedom we have in Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

*James - Year 3 $20 ($12 without book)
Experience the pruning and maturing that comes as a result of studying what genuine faith looks like in the life of a believer.

*Reflections of a Godly Woman - Year 4 $12
Flourish through the study and application of the characteristics of a godly woman by studying the principles in Titus 2 and women in the Bible.

*To Know His Name - Year 5 $12
Be built up by experiencing God more intimately through a deeper study of His names as they are revealed in Scripture. This study gives women the opportunity to further their biblical study skills and share what they have learned with their group.

*Beyond the Fifth Year
After completing the five year series, there are several options for women. Women can return to one or more studies for further growth and this time maybe invite a friend to encourage and help along the way. Some will serve within discipleship in various areas and others may go on to serve in other areas of ministry or meet with a small group of women and study God’s Word together.

If you would like to register for Women's Discipleship, please click on the link below and provide us with the necessary information needed.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHhyTzFiSFl1bVR0TW9iZDFDYnNmQVE6MQ

Payment for your discipleship materials can be made on the first day of class or at the registration desk in the foyer at church starting August 29th.

If you have any questions, feel free to call Julie Bernard at 503-581-7228 or

Lauren Bain at 503-364-1896.

Last chance!

2010-06-18T13:42:00.001-07:00

Don't forget to sign up for
the Ladies Luncheon.

Last chance to sign up
Sunday June 20th.

Cost $5

Luncheon:
Monday June 28th
12pm

Speaker: JoAnn Doyle
Women of the Middle East

Women's Ministries Luncheon

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Women's Ministry Luncheon

featuring

JoAnn Doyle

Women of the Middle East

June 28, 2010

12:00pm

Cost $5

Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine

Childcare provided

Sign ups begin Sunday June 6th

Invite a friend!

Questions? Marlo Mitchell 503-362-9243

April Ladies' Night Out dessert

2010-04-13T15:00:00.000-07:00

Banana Split Dessert

From the kitchen of Robin Nobis

Crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 TBS margarine, melted
Mix well and press in 9x13 pan. Chill for 2 hours.

1st layer: 2 (8oz) packages Cream Cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Mix well and then beat until creamy and smooth.
Place on crust.
2nd layer: 3 sliced bananas

3rd layer: 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained well

4th layer: 8 oz Cool Whip

5th layer: Drizzle with chocolate syrup
Top with Maraschino cherries and chopped pecans.

Chill well and serve chilled. Serves 12

Come Join Us!

2010-04-10T17:43:00.000-07:00

Ladies' Night Out

I Am Forgiven.....I Can Praise Him!

Monday, April 12th 2010

Coffee and Tea served at 6:45pm

Ladies' Night Out is almost over for the year-there are only two

left. Don't miss out! Join us and bring your friends. Come be part

of an evening filled with truth from God's Word as Marlo Mitchell

reminds us of God's forgiveness in our lives. What a wonderful

reason to praise Him!

2010-04-10T17:42:00.000-07:00

So sorry for the long absence of any updates!

2010-02-11T13:16:00.000-08:00

Strawberry Pretzel Squares
From the kitchen of Amanda Acker

2 cups finely, crushed pretzels
1/2 cup sugar, divided
2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 (8oz each) cream cheese, softened
2 TBS milk
1 cup thawed cool whip
2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (6oz) Jell-O Strawberry Flavor
1 1/2 cup cold water
4 cups strawberries, sliced

Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refigerate 1 1/2 hours or until thickened. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix pretzel crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; press into bottom of 9x13 inch pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool. Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and milk until blended. Stir in cool whip and spread over cooled crust. Refrigerate. Once jell-0 is thickened, stir in strawberries and spoon jell-o mixtre over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Best if made the day prior to serving.

2010-02-01T10:43:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to sign up for Women's Retreat!

2010-02-01T10:16:00.000-08:00

God’s Design is Perfect…
I Can Praise Him!
Ladies’ Night Out February 8th, 2010
Speaker: Laura Chica
Coffee and tea served at 6:45pm

No matter what your hobby is or what you excel at, God has made you a unique and special woman with purpose and potential. Join us for an evening of encouragement and challenge as Laura Chica shares with us from God’s Word about His special plan for us as women!

January Recipes

2010-01-18T12:15:00.000-08:00

Rootbeer Float cupcakes

Cake:
1 box yellow cake mix
1 (12-ounce) can of Caffeine Free Root beer, divided (just about any brand besides Barq’s)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
Cupcake Liners

Glaze:
1/2 Cup confectioners sugar
3 tablespoons root beer

Set aside 3 tablespoons of rootbeer for glaze.
Prepare muffin tins with liners.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients for cake together with a whisk.
Bake for 18-23 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean
Let cool or about 15 minutes.
Poke holes in the cupcakes, prepare the glaze and pour over the cupcakes.

Veggie Hors d' Oeuvres
2 tubes of crescent rolls
2 - 8 oz softened cream cheese
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 cup diced cauliflower
1 - 1 1/2 cups diced mushrooms
1/4 cup minced red onion
1 1/2 - 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 grated carrot
1 1/2 - 2 cups diced broccoli
2 diced tomatoes

Flatten & pinch the crescent rolls together onto a jelly roll pan or largecookie sheet and brown (see temperature on crescent pkg and don'toverbake). Let crescent rolls cool. Combine cream cheese and MiracleWhip and spread over cooled rolls. Dice & cut veggies and spread evenlyover cream cheese & M.Whip mixture, placing broccoli and tomatoes atthe top. Keep chilled until ready to serve. It tastes best if made 12-24 hours before serving.

Women's Retreat!

2010-01-18T11:52:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder!

Registration for Women's Retreat begins soon.

The dates for registration are : January 31, February 7, 14, and 21 (last day)

You won't want to miss Poppy Smith, her encouragement from God's Word, nor a weekend of getaway and fun with your friends!

Continue to look for info to come in the bulletin, the newsletter and on the powerpoints Sunday mornings.

Vacation bliss!

2010-01-03T14:43:00.000-08:00

Greetings Dear Friend-
I am so excited to have been able to get away on a vacation! Won’t you come join me for a little mini vacation at our next Ladies’ Night Out and get away from it all for a few hours? Remember that God and His Word are Trustworthy...We Can Praise Him! Here’s to hoping you can come.

Time : 6:45pm
Date : January 11, 2010
Place: Vacation of your dreams (or at least decorated as such)
Activities: eating, light exercising, singing and listening to women share of God’s trustworthiness.

Oh, it is going to be such fun! I can’t wait to see you. Come ready to relax.
Your friend!

December's Ladies' Night Out dessert....Yum!

2010-01-03T14:40:00.000-08:00

Peppermint Poke Cake from the kitchen of Jenn Elliott

1 Box Betty Crocker Super Moist Triple Fudge cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on the back of cake mix box.
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
2 cups milk
1 box (4 person serving size) White chocolate or Vanilla instant pudding mix
1/4 tsp peppermint extract (for frosting)
1 container Milk Chocolate frosting
3/4 cup coarsely chopped Chocolate covered Peppermint Patties

Directions
Heat oven to 350˚. Make cake as directed on the back of the box for 13x9 inch pan. Cool for 15 minutes. Once cooled for 15 minutes, poke top of warm cake every ½ inch with handle of wooden spoon. In medium bowl, beat instant pudding, milk and 1/2 tsp peppermint extract with wire whisk about 2 minutes. Immediately pour over cake. Cover loosely and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. Stir ¼ tsp peppermint extract into frosting. Spread frosting over top of cake. Sprinkle with peppermint patties. Store in refrigerator.

Apology!

2010-01-03T14:37:00.000-08:00

For those of you who have been checking, it is noticable that this blog has not been updated in a while. For that I apologize! I have made it a prority to get it back up to date. Hope your Christmas and New Year holiday was a great one.

2009-12-09T19:41:00.000-08:00

God Delights In Me....

I Can Praise Him!

Please join us for

Ladies' Night Out

December 14, 2009

Tea and coffee served at 6:45pm

Come enjoy a relaxing evening filled

with worship, drama and fellowship.

Bring a friend!

It will be an evening you won't

want to miss!

We are thankful for God's Provisions!

2009-11-16T12:04:00.000-08:00

Fall is a wonderful time. Delectable smells, warm fires, hot apple cider, and a season to remember how thankful we are for everything God provided through the last year. How do we not forget God's provisions? Pay attention to the details! Write down the details throughout the year and keep them in a jar. During this season, pull them out and remember God's provision from the past year.

Don't forget! 2010 Women's Retreat is coming up! March 5-7. Agate Beach Inn.

Recipe for Change. Change your thinking, change your life!

What a wonderful time of Worship! Thank you to the team that leads us each month!

A prayer of Thanksgiving.

Karin Penn introducing her mom. As always....funny! At the same time, a sweet perspective on Julie McGinty.

Julie sharing with us from the Word and her life. Here are just a few quotes from the evening.

" Our faulty memory causes us to forget God's provisions. God does not forget! How do we not forget God's provisions? Pay attention to the details! "

Make sure to set aside the date for our next Ladies' Night Out! December 14, 2009 6:45 pm. You won't want to miss it!

October Ladies' Night Out dessert

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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese frosting

1 15oz can Pumpkin puree
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
1 package yellow cake mix w/ pudding
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

1 container (12oz) Whipped Cream cheese frosting (can be found at Winco)
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix together cake mix and oil. Beat in eggs. Mixture will be thick! Add pumpkin mixture and vanilla. Batter will still be fairly thick. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Frosting:
Stir 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon into container of frosting. Spread frosting over cooled cake.

2009-10-28T15:14:00.001-07:00

God Provides… I Can Praise Him!

Please Join Us For Ladies’ Night Out
Monday, November 9, 2009
Serving coffee and tea at 6:45pm

Julie McGinty will be sharing with us from God's Word
and her own life about the marvelous way God provides for us !

Come enjoy food, fun and fellowship as we reflect on our Great God’s provision.

A fun night you won’t want to miss!!

October's Ladies' Night Out.

2009-10-18T19:40:00.001-07:00

What a wonderful evening this was..... from the very cute decorations, which in reality, turned out to be many "Beavers" vs "Ducks" tables...

to excersizing with Francel, and we didn't even break a sweat!.....

we heard wonderful testimonies of God's faithfulness throughout the evening during "Conversations with Angie". First up was Andrea Pruett's testimony of God's faithfulness in her life....

we enjoyed sweet snacks and even sweeter conversations with friends old and new.....

there were opportunites for us to recall God's faithfulness in our own lives.....

to be shared at next month's Ladies' Night Out....come back, you won't want to miss it!.....

there were more "Converstations with Angie". Beth Bartruff shared of God's faithfulness through health issues, job changes and changes in life's expectations...

and finally the evening wrapped up with a great worship time with our sisters in Christ, praising our Great God for His faithfulness to us.

God Is Faithful, We CAN Praise Him!!!!

October Carmel Corn recipe, YUM!

2009-10-13T15:24:00.000-07:00

Microwave Caramel Corn
From the Kitchen of Bethany Schultz

4 quarts of popped corn (about 2 full air popped thing)
OR two bags microwave popcorn (and then eliminate the salt from the carmel sauce recipe)
large brown paper grocery sack

In a bowl add 1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cook in microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Stir in 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda.
Stir well to melted caramel like consistancy.

Pour over popcorn now in paper sack, stirring well as you pour.
Fold top of paper bag down a couple of times.
Place bag in microwave and cook on high for 1.5 minutes. Remove bag and stir well.
Continue to stir until the caramel has cooled (or you will be left with one big lump) around 15-30 minutes. (Just every couple of minutes is fine). OR pour caramel corn out onto wax paper to cool.

Reminders!

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Check back soon. There will be pictures and stories from our most recent LNO.

First ever Salem Heights Ladies clothing swap begins Friday! Don't forget to bring your gently used clothing, shoes, purses, scarves and other boutique items to the church between 5 and 8:30pm. Then come back and shop on Saturday!

October's Ladies' Night Out

2009-10-08T16:50:00.000-07:00

God Is Faithful…
I Can Praise Him!

Please Join Us For
Ladies’ Night Out

Monday, October 12, 2009
Serving coffee and tea at 6:45pm

Don't miss out on an evening overflowing with encouragement! You will hear women's testimonies of God's faithfulness in their lives and have the opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.

A fun night you won’t want to miss!!

Ladies Night Out dessert

2009-09-24T16:36:00.000-07:00

There was a request for our dessert from Ladies Night Out. Hope you all can enjoy baking at home! Super easy and yummy!

Dr. Seuss Bar Cookies
a.k.a “Everything but the Kitchen Sink” Bar Cookies
From the Kitchen of Nikki Hughes

1 pkg (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow crème
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups toasted corn cereal (Chex)
1 cup m&m’s

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 13X9-inch baking pan. Remove dough from wrapper according to package directions.
Press dough into prepared baking pan. Bake 13 minutes.
Remove baking pan from oven. Drop teaspoonfuls of marshmallow crème and peanut butter over hot cookie base.
Bake 1 minute. Carefully spread marshmallow crème and peanut butter over cookie base.
Sprinkle cereal and m&m’s over melted marshmallow and peanut butter mixture.
Bake 7 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack.

Women's Clothes Swap

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WOMEN’S CLOTHES SWAP

Saturday, October 17th 9:00 A.M. to Noon

Bring your good quality, gently-used women’s clothing and accessories such as belts, shoes, scarves, purses, and jewelry; trade them in for points to purchase others’ good quality, gently-used items.

This will be a great opportunity to encourage and help one another, as well as freshen your wardrobe at no cost. Drop off items to be swapped at the church on Friday evening, October 16th from 5-8:30 and come shopping on Saturday morning.

Questions? Call Connie Libby at 541-327-2663

Women's Discipleship

2009-09-09T10:55:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder....

This is the LAST week to sign up for Women's Discipleship. Come see us at our table in the registration area. We will be there after both services.

First Ladies' Night Out of the year!

2009-09-07T11:43:00.000-07:00

Please Join Us For…

No Matter What,
I Can Praise Him!

Monday, September 14, 2009
Serving coffee and tea at 6:45pm

Bring a friend, come enjoy a yummy
snack and learn some special “Who Knew”

tips for around your home. Julie
Bernard will be sharing from God’s Word

about praising our Great God… no matter what.

A fun night you won’t want to miss!!
Childcare will be provided.

A couple of updates

2009-08-29T08:22:00.001-07:00

First -

Women's Discipleship registration continues this week!

Second-

You should have received your first Women's Ministry Newsletter in the mail last week. If you did not, we may not have your name and address. Please let Shari in the church office know so we can get you on the list!

Third-

Our first Ladies' Night Out is coming up Monday evening September 14th ! You won't want to miss it. We are still in need of 1 dessert maker and 3 table decorators. The decoration theme is Dr. Seuss. If this is something you are interested in doing, call Jenn Elliott @ 503-910-8763

A Reminder!

2009-08-17T17:32:00.001-07:00

Women's Discipleship registration begins THIS Sunday! Find the registration table in the former Welcome Center. We will be registering ladies after both services.

Registration will continue to be available through September 13th.

Come sign up! We would love to have to you be a part of the

Growing, Learning and Encouraging.

For the curious. . . . .

2009-08-13T20:48:00.000-07:00

Just a quick, brief description of the Women's Discipleship classes.

John: A year-long study in the book of John provides an opportunity to know and understand who you are in Christ.

Galatians: A year-long study of the book of Galatians provides the opportunity to grow in your understanding of the freedom that you have in Christ and what it means to live by the power of the Holy Spirit.

James: A year-long study in the book of James provides an opportunity to learn what true faith looks like in a believer’s everyday life.

Reflections: A year-long study of the characteristics of a godly woman that are listed in Titus 2:3-5. This class provides the opportunity to understand God’s design and purpose for women and to apply those truths in your home and family.

Women Encouraging Women!

2009-08-12T19:47:00.000-07:00

Come join us this fall for
Women’s Discipleship!
Meetings are weekly, with two time choices:
Tuesday evening 7:00-8:30pm (Children’s programs available)
Wednesday morning 9:15-11:15 am (Childcare available)
Classes begin September 22nd and 23rd

Studies include :
John
Galatians
James
Reflections (new this year)
(All classes are a 1 year study and it is suggested that the classes be taken in order. It is also suggested that you take Fundamentals of the Faith before starting Women’s Discipleship)

Cost
John-$10
Galatians-$20/$8 if book not needed
James-$20/$8 if book not needed
Reflections-$12

Registration begins Sunday morning August 23rd.
(in area formerly known as The Welcome Center)

A new concept in a technological world.

2009-07-19T16:31:00.000-07:00

Hi there to all the ladies of Salem Heights Church!

The team members of the Salem Heights Church Women's Ministries have decided that a blog would be a wonderful way to keep all of you updated on things that have happened, things that are happening and things that will be happening throughout the year of upcoming events. Check back with us often. This page will be updated weekly with announcements, pictures, fun stories and other pertinent information you will need.

Some of the things that you will find on this page in weeks and months to come are:
*information regarding registration for Women's Discipleship
*information regarding registration for Women's Retreat
*upcoming Ladies' Night Out reminders
*Ladies' Night Out recipes (YUM)
*Highlights from the latest Ladies' Night Out.
*Information on the upcoming Ladies' Night Out.

We are excited to be able to reach out to you through this blog.