December MOCA Meeting

This month's MOCA meeting will be at 6:30pm on Thursday, December 15th at Annette's house. It will be a potluck. Anyone with a college aged "child" (or senior in high school) is welcome to attend. Contact Ruth for more info.

Prayer Walk

If you are interested in joining other women in prayer, consider joining us for our monthly Prayer Walk! We'll meet at the Sollars track at 9am on the 2nd Saturday of each month. The goal is to experience the natural "high" that comes from exercising and spending time in conversation with God. You can walk or run, pray alone or with a partner, pray silently together or out loud. If you have children in strollers, bring them! If you have older children that can play on the playground while we walk, bring them! (We simply ask that the children not run around the ladies on the track). If you want a way to fit in more exercise AND time with God, this is a wonderful way to do both. For more information, contact Ruth.

Opportunities to Get Involved

Sarah, our financial liaison will be pcsing in January. If you are interested in helping out by finishing out this year as our financial liaison, please contact De'Etta @ misawa@pwoc.org.

If you have specific questions about the job or how much time it is currently taking, email Sarah with those specific questions at misawapwocfl@gmail.com.

We are also looking for someone to host our monthly PWOC book club. If you are interested in what is involved in this, please contact Mary at misawaprotre@gmail.com.

Beta Testers Sought

Would you be willing to help BETA TEST this upcoming year's curriculum for PWOCI WILD weekends? If you can spend a Saturday with us the end of December, please let De'Etta know at misawa@pwoc.org.

You will participate in three workshops, provide feedback on the training, enjoy lunch and snacks.  I need at least five or six ladies to make this work well.  You do NOT need to be a current exec board member and you do NOT have to be interested in being a local board member to help out.

We'll be beta testing two workshops on being a local PWOC Financial Liaison and one designed for Admin Coordinators and Financial Liaisons.

We'd Love to Celebrate with You!

Please note no Children's Ministry will be provided for this event.

Conference Work Party

PWOC Ladies,

If you’d like to join us for a bit of an impromptu work party tomorrow (3 Nov) at 10:00 – 11:30 for lingering Asia Region conference projects – we’d love to have you.  Feel NO GUILT if you work or have other plans and can’t help.  The desire to help was expressed so I’m making the opportunity known.

We’ll set up our work tables in the nursery/classroom so you can watch your children and work if that is a dynamic that will work for you.  We will basically cut, laminate, punch, assemble any of those sorts of things that I usually do with my kids the day before a retreat – conference is a bit bigger of a job. ::snort::

Projects:

·         Cut scripture cards

·         Punch holes in scripture cards

·         Assemble scripture packs

·         Cut scripture cards for prayer room

·         Cut commitment card for prayer room

·         Collate (maybe staple) workshop hands outs

·         Cut table labels apart

   Items to Bring if you have: hole punches, paper cutters

 *Side note – there is a small chance we will have to print remaining scripture cards on normal paper and  laminate, cut and punch….I’m shopping today for options and working on having all copied and ready to go by 10:00 on Nov 3.

Choosing Joy!

De'Etta

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Your Kingdom Come; Your Will be Done - Now. (Matt 6:10)

THIS FRIDAY!!!!

We'll meet in the BX parking lot (near the main gate) at 3:30 p.m.  to caravan over!  We'd love to have you join us! 

RSVP by Tomorrow!

Karaoke with PWOC

Email Mandy at misawapwocsecretary@gmail.com if you are interested in attending. 

NOTE - I do NOT have a singing voice but am going to try to go - this is for plain ole FUN and you don't have to be good to participate. LOL 

Book Club

Meet in the chapel parking lot at 6:15 if you would like to carpool to Aburi An. Email Mary at Misawaprotre@gmail.com if you need directions.

October's selection is "The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow." This book is available as a Kindle download.

From Publisher's Weekly - Quirk abounds in this tale of two sisters, Agnes and Griselda Sparrow. The titular Agnes forswears leaving home when she tips the scale at 600 pounds, and stays put and prays. When what seem to be miracles—healings from serious illnesses—occur, the residents of the small Pennsylvania town of Bright's Pond naturally attribute them to Agnes. Agnes's putative power attracts a stranger in need of an unstated miracle, and the plot thickens from there. To pull off such a quirky novel, the characters need to be vividly etched, the writing consistently clever and the plotting persuasive on its own terms. Magnin partly succeeds: she meets the clever quotient, but on the whole the book is uneven. Some of the explanations that account for characters' decisions aren't persuasive; some dark plot twists threaten to overwhelm the quirkiness; and the pacing of the first half of the book is slow. Still, Magnin will please those who like their faith fiction with a twist, even if not everything served at the town's Full Moon Cafe can be swallowed. (Sept.) 

Note - If you are looking for a fun way to become involved in PWOC you may want to consider leading our Book Club. FMI or to volunteer to lead one month's selection, contact Mary at misawaprotre@gamil.com. 

Intimate Delight

"Sound Bible exposition is an imperative must in the Church of the Living God. Without it no church can be a New Testament church in any strict meaning of the term. But exposition may be carried on in such way as to leave the hearers devoid of any true spiritual nourishment whatever. For it is not mere words that nourish the soul, but God Himself, and  unless and until the hearers find God in personal experience they are not the better for having heard the truth. The Bible is not an end in itself, but a means to bring men to an intimate and satisfying knowledge of God, that they may enter into Him, that they may delight in His Presence, may taste and know the inner sweetness of the very God Himself in the core and center of their hearts. " 

A.W. Tozer, "The Pursuit of God," p 9-10. Emphasis mine.

We can fall into several errors towards the Word.

• Devalue it's place in our life and base our "faith" totally on emotion, others words, and experience
• Become focused on a didactic knowledge of the Word and fail to be spiritually nourished by it

The Word of God is meant to

• Be a conversation with God
• Introduce us to God
• Nourish us
• Assist in our transformation into His image
• Provide a pattern for life
• Wash and cleans us
• Correct us
• Reprove us
• Teach us 
• Train us in righteousness
• Equip us for every good work to which He calls
• Give us great peace
• Keep us from stumbling and being offended as we surrender to the Lord of the Word

We must avoid either neglecting the Word or treating the Word like an academic subject. We need to approach the Word expecting to hear from the God of the Word. We need to learn to practice conversational/relational reading of the Word. As we do our "Bible study" truly will become an intimate delight.

May your Bible study bring you great intimacy and delight, may you be nourished, fed, changed by the time you spend with God interacting with His message to you.




©2011 D.R.G. - First shared on my personal blog Choosing Joy 9-18-2011

5% Principle

 I think it timely I share a lesson I’ve been re- learning as we begin a new ministry year.

I tend to live life at 110%; I struggle with finding and MAINTAINING balance in life.  After the Great East Japan Earthquake, I threw myself into relief efforts. This was no surprise to those who know me.  I also continued with my PWOC responsibilities (local and regional).  It happened subtly – I lost sight of the 5% principle, relationships began to suffer, and I needed REST.

Wayne Cordeiro, in Leading on Empty states, “If you and I are going to enjoy healing and rest at our very core, we must discover and discern the top 5 percent of life.” P 77.   85% of what we do, anyone can do. Many of these tasks can be delegated (I

NVOLVE women in the work).  10% of what we do someone with training should be able to do.  5% of what I do; only I can do!   I won’t be held accountable for all the needs around me. I will be held accountable for this 5% – for what I’ve accomplished of what HE has asked me to accomplish.

What are my 5% activities? What would a life focused on 5% look like?  Do I truly elevate this 5% above the other 95% of my activities? The higher I elevate the importance of this 5 percent the easier it is for me to make choices which honor these God-given priorities.  I can’t find someone to take my place in these activities because they require my presence.  How I live the 5% validates the other 95% of my life.

I made some painful choices. I had to recharge, reflect and restructure.  I have challenged our local PWOC board to consider their personal 5% as well as our corporate 5%.  This has created freedom and excitement as we follow the passions God has given each of us.  Simplicity has become an oft repeated battle cry in Misawa (though new activities have begun).

I share my 5% to assist as you evaluate your 5%.

1. A whole-hearted, extravagant, lavish, passionate, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ
2. A vibrant relationship with Michael
3. An authentic family – close to God and  one another

• mentoring my children
• educating my children
• caring for my family
•  FIGHTING for this connection to remain strong, not fatalistically assuming we’ll grow apart as children leave home
2. A physically healthy body and creative soul
3. Taking time to enjoy family and friends
4. A God-pleasing ministry
• Teaching/ mentoring women
• inviting women to a deeper relationship with Jesus
• someday this may well include more missions/relief efforts

Submitted by D’Etta Goecker, Asia Region President

First published at pwoc.org

Caramel Apple Salad

1 (1.5 oz or 4 serving size) box of instant butterscotch pudding

1 (8oz) carton whipped topping (cool whip)

1 (8oz) can crushed pineapple w/juice

1 cup mini marshmallows

3 cups chopped apples with skin

2 snickers bars, chopped

Mix together pudding, cool whip, pineapple until well blended.  Stir in apples, marshmallows, snickers until thoroughly combined.  Refrigerate and serve.

This is another Fall Rally recipe shared by Christie L.  Enjoy. 

Christina's Broccoli Salad

2 bunches broccoli (cut into small pieces)

1/4 cup red or sweet onion (chopped fine)

1/2 lb. browned bacon (crumble or cut into bits)

1 c. dried cranberries (I use the craisins by ocean spray)

1 c. mayo (no non fat)

2 Tbls.  balsamic vinegar  

1/2 cup sugar or 1/3-1/2 cup honey (I use honey, mixes and tastes better)

Toss the first 4 ingredients together in a bowl.  In separate bowl whisk together last 3 ingredients for the sauce.  Pour sauce over broccoli mixture, toss, serve or chill and serve!

Ladies, I heard you wanted Fall Rally recipes and I'm collecting them. Expect more to follow. 

CRAFTY GALS

The location for this event has changed to Tower 212 on main base. 

We'll meet from 5:00 - midnight. 

Bring your own project and a munchy to share if you wish. 

If you have no project, come help De'Etta with an Asia Region Conference project. 

Late Breaking Bible Study News

We are happy to announce there WILL be children's ministry for Monday night study.  Attendance will show if this is a service which ministers to our Monday night  women.

Join us tomorrow night, in the Chapel Fellowship Hall  as begin our study of "Seeking Him," by Nancy Leigh DeMoss.  Study runs 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Fall Rally - Part 2

You can still join  us for the second half of the Fall Rally. 

Today you'll hear five "real women" share how Father brought them to His kingdom, you'll enjoy breakfast, lunch, worship, and several small group sessions! We'd love to have you join us. 

Breakfast - 0800

First Session - 0900

Ending by - 1500

Fall Rally - THIS Friday/Saturday

Real Women in Search of His Kingdom

When: September 9-10th

           Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm (no dinner)

           Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm (breakfast and lunch provided)

Where: Chapel

What: Join us to celebrate God's amazing grace as He draws women to His side. You'll hear from a variety of women, enjoy small group fun and discussion, and hear all the plans for the upcoming year.   

First 50 women to arrive Friday night receive this year's PWOC t-shirt. 

MOCA Meeting

MOCA (Mothers of College Aged) will be meeting on September 21st, 6:30pm, at Ruth's home. Email Ruth for directions.

This will be a time of prayer and support for mothers who have children stateside. (Bring a photo of your stateside children.)

Hearty Porridge (Crockpot Overnight)

Ladies, enjoy another one of Christie's hospitality offerings! 

1 cup of steel cut oats 

1 cup of grits*

2 cups diced apples

1 cup dried cranberries

4 cups water

2 cups milk

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

2 Tbsp butter

Combine all the ingredients, mix well.  Let sit overnight in crockpot on low.  Top with chopped Pecans, slivered almonds and/or shredded coconut. Real recipe calls for 2 cups steel cut oats, do not substitute Rolled Oats it will come out Mushy.  The grits give it a different texture making it more of a porridge than an oatmeal.  Enjoy!

Ladies Night Out!

Karaoke in Japan is not an experience to be missed! Join us on September 30th for the first ever PWOC Ladies Night Out at LaLaLa's!

When: September 30th, 8pm
Where: LaLaLa's, right outside the main gate
Cost: 2200 yen for two hours (cost may be lower as more people sign up)
POC: Contact Mandy for more details

Breakfast and Prayer

Tuesday PWOC had   Breakfast and Prayer. Tara, our Spiritual life Chair, has done a great job of changing up these breakfasts each month.  This month, after breakfast and corporate prayer, we participated in  a prayer walk.  We put various prompts and prayer focus' around the room. The women came in and went through the walk at their own pace. This was a wonderful way to incorporate individual prayer in our group setting.

Personal confession and forgiveness

Servanthood

 Communion

Cross, suffering, redemption

Salvation of unsaved friends and loved ones

At this wall we wrote prayer needs and promises/ encouragement from the Word

Below I've captured the promises/Scriptures to share. Several really ministered to me as we cleaned up - I have several sticky notes in my Bible and thought it would be fun to create a virtual sticky note. 

• God's peace which passes all understanding Phil 4:7-8 (x3)
• Do not let your heart be troubled, believe in God, believe also in Me  Jn 14:1
• Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord  Col 3:23
• Effective prayers of a righteous "woman" can accomplish much James 5:16
• I am with you to the ends of the earth
• My sheep know my voice; they will not follow a stranger Jn 10:4, 5
• Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Heb 11:1
• The joy of the Lord is our strength
• All things work together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose
• Wisdom - James 1:5
• The prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick James 5:14 - 15
• The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the sou! Psalm 19:7
• Lord you search and know me.
• Our momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond our comprehension - 2 Cor 4:17
• We have received a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude Heb 12:27
• I will never leave you nor forsake you Joshua 1:5
• Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
• Lord, you have been our dwelling place through all generations Ps 70
• How great are you O sovereign Lord! There is no one like you and there is no God but you as we have heard with our own ears. 2 Sam 7:22
• Prayer - To bring glory to God in all that we do - I Cor 10:31
• He has more than enough for me
• I Peter 3:1-4 - Wives be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of thier wives, be chaste, respectful, clothed with the hidden person of the heart, with imperishable beauty of a gentle, quiet spirit. 

Gyudon - Japanese Beef Bowl

 This is a YUMMY dish my friend whose been married and living in Japan for decades shared with me. serves 4 people

3/4 lb thin Beef (300 grams)
1/2 Onion
2 or 3 Green Onions
1 C Broth (250 ml)
3 T Japanese Sake/wine
3 T Mirin (sweet wine)
1/4 C Sugar
1/4 C Soy Sauce
1 1/2 T ginger root (raw - 1 piece)

Cut stips of meet into 1 inch pieces
Thinly slice onion
Cut green oinion and wash well
Cut and peel ginger into thin matchsticks
Put broth in a hot fry pan with ginger
When it boils add (sake, mirin, sugar, soy sauce)
When it boils again, add beef.
Skim the foam off.
Add onion.
When it boils again, turn it down and simmer, covered 5 - 6 min (or until tender)
Add green onion and cook 1 -2 min (covered).
Sever over bowls of rice.

*We added corn starch (potato flour used here) and some Agave Nectar is it was a bit too salty. We tripled the beef and doubled the sauce. It was all gone. There were nine of us. Thanks for this recipe, Kim.

Nursing Home Visit

Join us THIS Friday in the BX parking lot - nearest the main gate - at 3:30. We'll leave at 3:45 to visit a local nursing home. We present birthday gifts to residents, sing happy birthday, enjoy a quick drink and a bit of intercultural socialization. We'll be leaving the nursing home by 4:30 p.m.

The whole family is welcome to attend. For more general information check our Nursing Home Page. For specific questions contact Christina at misawapwocoutreach@gmail.com.

October's Book Club Meeting

October 18th ~ 6:30 p.m.
Aburi An

Meet in the chapel parking lot at 6:15 if you would like to carpool to Aburi An.

October's book club will review "The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow." This book is available as a Kindle download.

From Publisher's Weekly - Quirk abounds in this tale of two sisters, Agnes and Griselda Sparrow. The titular Agnes forswears leaving home when she tips the scale at 600 pounds, and stays put and prays. When what seem to be miracles—healings from serious illnesses—occur, the residents of the small Pennsylvania town of Bright's Pond naturally attribute them to Agnes. Agnes's putative power attracts a stranger in need of an unstated miracle, and the plot thickens from there. To pull off such a quirky novel, the characters need to be vividly etched, the writing consistently clever and the plotting persuasive on its own terms. Magnin partly succeeds: she meets the clever quotient, but on the whole the book is uneven. Some of the explanations that account for characters' decisions aren't persuasive; some dark plot twists threaten to overwhelm the quirkiness; and the pacing of the first half of the book is slow. Still, Magnin will please those who like their faith fiction with a twist, even if not everything served at the town's Full Moon Cafe can be swallowed. (Sept.) 


Note - If you are looking for a fun way to become involved in PWOC you may want to consider leading our Book Club. FMI or to volunteer to read one month's selection, contact Mary at misawaprotre@gamil.com. 

Refreshing Summer Orzo Salad (tweaked)

1 package orzo pasta (cooked per package instructions)

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 1/2 Tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp dried Thyme

1/4 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flake (per taste)

1/2 cup pine nuts 

1 cup pitted kalamata olives

1 (2oz) jar of capers, with liquid

6 oz crumbled feta cheese

5-8 oz of fresh spinach leaves (a little over half a bag, based on preference)

1 Tablespoon Lemon juice

While cooking orzo, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Saute garlic for 2 minutes.  Stir in basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, and pine nuts.  Cook and stir until the pine nuts have toasted to a light golden brown.

In a large bowl, mix the orzo, chopped olives, capers, feta and spinach.  While still warm, pour the pine nuts mixture over the pasta and mix thoroughly covering all the pasta to keep from sticking together.  Add Lemon juice and stir again.  Serve either warm or cold.  Will keep for a couple of days in an airtight container.  

Originally found at allrecipes.com and tweaked by Christie L. Enjoy!

August Book Club Meeting

August's reading selection is, "Pride and Prejudice," by Jane Austen. We'll meet at Karinbas at 6:30 p.m.  on 10 August (Wednesday night).  Meet at the chapel parking lot at 6:15 if you'd like to carpool. It would be good to let Tara know to expect you, drop her a line at misawapwocsl@gmail.com.

Directions to Karinbas

• Exit the POL Gate
• Continue past Docomos
• Karinbas will be on your left across from a dentist's office - a bit past Workmans

Upcoming Reading Selections

• September - The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow by Joyce Magnin 
• October - Foolproofing Your Life by Jan Silvious

FMI about book club in general, contact Mary at Misawaprotre@gmail.com.

Announcing MOCA

First there was PWOC and it was good. Then there was MOPS and PWOC and it was very good. Now there is MOCA, MOPS and PWOC and it is OUTSTANDING.

With joy we  announce the forming of a group geared to prayer and support for
  Moms Of  College Aged - MOCA.  We envision this being a  monthly (or possibly bi-monthly) group.  Please note your children do NOT need to be in college for you to join this group. In fact, if you have a Senior and feel a group like this would benefit you as you look ahead to the upcoming transitions, you are welcome to join us!

We know as much as we love Japan, it's hard to leave "children of any age in the states". MOCA worked better than MWLCOAAITS..... Look for more details and our first meeting to kick off in late August or early September.

Fall Facilitator's Workshop

If you are interested in facilitating or co-facilitating a PWOC Bible Study/Care Group, now or in the future, please make plans to attend this fall's Facilitator Workshop. 

We will meet at the chapel on 27 August from 0800 - 1030.  We'll share thoughts and tips with each other. We'll talk about Chapel policy and procedures. We'll learn a few things to sharpen our skills as we serve His women.  For more info, or to ask questions...please contact Tara.  (click)

Asia Region Conference

Don’t miss the opportunity to make history at the first Asia Region Conference Nov 10th – 13^th at the Dragon Hill Lodge in Seoul, Korea. Our theme is “Your Kingdom Come – Keys to Kingdom Living” – each workshop will provide you with kingdom keys to assist in living a victorious Kingdom Life.  Deadline for registration is September 13th. The chapel is paying over 70% of the cost for each woman to attend. Your cost will be $400 non-refundable. This will cover travel, lodging, meals and conference fees.  

Your fees will be collected Sunday - 21 and 28 Aug, at the PWOC Fall Rally - 9, 10 Sept and Tuesday 13 Sept at PWOC Bible Study. 


Due to the schedules of travel to Seoul we may leave 9 Nov and return 14 Nov. 


 POC De’Etta @ misawa@pwoc.org.

PWOC Fall Rally

PWOC is hard at work planning this year's Fall Rally. This will be the kick off to the 2011/2012 year.

Real Women in Search of His Kingdom

When: September 9-10th

           Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm

           Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm (breakfast and lunch provided)

Where: Chapel

What: Join us to celebrate God's amazing grace as He draws women to His side. You'll hear from a variety of women, enjoy small group fun and discussion, and hear all the plans for the upcoming year.   

First 50 women to arrive Friday night receive this year's PWOC t-shirt. 

More details available soon

July's Book Club!

July's reading selection is, "The Great Divorce," by C.S. Lewis. We'll meet at  New Delhi at 6:30 p.m.  on 13 July (Wednesday night).  Meet at the chapel parking lot at 6:15 if you'd like to carpool. It would be good to let Tara know to expect you, drop her a line at misawapwocsl@gmail.com.

FMI about book club in general, contact Mary at Misawaprotre@gmail.com.

Directions: New Delhi  is across the street from #22 on this map. Head towards Coco's/McDonalds from the base, turn left at CoCo's and New Delhi is on your left across from the bowling ally. 

Go out the main gate. Turn right at the 2nd light in front of the Civic Center. At the 4th light turn left. At the 2nd light (Coco and McDonalds) turn LEFT. New Delhi is on your left, across from the bowling ally. 

Carpooling to Phadas

Ladies, it's come to our attention parking is limited at Phadas. If you live on base and are planning to attend tonight's Summer Book Club meeting, you may want to catch a ride with Tara to Phadas. Tara will be at the chapel at 6:15 with her van for all who would like to catch a ride.  Just show up or  drop Tara a line at misawapwocsl@gmail.com  for a ride.

As a reminder, for planning purposes, the approximate cost of a main entree is Y700 - 1000.  Scroll down for more info about tonight's book discussion.

June's Breakfast & Prayer

Join us in the Chapel Fellowship Hall on Tuesday (14 June) @ 0900 for Breakfast and Prayer. We will conclude by 1100. This will be a great time of fellowship, fun and prayer focus.

Children's ministry will be provided.

No need to bring breakfast - it's on us!

Hope to see you there!

Planning a New Ministry Year

Friday night and Saturday morning our local PWOC board  traveled to Lake Towada for a planning and training retreat. Our  goal was for all to begin building relationships with each other and for us to share vision. We accomplished both goals - splendidly - and had some fun along the way.  

The trip began with a diesel incident.  "Green means go" is a great mantra when you own a diesel van; not so great when you own a gas van. Enough said. ::grin:: Exhibiting superb flexibility, we simply packed into Muriel's car and headed out. 

The drive through Oriase Gorge is beautiful any time of year. 

Five us drove up in Muriel's car and stopped along the way for a photo or two. 

The first part of our weekend was spent  on various tests: Engage Your Strengths, a discussion of personality and love languages.  We breezed through the personality and love languages and spent quite a bit of time discussing strengths, how to play to them, how to lead with our strengths and relate to those with different strengths than ours. We committed to watch for barrier labels in ourselves and ones we may attach to children, friends and each other. 

We also shared how we envision walking out our various positions. 

Tara shares her position is one of pouring into ladies so they can pour out to others - leading to intimacy with Jesus and each other. 

Jess keeps us all together in her role as publicity team leader.

We shared lots of laughs and discovered Mandy is quite talented in the genre of  pipe-cleaner-art. 

Photo is missing several folks - but with creatively fun women like these - Misawa is in for a great year of PWOC. 

We spent time praying to identify needs we see in our Misawa Military Female population. We firmed up summer plans and decided on a few key elements of the year.  

Noting so many parading around in yukatas - we joined them. Even PWOC color! 

This was a good way for our new leadership team to get to know each other, share vision and begin moving as one to a new year of PWOC ministry. We were blessed to be afforded this opportunity and believe the fruit from this time together will bless the rest of Misawa PWOC in the upcoming year. 

Summer Schedule Begins Tuesday!

Join us Tuesday @ 0900 at the Chapel as we begin our Summer Schedule of Activities. This Tuesday  is our first Drop-in Study of the summer.

• Come to one or come to all
•  no homework
•  stand alone studies

We will enjoy anointed teaching,  snacks and encouraging   discussion groups. Your children will be ministered to by Anita, our new Children's Ministry Coordinator, and her volunteers.

Monday night study is on summer break due to pcs and summer travel schedules.

We look forward to spending a bit of your summer with you!

Nursing Home Correction

It was mistakenly announced in the 1100 service that we are visiting the Nursing Home this Friday. The Protestant News is CORRECT.  Our next nursing home visit in JUNE 24th -  NOT this Friday.  I (De'Etta) appear to be rushing the month of June. ::blush::  If you hear of anyone planning to attend, please let them know.

I'm sorry for the confusion: Here is the accurate information - as written in this week's Protestant News. ::blush::

"Come join us as we celebrate birthdays at our local Japanese nursing home. We will be going FRIDAY, JUNE 24.  Meet at the BX parking lot near the main gate at 1530 to carpool or caravan. This is a short visit and children are most welcome.  FMI visit the Nursing Home Tab or contact Twyla. "

June's Book Club Meeting

This month we'll be discussing  The Heart of Memory by Alison Strobel. This is available as a kindle download  - price fluctuates. 

We'll meet, June 15th at 6:30 p.m. at Phada's Thai Restuarant. 

From the main gate drive to the second traffic light and turn right.  Go a few blocks until you pass San Maru Road.  Phada's will be on your left.  There is a small parking lot next to it.  If you get to the grocery store you have gone too far.  

View a  map to Phada's Thai Restaurant .  For your planning purposes, main dishes are approximately to Y700 - 1200.

FMI email Mary (click name).  For future summer dates and books click the "Summer Information" tab and view the Summer Book Club flier.