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