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Friday, March 4, 2011

Okay, I can't stand it any longer...

I can't wait any longer. I've been trying to figure out when the best time is to announce our  new book club. I have the thumbs up on the book choices...We have the salad supper coming up and revival but why wait to start the book club? Since when can women NOT do more than one thing at a time?? Under the definition of woman in the dictionary, I'm pretty sure it says "multi-tasker". If it doesn't...it should.

 So, okay, for those of you who have been waiting...waiting...& waiting for me to tell you about PAGE TURNERS, this post is just for you. For the rest of you, that I bribed into reading along with me, you've been dreading this announcement, because you must start reading (you know who you are). So, here we go....PAGE TURNERS. That's the name. That's us. That's our Women's Ministry Book Club. It's official. It has a name. It has an identity. It has a purpose. It has an agenda and YOU have an assignment. Pick a book, or choose both. In Louisiana, we chose two books each month, because it was common that the chosen book was either unappealing or had already been read. So by offering two choices, from different era's, genres and authors, you are bound to find one of the two appealing.

Book one I am really excited about because it's a new author for me, and if you don't know me, you don't know that it's difficult to find an author that I haven't read. I read all the time, everywhere, all places, in all situations. Period. The product of a crummy dysfunctional childhood plunged me into fiction at an early age...like 11. I've been there ever since. Anyway, below is the trailer on YouTube for the first book. It is HISTORICAL FICTION.  I could say technically it's HISTORICAL BIBLICAL FICTION, if you want the actual category, but the story is about Rahab, which is not a fictional character as you know, but a for real Biblical character, so I'm guessing this book is a combination of both. A fictional story wrapped up in an actual person to tell a true story. Does that make any sense at all? yeah, I didn't think so. Watch the trailer below.

I think it's going to be a great read. Which one of  you couldn't use a little Biblical Romance? :)
Okay, second book choice is from one of my favorite authors Francine Rivers. A few of you have read it I know, but for those of you who haven't...YOU MUST. I have to forewarn you though...do not judge the book by it's cover. I have said for a couple of years that the cover needs to be re-done. There is nothing appealing about it...but once you get past the cover...you won't be able to put it down, and you'll never look at your husband the same....ha ha! If you've read it, you know what I'm talking about. Below is the link to the second book choice.


All right PAGE TURNERS, you've got 4 weeks to read these two books or one of them. I'll post discussion questions for each book in a couple of weeks, so make notes as you read. In a month, we will meet and discuss and I'll announce new books...that's the routine.I'm shooting for a Monday night...in the coffee shop area, although meeting at a restaurant might  not be out of the question, depending on the number of ladies participating. We'll get to that part later.
 Below are places that you can get the books.
  • Sue ordered and has 6 of Pearl in the Sand...I believe they are in the bookstore, if not, I'll post in the comments section of this post where they are. I know she has 6. We can get at least that many more in 2 days from Amazon at a discount if you want one, please leave me a comment and let me know. Click on any of the links below to find the books.
Page Turners...go turn some pages.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

SALAD SUPPER for Trinity's Ladies!!


 "WOMEN'S MINISTRY SALAD SUPPER"
Friday Night, March 25th 2011
Trinity Baptist Church
6:30-8'ish or so...
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The purpose of this fellowship opportunity, is to introduce the Ladies of TBC to the  new concept for the future of the  Women's Ministry. We will be getting input from you ladies on activities that interest you, and that you'd like to see happen at Trinity.  We have some ideas to start, but we want to hear from YOU!
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So come to the Salad Supper....and here's the important part, Baptists like to eat, so bring a SALAD...yes, a salad is leafy and has croutons and dressing, but think outside the box...pasta salad, three bean salad, potato salad, chicken salad, apple salad, jello salad, fruit salad, carrot & raisin salad, tuna salad...do you get the idea?  And if you so desire, bring along a copy of the recipe to display along with your dish. Beverages will be provided.  We look forward to discovering our secret gourmet chefs and tasting those passed-down family favorites.
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Helpful Information:
  1.  There will be NO CHILDCARE for this function, so that our childcare providers can attend the Salad Supper as well.
  2. You do not need to RSVP, however we are expecting a FABULOUS turnout and yes, bring a friend.
  3. Of course there will be door prizes...lots of them. :-)
  4. Leave your husbands at home. We do not need them.
  5. Bring any ideas you might have for future activities/socials.
  6. Be prepared to meet someone new.
  7. Come with an appetite.
  8. If you want to leave a comment in the comments section below to let me know you're coming please do so.