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Don't Forget to Register!

Each local church is encouraged to register with the Wesleyan Women office. You registration fee of only $75 provides you with a terrific resource manual which includes new programs, outreach ideas and many other resources, as well as providing support for our General Wesleyan Women organization. You may register online at www.wesleyan.org/women.

District Women Support "Change for Children" Project

This year our "Change for Children" offering will help supplement teacher's salaries in rural Liberia. These salaries help keep schools open that World Hope has built and that children from the child sponsorship program attend. These offerings can be sent to our District WW Treasurer, Lita Lauber. We would also like to hear about the creative ways your church uses to collect this special offering!

Naponee and Red Cloud Host Fall Nebraska Wesleyan Women's Retreat

The Nebraska Wesleyan Women's Retreat will be held October 17-19, 2008, at the Holiday Inn Express in North Platte, NE. The retreat will feature guest speaker Joanne Wallace, as well as praise and worship by the Wagner Family from Red Cloud, NE. Registration is due by October 5. Questions regarding registration can be directed to Dawn Hartel at 970-330-3600.

GWC Teams help with Memory Book Project

Two teams of women from Greeley Wesleyan Church visited South Africa to help with the Memory Book Project. The first team, led by Sue Budensiek, went in June and the second team, led by Dawn Hartel, went in July. Both teams help people who are living with HIV/AIDS find hope and healing by telling their stories using pictures and journaling, along with lots of stickers! The first team worked with individuals who were dealing with late stages of the disease. The second team worked with young and middle-aged moms who have received the diagnosis but are receiving treatment, as well as grandmothers who are caregivers for their grandchildren due to the loss of their parents from the disease. As a result of this project, some began a personal relationship with Christ, and others were overjoyed and received much encouragement from having someone sit next to them, listen and help them record their stories. For many, the book they created becomes their only legal document stating their last wishes.

The two teams thank the many people who were praying for them during their trip, as well as supporting them during their many fundraising efforts this past year. As with most every mission trip the ladies felt blessed beyond anything they had to offer to others, but are thankful for the opportunity to share God's love in this part of the world in support of this very special project.

Greeley Hosts District Convention

Join us on Friday, July 18, in the Student Center at Greeley Wesleyan Church for our annual Wesleyan Women Convention. District Director Dawn Hartel will share on the topic "The Story of My Life." Join us to find out how your story can make a difference in the lives of others!

Mrs. Sue Budensiek will also also give a presentation of her team's trip to South Africa with World Hope's Memory Book Project.

This is an exciting day for our district ladies, and you won't want to miss it! Please register in advance (no charge) by calling Amy Stuart at 970-330-3600.

See you there!

Hephzibah Children's Home Needs Your Help!

Dear Wesleyan Women,

Yesterday I was over in the supply room and it was brought to my attention that we are in need of a few items. Many of our Wesleyan Women are always wanting to know ways they can help. Here are a few items we can use:

Personal Care: body wash, bar soap (Dove & Dial), body lotion, deodorant, mouthwash (no alcohol), toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, hair brushes, hair accessories, hand sanitizer.
Medicines: Tylenol, Advil, Enosporin, digital thermometers
For Elizabeth Home: baby socks, baby wipes, phone cards, Wal-Mart gift cards

Your help is greatly appreciated!
Shirley Duncan, Hephzibah Children's Home