Girl's Night Out is TONIGHT!!!

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!!

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!!!!

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!!

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

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!!!

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

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

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?

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!!

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!

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!!

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

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

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!