Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Luncheon

Christian Women's Connection Luncheon June 10
Featuring Karen Ferguson and Crystal Hogan



The Dickinson Area Christian Women's Connection will host their monthly luncheon Wednesday, June 10, at Pine Grove Country Club, 1520 W. Hughitt, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Our program this month will feature Karen Ferguson of Onalaska, Wisconsin. Karen and her husband moved to the LaCrosse, Wisconsin area in June of 1969. Her husband had just finished his duty with the United States Army and they looked forward to life in “God's Country.” The following year Karen began working in the local school district and spent the next 31 years either in the classroom or guidance. She retired in 2001 and now can do all those things she couldn't do while she was working – spending time with children and grandchildren, tending her garden, and baking.

Karen has been involved in many areas of women's ministries at her church. She serves on the leadership team in the area of support and encouragement. She has also been involved in many women's events throughout the year. She co-facilitates the Divorce Care program and also sings in the church choir.

Like many women, life has not always been so delightful for Karen and she shares the pain and recovery from an abusive relationship in her inspiring talk “From Brokenness to Forgiveness and Freedom.”

Crystal Hogan will be our musical guest. Many of you may know Crystal from her work with the Kingsford High School Chorale and the community choir. Crystal has been a dedicated music teacher for thirty years – 20 years in Florence, Wisconsin and ten years at Kingsford. She participates in the district and state music festivals and is a member of the State Honors Choir Staff. We had the pleasure of “seeing” Crystal in action in December when she brought the Chorale to our luncheon – now we will have the pleasure of “hearing” Crystal as she sings for us.

The menu will feature club sandwich on croissant with fresh fruit, coffee, milk, and strawberry shortcake for dessert.

All are welcome and invited to attend. Cost of the luncheon is $12 inclusive with free nursery available upon reservation.

Reservations are required by June 7. Please call Ann at 715-696-6550 or e-mail Sherri Erickson at sherrilynnerickson@sbcglobal.net.

Interested in finding out more about our organization? Check out our websites: www.stonecroft.org, http://christianwomensimk.blogspot.com, or e-mail us at christianwomensimk@yahoo.com.