The October 14, 2009 Luncheon will feature guest speaker Monica Mueller from Shawano, WI. She will speak on "How to Overcome Tornadoes in Life with Peace and Calm." Our special feature will be Sherri & Randy Erickson of Richardson Jewelers.
The menu for this month's meeting will be baked cod, green beans, baby red potatoes, salad, coffee, milk, and apple crisp for dessert.
Please make your reservations by calling Ann at 906-776-0367 or 906-396-9606 or e-mail Sherri Erickson at sherrilynnerickson@sbcglobal.net.
Prayer coffee will be held on October 7, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at 529 S. Park Street, Kingsford, MI. 906-776-0367.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Christian Women's Connection Luncheon September 9
Featuring Sara Renner, Speaker and Musician
The Dickinson Area Christian Women's Connection will host their monthly luncheon Wednesday, September 9, at Pine Grove Country Club, 1520 W. Hughitt, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Our special guest this month is Sara Renner from Minneapolis, MN. Sara is a professional singer, worship leader, recording artist and songwriter who has shared her music in over 1000 churches, festivals and secular venues nationally and internationally. She has independently produced four CDs and a DVD and has sung and arranged background vocals on over 100 other artists' recording projects including Sara Groves, Jason Gray and Bryan Duncan.
Sara was nominated Best Gospel/Spiritual artist by the Minnesota Music Academy in 2006 and in 2007 was selected by fans of the National Hockey League's MN Wild to sing The Star Spangled Banner and O Canada at all home games. In 2008, Sara and her dynamic band “The Elements” entered the Club 3 Degrees Music Tournament and won!
Join us to hear Sara speak and sing about how she has found wholeness and freedom in the midst of and in spite of painful childhood issues such as abandonment, addiction, family turmoil and low self-esteem.
Sara Renner's CDs will be available for purchase at the luncheon.
The menu will feature cranberry orange chicken over angel hair pasta, fresh sautéed squash blend, salad, coffee, milk, and cheesecake for dessert.
All are welcome and invited to attend. Cost of the luncheon is $12 inclusive with free nursery available upon reservation. Please provide children's names and ages.
Reservations are required by September 6. Please call Ann Brasure at 906-776-0367 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.
Featuring Sara Renner, Speaker and Musician
The Dickinson Area Christian Women's Connection will host their monthly luncheon Wednesday, September 9, at Pine Grove Country Club, 1520 W. Hughitt, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Our special guest this month is Sara Renner from Minneapolis, MN. Sara is a professional singer, worship leader, recording artist and songwriter who has shared her music in over 1000 churches, festivals and secular venues nationally and internationally. She has independently produced four CDs and a DVD and has sung and arranged background vocals on over 100 other artists' recording projects including Sara Groves, Jason Gray and Bryan Duncan.
Sara was nominated Best Gospel/Spiritual artist by the Minnesota Music Academy in 2006 and in 2007 was selected by fans of the National Hockey League's MN Wild to sing The Star Spangled Banner and O Canada at all home games. In 2008, Sara and her dynamic band “The Elements” entered the Club 3 Degrees Music Tournament and won!
Join us to hear Sara speak and sing about how she has found wholeness and freedom in the midst of and in spite of painful childhood issues such as abandonment, addiction, family turmoil and low self-esteem.
Sara Renner's CDs will be available for purchase at the luncheon.
The menu will feature cranberry orange chicken over angel hair pasta, fresh sautéed squash blend, salad, coffee, milk, and cheesecake for dessert.
All are welcome and invited to attend. Cost of the luncheon is $12 inclusive with free nursery available upon reservation. Please provide children's names and ages.
Reservations are required by September 6. Please call Ann Brasure at 906-776-0367 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.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Christian Women's Connection Luncheon August 12
Featuring Terry Sovey's 20th Century First Ladies Dolls
Featuring Terry Sovey's 20th Century First Ladies Dolls
The Dickinson Area Christian Women's Connection will host their monthly luncheon Wednesday, August 12, at Pine Grove Country Club, 1520 W. Hughitt, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Our speaker this month is Becky McDonough of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Becky is a busy mom working in the health care industry. In her talk, “Confessions of a Control Freak,” she tells how she thought she had to be perfect to be loved. This led to her wanting to control everything in her life. She ended up doing things that made her life even more out of control. After asking Jesus to take control of her life, she has learned to trust Him with everything including two rounds of cancer.
We are very pleased to have Terry Ann Sovey and a portion of her collection of First Ladies dolls as our special feature this month. Terry is a doll collector and doll maker. She also gives lessons in doll making. Terry is a former teacher, loves history and enjoys showing and speaking about dolls that are part of it. The First Ladies and their stories have always intrigued her. She has collected all of the First Ladies but four.
Terry will be focusing her feature on the 20th Century Christian First Ladies – Devoted Wives and Mothers. These four dolls will be the ones with which most of us are familiar. Terry has taken her information from many sources, but her favorite source is “The Secrets of the First Ladies” which gives insight into their real lives and personalities.
The menu will feature chicken marsala, rice pilaf, candied carrots, coffee, milk, and peach pie for dessert.
All are welcome and invited to attend. Cost of the luncheon is $12 inclusive with free nursery available upon reservation. Please provide children's names and ages.
Reservations are required by August 9. Please call Ann Brasure at 906-776-0367 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.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Christian Women's Connection Luncheon July 15
Featuring Genie Brown and Becky Cecconi
The Dickinson Area Christian Women's Connection will host their monthly luncheon Wednesday, July 15, at Pine Grove Country Club, 1520 W. Hughitt, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Our program this month will feature Genie Brown of Boyne City, Michigan. Genie grew up in Indiana before the electronic gadget explosion and enjoyed life in a simpler time. Even still there were challenges to overcome and expectations to meet. After attending DePauw University for two years, Genie married Tom and life began in earnest. Four children came along in steady progression and they faced neurological issues with their eldest child. Tom spent a number of years trying to get settled into a suitable job for him and his family. Each of these situations brought its own set of expectations which in turn brought Genie and Tom to their need for God in their lives in a tangible way.
Genie will share with us her view of “Life's Expectations” -- others' expectations of us, our expectations for ourselves, our spouses, and our children and how, inevitably, we are disappointed and disillusioned by ourselves and others. But there is One who will never disappoint us and enables us to meet all of life's expectations – His name is Jesus. If you are struggling with all that the world and others demand of you, come and hear what life with Christ can mean.
Our special feature is Becky Cecconi and the United in Praise Sacred Dance Team. Becky will be performing a solo routine and then will be joined by Connie Tresedder, Julie Benzie, Abby Tresedder, Abby Kaminski, and Amber Miller for a group performance. Connie Tresedder formed this group in 2004, mentored Becky and now Becky leads it. Participants of the dance team range from grade-school age to women in their 50s. The group has performed in various churches throughout the area. Connie and Becky choreograph the routines together. Becky gives all the credit to God for her choreographic ideas -- “I don't want the audience to see me, but rather the love of the Father.”
Becky is a native of the area and graduated from Kingsford. She and her husband of 24 years, Dr. Daniel Cecconi, have two sons, Noah and Nicholas. Becky has played and excelled in sports her entire life. She was inducted into the U.P. Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. She is also a well-known golfer in the area and has won many tournaments in the U.P. Connie took ballet for several years, so the transition to the Sacred Dance Team was a natural one. Becky is also an accomplished gardener and a licensed nurse practitioner.
The menu will feature meat loaf, mashed red potatoes, green beans amandine, coffee, milk, and orange sherbet for dessert.
All are welcome and invited to attend. Cost of the luncheon is $12 inclusive with free nursery available upon reservation. Please provide children's names and ages.
Reservations are required by July 12. 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.
Featuring Genie Brown and Becky Cecconi
The Dickinson Area Christian Women's Connection will host their monthly luncheon Wednesday, July 15, at Pine Grove Country Club, 1520 W. Hughitt, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Our program this month will feature Genie Brown of Boyne City, Michigan. Genie grew up in Indiana before the electronic gadget explosion and enjoyed life in a simpler time. Even still there were challenges to overcome and expectations to meet. After attending DePauw University for two years, Genie married Tom and life began in earnest. Four children came along in steady progression and they faced neurological issues with their eldest child. Tom spent a number of years trying to get settled into a suitable job for him and his family. Each of these situations brought its own set of expectations which in turn brought Genie and Tom to their need for God in their lives in a tangible way.
Genie will share with us her view of “Life's Expectations” -- others' expectations of us, our expectations for ourselves, our spouses, and our children and how, inevitably, we are disappointed and disillusioned by ourselves and others. But there is One who will never disappoint us and enables us to meet all of life's expectations – His name is Jesus. If you are struggling with all that the world and others demand of you, come and hear what life with Christ can mean.
Our special feature is Becky Cecconi and the United in Praise Sacred Dance Team. Becky will be performing a solo routine and then will be joined by Connie Tresedder, Julie Benzie, Abby Tresedder, Abby Kaminski, and Amber Miller for a group performance. Connie Tresedder formed this group in 2004, mentored Becky and now Becky leads it. Participants of the dance team range from grade-school age to women in their 50s. The group has performed in various churches throughout the area. Connie and Becky choreograph the routines together. Becky gives all the credit to God for her choreographic ideas -- “I don't want the audience to see me, but rather the love of the Father.”
Becky is a native of the area and graduated from Kingsford. She and her husband of 24 years, Dr. Daniel Cecconi, have two sons, Noah and Nicholas. Becky has played and excelled in sports her entire life. She was inducted into the U.P. Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. She is also a well-known golfer in the area and has won many tournaments in the U.P. Connie took ballet for several years, so the transition to the Sacred Dance Team was a natural one. Becky is also an accomplished gardener and a licensed nurse practitioner.
The menu will feature meat loaf, mashed red potatoes, green beans amandine, coffee, milk, and orange sherbet for dessert.
All are welcome and invited to attend. Cost of the luncheon is $12 inclusive with free nursery available upon reservation. Please provide children's names and ages.
Reservations are required by July 12. 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Men, Women, Couples, and Singles Dinner
“NORTH TO ALASKA” DINNER EVENT FEATURING ROB NORTON
The Iron Mountain Area Christian Women's Connection is sponsoring a special evening event and inviting men, women, couples, and singles. Please join us at the Pine Grove Country Club, 1520 W. Hughitt, on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 pm for dinner and an evening filled with fun and inspiration.
The program will feature Rob Norton, a former bush pilot and registered Alaskan fishing guide. Rob will share some of his adventures as a bush pilot and give a broad overview of fly fishing techniques. Rob's position as a contract pilot for Fed Ex brought him and his wife Patsy to Iron Mountain 15 years ago. He has since become the President and Director of Operations for CSA Air, which employs approximately 50 people and is headquartered in Iron Mountain. Prior to that, Norton spent 14 years in Alaska – flying for five years in the most remote parts of Alaska, five years for an Alaskan airline commuter, and four years for Chelatna Lake Lodge.
Rob has had a passion for flying since he was a young boy growing up in Hinsdale, Illinois. His parents fueled this passion by buying him a radio so he could listen to the O'Hare ATC, which he did for hours. He took his first flying lesson at the age of 15. He ultimately joined the Marines, became a pilot and proudly served in Viet Nam.
While living in Alaska during the 1980s and 1990s, Norton tied two world records for fly fishing and broke a world record for catching a Chinook salmon weighing 52 pounds on a fly rod. We're certain you'll want to hear some of his tricks of the trade!
Our speaker for the evening is Erv Smith, of Moline, Illinois. Erv presents his life and biography -- “Used, Abused, & Renewed: A Story of Recovery” -- uniquely by singing country songs and playing “Name that Tune” with the audience. He tells how he was once held captive by alcohol and the night life of a musician, until God worked through people to bring him to the saving grace of Jesus Christ and a new life. His is truly a story of restoration.
Erv is a graduate of Western Illinois University and Moody Graduate School. He worked for many years for Navistar (formerly International Harvester) and took an early retirement in 1993. He and his wife Dorothy worked as volunteers at the Stonecroft Conference Center near Branson, Missouri. From 1998 through 2002 Erv taught GED and Parenting classes to inmates at the Rock Island County Jail. Erv and Dorothy travel for Stonecroft Ministries speaking and singing about what God has done in their lives. Erv specializes in helping churches transition between pastors and is the founder and director of a ministry entitled “Chaplain on Call.” We are very pleased to have Erv here to share his story with us.
Tickets for the evening may be purchased at three locations in Iron Mountain: First National Bank, Storheim's, and The Hopehouse. Tickets are $17 per person, inclusive, and must be purchased in advance by Friday, May 8.
The menu for the evening will include Beef Tenderloin Tips with Burgundy Wine Sauce over Pasta, Fresh Sautéed Vegetables, Salad, Rolls, Coffee, Milk, and Ice Cream for dessert.
The Iron Mountain Area Christian Women's Connection is sponsoring a special evening event and inviting men, women, couples, and singles. Please join us at the Pine Grove Country Club, 1520 W. Hughitt, on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 pm for dinner and an evening filled with fun and inspiration.
The program will feature Rob Norton, a former bush pilot and registered Alaskan fishing guide. Rob will share some of his adventures as a bush pilot and give a broad overview of fly fishing techniques. Rob's position as a contract pilot for Fed Ex brought him and his wife Patsy to Iron Mountain 15 years ago. He has since become the President and Director of Operations for CSA Air, which employs approximately 50 people and is headquartered in Iron Mountain. Prior to that, Norton spent 14 years in Alaska – flying for five years in the most remote parts of Alaska, five years for an Alaskan airline commuter, and four years for Chelatna Lake Lodge.
Rob has had a passion for flying since he was a young boy growing up in Hinsdale, Illinois. His parents fueled this passion by buying him a radio so he could listen to the O'Hare ATC, which he did for hours. He took his first flying lesson at the age of 15. He ultimately joined the Marines, became a pilot and proudly served in Viet Nam.
While living in Alaska during the 1980s and 1990s, Norton tied two world records for fly fishing and broke a world record for catching a Chinook salmon weighing 52 pounds on a fly rod. We're certain you'll want to hear some of his tricks of the trade!
Our speaker for the evening is Erv Smith, of Moline, Illinois. Erv presents his life and biography -- “Used, Abused, & Renewed: A Story of Recovery” -- uniquely by singing country songs and playing “Name that Tune” with the audience. He tells how he was once held captive by alcohol and the night life of a musician, until God worked through people to bring him to the saving grace of Jesus Christ and a new life. His is truly a story of restoration.
Erv is a graduate of Western Illinois University and Moody Graduate School. He worked for many years for Navistar (formerly International Harvester) and took an early retirement in 1993. He and his wife Dorothy worked as volunteers at the Stonecroft Conference Center near Branson, Missouri. From 1998 through 2002 Erv taught GED and Parenting classes to inmates at the Rock Island County Jail. Erv and Dorothy travel for Stonecroft Ministries speaking and singing about what God has done in their lives. Erv specializes in helping churches transition between pastors and is the founder and director of a ministry entitled “Chaplain on Call.” We are very pleased to have Erv here to share his story with us.
Tickets for the evening may be purchased at three locations in Iron Mountain: First National Bank, Storheim's, and The Hopehouse. Tickets are $17 per person, inclusive, and must be purchased in advance by Friday, May 8.
The menu for the evening will include Beef Tenderloin Tips with Burgundy Wine Sauce over Pasta, Fresh Sautéed Vegetables, Salad, Rolls, Coffee, Milk, and Ice Cream for dessert.
April 15 Meeting
Christian Women's Connection Luncheon April 15
Featuring Laurie Kimball
The Dickinson Area Christian Women's Connection will host their monthly luncheon Wednesday, April 15, at Pine Grove Country Club, 1520 W. Hughitt, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Our program this month will feature Laurie Kimball from Minneapolis, MN. Laurie has a Master's Degree in Counseling, is a Registered Nurse and a Distinguished Toastmaster. She has experience as a psychiatric nurse and individual therapist. She worked her way through school as a blueberry picker, pickle packer, pizza waitress, and factory assembly line worker. She enjoys reading and walking. Married to her college sweetheart since 1976, Laurie and Greg have three great children: Cory, Jessica, and Melissa.
Laurie's presentation is comprised of two segments. The first segment is an interactive session to determine your learning style and how it affects memory and communication and how you can improve. It is entitled “See, Say or Do: Which One Are You?” The second segment is entitled “Moving On.” We are always moving on in life, even without changing locations. You will learn some tips about moving on physically, emotionally, and spiritually in this motivating talk.
Laurie is also the author of “The Depression Toolkit: Practical Ways to Get Through the Day.” This book will be available for purchase after the luncheon.
The menu will feature beef stroganoff over noodles, broccoli, salad, bread, coffee, milk, and lemon cake 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 April 12. 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.
Featuring Laurie Kimball
The Dickinson Area Christian Women's Connection will host their monthly luncheon Wednesday, April 15, at Pine Grove Country Club, 1520 W. Hughitt, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Our program this month will feature Laurie Kimball from Minneapolis, MN. Laurie has a Master's Degree in Counseling, is a Registered Nurse and a Distinguished Toastmaster. She has experience as a psychiatric nurse and individual therapist. She worked her way through school as a blueberry picker, pickle packer, pizza waitress, and factory assembly line worker. She enjoys reading and walking. Married to her college sweetheart since 1976, Laurie and Greg have three great children: Cory, Jessica, and Melissa.
Laurie's presentation is comprised of two segments. The first segment is an interactive session to determine your learning style and how it affects memory and communication and how you can improve. It is entitled “See, Say or Do: Which One Are You?” The second segment is entitled “Moving On.” We are always moving on in life, even without changing locations. You will learn some tips about moving on physically, emotionally, and spiritually in this motivating talk.
Laurie is also the author of “The Depression Toolkit: Practical Ways to Get Through the Day.” This book will be available for purchase after the luncheon.
The menu will feature beef stroganoff over noodles, broccoli, salad, bread, coffee, milk, and lemon cake 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 April 12. 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.
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