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CCIW Women's News: Spring, 2008

Women's Gathering Resource Book - now available to download or
to print for your use:        2008 Resource Book
    Front Folder Pocket Resources       Back Folder Pocket Resources

Disciple Women's Ministry Fund-raiser:
The CCIW Disciples Women’s Cabinet initiated a fund-raiser this year to provide
financial support for the Gathering and other Regional Women’s Events. T-shirts
have been printed with the theme, “Listening for God’s Voice” and are for sale
at $8.00 per shirt. They are available in sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large,
and 2X Large. For more information, see the Flyer.

Women's Spiritual Writing Retreat - July 29-31, 2008
Writing as a Spiritual Quest Cost: $100.00 per person Regis. Deadline: July 15, 2008 Registration Form

	WHO: Young Women ages 18-30 WHEN: May 17 to 24, 2008 WHERE: Chicago, Illinois
Young Women's Edition	COST: $300 (covers all costs in Chicago)
Leaders: Leah Dewey &	Application Deadline: January 15, 2008
Rev. Olivia Bryan	More Information: Flyer Application Form

Program Director / Merger Staff for the National Convocation named for the
Office of Disciples Women, Disciples Home Missions. Sheila P. Spencer, laywoman from
Los Angeles , California , has been called to the position of Program Director and Merger Staff in the Office of
Disciples Women, reported Adonna Bowman , Executive Director of the Office. Sheila will begin her new
position April 1, stepping in to the position being vacated by Lonnie Graves on January 31.

Included in the duties of her new position will be providing direct staff support to the Executive Committee
of the National Convocation. In that role, Sheila will provide oversight in the planning and implementation of
women’s events and ministry for African-American churches and women’s groups; provide leadership training
through workshops and retreats; and, provide development of resources and strategies which promote
participation of ethnic women in local congregations and the wider church.

Sheila will also facilitate, administer and oversee activities in support of the Women’s Resource Consulting
committee, provide staff support to a working group for the 2010 Quadrennial Assembly and lead the Leader
Apprentice Program for Disciples Women.

Sheila is a graduate of the University of Southern California and received her graduate degree from California
State Dominguez Hills. She is an author, writer, educator, speaker and poet with works including her book of
poetry entitled Unto Whom Much is Given and numerous inspirational articles for magazines and educational
curriculum.

Disciples Women Symbol Banner
now available from the
Office of Disciples Women

Cost: $75.00 including shipping

Contact: Beverly Ledwon at: bledwon@dhm.disciples.org

Women at Spiritual Life Writing Retreat
Plan to Publish !!

Twelve women enjoyed the Spiritual Life Writing Retreat, held June 11-13, 2007 at Eureka College, Eureka, IL. They have decided to share
some of their writings on this site in the coming weeks. Available now:
Psalm23 by Evelyn Hale

      Traveling On:
     Meeting God Along the Way

     The new collection of faith stories, poems, hymns, and sermons from CCIW women, is off the press and made its sales debut at the CCIW Regional Assembly Nov. 10-12! The major portion of sales profits will go as undesignated income to support Regional ministries.
     Books may be purchased by calling the regional office: (309) 828-6293 or
e-mail: bethz@cciwdisciples.org.

Cost is $15.00 plus $5.00 S&H

2008-2009 Disciples Women's Group Study - "Whose Voice Is It?"
in New Day for Christian Women

     These materials are available from Christian Board of Publication in 3 ways:

     - View and print an order blank by clicking here
     - Go to the CBP website at: http://www.cbp21.com .
         Click on "Congregational Resources"; then, "Women's
         Resources";  then, "New Day Materials".
     - Call CBP toll-free at 1-800-366-3383

Program materials for General Meetings of Disciples Women are available from the
Office of Disciples Women website: www.discipleswomen.org Click on "General Programs" on the
right side of the screen; then scroll down to the listing of General Programs. There are several
programs available at this time: Easter 2008, Mission on Haiti, an Environment Program, the Installation
program for 2007. There is also a Blessing Box Dedication Program. You may print these free from the website.

Another Service Project ! - another way to support Breast Cancer Research! Masterfoods, the makers of M&M candies, is now making pink & white M&M candies in team work with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to raise funds for breast cancer research. For each 8-ounce bag of the special candies sold, the makers of M&M candies will donate 50 cents to the Komen Foundation. So--the next time you want a treat, buy a bag of Pink & White M&Ms - you will be donating to a great cause and satisfying your sweet tooth!