UPDATED: PWOC Keynote, May 2012
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Keynote Volume 1, Issue 10 May 2012
Protestant Women of the Chapel
PWOC Fit: Meets M/W/F at 9
a.m. at the SHAPE gym parking
lot for support, encouragement
and group exercise like walking
and running. June 1 will be the
last meeting. Contact Dana at
[email protected] to join the
mailing list.
Prayer: Meets Tuesdays 12 -
12:30 p.m. and Thursdays from
12-1 p.m. in the West Chapel.
The last meeting is May 10. Con-
tact Shirley Houin at shirley-
Craft Club: Meets May 25, 2
p.m. at Trisha Raynoha’s for
“Scribble Art.” For supply list or
other information, contact her at
Book Club: Meets May 16, 7-9
p.m. at Lynda Horne’s house.
Read War Horse by Michael Mor-
purgo. The next meeting will be
June 20. Read The Glass Castle
by Jeanette Wells. For more in-
formation, contact Christine at
Play Group: Summer play dates
are May 17 (Chievres Lodge
playground or Chievres gym;
weather-dependent), May 31,
June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26,
Aug. 9 and 23. Locations TBD.
Contact Melanie at melanietay-
Chaplain’s Corner: Perpetuate Easter
There is something extremely exciting
to me about Easter Sunday! Maybe it’s
the Easter eggs, jelly beans and choco-
late? Or how about all of the beautiful
flowers - tulips, lilies and daffodils? Don’t
forget all the very cute Easter outfits that
the children wear or all the wonderful
food for Easter dinner!
Of course, the real reason for our cele-
bration of Easter is the Resurrection of
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
As I write this, Easter Sunday was over
two weeks ago; my Easter ham is gone,
the kids’ Easter baskets have been put
away until next year and the black jelly
beans, which nobody in my family likes,
sit in a bowl on the kitchen counter. So is
that it until next year? Next Easter? The
By Ronald Beltz
black jelly beans will probably still be in a
bowl somewhere in my house!
Maybe we should celebrate Easter
every day … but how?
Philippians 3:1 says we ought to rejoice
in the Lord always. Why? Because we
have a Savior that delivers us from our
sins and promises us eternal life. That’s a
Savior worth talking about and sharing to
the world!
It is through prayer, Bible study and the
Lord’s Supper that we as Christians are
empowered to go into our world and share
the Gospel Good News of Jesus Christ.
So go forth and do great things in the
name of Christ and you will be celebrating
Easter every day!
Focus on Ministry: Revelation in Brugge By Mitzi Roberts
The PWOC Revelation class took advantage of the
opportunity to visit one of the most impressive and re-
nowned paintings in the world depicting the events of
the book of Revelation. Several of the women from the
class, plus a few other guests, met Friday, April 27, to
carpool to Brugge to visit the Sint-Janshospitaal Mem-
ling Museum. After our museum visit, we had fun shop-
ping, lunching and strolling the cobblestone streets.
St. John’s Hospital is one of the oldest preserved
hospital buildings in Europe. The museum gives a
glimpse into medieval medicine, displaying surgical
instruments, documents and paintings as you work
your way through to the Hans Memling masterpieces.
Memling’s art exemplifies the Brugge Flemish Primitive
style. Some 500 years ago, part of the church was lined
with sick and dying patients. Nuns cared for them so
they could die with dignity. The bedridden patients
could gaze upon the colorful, peaceful St. Johns Altar-
piece and be reminded of their heavenly hope — the
focal point of our trip.
As we studied John’s vision of the apocalypse, we
identified many parts of the book we have been studying. Memling portrays John as
peacefully transfixed though he sees wars, fires and plagues. The Four Horsemen bring (Continued on page 2)
St. John's Altarpiece by Hans Memling
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Meet the 2012-2013 Board Melanie Taylor - President Hometown: State College, PA
Church: Shape Protestant Chapel
Just when you think you have enough on your plate, God shows
you something He has in store. His blessings abound for us when
we sit back and let Him do the work. This next year will inevitably
be a busy one with the arrival of our third child, but serving PWOC
as the new president is something I am honored to do. PWOC has been such a
source of light for me and if I can give back even a fraction of its blessings I will feel
worthy of leading such amazing ladies.
Christine Horsley - Vice President, Spiritual Life Hometown: Holbrook, Suffolk, England
Church: IBC Jurbise
Out of thankfulness and blessing, I feel called to serve on the
Board using what skills and experience I have but also as God
has equipped and continues to equip me to help others. PWOC
ministry has been a central part of my life here in Belgium and I
believe God wants me to continue to serve in this and to contribute back as I have
been blessed. Having served on the board this past year I can also give some con-
tinuity to the ministry.
Jennifer Frey - Vice President, Programs Hometown: Lexington, SC
Church: Shape Protestant Chapel
I am so excited about this new opportunity to serve SHAPE and
our awesome ladies. I arrived at SHAPE in July 2011, and nerv-
ously attended my first PWOC meeting that September. Instantly,
I felt welcomed, inspired, filled and at home. I have been praying
for God to use me in ways I couldn't see for myself. This chance to serve on the
PWOC Board is certainly nothing I planned for myself, but I feel led and supported
to be part of this great group of gals and, with your help, plan some great pro-
grams!
Amy Cates - Administrative Coordinator Hometown: Monticello, Arkansas
Church: Shape Protestant Chapel
God called me through scripture: 1 John 4:4, "You, dear children,
are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is
in you is greater than the one who is in the world." He also called
me through the affirmation of my husband and my fellow PWOC
ladies. I am here to serve God - to let him be great in me because he has called
me to serve Him.
Dana Maksimowicz - Financial Liaison Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas
Church: Shape Protestant Chapel
I held the position of financial liaison this past year and felt God's
call on me to continue in the same roll. I truly am blessed by all the
women in PWOC and consider it a privilege to be on the board.
I am honored to be serving as your
incoming president. While I am trying
to fill some amazing shoes after Kar-
lena and Sarah's lead, I know God
will equip me and give me grace and
direction over the next year. My goal
for PWOC is for us to provide a place
of encouragement for women in our
community; a place they can come to
find genuine, supportive friendships
and be lifted up when dealing with the
challenges of being wives, mothers,
service members and friends - all
while living in a foreign country. As
Christians, our love of Christ can and
should be manifested into a love for
one another and PWOC has definitely
done that for me here at SHAPE. I
hope to help cultivate that even more
and I am excited for all God has in
store for us here.
By Melanie Taylor
Looking Ahead
Brugge (Continued from page 1)
calamity, while the fearful earth dwell-
ers hide in the rocks. The dragon
(Satan) at the top of the painting is
thrown down. Although the judgment
of the world has come, John is confi-
dently mesmerized by the vision of
God upon His throne surrounded by a
rainbow above, elders below and the
Lamb beside. We were all impressed
by the incredible details Memling cap-
tured. Memling reminds us that we,
like John the Revelator, can face the
trials and tribulations all around us
with confident peace when we keep
our focus on our Sovereign God and
the Lamb.
Sint-Janshospitaal, or St. John’s Hospital, in Brugge was
originally built to house pilgrims, passers-by and travel-
ing salesmen. It also housed the sick, so long as they
were not contagious. It was an active hospital until 1978.
It is now a museum and Congress center.
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Point of order By Sarah Becking
Psalm 90
A prayer of Moses the man of God
"Lord, you have been our dwelling
place throughout all generations."
This verse means so much to me
because I don’t like to move. Since my
wedding 15 years ago, I have lived in 8
different places. It will be 9 by our 16th anniversary. I
yearn for the comfort and stability of staying in the same
place, as when I was growing up. I long for a permanent
home. I believe many of us feel the same way.
But Psalm 90 reminds me that God’s people have al-
ways longed for a home in which we cannot now live.
God’s call to Abraham, father of the Jewish people, was
to leave his people, his country, and his father and go
where God would show him. (Gen 12:1) Moses was born
outside of his homeland, his life’s work was to lead his
people to the Promised Land, but he himself never made
it over the border. Moses claimed God Himself as his
dwelling place, his home. And not just for himself, but for
his community: the Lord is “our dwelling place.” The Isra-
elites wandered for 40 years before entering the Prom-
ised Land. Israel experienced exile to Babylon before a
return to the Promised Land. Decades after Jesus’ death
and resurrection, most Jews and Christians were forced
out of Jerusalem by the Romans, and the Christians
shared the gospel wherever they found a place to live.
This is us, isn’t it, sisters? But God is our dwelling
place. He has been for all the generations of believers
who’ve gone before us, and will be for those yet to come.
It has been a blessing for me to dwell with you here in
Belgium for these 2 years. May you and yours continue to
make God your dwelling place until “Your Kingdom
Come.”
Much love,
Devotion: Keep Trying In Discipleship Journal Paul Thigpen writes: “I remember
coming home one afternoon to discover that the kitchen I
had worked so hard to clean only a few hours before, was
now a terrible wreck. My young daughter had obviously
been busy ‘cooking’ and the ingredients were scattered,
along with dirty bowls and utensils, across the counters and
floor. I was not happy with the situation.
Then, as I looked a little more closely at the mess I spied
a tiny note on the table, clumsily written and smeared with
chocolaty fingerprints. The message was short — ‘I’m
makin somethin 4 you, dad’ — and it was signed, ‘your an-
gel.’ In the midst of that disarray, and despite my irritation,
joy suddenly sprang up in my heart, sweet and pure. My
attention had been redirected from the problem to the little
girl I loved. As I encountered her in that brief note, I de-
lighted in her. With her simple goodness in focus, I could
take pleasure in seeing her hand at work in the situation
that seemed otherwise
disastrous.”
In the parable of the tal-
ents, Jesus pointed out
that the two servants who
invested and multiplied
what had been entrusted to them received the Master’s
highest commendation: “Well done, good and faithful ser-
vant.” On the other hand, the servant who buried his gifts
rather than risk and lose, received the Master’s harshest
condemnation: “You wicked and lazy servant” (v. 26 NKJV).
Commendation or condemnation: which will you receive?
God doesn’t say, “If you can’t do it right, don’t do it at all.”
No, He’s pleased when you try, make mistakes, learn from
them and grow. So keep trying!
Editor’s Note: This devotion was found at http://www.tct.tv/daily.php and was shared with the PWOC Board during our last meeting. We thought it would be a great devotion to share with our sisters. Finally, from the editor to the board: Well done, good and faithful servants of Christ!
For Yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory Forever, Amen.
Matthew 6:13g (NASB)
You are cordially invited to a King’s Feast
May 15, 2012
9:30 am-12:00 pm
SHAPE International Chapel
Fellowship Hall
“Well done, good
and faithful servant.”
Matthew 25:23 NKJV
Focus on Ministry: Spiritual Nourishment By Mitzi Roberts
Spiritual growth, personal relationships and authentic
community intersect at Protestant Women of the Chapel
International Conferences around the world. Some of my
best friends and favorite memories were cultivated through
the relationships I made through PWOC. Because my life
has been so shaped by PWOC, I want to encourage you to
take advantage of all PWOC has to offer you in the future.
You may not know that PWOCI is a worldwide ministry
spanning ten regions of the globe. We are part of some-
thing much bigger than SHAPE!
PWOCI offers two types of conferences. First, training
conferences provide valuable skills, encouragement and
equipping to leaders so that they can more effectively serve
local chaplains and the women of their chapel communities.
Women Intent on Leadership Development, or W.I.L.D.,
Training Conferences provide spiritual development and
ministry skill- building to newly selected board members.
This training is delivered to the regions so that women
across the region can network for ideas and support. Our
newly Selected Board members will join approximately 120
other women from across the Europe Region in Garmisch,
Germany, for W.I.L.D. Training May 17-20 at the Edelweiss
Lodge and Resort. Join me in praying for our new board as
they prepare and plan for the next ministry year.
Enrichment conferences are delivered in two ways —
regionally and internationally. Regional enrichment confer-
ences are typically held during the odd-numbered years.
However, the Europe Region is the only region to host an
annual conference for the women it serves. PWOC Europe
has a rich history and has set the standard for excellence.
Europe’s first conference was in October 1955 in Berchtes-
gaden, Germany. Since then, the annual Worship and
Study Conference has become a hallmark of spiritual
growth and deep Christian fellowship for literally thousands
of women through the years. This year’s Worship and
Study Conference will be held Oct. 25-28 (the location has
not yet been set). Save just $12 per week or $50 per month
toward the conference and you will experience unprece-
dented growth and enjoy priceless memories.
PWOCI’s International Conference takes place every
even-numbered year. This year’s International Conference
will take place at the Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennes-
see, Nov. 1-4. Mary Kassian is the keynote speaker and
Laura Story is the Lead Worshiper. Save $17 per week
starting right now and you will have enough put away for
this amazing adventure! See PWOC.org for further details.
I passed on the first opportunity to attend a Worship and
Study because I was too intimidated. It scared me to be
among women who I perceived to be “super spiritual.” I just
knew I wouldn’t fit in and couldn’t keep up. But when I fi-
nally overcame my fears, I discovered the speakers and
workshop leaders offered a bounty of options from which I
could choose. I learned that we are all journeying together
and I grew from the encouragement and acceptance of
leaders. I suggest you plan now for childcare and register
at the first opportunity!
Protestant Women of the Chapel
Summer Study
The Remarkable Women of the Bible
10 stand-alone studies
June 4 - Aug. 14, 2012
Mondays 6:30 - 8 p.m. or
Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SHAPE Chapel
It will not be necessary to purchase the study book.
Free watch care is provided for children 6 mo - 11 yrs.
This newsletter is published under direction
and authority of the SHAPE Chaplain exclu-
sively for the SHAPE Protestant Women of
the Chapel program. The views provided
herein do not necessarily reflect those of the
SHAPE Chapel and are meant for informa-
tional and entertainment purposes only. If
you have questions, concerns or would like
to contribute to this publication, please con-
tact the Newsletter staff. Contributions are
due no later than two weeks prior to the first
Monday of the publication month.
2011-2012 PWOC BOARD MEMBERS
President: Sarah Becking
VP Spiritual Life: Sarah Becking
VP Programs: Terri Taylor
Administrative Coordinator: Laura Glover
Financial Liaison: Dana Maksimowicz
Hospitality: Laura Glover
Prayer: Christine Horsley
Participation: Jodi Miller
Watch Care Liaison: Mary Admiraal
Praise & Worship: Danielle Yeager
Outreach/Inreach: Cindy Weir
Titus II: Mitzi Roberts
Leadership Selection: Mia Basilici
Publicity: Trisha Raynoha
Contact any member of the board via e-mail: [email protected]. You may also
find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pwocshape. We look forward to serving you!
Birth Announcement James Aaron Admiraal - April 16
(Nate and Mary)
Tasty Treats May 8: Fearless
Dates to Remember
May
1 Off-site to Pairi Daiza
3 National Day of Prayer
3 Final Board Reports Due
7 Last Monday Night Study
8 Last Tuesday Morning Study
8 Food for Foyer Home Bethleem
10 Final/Joint Board Meeting
11-12 Make-A-Wish
13 Mother’s Day
15 Closing Program
17-20 W.I.L.D. Training
Happy May Birthday!
9 Susan Bryan
12 Heidi Custer
15 Kristin Cottrill
20 Corrol Havens
23 Breonna Claude
Please inform Jodi Miller if
you are leaving SHAPE dur-
ing this semester or this
summer. Thank you!
Breaking Chains
Needs You! Do you have bookkeeping or
Web site experience and a cou-
ple of hours a week to help?
Breaking Chains/Cherut is in
need of somebody to help out
with the accounting and their
Web site. All work can be done
from your home. If you or some-
one you know is able to help, or
you'd like more details, please
contact Lynda Horne at
065346914
or
This really is a mission worthy of
your consideration. Thank you.
Play Dates! We are in need of someone who can organize and plan summer
play dates. You will get to pick the places and lead the fun! Please contact Melanie Taylor if you’re interested in leading.
National Day of Prayer
May 3
12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
Daumerie Chapel
BBQ to follow
provided by Chapel
Join us at Pairi Daiza
May 1, 11:30 a.m.
indoor playground
May 11-12
Contact Jamie Huffman to sign up
for a timeslot!