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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

mrsmaks@gmail.com 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-

houin@hotmail.com.

Craft Club: Meets May 25, 2

p.m. at Trisha Raynoha’s for

“Scribble Art.” For supply list or

other information, contact her at

kujhawk97@yahoo.com.

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

christine.horsley@googlemail.com.

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-

lor18@gmail.com.

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: pwoc.shape@gmail.com. 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

lyndajshorne@aol.com.

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!

mrshuffy@yahoo.com