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	<title>The Lakes Evangelical Church &#187; Women</title>
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		<title>WISE: Cafe Night- 23rd Feb</title>
		<link>http://thelakes.net.au/2012/02/10/wise-cafe-night-23rd-feb/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruth Sheath</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are new to the Lakes or been coming for a while, this would be a great opportunity to get to know other women from our church. This will be a time to relax, have a cuppa and enjoy each others company. Thursday, 23rd Feb from 7.30pm-9:30pm...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are new to the Lakes or been coming for a while, this would be a great opportunity to get to know other women from our church. This will be a time to relax, have a cuppa and enjoy each others company.</p>
<p>Thursday, 23rd Feb from 7.30pm-9:30pm</p>
<p>The night will be held at <a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?msid=205100163372560544489.0004b88f7f0704f31fcc5&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=-33.372461,151.478945&amp;spn=0.005044,0.006899" target="_blank">The Entrance Baptist Church</a>, 8 Yakalla Rd, Bateau Bay</p>
<p>Phone Wendy McIntyre  4332 4013, Alison Owers 0402 582 180 or <a href="http://thelakes.net.au/2010/01/30/david-sheath/" target="_blank">Ruth Sheath</a> 4389 1660 for any further info.</p>
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		<title>WISE Calendar 2012</title>
		<link>http://thelakes.net.au/2011/11/23/wise-calendar-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruth Sheath</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WISE is a place to get to know each other and make new connections. Women of all ages are welcome. We would love to share this time with you, relaxing, encouraging and enjoying the company of other women.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WISE is a place to get to know each other and make new connections. Women of all ages are welcome. We would love to share this time with you, relaxing, encouraging and enjoying the company of other women.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Feb 11 (Sat) Women&#8217;s Breakfast</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Feb 23 (Thurs) Café Night</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Mar 29 (Thurs) Chocolate Creations</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">May 5 (Sat) Women&#8217;s Breakfast</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">May19 (Sat)- <a href="http://www.equip.org.au/">Equip</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Jun 21 (Thurs)- Lap of Luxury</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">July 20-22- Family Camp</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Aug 19 (Sat)- Sprucing up for Spring</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Sept 13(Thurs)- Café Night</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Oct 18 (Thurs)- WISE night</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Nov 16 &amp; 17- Gingerbread House</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Dec 6 (Thurs)- WISE Christmas Dinner</p>
<p>Contact: <a href="http://thelakes.net.au/2010/01/30/david-sheath/">Ruth Sheath</a> 4389 1660, Wendy McIntyre 43324013, Alison Owers 4329 6587</p>
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		<title>Gingerbread House- 18th, 19th Nov</title>
		<link>http://thelakes.net.au/2011/11/14/gingerbread-house-18th-19th-nov/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:22:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruth Sheath</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come and join us and make your own Gingerbread House. Perfectly pre-cooked gingerbread, easy to build and decorate! Friday, 18th November, at 7:15pm-A night out for women. Saturday, 19th November, at 9:30am- A fun morning for everyone. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Come and join us and make your own Gingerbread House. Perfectly pre-cooked gingerbread, easy to build and decorate!</p>
<p>Where: <a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?msid=205100163372560544489.000468412e903721284c5&amp;msa=0" target="_blank">Berkeley Vale High School</a> Auditorium, Berkeley Rd, Berkeley Vale.</p>
<p>Guest speaker</p>
<p>RSVP: 8th November</p>
<p><strong>Friday, 18th November, at 7:15pm-</strong>A night out for women</p>
<p>Cost: $30 refreshments included</p>
<p><strong>Saturday, 19th November, at 9:30am- </strong>A fun morning for everyone. Women, men &amp; kids aged 8+ welcome. (Kids need an adult to supervise them)</p>
<p>Family rate: $55 for 2 houses</p>
<p>Contact: <a href="http://thelakes.net.au/2009/01/29/michael-plaege/" target="_blank">Nat</a>, <a href="MailTo:timelessm@bigpond.com" target="_blank">Janet</a>, or <a href="http://thelakes.net.au/2010/01/30/david-sheath/" target="_blank">Ruth</a>.</p>
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		<title>WISE Christmas Dinner- 1st Dec</title>
		<link>http://thelakes.net.au/2011/11/13/wise-christmas-dinner-1st-dec/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruth Sheath</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christmas Dinner just for the girls! Thursday 1st December at 6.30pm. <a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?msid=205100163372560544489.00049d89e6105fdc66e3a&#38;msa=0">Berkeley Vale Community Centre</a>. Come and enjoy a 3 course meal, great company, lots of laughs and our special “Secret Santa” with a twist!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christmas Dinner just for the girls!</p>
<p>Thursday 1st December at 6.30pm</p>
<p><a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?msid=205100163372560544489.00049d89e6105fdc66e3a&amp;msa=0">Berkeley Vale Community Centre</a>.</p>
<p>Come and enjoy a 3 course meal, great company, lots of laughs and our special “Secret Santa” with a twist!</p>
<p>Please bring your favourite meal to share plus a wrapped gift valued at $5 .</p>
<p>RSVP to Wendy by 28/11/11</p>
<p>4332 4013 / 0431 731 752</p>
<p><a href="http://thelakes.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Christmas-tree-ribbon.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9543" title="Christmas tree ribbon" src="http://thelakes.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Christmas-tree-ribbon-300x116.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="116" /></a></p>
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		<title>WISE: Counting Down to Christmas- 20th Oct</title>
		<link>http://thelakes.net.au/2011/10/10/wise-counting-down-to-christmas-20th-oct/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruth Sheath</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The next WISE night will be on Thurs October 20, where we will be continue to make our "Jesus Tree". This will be a night to complete the ornaments you started in September, or to come along and commence making your "Jesus Tree". ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The next WISE night will be on Thurs October 20, where we will be continue to make our &#8220;Jesus Tree&#8221;. This will be a night to complete the ornaments you started in September, or to come along and commence making your &#8220;Jesus Tree&#8221;. This is a type of advent calendar with a symbol, description and Bible verse relating to who Jesus is. A great way to count down to Christmas with your children, grandchildren, friends and family, or give as a gift.</p>
<p>This WISE event will be held at <strong>The Entrance Baptist Church Hall</strong>, 8 Yakalla St, Bateau Bay from 7.30pm.</p>
<p><strong>Cost:</strong> $20 per kit (extra $10 if you would like each decoration in an organza bag)</p>
<p>Please <strong>RSVP by 18th Oct</strong> on Sundays or the church office. It would be great if you could please pay a $5 deposit to secure a kit when you register.</p>
<p><a href="http://thelakes.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Jesus-Tree-Photo-Web-Large.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-9238" title="Jesus Tree Photo- Web Large" src="http://thelakes.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Jesus-Tree-Photo-Web-Large.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="640" /></a></p>
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		<title>Women&#8217;s Katoomba Convention- 10-11th Sept</title>
		<link>http://thelakes.net.au/2011/08/24/womens-katoomba-convention-10-11th-sept/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruth Sheath</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some of The Lakes women are planning to attend <a href="http://www.wkc.kcc.org.au/" target="_blank">WKC</a> again this year and stay for the weekend of 10-11th Sept. The accommodation cost will be an additional $60 on top of the <a href="http://www.wkc.kcc.org.au/bookings" target="_blank">registration cost</a> which will be $80 per adult, $73 Concession.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some of The Lakes women are planning to attend <a href="http://www.wkc.kcc.org.au/" target="_blank">WKC</a> again this year and stay for the weekend of 10-11th Sept.</p>
<p>The accommodation cost will be an additional $60 on top of the <a href="http://www.wkc.kcc.org.au/bookings" target="_blank">registration cost</a> which will be $80 per adult, $73 Concession.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wkc.kcc.org.au/assets/pdf/wkc11/kcc_wkc11_A4PDFVersion_01a.pdf" target="_blank">Brochure</a></p>
<p>Contact <a href="Mailto:lolajohn@exemail.com.au" target="_blank">Lola Beaman</a> if you would like to attend and to discuss arrangements p: 4362 1545</p>
<p><a href="http://thelakes.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/WKC-2011.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9184" title="WKC 2011" src="http://thelakes.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/WKC-2011-300x116.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="116" /></a></p>
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		<title>WISE: Sprucing up for Spring- 14th Aug</title>
		<link>http://thelakes.net.au/2011/06/28/wise-sprucing-up-for-spring-14th-aug/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 02:49:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruth Sheath</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This afternoon will be a wonderful opportunity to listen to a great talk and to chat with friends whilst trying your hand at simple but creative ideas. Sunday afternoon 14th August, 2pm-4pm, at Berkeley Vale High School Hall.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This afternoon will be a wonderful opportunity to listen to a great talk and to chat with friends whilst trying your hand at simple but creative ideas.</p>
<p>Sunday afternoon 14th August at <a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?msid=205100163372560544489.000468412e903721284c5&amp;msa=0" target="_blank">Berkeley Vale High School Hall</a>, from <strong>2pm-4pm</strong></p>
<p>Looking forward to sharing this time with you.	During the afternoon you will have the opportunity to hear a great talk on friendships, have a delicious afternoon tea, and participate in a choice of <strong>two</strong> of the following activities;</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Pretty Pinwheels-</strong> a fun and colourful decoration for any room</li>
<li><strong>Paper Magic-</strong> a simple gift made quick</li>
<li><strong>Heat Packs-</strong> make a scented wheat pack to spoil yourself or as a gift</li>
<li><strong>Terrific Treats-</strong> yummy treats to make and share</li>
<li><strong>Refreshing Beverages-</strong> having fun with mocktails</li>
<li><strong>Card Making-</strong> creative cards for all occasions</li>
<li><strong>Spices and flavours-</strong> learn how to enhance your food with different spices</li>
<li><strong>Message Tree-</strong> a decorative alternative to a message board</li>
<li><strong>Beautiful Beads-</strong> make a dazzling piece of jewellery</li>
<li><strong>Creative Canvas-</strong> design your own wall hanging to suit any decor</li>
<li><strong>Culinary Containers-</strong> plant your own herb garden</li>
</ul>
<p>Cost $15  (Student concession $10)</p>
<p>Contact: <a href="MailTo:pidgeon@bigpond.net.au">Wendy McIntyre</a></p>
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		<title>Women of Truth Conference- 28th May</title>
		<link>http://thelakes.net.au/2011/05/23/women-of-truth-conference-28th-may/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 04:31:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruth Sheath</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some women from The Lakes are planning to attend this years <a href="http://www.womenoftruth.info/" target="_blank">Women of Truth</a> conference entitled, "Psalms fit for a King". Contact <a href="http://thelakes.net.au/2010/01/30/david-sheath/" target="_blank">Ruth Sheath</a> p:4389 1660 if you would like to arrange to travel with others from our church or ask at your bible study group.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some women from The Lakes are planning to attend this years <a href="http://www.womenoftruth.info/" target="_blank">Women of Truth</a> conference entitled, &#8220;Psalms fit for a King&#8221;. Contact the office p: 4389 2006 if you would like to arrange to travel with others from our church or ask at your bible study group.</p>
<p>When: Saturday May 28th</p>
<p>Time: 9.15am-4pm</p>
<p>New venue: <a href="http://www.womenoftruth.info/2011-conference/where/" target="_blank">Maitland Christian School</a>, 75-81 Chelmsford Drive, Metford NSW</p>
<p>Cost: standard $35, student $25. You can register online <a href="http://www.womenoftruth.info/registration-and-pricing/rego-page/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>Lunch: morning tea and lunch will be provided. Please specify any special dietary needs (gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian) when you register.</p>
<p>Child minding and feeding: no children’s program will be provided at the conference. Please make your own arrangements for child minding for the conference. There is pram access and a quiet room for feeding mothers.</p>
<p>Please note: make sure you pay for the conference by last post Friday 20th May so that we can include you in our catering.</p>
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		<title>Equip 2011- 28th May</title>
		<link>http://thelakes.net.au/2011/05/18/equip-2011-28th-may/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 04:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruth Sheath</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some of The Lakes women are also heading to the <a href="http://www.equip.org.au/" target="_blank">Equip conference </a>this year. If you are interested in going as well you can register <a href="http://www.afes.org.au/equip11" target="_blank">here</a>. Contact <a href="http://thelakes.net.au/2009/01/15/emma-martin/" target="_blank">Emma Martin</a> if you would like to meet up with The Lakes contingent on the day. Others from The Lakes are heading to the <a href="http://thelakes.net.au/2011/05/09/women-of-truth-conference-28th-may/" target="_blank">Women of Truth conference</a> that is being held on the same day.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some of The Lakes women are heading to the <a href="http://www.equip.org.au/" target="_blank">Equip conference </a>this year. If you are interested in going as well you can register <a href="http://www.afes.org.au/equip11" target="_blank">here</a>. Contact <a href="http://thelakes.net.au/2009/01/15/emma-martin/" target="_blank">Emma Martin</a> if you would like to meet up with The Lakes contingent on the day.</p>
<p>Others from The Lakes are heading to the <a href="http://thelakes.net.au/2011/05/09/women-of-truth-conference-28th-may/" target="_blank">Women of Truth conference</a> that is being held on the same day.</p>
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