Beth's October Events

We're only on day three of October, but the month is already full! My family made it successfully out the other side of a rather eventful camping and quading trip. Two of our trucks had to be towed home, one elk died on route, a break line went out, one quad headed full force into three feet of water, and one rider bailed from his quad only to be hit full force in the back of the head by it!

The Lord protected and provided for us numerous times - no one went to the ER, there were no broken bones or concussions and everyone made it home safely (except the elk). We keep shaking our heads over God's gracious care!

I enjoyed a fantastic birthday last week, and October picks up speed, with five more birthdays to celebrate. On Saturday, we all gathered for a 30-3-33 Super Hero party for our daughter, granddaughter, and son-in-law's celebration of threes this month. All the big names were there: Spiderman, Batman, Captain America, Frozone, as well as a Holy Warrior (from Ephesians 6) and Queen Esther. 

This has been tons of fun, but there's more to come. I'm celebrating the new edition of Taking Back October that just came out and more opportunities to speak, sell books, and get together with other writers from the Northwest.

Here's the schedule so far:
Monday, Oct. 3 at 6:00 (tonight): Speaking for the PEO group in Garibaldi on "Why I Do What I Do."
Friday, Oct. 14: In Salem for an open discussion and presentation on "Halloween and Christianity." We'll be talking about alternative ways to celebrate this season in our families and churches and I'll be reading excerpts from my book Taking Back October. 
Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 5:30: Teaching the third lesson of Celebrate Recovery on "Hope" at Tillamook Nazarene Church.
Saturday, Oct. 15: Gathering with other writers for the fall Oregon Christian Writer's Conference at Warner Pacific College in Portland.
Sunday, Oct. 16 at 6:00: Presenting an "Interactive Evening of Prayer" at Tillamook Nazarene Church. This includes music, video, and manipulative objects for a meaningful time of prayer. This is open to any who would like to come praise, worship, and seek God in new, fresh ways.
Saturday, Oct. 22, 9:30-3:30: Selling my books and gift mugs at the Salem First Church of the Nazarene's Craft Faire. 

I'm excited about all these opportunities to meet new people, connect with old friends, and hopefully inspire and draw in a few new readers. If you would like to come to any of these events don't hesitate to ask for more information. I'd love to see you there!

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