OUR NEXT MEETING: Sat., Dec. 18, 2021

9:00 AM to Noon

Abundant Life Church

20488 Donovans Road

Georgetown, DE 19947

Pot Luck Christmas

Betty Kasperski will facilitate our December meeting

POT LUCK WRITING: This is a Pot Luck meeting with a Christmas theme. Please four pages of something you have written to read aloud, preferably something holiday-related. If we have time for more, those who have a long-term project you would like to revive may bring four additional pages. We won't be critiquing this time, just enjoying your creativity and discussing what is read.

Also at this meeting, we'll discuss topics you'd be interested in learning about in 2022 and ask for volunteers to lead our meetings. We already have some commitments: January 15 (Gayle Marie, "Developing Your Characters/Targeting Your Audience), February 19 (Elizabeth Boerner, "Critiques, Critiques, Critiques"), March 19 (Linda Hostelley), April 16 (Gayle Marie, "Naysayers and Other Nuisances"), and June 18 (Michele Chynoweth, "Book Marketing 101"). We need teachings and facilitators for the following third Saturdays: May 21, July 16, August 20 (or should we take this month off?), Sept. 17 (Collins Pond?), October 15, November 19, and December 17.

POT LUCK FOOD: Please bring Christmas snacks and hearty refreshments as we'll be having lunch together during our meeting.

Statement of Faith

Statement of Faith
This Statement of Faith includes the basic tenants of Christianity. As of 2020, signing this statement is required in order to be a member of Delmarva Christian Writers' Association. Those who decline to sign the statement will be considered guests and be unable to vote or hold a leadership position (i.e., facilitate meetings or serve on the Board of Directors).
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D.C.W.A. HAS A NEW HOME!

Abundant Life Church

20488 Donovan's Road

Georgetown, DE 19947

DIRECTIONS:

Coming south on Rt. 113 (from Milford): As you approach the City Limits of Georgetown, turn left immediately after the BEACHES sign (an angled intersection with no light) onto North Bedford Street. (If you pass Walmart on 113, you've gone too far.) Take an immediate left on Donovan's Road (beside the State Police Credit Union). Abundant Life Church is on the left.

Coming north on Rt. 113 (from Millsboro): At the intersection of Rt. 18, get in the right lane of 113; go past Royal Farms, Arby's, and Walmart. Turn right when you see the sign for Division of Child Support Services. The Delaware Federal Credit Union will be facing you. Turn right and take an immediate left on Donovan's Road. Abundant Life Church is on the left.

Coming from the center of Georgetown: On North Bedford Street, when the road splits, bear right and go past North Georgetown Elementary. Take the next right on Donovan's Road beside the State Police Credit Union. Abundant Life Church is on the left.

Sussex County Satellite Chapters of DCWA

MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2022

(Please mark your calendar for the third Saturday of the month)

JANUARY 15

Facilitator: Gayle Marie

Topic: Developing Your Characters, Targeting Your Audience

Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

FEBRUARY 19

Facilitator: Elizabeth Boerner

Topic: Critiques, Critiques, Critiques!

The entire February meeting will be devoted to manuscript evaluation and strengthening. Everybody, please bring four pages for us to critique. If you haven't written four pages, get busy and come up with something! We don't want anyone to be left out. On the other hand, if only a few of us show up, those who do are welcome to bring a second batch of four pages so we don't run out of words to ponder and praise.

Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

MARCH 19

Facilitator: Linda Hostelley

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Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

APRIL 16

Facilitator: Gayle Marie

Topic: Naysayers and Other Nuisances

Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

MAY 21

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Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

JUNE 18

Facilitator: Michele Chynoweth

Topic: “Book Marketing 101.” Even if you don't have a book published, it's important to look ahead to how you would get what God has entrusted to you into readers' hands. You won't want to miss what Michele has to share about marketing/promotions, platform, and publicity.

Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

JULY 16

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Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

AUGUST

No meeting. AUGUST is a time to WRITE, not to meet and talk about writing.

Isaiah 30:8 (TPT) - God told me to write down in a book words meant for the coming generation as an eternal witness. Meditate on this Scripture and let it quicken your spirit and motivate you.

The challenge this month is to put your pen or your keyboard to good use so you'll have something to share at our regular meeting in October. We're not asking much: just one to four double-spaced pages. If you haven't written in a while (or ever), consider August your jump-start month. Record the words the Lord is entrusting to you, words only you can write that will inspire, uplift, clarify, entertain, inform, or help readers now and in the years to come.

SEPTEMBER 17

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Location: Collins Pond, 20202 Gum Island Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

Refreshments: Bring your own lunch and something to share

OCTOBER 15

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Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

NOVEMBER 19

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Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

DECEMBER 17

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Topic: OPEN MIKE (readings only and discussion, no critiques)

Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

Refreshments: EVERYONE (lunch and Christmas goodies)

Kingdom Writers' Fellowship

Kingdom Writers' Fellowship meets in Seaford led by Teresa Marine CLICK HERE for more information.

CWF Eagles Nest

A small group in Rehoboth that meets in Donna Carver's home. CLICK HERE for more information.

Other Groups

VINE & VESSELS (closed) - Betty Jarman and Joyce Sessoms were original members of Delmarva Christian Writers' Fellowship in 1993. They formed Vine & Vessels Christian Writers Fellowship and hosted a conference at Crossroad Community Church for ten years before disbanding. They continue to be valuable members of Delmarva Christian Writers as we continue the conference they established. CLICK HERE to read more.

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