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 in August is to put your pen or your keyboard to good use so you'll have something to share at our upcoming meetings. 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.

OUR NEXT MEETING: Sat., Sept. 17, 2022

9:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Annual Collins Pond Retreat

Collins Pond

20202 Gum Island Road

Georgetown, DE 19947

Jenna Caraway and her puppet friends will welcome us back to the pavilion at Collins Pond in September. Bring your own lunch and a sharable snack as we relax in an atmosphere conducive to creativity. This annual retreat is always a refreshing change of pace from the must-dos in our lives.

DIRECTIONS:

FROM HARDEES IN GEORGETOWN
CORNER OF 113 AND 404/18 (Seashore Highway)
Drive west on 404/18 (Seashore Highway) approximately 6.3 miles to Wilson Hill Road. Wilson Hill Road is the first intersection past Elmer's Market. Turn right onto Wilson Hill Road (see "For All" below)

FROM THE 13 AND 404 INTERSECTION IN BRIDGEVILLE
Drive east on 404/18 (Seashore Highway) approximately 4.5 miles to Wilson Hill Road. Turn left onto Wilson Hill Road (see "For All" below)

FROM RT. 13 IN SEAFORD
Drive north on Rt. 13 to Rt. 18 (the Wright Auto Sales intersection). Turn right onto Rt. 18. Drive 1.4 miles to 404/18. Turn right onto 404/18 (Seashore Highway). Drive approximately 2.7 miles to Wilson Hill Road. Turn left onto Wilson Hill Road (see "For All" below)

FOR ALL
FROM THE INTERSECTION OF WILSON HILL ROAD AND SEASHORE HIGHWAY (404/18) TO THE PAVILION
Drive 3/10 mile (to the 7th house on the left) on Wilson Hill Road to Gum Island Road (a stone road), Turn left onto Gum Island Road. Drive .1 mile on Gum Island Road to the entrance on the LEFT to the Collins Pond Pavilion.

QUESTIONS? Call Jenna at 214.908.4771 (cell phone) or 302.337.7181 (home) for questions before the event.

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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DIRECTIONS

Abundant Life Church

20488 Donovan's Road

Georgetown, DE 19947

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.

MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2022

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

OCTOBER 15

Facilitator: Andrew E. Jackson

Topic: Word Weavers International

Andrew E. Jackson, President of Word Weavers Delmarva, will acquaint us with an opportunity for in-depth critiquing. Word Weavers International's mission is to help members find their unique voice, strive for the exceptional and not settle for the mundane, and to raise the quality of writing to a publishable level. They meet for two hours monthly on the 4th Saturday at the Wesleyan Church in Laurel, Delaware, from 9 to 11 a.m.

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

NOVEMBER 19

Facilitator: Elizabeth Boerner

Topic: Proof Is in the Reading

This is all about tightening your words. It's the next step after freewrite. Now's the time to focus on the details. Bring a manuscript you're currently working on, no matter how long or short, if you're in the beginning or middle, wherever you are in your process. You're going to proof your own work as we smile through the principles and importance of proofreading.

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

DECEMBER 17

Facilitator: Betty Kasperski

Topic: POT LUCK

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. We won't be critiquing this time, just enjoying your creativity and discussing what is read. POT LUCK WRITING: Please bring Christmas snacks and hearty refreshments as we'll be having lunch together during our meeting.

Also, we'll discuss topics you'd be interested in learning about in 2022 and ask for volunteers to lead our meetings.

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

Satellite Chapters of DCWA

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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