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Pat Mingarelli: Blending Writing with Life’s Other Passions

Pat Mingarelli
Blending Writing with Life’s Other Passions
Meeting will be hybrid: in-person and zoom

Thursday, August 22nd
7:00 p.m.

Meeting location:
*Omaha Christian Center
4215 N. 92nd Avenue
Omaha, NE 68134

Pat Minagrelli will be our guest speaker at the August meeting. Pat combined his love for God’s Word and His creation, along with his passion for photography, to write a devotional book “Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation.” He’ll challenge us to look at our other interests to see if there’s potential for blending them with our desire to write.

You can connect with Pat at his website The Creation Speaks Creation Ministry, or via email at pat@thecreationspeaks.com. His book can be purchased on the website. Many Wordsowers attendees have professional shots thanks to Pat who generously provided his services at a discounted rate at some of the Wordsowers’ conferences.

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Parking: Park in the lot on the south side of the church and enter through the main doors. Follow the signs to the fellowship hall. If you can’t join us in person, Zoom will be available.

To join the meeting via Zoom, click on the following link: Wordsowers Christian Writers Group Meetups | Facebook. It’s a closed group so if you haven’t joined the group yet, click on “Invite.” Answer the questions, agree to the guidelines and an administrator will let you into the group. Please do this by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting otherwise we can’t guarantee you’ll be able to join the meeting online.

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Donations are appreciated. Wordsowers has ongoing expenses throughout the year (paid speakers, name domain and hosting expenses, SSL certification, etc.). If you’d like to donate to Wordsowers, please contact Lollie Hofer at lolliehofer@yahoo.com.

*Wordsowers is not affiliated with Omaha Christian Center. They graciously allow us to use their facilities for the meetings.

Here’s to the Future of Wordsowers

New Wordsowers Leadership

Prior to the COVID pandemic, Wordsowers Christian Writers Group was a thriving group who met regularly in Omaha, NE. During the pandemic, they met via Zoom. Although thankful for the Zoom meetings as a way to stay connected, over a period of time their numbers dwindled. Many folks expressed a desire to meet in-person once again.

Starting in January 2023 they decided to try hybrid meetings, a combination of in-person and Zoom. Their numbers slowly began to build over the months. In June, due to health reasons and an extra busy schedule, Jeanie Jacobson and Shannon Christmas stepped down from their leadership roles after serving faithfully for many years. That left one person in leadership, Lollie Hofer

Just when Wordsowers needed her the most, Kat Crawford, one of the founding members, came to Omaha for a visit. She spoke at the July meeting in an effort to inspire the group and give some direction for the future. One thing became clear, if there was to be a future, others would have to step into leadership roles. Folks were encouraged to pray and seek the Lord’s will on behalf of Wordsowers.

At the August meeting, those in attendance expressed a strong desire to continue the monthly meetings. Several people mentioned how they valued the fellowship, encouragement and teaching they received. Hybrid meetings would continue as long as there were people who attended via Zoom. As a result of others responding to a call to serve, the new leadership team was announced. Team members are Debbie Crom, Pat Karent, Shari Woodstein, and Lollie Hofer.

Wordsowers is excited about the future and all the good things God has in store for a group of writers who desire to bring Him glory in all they write.

Here’s to a thriving future.

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