At the May 10 Executive Committee meeting, Walter L. Wright accepted the resignation of Myrna Earles, women’s ministries coordinator for the past eight years, and presented her with an expression of appreciation for her valuable service. Earles has provided positive leadership that has helped advance women’s ministries at all levels within the Lake Union. She has provided Passionate Leadership training, encouraged hundreds of women’s retreats that have been friendship-building opportunities with women from the community, and provided Hope for Hurting Hearts, a weekend for survivors of abuse.

Earles has seen women’s ministry as a redemptive ministry. Through the Heart Call program, many women from the community and those who find themselves distanced from the church have received gift subscriptions to Women of Spirit magazine as well as personal attention from caring members eager to help the hurting and disenfranchised.

In addition, a number of women have been encouraged to conduct evangelistic meetings with positive results.

We are grateful for Earles' vision and leadership, and she will be missed. Kathy Cameron has been a strong supporter and will be taking up Earles' responsibilities for women’s ministry.

Gary Burns, Lake Union Conference communication director