Faith is the expectancy of good . . .
. . . and speaking of faith, do you know the story (we believe it to be an old Danish folktale) about the spider who dropped by a long thread from the rafters of a huge barn and landed in a dark corner of it? Here he set to work and spun himself an elaborate and beautiful web. When he had finished, he noticed a single strand stretching up out of sight and he thought, "Now that really isn't necessary. I can't even see where it goes nor to what it is connected." So he cut it off. Instantly, his whole intricate web shriveled and collapsed ! There was nothing left of it at all without that fine connecting strand, even though the spider couldn't see where it went.
Q. In reference to our Sisterhood in Beta sigma Phi,
What is YOUR fine connecting strand?
To what or to whom are you connected?
What would you say are your connections in Beta Sigma Phi?
Our lives are woven by the weavers of time, in a pattern we cannot see. Look to the skies, the stars will light the way.
Real friends believe in us even when we doubt ourselves. They remind us to look deeper and to remember the very fabric of which we are made.
"The threads of Friendship embroider our lives with patterns of joy"
-author unknown
Each day comes bearing its gifts, untie the ribbons.
-Ann Ruth Schabacker
Time is a gypsy . . . scattering stars and weaving dreams.
-Flavia
Somewhere in the sky, a web made of clouds, stars and moonlight, holds all of our tomorrows.
-Flavia
The only ladder to the stars is woven with dreams.
-Flavia
In true joy there is spender ... ... and its threads run through the beginning of every dream.
-Flavia
Sweet memories are woven from the good times.
-Flavia
Love can be a satin ribbon and the smell of roses.
Or a dream woven from a golden thread.
-Flavia
Definitions: WEB . . .
any woven fabric -
Use your imagination with weaving various kinds of 'fabric'. For example, "Before I can understand where I'm going, it is important for me to understand where I've been. The roots of my heart, the voices of my past are all a part of the woman I am today. As I touch upon old scripts, let me remember how far I've come; and let me always hold sacred each shimmering thread that makes up the exquisite fabric of ME." - Flavia
Share the wonder & special-ness of you as a program! It is always a gift to gain insight into each other.
What are your threads to memory"
What silver cords will you weave into each new day this year"
network spun by a spider -- spider webs
a network -- Network with your own chapter of city council & create a new RJ chapter. There would be no greater way to Weave A Web of Friendship! And, yes, you can do it!
Another idea re: networking. Contact Int'l & ask for the address of the chapter who has the same name as yours, only in a neighboring state, or another country even! Network with them! Our organization is all about friendship. And they would love to hear from you, too!
net -- netting; wrap gifts in netting & tie-up with woven ribbons
Fishnet -- is popular fashion-wise this year. Wear fishnet stockings. Use fishnet in a beach party social, using lots of it.
webbed, webbing -- to join by, or cover as with, a web ----- as in accompanying story of the Int'l theme. Focus on 'points of connection', realizing each member in your chapter/council is a 'point in the connection' that joins us all together.
Cobweb - Throw a 'cobweb' social!
Dress as a maid, or Cinderella BEFORE the ball [or one of the ugly step- sisters!] etc. Use web-making material available in craft stores, card shops around Halloween to decorate. Plan the menu around cob, cobweb, or cobweb-looking-food like: corn-on-the-COB, spaghetti, triscuits have a woven pattern. Have a spaghetti-board-party. Those are great fun! Find a huge board [clean & big enough to accommodate the numbers of people at your party] Serve the spaghetti on the board, instead of using plates. It's odd at first, but once you get into it & see others, you lose your inhibitions & it is great fun! Remember, we're suppose to have fun!!!!!
spider's web -- Be Spider woman! Ask each member of your chapter to dress as spider woman for Halloween. Give prizes!
trap
snare
ensnarement
entrapment
mesh
net - world wide web!
network - see above
interlacement
entwinement
intertwinement
lace -- Plan a program on the history of lace;
share with one another any vintage lace pieces that are family heirlooms, i.e., on wedding dresses, christening gowns, handkerchiefs, old linens. Veils -- do something with hats! Lacy blouses, lingerie; lace tablecloths, curtains, dollies. Make invitations this year using paper lace or dollies. They come in all shapes & sizes! How about a program on snowflakes & the lacy designs they make?
lattice
latticework -- gazebos, trellises, fences; needlework, embroidery.
A summer social in or near a beautiful gazebo with lots of latticework would be fun. How about an old time ice cream social in a gazebo? Ice cream cones have a woven pattern, too. How about a program on gazebos?
All of you who do needlework &/or embroidery, now is a time to share & teach.
braid -- Learn to braid, whether it be hair, yarn, ribbon or rugs!
Use ribbon -- weave it, using it in all sorts of different ways. Learn to make ribboned pillows, sachets, greeting cards, etc.
braiding -- Invite a hairdresser/stylist to talk about braids, braiding; or weaving.
envelop -- transferees to your area with your love & friendship
cover
surround -- those who are hurting with your love & friendship
enclose -- Love in every note, card & letter you send this year
snare, ensnare
entrap
capture -- a rainbow of Life, Learning & Friendship!
catch
hook - Plan a 'Captain Hook' social.
Give a prize to the one who best captures the spirit of Captain Hook! And/or watch the movie, "Peter Pan," remembering we Beta Sigma Phis are forever young!
webbing -- a strong fabric (woven in strips & used for belts, lawn chairs, fly-swatters, etc.)
WEAVE . . .
to make(a fabric, basket, etc.) by interlacing (with threads, straw, etc.) as on loom
Use baskets in your chapter all year for every occasion. Who among us doesn't have one or some & wouldn't like more? Have a sec sis social & bring your sec sister's dinner in a special basket she can take home & use for something special. Invite your local Longaberger basket representative to give a program on the history of these gorgeous baskets! It's fascinating. Perhaps you have an old basket that has special meaning in your life. Now is a time to share the story of why it has special meaning to you. Or, conduct a program & learn how to weave one!
to construct as in the mind -- a special sisterly thought; how about a "Chapter Poem." One members starts with one line (or, it can be the beginning of a fun story!) The next member continues with another line & so forth until every member has contributed. What a hoot that could be!!! Have fun!
to twist something into or through -- hold a 60's party. Plan it around Chubby Checker & 'The Twist' ..
to spin (a web) as spiders do
Spin-he-bottle! Play that old children's game at a couple's social.
to make (one's way) by moving from side to side or in & out
do something with caterpillars
a method of pattern of weaving, i.e.
interlace
intertwine
interwind
lace
twine
interweave
interwork
work in or together
intertwist
twist together
entwist
entwine
braid
plait
plat
interknit
knit together
join
combine
interlink
interlock
engage
fit together
merge
dovetail
mesh
splice
make or make up, as in
create -- something new & different. How about a real change of plans in your chapter's social calendar. Do something totally new & different! That is always good to do . . .
compose -- poems, short stories, 'web books'
form
design -- all kinds of webs together!
fabricate
construct
build - friendship within your chapter
zigzag
crisscross
go in-and-out
move from side to side
sway
|