Stories of Christmas

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Christmas, friends, fun, girlfriends, Heart to Heart, Jesus, women

Sparkle, warmth, joy, fellowship, and Christmas in the air—

all ladies over 18 are invited to a special evening of Stories of Christmas

Sunday night, December 5th at 6:00 in the Father’s House family room.

A soup bar, bread, and cheese cakes are on the menu,

and we encourage you to invite your girl friends who might need to hear

the story of Christmas in a unique environment of women

who know the author of The Story.

The cost is free, but we do need you to sign up in the foyer during November

so we know how much delicious food to prepare.

(Non-mobile babies are welcome too!)

 

A Guide to Spiritual Warfare

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Bible Study, Jesus, life, ministry, spiritual warfare, study

This 11 week study ‘A Guide to Spiritual Warfare’ begins on April 13th and will end on June 22nd. The study will be held in the MTC Room on Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30.  In addition to the study guide, you will each receive a copy of Intercessor’s: God’s Endtime Vanguard by Susan Gaddis which we will be using for reference only.

The cost is $20. If you already own a copy of Susan’s book, let me know and I’ll let you know what your cost will be.

 ”Carolyn’s bible study on Spiritual Warfare is pretty incredible. Not only are the issues discussed challenging at times, they also generate a digging into the Scriptures as well as lots of room for open discussion in the bible study meetings–all things that I crave (intellectual and relational stimulation–who wouldn’t?!). I think this study is especially timely with the rise of our newer generations’ curiosity into the darker elements of spiritual powers (just walk through the door of your local bookstore and see the blaring displays on angels, vampires, witchcraft, and ghosts). Twilight, shmilight…we’re talking reality here…”  Mary Weber

Childcare will be available for ages two and older. We’ll have moms volunteer to rotate watching the children.

Sign up in the foyer at Father’s House.

I’m looking forward to a great time in the Word with each of you!

Carolyn

Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve

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Christian, giving, Heart 2 Heart, Jesus, outreach

Girlfriends Give Back! Jesus said the world would know we’re Christians by our love So it’s time to wear our hearts on our sleeves, girlfriends, and spread the love of Jesus at our Girlfriends Night Out gathering. Join us at our Forever Girlfriends “Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve” party at Father’s House on August 2^nd at 6:00. It’s all about having fun with a purpose…and the purpose of our fun is to share God’s love in our community!

Expect various activities where you can choose different avenues for sharing His love as well as healthy food and, as usual, a lot of laughter. Diane Hallquist will be leading a discussion on how we can reach out to our neighbors and our communities. We will end the evening with prayer for one another. Be sure and bring a toiletry item for the Women’s Shelter and leave it at our Collection Center.

Holding Hands by Jeanette Morris

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children, Christian, grandchildren, Jenette Morris, Jesus, life, Russian, safety

For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear, I will help you. (Isaiah 41:13 NIV)

My Russian friend Natalia adores her grandchildren. She loves to delight their hearts by creating memorable experiences out of ordinary events, even just walking the familiar route to their house from hers.

On their way through the downtown traffic, they pass a market surrounded by thick, knee-high ropes affixed to concrete pillars, which separate the sidewalk from the hazardous parking lot. Eugenia and Mita cannot resist their granny’s urging to hop up onto the rope and pretend they are circus performers on the high wire.

“Look straight ahead to the next post,” Natalia encourages, “and hold my hand tight. You cannot fall beyond my reach. Don’t be afraid! Granny knows the way.”

Such a bright illustration for our walk of faith in Christ. As we reach out our hands to the Father, he grabs hold and promises to help us cross the treacherous tightropes we so often find ourselves balancing upon. The place of safety is straight ahead—on the Rock of our Salvation—Jesus.

Lord, help me to keep my fragile hands outstretched in faith to your mighty ones.

 –Jeanette Morris 2008