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January, 2012
Greetings!
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jer 29:11 (NIV)
What a great reminder as we begin this New Year. It is ironic, that this verse is smack dab in the middle of a narrative describing God's judgment of captivity against Judah because He says "you did not listen to me." When the leaders heard the announcement of God's penalty, they tried to kill the messenger, Jeremiah. The message was bleak and the people did not like it. So they collected prophets and teachers to tell them pleasant things.
One of those prophets, Hananiah, was preaching short-term prosperity and "peace, peace" when there was to be no peace. But Jeremiah had a sober and true message, probably not a message they wanted to hear in the short term, but it held out a glorious future hope. Jeremiah told the people that they were to build houses, have children, carry on, etc., and not shrink back from all hope. (Jer 29:10-14)
So it is fitting that we apply this verse to our lives in 2012. Take it as a warning to always listen to God, and claim it as a beacon of hope that the story of our life is still in progress. We are exiles of Christ in this world but we have a beautiful hope and future in Christ!
~ Becky Phillips, Women's Ministry Coordinator |
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Winter Bible Studies Kick Off | 
Winter Bible studies began January 8th. Here's your opportunity to dig deeper into God's word, and share the experience with other believers. There's still plenty of time to join one of our twelve inspiring and uplifting women's studies. Check out the list of offerings and register online. We'd love to have you join us! |
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 Saturday, Sept. 15th - Living Proof Simulcast with Beth Moore. Beth's focus will be on the Scripture that God lays on her heart for each individual Living Proof Live event - no two are the same. As she explores the Bible and how it applies to real life, you'll be amazed by her own experiences as a believer, and you'll be inspired to magnify and strengthen your own relationship with God.
Friday & Saturday, Oct 19-20th -
Going Beyond - Grand Rapids, MI
Going Beyond is an intimate and inspiring women's conference like no other. Spend time with Priscilla Shirer and worship leader Anthony Evans as they encourage you from God's Word and lead you in a special prayer experience. Priscilla's ministry to women across the country and around the world is focused on the expository teaching of the Word of God. Her desire is to see women come to a full understanding of who they are in Christ by hearing the uncompromising truth of Scripture. |
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Keyboard Kaboodle |
I thought I'd share a few of my favorite blogs and websites, places I go to for inspiration and encouragement. If you've found a special online source for strengthening your spritual walk, please share and we'll post it in future newsletters! Happy surfing! - LuAnn Kern
Proverbs 31 Ministries: Bringing God's peace, purpose, and perspective to today's busy women. A great source for resources, online Bible studies. They're the source of Encouragement for Today, free daily devotionals, and their monthly magazine 31 Woman is also wonderful. This is the ministry home for Lisa TerKeurst (author of Made to Crave and other great study books), Renee Swope, Glynnis Whitwer, Micca Campbell, and a host of other Godly women.
Encouragement Cafe: Great online devotionals and radio podcasts cohosted by Luann Prater and Ramona Davis.
A Holy Experience: web site and blog of Ann Voskamp, author of the award winning, NY Times best seller, One Thousand Gifts. |
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South Church, 5250 Cornerstone Dr., Lansing, MI
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Sister2Sister is a hands-on, practical exchange between women of all ages to encourage and mentor one another.
Join us
Saturday, Jan. 21
from 9:30-11:30 am
as we laugh, learn, encourage, and share our lives together.
This month's topic is knitting, crochet and quilting!
Everyone attending is encouraged to register.
REGISTER HERE!
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Special
THURSDAY Night Sister2Sister
coming February 16th
at 6:30 p.m.
A cozy winter night to
get-together with the girls to chat and watch a chick flick. If you have a knitting or crochet project from our January session that you want to finish up, bring it along!
Sister2Sister is a group for women to join in cross generational activities and sharing. This is an open, fluid group that you can participate in whenever your schedule allows.
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