Reflective Life Ministries
April 2009 Newsletter 

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Prayer... sweet, personal, intimate!  Do we really grasp the power of pray?  As I have matured through the years... a nice way of saying "getting older"... I have realized the difference in a "prayer life" and a "praying life."  The first is more "me" focused or my prayer life.  But, the praying life is one that calls out to Jesus to be your prayer teacher.  A life that is constantly sold out to Jesus and in continual communication on everything!  One that craves to walk through the day in a life absorbing relationship with God... from the moment you wake, every step of the day, until you go to sleep at night.  One who has a willing ear to hear from the Father and act on what he hears.  
 
This month at Carla's Corner we will focus on the Praying Life!  Join us each Monday morning for a new insight into the Praying Life.. a life sold out to Jesus!
 
Go to http://carlamcdougal.blogspot.com leave us your comments, thoughts, scriptures verses, etc.  That we can all learn from one another!
 
From My Heart to Yours, 
                                                                      
Carla McDougal
RLM Event Schedule
 
April 2009
Northwest Bible Women's Retreat
 
 Grace Baptist Conroe, TX Spring Luncheon

June 2009
SETECA Women's Retreat - Guatemala 

Central Baptist - Bryan, TX  Ladies Night Out

September 2009
Cornerstone Baptist Women's Retreat The Woodlands, TX

October 2009
Stonebridge Women's Retreat The Woodlands, TX

Central Baptist Women's Retreat Bryan, TX
 
February 2010
 Share Fair 2010
 
 March 2010
WholyFit's Annual Retreat Camp Choy-Yeh
Looking Ahead...
 
Carla is in the middle of writing a Bible Study.
 
 Please pray for her to hear from the Lord as she writes!
 
Be watching for details on the Bible Study in the next addition of the Reflecting Him newsflash! 
 
 

SF WIM

Share Fair 2009
In Review...
 
What a blessing!  On February 7th women from all over the Houston area gathered at Stonebridge Church in The Woodlands for the 3rd Annual Share Fair.  It truly was an amazing day with over 70 ministries represented.  Mia Yoo, from Inspire Women, started the day by encouraging us to be steadfast in ministry even through the difficult times. Carla McDougal, from RLM, spoke on the Myths in Ministry that we can fall into if we are not careful.  Diann Cotton and Mindy Ferguson tackled the diffcult topic of conflict within ministries.  The breakout sessions gave us practical information to help equip women in various areas of ministry.  It was so exciting to see the Information Exchange more than triple in the amount ministries represented. 
 
All in all, Share Fair 2009 could be summed up in one word... Connecting!   Throughout the day women made connections through the small group table talk times and ministry relationships that were created.  What a blessing to see women walk away encouraged to move forward in the ministry God has called them to serve.  Thank you to all who helped make Share Fair 2009 so successful. 
 
Mark your calander for next year...
 
Share Fair 2010
Saturday February 27, 2010
 
Watch for Details on the new Share Fair website
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RLM News for the Spring
 
Carla has been busy this spring with a number of retreats and conferences.  She had the blessing of launching Denim & Diamonds... Deep in the Heart of Jesus with the women from Kingwood UMC for their annual women's retreat.  She also spoke at the FBC College Station women's retreat where Denim and Diamond was again the theme.  Next, she spent a weekend with the women from FBC Tomball as they prepared themselves for the battle through Operation Basic Training!  up to Cleveland, Ohio she flew to spend the weekend with the ladies from Providence Christian Church.  They experienced a fun adventure through Extreme Makeover... The Inside Edition!   Through this spring tour she has just spent time with the ladies from The Worship Center. 
 
Carla thanks each church and ministry that has asked her to speak at an event.  She truly loves the opportunity to share her passion for Jesus with other women.  She considers it a blessing to make new friends and meet other sister-in-Christ!  If you have a testimony you would like to share with Carla from the event please don't hesitate to email Carla.  She loves the opportunity to hear how God works in the lives of the ladies she comes in contact with at the events!
 

  New Retreat Bundle for Spring 2010! 

 The SPA Embrace
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Your Spiritual Prayer Assessment 
 
Watch for details to soon be available on the website!
 

To Contact Reflective Life Ministries, you can visit our websites at:

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 or e-mail one of us at the address below. 
 
 Carla McDougal, Founder and Speaker
       
Jennifer Lafferty, Business Manager
      
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