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A Woman's Heart, God's Dwelling Place...

group of women from bible studySeveral women, me included, have just finished or are just about to finish the Beth Moore study "A Woman's Heart, God's Dwelling Place". This study takes you through the significance of the Old Testament tabernacle and how it relates to our lives today as followers of Jesus Christ.

After sin entered the world and man could no longer commune with his God in the garden God made a new way to meet with his people. The tabernacle became the place where God met with his people, but that could only happen through sacrifice and spilling of blood. And access to the place where God's glory dwelt (Exodus 40:34) was limited to the High Priest and then only once a year. The tabernacle was eventually replaced by the temple.

The first temple, Solomon's temple, was inhabited by the glory of God (1Kings 8:10) and he blessed it. However, because of the disobedience of God's people his presence left the temple (Ezekiel 10). A new and living way was necessary for God to dwell with his people and this came in the form of the word becoming flesh and dwelling among us (John 1:14).

For a short period in history, 33 years, God lived with his people in human form through the person of Jesus Christ. He became the ultimate sacrifice; his blood was spilled for the remission of the sins of his people, present and future. The curtain in the temple was torn in two and all access to the throne of God was opened to all who believed in him (Mark 15:38).

And then a new stage was ushered in. The person of Jesus Christ left this earth but he sent his helper the Holy Spirit to indwell those who received him. Currently cake with white icing and scripturewe are the temple or tabernacle (1 Corinthians 3:16). If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you are the place where his glory dwells.

Finally a last and final stage is being ushered in and God will once again dwell with his people (Revelation 21:3-4). This plan and the intricacy of the detail he put into this plan are amazing. All along his desire has been to be with his people. He just wants to be with you. Have you received him?

If so, wonderful! Let his glory shine through you. If not, have you asked yourself why not? What is holding you back from allowing God to enter? Don't wait to wrestle with these questions, for the time is short and his Kingdom is coming. Nothing can stop or delay God's plan, so be ready. He desires that you will be counted
among those who will dwell with him for eternity (1 Timothy 2: 3-4).

 Upcoming Bible Studiesbible in woman's hand

Tuesday evenings, 7-9 p.m
Dates:  April 20 - June 29
Location: Timothy Christian School
Study: The Patriarchs - Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob by Beth Moore
Contact: Michele Kapteyn 726-2059
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Wednesday mornings, 9:30 a.m. - noon
Dates: starts July 7 (6 sessions)
Location: 461 Ferndale Drive North
Study: Fingerprints of God - Recognizing God's Touch on Your Life by Jennifer Rothschild
Contact: Marilyn Shewfelt  735-0777
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bible in woman's handWednesday evenings,  7-9:30 p.m.
Dates: starts July 7 (6 sessions)
Location: 461 Ferndale Drive North
Study: Fingerprints of God -  Recognizing God's Touch on Your Life by Jennifer Rothschild
Contact: Marilyn Shewfelt  735-0777


Memory Verse
 
 
"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit".
2 Cor. 3:17-18

Well ladies...
Spring is almost upon us! It is a time for renewal and new growth. How are you going to nurture your relationship with Jesus this spring?

Think about it, pray about it and make a plan. Then follow through with that plan, you will be blessed if you invest!

The Women's Ministry Team at Harvest...
 Michele, Bev, Kelly Ann, Marilyn, and Peta
In This Issue
A Woman's Heart, God's Dwelling Place
Upcoming Bible Studies
Memory Verse
Movie Night
Beth Moore Live!
In House Conference
Beat the February Blues Movie Night

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Look at these gorgeous princesses!

Thirty two 'princesses' including six young ones, enjoyed our movie night. Crowns were given out to reinforce the idea that we are daughters of the King.


It was great to hang out and have fun. Thanks to all who participated.

Beth Moore
LIVE
March 12-13


Beth Moore


Beth Moore is coming to Toronto
THIS WEEK!

She has only ever been in Canada once before during Downpour in April 2006.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear this anointed women's Bible teacher share the truths of God's Word.
Follow this link to order last minute tickets.
In House Conference Postponed

Because Beth Moore is coming to Toronto this month we have decided to postpone our in house conference which was scheduled April 30 and May 1. We wholly support your attendance at the Beth Moore event and would like to suggest that you use this opportunity for retreat and spiritual refreshment.