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As March winds begin to blow, spring flowers bloom and a new season is upon us, it is only fitting that God is also doing new things at Passionate Pursuit.
This month we are introducing "Vein of Silver" - a special segment with my mother Sandra. This featured segment, which derives its name from Job 28:1 (and Mom's silver hair), will no doubt bring laughter, godly wisdom and a grandmother's perspective to the evening. This Thursday she will share an inspiring story about "The Keeper of the Key." You don't want to miss it!
God is stirring my heart with a fresh word - "Consider the Loaves: Five Prerequisites to Unwavering Faith in Hard Times."
In our daily hardships - or even the large ones such as the nation's and our personal economic crises - if we will prayerfully consider these five things, we can steer clear of a hardened, unbelieving heart and be liberated to enjoy the riches of Christ.
I cannot overemphasize the importance of the exercise of real, Biblical faith to every single aspect of our lives as believers. The Bible says "everything that does not come from faith is sin" (Romans 14:23). That means, for example, that
- If we lack boldness in witnessing to others, it is not a witnessing problem but a faith problem.
- If we struggle with negative thought patterns and worry, our real struggle is in the area of faith and unbelief.
- If we are prideful and selfish, it stems from a problem in the area of faith.
Therefore, it behooves us to take a serious look at our faith.
Last fall the Holy Spirit led Passionate Pursuit to our 2009 theme about faith, even giving us the topics for each month in advance. I thought that was His "Passionate Pursuit emphasis". But in January, on the first day of an annual three week season of prayer and fasting, God showed me my greatest problem, my greatest sin: Unbelief!
After all that God has given me His faith to overcome throughout the years, I was grieved to see the degree of unbelief that still persists in my life today. I would imagine that this is the case for many of us. Our faith may need a spiritual tune up.
, Could your faith use a tune up? Are you struggling to believe God for a supernatural miracle in your life? Then come and bring a friend to Passionate Pursuit this Thursday, March 5. You will be blessed!! Join me in a Passionate Pursuit and let's experience God's promised reward.
"...for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him" Hebrews 11:6 (emphasis added).
I look forward to seeing you there!
Your Sister in Christ,
Natalie Nichols
President,
Shades of Grace Ministries
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 Passionate Pursuit
A Joyful Journey to More of Christ
Ladies, join us every first Thursday
of the month - 6:30 p.m.
The Hotel Fredonia
200 North Fredonia Street
Nacogdoches, Texas 75961
You are invited to share coffee, dessert and an uplifting time in God's Word with Natalie Nichols, founder and president of Shades of Grace Ministries.
Join us as Natalie leads us on a Passionate Pursuit to know Jesus and the power of God's Word more intimately each day.
Mark Your Calendars Now!
March 5 
Vein of Silver with Sandra Nichols. With effortless
humor and engaging candor, Sandra shares nuggets
of wisdom gleaned from the mine of hard times. In
March she tells an inspiring story about "The Keeper
of the Key".
Faith in Hard Times - Developing Unwavering Faith. Natalie Nichols shares a fresh message from God for this evening. "Consider the Loaves: Five Prerequisites to Unwavering Faith in Hard Times"
April 2 - "Through Spoken Times" - How we develop effective faith.
May 7 - "For Promised Times" - How we develop rewarding faith.
Invite Your Friends!
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Admission: No Charge
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 Scenes from February's
Passionate Pursuit
February's Passionate Pursuit was a beautiful evening spent sharing the love
of Christ with friends old and new.
Above: Adrianne Bentley & Brandi Brittain Above: Mary Vermeulen and Carolyn Box
Above: Vicky Dudley, Ali Massingiland Letha May
Valentine's Day was the perfect time to celebrate all things CHOCOLATE!
Above: Lori Pruitt and Sandra Tyler. Above: Mary Vermeulen and Linda Howard
Above: Sherry Brewer and Paula Fenton Above: Wanda Russel and Katie Festervan
Above: Julia Friel, Shirley Hargett, Above: Alex Berry, Lori Pruitt, Letha May
Linda and Angie Nichols and Tracey Ites
Above: Debra Brewer, Portia Gordon, Above: Charlene Rees, Chay Runnels,
Sue Beavers, Pat Blacksher, Ruby Grant Joanne Cook, Adrianne Bentley, Brandi
Wanda Russell and Sherry Brewer Brittain, Linda Fussell and Rosie Bailey
Above: Constance Engleking, Katie Above: Judy Mayer, Betty Morrow, Brenda
Festervan, Deb Stewart, Deanna Thompson, Mansfield, Margie Rodrigues, Dana
Dawn Festervan and Lucy Richardson Nelson, Betty Claunch and Ali Massingill
Above: Julia Friel, Shirley Hargett, Linda Above: Cheryl Johnson, Paula Fenton,
and Angie Nichols, Betsy Bales, Debra Sandra Tyler, Jessie Lanier, Crystal
Brewer and Sandra Nichols Bradsher and Mary Vermeulen
Above: Vicky Dudley, Melba Melba Hall, Linda Howard, Carolyn Box & Kathy Stevens
MC Crystal Bradsher displays Sandra Nichols humorously
the prayer request heart. and candidly shared her
inspiring story.
Natalie led the women in song as they placed
their prayer requests on the tree.
Doorprizes were donated by Shades of Grace, Julia's salon, Laine's Hallmark, House of Traditions and Dawn Festervan of Unique Boutique
Above: Cheryl Johnson, Paula Fenton and Above: Pat Blacksher, Sue Beavers, Debra
Crystal Bradsher Brewer and Portia Gordon
Above: Jessie Lanier, Betty Claunch, Above: Ali Massingill, Charlene Rees and
Dana Nelson and Sandra Tyler Judy Mayer
Above: Connie Engleking and Dawn Above: Vicky Dudley, Paula Fenton and
Festervan Melinda Malloy
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 Discover Natalie Nichols and
Shades of Grace Ministries In the midst of severe illness caused by undiagnosed Lyme Disease, Natalie Nichols came to rely on God's Word to comfort and sustain her. Now through Shades of Grace Ministries, she shares how you and your loved ones can experience God's comfort and grace through life's trials.
Our Mission
The core mission of Shades of Grace Ministries is to lead others to seek and apply the Word of God in every circumstance of life.
Our Vision
Shades of Grace Ministries desires to see a world where every Christian walks by faith and stands upon God's promises as found in His Word.
 Watch Natalie's Journey
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Natalie Nichols
Unwavering Faith in
Hard Times
Thursday, February 5
6:30 p.m.
The Fredonia Hotel
200 N. Fredonia Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Invite Your Friends!
RSVP online or by phone at 936.569.8741
Admission: No Charge |
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