Wednesday, June 12, 2013

New Day



Hi Ladies!  Ok, you know how “untecky” I am right…  I guess you could say that I’m trying to learn but I hadn’t learned enough yet to keep me from getting blocked off my own blog!  Anyway, I am pretty persistent though, so here we are back again... 

These past few months have flown by.  I think of the phrase “from glory to glory” -  so many great opportunities, great lessons and even greater experiences.  For our Women’s Summit, we saw 150 women and teens gather in Vancouver, WA.  We worshipped and thought about who we are in Christ affecting what we do for Christ – thank you Kim Arthur and the young women of Hallows Church plant in Seattle, WA.  We also received encouragement and training in our breakout sessions on Mentoring, Ministry and Mission – reaching everyone from children to adults, neighbors and human trafficking victims.  One of the highlights was having lunch by regions, so that we could meet new women from our very own area!  All 5 regions were represented, as well as 2 tables of Hispanic ladies - praise God!  Check out some pictures on our webpage NWWomen as well as links to other websites for ideas.  There is also a list of resources available for checkout.  Give Linda a call for more info, her number is on the website as well – thanks Linda!  And thanks Beckie for help with the webpage – you’re the best…
 
Then in Eugene, OR, 250 women gathered for a leader training conference before the Beth Moore Living Proof Live Event.  One of the things focused on was combining ministry and mission, as well as using the discipleship wheel to grow in our faith and evangelism.  I really felt God’s presence as we worshipped Him together.  Beth spoke the word to us – all focused on “time”.  Two exhortations that have stuck with me are 1, we are not few…  and 2, it is time for us to speak, teach, and use our gifts…  it is time...  

Lastly for now, a very special lady passed into the presence of the Lord – Sara Wisdom.  She was greatly used by God here in the Northwest for over 30 years, to point women to Christ and help them develop their gifts in mission.  So many gathered to remember and praise God for her life.  For more info on her life check out our online convention newsletter The Witness.  

Shew…  It’s great to be back online.  What have you seen God do lately?  Maybe it was something small, or something big…  something to celebrate, or something to grieve…  In every way and every time, our God is faithful…    I can’t wait to see what is next! 

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Trying to Remember

Trying to remember...  

2013 has started fast and furious...

Raise your hand if you had the flu like my family has - oh yeah - you're too weak to raise your hand...  sorry...

God has such an amazing plan for us this year.  I'm sure it will include enough challenge, sickness, hurt and pain to include us all in the human race. But, in Christ, with Christ, there is so much more! 
I just learned of a dear friend's pregnancy!  What a blessing, new life...  
God blessed us with a new apartment!  It's so quiet, I know I will be able to meet with God here... 
Meeting up with a friend I've known for 25 years.  It's been a while...  
A new friend on email.  We have so much in common...
An unexpected financial gift that will help Northwest Women accomplish more this year...
A mission opportunity in Thailand this summer...  
Simple gifts like music, candles, food, coffee, a tree outside my window...  
God is here.  Reaching out to us.  Comforting us.  Leading us through the best life possible and into an eternity more beautiful than we could ever imagine...  

Thank you God for this fast, furious, blessed beginning to 2013.  May You be honored in all we do.  Thank you for Your love...

How has your 2013 started?  Challenges we could pray for?  Blessings to rejoice over?  Feel free to share a comment - it will help us get to know each other!  More soon...

God bless!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

New blog...

So...  Today I am trying to start a new blog...  It's only been 6 hours...  Maybe I'll get it this time!!!



Check out these for new ideas!
www.lifeway.com/women 
www.wmu.com 
www.mymissionfulfilled.com