This morning in church Tristan challenged us to pray. He challenged us to look at each other during worship, to be communal. As a women's ministry leadership team, we have been listening to the comments of the surveys. We are taking what you are telling us to heart. It is our desire that we will be a community of women who are safe being ourselves.
So often in the past I thought that if I shared my true struggles women would look down on me or turn away. The reality has been just the opposite! In small groups and during one on one times I have shared the real stories of my life. We all have them. All of us are imperfect! We have all sinned and fallen short! If any thing else were true we would not need a Savior.
The freedom that comes from living life God's way is amazing!
Janessa Ferrell is planning a small group for women under 30 starting this fall. A couple of other women are talking about doing the study "Lies Women Believe". I, Ingrid DeJong, am going to be leading a group for Mom's with children under two years of age. Cathy Braxton would love to talk to you about what kind of small group you are looking to connect into. Amy Williams is going to be heading a Card Connection ministry for those creative types or those who would like to learn.
Maybe God is leading you to be there for some one who needs a women to be there for her and walk life as a spiritual friend... or you feel the need for some to walk along side of you right now... Talk to Jill Anderson, she is looking to set up a program to fit that need come fall.
Maybe right now it is enough to just come to the kick off and get to know the Women of Christ Community. You are welcome and bring a friend! We have a fun evening planned.
Please take our survey and let us know what your needs and desires are.
Blessings
Ingrid
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Fathers Day
Little girls and their dads... big girls and their fathers....
Some of us have had wonderful fathers who have loved and encouraged us. What a blessing. Other of us have only wished for the pain of disappointment to lessen. All of us have one Father who is in heaven who can meet our every need. By falling completely in love with Him, all of us can have the inner healing and health that He longs to give us.
Do you long to learn more about our heavenly Father and a new or renewed life that comes through a relationship with His son Jesus Christ? Through the Holy Spirit we find understanding and insight as we read His word, the Bible.
This fall there will be different groups where women can gather together, learn and grow. These are safe places to develop relationships and find mentors who can help us on this journey.
Blessings
Ingrid
Some of us have had wonderful fathers who have loved and encouraged us. What a blessing. Other of us have only wished for the pain of disappointment to lessen. All of us have one Father who is in heaven who can meet our every need. By falling completely in love with Him, all of us can have the inner healing and health that He longs to give us.
Do you long to learn more about our heavenly Father and a new or renewed life that comes through a relationship with His son Jesus Christ? Through the Holy Spirit we find understanding and insight as we read His word, the Bible.
This fall there will be different groups where women can gather together, learn and grow. These are safe places to develop relationships and find mentors who can help us on this journey.
Blessings
Ingrid
Friday, June 13, 2008
School's Out
Wow! It is summer again. The lazy days of summer...lazy afternoons at the beach....drinking lemonade under the oak tree... .....oh forgive me! I live in suburban Plainfield. The beach is 1 1/2 hours away and my trees are still not big enough to give good shade!
Ok , so what does summer mean for Christ Community? Did you know that there is a softball team this summer? We are having a Hunungo Happenin' Hoedown June 22. Vacation Bible School is going to be neat for the kids. There are mission trips and other activities.
What about for us women? Mark your calendars for August 29th for our Summer Salad/Brownie Sundae fun Women's Ministry Kick off at the church! Did you take the survey yet? Please help us make Christ Community women connected!
Blessings
Ingrid
Ok , so what does summer mean for Christ Community? Did you know that there is a softball team this summer? We are having a Hunungo Happenin' Hoedown June 22. Vacation Bible School is going to be neat for the kids. There are mission trips and other activities.
What about for us women? Mark your calendars for August 29th for our Summer Salad/Brownie Sundae fun Women's Ministry Kick off at the church! Did you take the survey yet? Please help us make Christ Community women connected!
Blessings
Ingrid
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