"I am the LORD your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt, the place of your slavery." Exodus 20:1
 
Hello Women of Hope,

As I write this it is raining... again. It's been raining for days and it will probably continue for a few more... and there is nothing any of us can do about it but wait. That's the rub, right? I don't know anyone who would say that they love waiting, that waiting brings them joy and peace and contentment.
Yet often that's exactly where we find ourselves. Waiting.
In traffic, on hold, in line. For a diagnosis; for healing; for an apology; for things to go back to the way they were; for things to get better. It's easy to get stuck when we're in that place. Often we don't even know how it happened, but we become spiritually trapped the same way the Israelites were physically trapped in a place of slavery in Egypt; and while we might believe that God rescued his people back then; we struggle to believe that God will provide the same rescue for us, today.
Women of Hope, God longs for you to know that you are rescued! You were made for more than staying enslaved to the things of this world that cannot satisfy the longing of your soul. You are the daughter of the Lord of Heaven's Armies! Let that just sink in for a second. God is for you. You belong to the creator of the universe. You are more precious than jewels and his love for you is without end. Your circumstances right now, whatever they are, cannot change that truth. Breathe it in. Lean into it. Ask God to help you believe it's true - and trust that the God who set you free absolutely wants you to experience it!
If you struggle with believing that God is completely, 100% for you, I encourage you to spend some time with people in a place that can help remind you of who you are. Our fall classes have either just started or will begin very soon and there is still time for you to join!
I also want to specifically invite you to Create and Connect on Friday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 pm. We'll make leather earrings that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift, and we'll have worship and connection time with one another. Get a couple of friends together and make a night of it! You'll have fun and your soul will get some good stuff too. I hope to see you there!
As always, please let us know if we can be praying for you. It's a privilege to be in community with you, and I look forward to seeing you around Hope!
 
Blessings,
Pastor Amanda


Becoming a Money Smart Woman
Mondays, Sept. 17 & 24, 6:30-8:00 pm

In this two-part workshop, you will learn how to manage family finances, tools to save money, and how to establish goals and set priorities.
 

Women's Study: Jesus Calling
Mondays, Sept. 10 - Nov. 5, 6:30-8:00 pm
 
Join us as we examine what the Bible has to say about relying on God for all our needs. As we push back the demands of the day, give our cares to him and encounter him personally through his word, we will discover the truth of Paul's words in Philippians 4:19 when he wrote, "My God will meet all of your needs according the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." You will see that God loves you, cares for you and provides the strength you need to get through any situation.


Family Art Workshop
Saturday, Sept. 8, 1:00-2:30 pm
 
Families with children of all ages and ability levels are invited to join us to spend time together creating and enjoying each other's company! Supply fee: $5/person OR $10/family.
 
This Saturday, artist Kiki Curtis will show how to make "HeArt for Jesus Hearts" with acrylic paint on recycled pizza boxes. Join us before the Rally Tailgate
 
Check out these classes too!