a sisterhood of hearts burning for Christ
Under his GLORY a fire will be kindled like a burning flame ~ Isaiah 10:16c
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Go Higher!
There’s a call on our lives, and it’s not the easy sit back and do nothing call!
It’s the call to go higher, to reach for the better thing, but most of all to believe in a great God, a majestic God, an all powerful and wonderful God! And then obey Him.
Here are some ways to pursue the high road:
-Gather together to worship and hear the series from Pastor Scott: HIGHER - Taking your life to the next level.
-Attend a ladies short-term small group and get to know others. We are called to love one another, and where does this happen? In the gathering of the one anothers!
-Use your gifts and talents in the body; you have more within you than you even know. Get training and begin ministering!
The better thing is the harder thing; choose the better way and the results will be astounding!
Ester Smith
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the word of the testimony
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I started following the Lord about 7 years ago. I was living a hopeless life. I went through childhood trauma, felt worthless and did not care about what happened to me. I drank, did drugs, and struggled with eating disorders. I remember trying to commit suicide on many occasions.
After my 3rd son, Liam, was born, God opened my eyes to His grace, His goodness, and His love. I came to know the truth that He took my shame and guilt; it was defeated at the Cross. I had a new way of living! I had to walk slow and learn how to live God’s way. I asked for forgiveness and I forgave. God said, “Shari, you are my beloved. You are my precious daughter.” It took a lot of mentoring and Bible study to clear out some major issues in me. God’s Holy Spirit is filling every single spot in me. I feel the Lord grounding me and building solid ground in my life. Listening to the Lord’s voice was key; I just needed to wake up and say “Yes” to Him! He did the rest.
We all worry that we are not good enough and I sure did. I hardly knew the Bible and felt “less than” in many ways. Today, I am a second year student at the Crossing School of Supernatural Ministry. Only God could take this girl and make her a student of Him. I have grown so much in the Word. It is in my heart to become a pastor someday, but only God can do this!!
God took the impossible and made it possible!!! No matter who you are or what you have done, God wants a relationship with you. He will come through on every single one of His promises. He is a good God. He will never leave us. And I'll leave you with what He says to me all the time....Keep Going!!!
Shari Grant
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Derek 14, James 12, Liam 9, Reagan 8
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soul to soul, sharing our hearts
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Good, Better, Best, and a More Excellent Way
Martha was busy preparing a great meal for the Lord, a real Ministry of Helps. She became overwhelmed by the task, and murmured. On the other hand, Mary, her sister, saw the need to sit with Jesus and receive His ministry. Jesus Himself also received ministry by Mary’s devotion. All in the house heard Jesus’ take on Mary’s action.
“But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her” Luke 10:42.
Spending time with the Lord and listening to His heart as He shares His most intimate thoughts, far outweighs the things one does for Him. This is the ‘
good
part’ that will remain. The service one renders, should flow from that which is imparted in our time with the Lord. Jesus’ example is ours,
“He appointed twelve whom He named apostles, that they might be with Him, and that He might send them out to preach” Mark 3:14
. Notice the process, “that they might be with Him, and that he might send them out to preach.” Like Mary, being with Jesus is first priority over any other kind of service we do. What we go out to do or share involves that which is heard from Him. That is the process.
This brings us to that which is
better
. Everything about God and His kingdom is good. No degree of comparison will ever describe His true nature or work. However, God’s working in us does have the potential to grow, in width, length, depth and height (Eph. 3:18). Therefore, it can be said that the Lord’s impartation to Mary, did have some kind of transforming effect on her life. Hearing the word, without taking heed is useless. The word shared and received brings about the change God intends for His eternal purpose.
“A day (spent) in Your (God’s) courts is better than a thousand” (Ps. 84:10a).
When the word we hear in moments spent with Him, changes us, then it is better. Like Mary, our lives become better when the Lord’s imparted word becomes our life experience.
At the wedding at Cana, Jesus performed His first miracle when He turned water into wine. The wine was served toward the end. After the master tasted the wine made by the Lord, he noted that it was the ‘
best
’ wine, and asked why it was served last. The best influence of the Lord’s ministry to us, as in Mary’s case, is when the transformed life becomes a living showcase of Christ; a life on display to the unsaved world (Romans 8:19-29; Matt.5:13-4). People will be drawn to the Lord by His love demonstrated through us (water turned to wine). Demonstrating His love and the word we receive from Him, becomes the
“more excellent way” (1 Cor.12:31).
Yvonne Eason
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What: Women's Small Group
When: Wed., Jan. 23-Feb. 27
Where: Room 308 at The Crossing
Time: 6:30-8 pm
Leaders: Sangeeta Kamble & Sarah Kleinman
Want a life-giving opportunity to meet with other women on Wednesday nights? Come join us for discussion, prayer and fellowship. We will discuss Pastor Scott's new sermon series, "Higher - Taking Your Life to the Next Level".
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Tuesday Morning Bible Studies
Studies run through May 21st
Free childcare for children up to four years old.
Facilitator: Marge Conn
Time: Cafe opens at 9:30 am and the Bible study starts at 10 am
Where: Room 307
Facilitator: Nancy McKay
Time: Cafe opens at 9:30 am and the Bible study starts at 9:45 am
Where: Room 308
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