Pursuing God's Purpose and Promises For Women
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Greetings!
"I can't brag about my love for God because I fail Him daily, but I can brag about His love for me because it never fails." (author unknown) God loves you!
If at any time you need prayer, please contact Promise Helpers by clicking the "Prayer" button below. We have mighty Prayer Warriors ready to stand in the gap on your behalf.
Overview for our January newsletter:
- Article, "Rise Up! " by Karla Maxwell
- Lyric Video "God So Loved" by We the Kingdom
- Registration for Spring Retreat Pursuit 4.20: Dancing in the Rain
- The Promise Center's News
- What To Do Other Than Just Saying, "I Will Pray For You"
- What's Happening in Your Area?
- Our Contact Information
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Rise Up!
By Karla Maxwell
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I never watched a game of NBA basketball in my life, but the tragic death of Kobe Bryant really hit home for some reason. An astonishing athlete, a family man who "had it all"... his life along with eight others ended on earth
instantly
. This man of great fortune will no longer be seen with a human eye, yet his spirit lives on, and one day, just as the rest of us, he will be seen before his Creator. All his fame, fortune, and success are now worthless. Kobe Bryant just like all of us will bow down and acknowledge Jesus Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Every Christian, Atheist, Muslim, Jew, every confused soul that walked the planet WILL know that HE IS LORD. He IS The Great I AM. Yes, every knee will bow, but those who did not surrender their life to Christ and make Him Lord of their life while on earth will be cast into the pit of Hell, not because God did not love them, but because He cannot look at sin and they chose to reject Him.
That day of reckoning is fast approaching. We are at the end of the End Times. Things are ramping up; the stage is being set. Look around you; wars, rumors of wars, violence everywhere, political mayhem, what use to be called evil is now good and what use to be good is now evil; the earth is groaning with natural disasters-- Australia was on fire, strong earthquakes all over the world, volcanoes erupting; physical viral epidemic outbreaks. The enemy is out to destroy mankind because he knows his time of reign is coming to an end.
I say all this not to cause fear, but rather urgency. Urgency for the lost. Urgency for Christians to stand up and do what we are supposed to do. Do you know someone that needs Jesus? Or ever come across a stranger that needs Jesus? A few days ago, a friend was telling me how he was sitting at a business conference dinner the week before. He was having a pleasant conversation with a woman sitting next to him whom he had never met when suddenly he heard the Holy Spirit tell him, "Ask her if she knows Jesus"-- just out of the blue ask her. There was no mention of church or religion of any kind in their conversation. So, he asked her, "Do you know Jesus?", and everyone at the table stopped what they were doing with mouths open and eyes popping out. The lady was from England and her response was, "No, we don't ever talk about that in England because we don't want to offend the Muslims, but I would like to know Him." WOW! That is beyond exciting! And not only did my friend lead this lady to the Lord right there at the dinner table, a man later that evening approached him and asked to accept Christ as well! Double WOW! My friend stepped out in faith and obeyed what the Lord said to do. My friend may not see wealth and fortune here on earth by the world's standards, but his Heavenly reward will far exceed any amount of fame, fortune, and "Kobe Bryant" success the world can offer.
I urge you, do not keep neglecting to talk to people about Christ any longer. It is time, Followers of Christ! RISE UP! We have been redeemed by the blood of the Sacrificial Lamb! We have been raised from the dead! The Lord has given us a gift of salvation, a gift of eternal life to share with the world! Ask the Lord for opportunities to share about Him and He will make it happen... and do not lose that opportunity, Karla (speaking to myself), by letting fear step in masked as excuses. Instead, make this day the starting point of living a completely Spirit-led life. Surrender each day to the Lord. When we are completely led by our Holy Spirit, there is no stopping us! Listen for His voice. Study His Word. Pray for boldness. And thank Him for the opportunities to share His love even before you see the opportunities.
Be Blessed! To God be the Glory
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Lyric Video "God So Loved"
by We the Kingdom
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Woo-hoo! Who is excited registration is NOW OPEN for Promise Helpers' 2020 Spring Retreat, "Pursuit 4.20: Dancing In the Rain"? You do not want to miss this amazing weekend! There will be dancing, just to let you know ahead of time, but not required. And unlike last year, we will not have actual rain pouring down, in the name of Jesus! -- praying for beautiful sun-filled spring weather!
Speaking of praying, if you would like to join in prayer and fasting for this retreat, Promise Helpers has a 40-Day Fast and Pray beginning Sunday, February 23rd. Pick something you want or need to fast from for 40 days and pray for the retreat, the speakers, ladies attending, for lives to be changed, ask the angels to guard the gate and make the way straight for all who want to attend to do so. Pray for wisdom and Spirit-led guidance for the leaders. Pray retreat scholarships will be provided for anyone in need.
You can also be a blessing to ladies and Promise Helpers by providing scholarships or partial scholarships. We have many ladies in need of financial help; they are blessed by attending, and the giver is doubly blessed. The Lord has always made a way for every lady to attend, and you can be a part of His work by giving any amount you can to help Promise Helpers with these scholarships. If you would like to bless a lady with a scholarship donation or partial scholarship, click on the Scholarship button below. This will take you to Promise Helpers' PayPal. There is a drop-down menu, click "Retreats" and enter whatever amount you like.
Make this Promise Helpers retreat a priority in your life. The Lord never disappoints!
April 3rd-5th, 2020
Three Mountain Retreat Center
Clifton, TX
$135 includes all meals and lodging
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Promise Center is jumping with joy as we announce Morgan Ramos as our volunteer director! Morgan and her family have lived in Clyde for many years and are well-known in the community. She is a lady with a heart for the Lord and families in need, and has already implemented many of her exciting and helpful plans for the Center, including the Promise Center's food pantry, which is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing what the Lord will accomplish through Promise Center under Morgan's direction.
Your continued prayers and financial support are appreciated as Promise Center reaches the lost, hurting, those in need physically and spiritually.
You can contact Promise Center at
(325) 893-3777
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What To Do Other Than Just Saying, "I'll Pray For You"
Ideas from the blog of Tshanina Peterson
How many times have you told someone you will pray for them, only to let it slip your mind? We have all been there. Here are a few ideas to help us follow through with our words.
Pray via Email/Text
It may sound odd, but some of the sweetest prayers I’ve prayed over people have been via email or text. Quite often when someone asks me to pray for them, I feel the Holy Spirit prompt me to write out a prayer right then and there.
Stop and Pray
When you’re talking with someone and you don’t have the words to say, don’t be afraid to stop and pray with them then and there. There is no greater comfort for someone going through a hard time than to actually hear the words being prayed over them. It brings instant comfort and peace to them.
Make a Prayer List
A prayer list is a wonderful way for me to be intentional about praying for people. When someone asks me to pray for them, I’ll add it to my list so that I won’t forget. I put this list in my Bible so I’ll have it when I’m doing my morning devotions.
Add It To Your To-Do List
I know this one sounds funny, but this one has helped me. There are family/friends in my life that I want to be intentional about praying for. Every couple of weeks, I’ll contact them and ask how I can best pray for them.
Some of these suggestions can be awkward, but once you get in the habit of doing them, they’ll become second-nature.
When I know someone’s praying for me, it’s a huge blessing. You never know what a difference your prayers will make in someone else’s life!
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What's Happening In Your Area
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Clyde
Promise Center
Food Pantry open Tuesdays and Thursday 10:00-2:00
Phone Number (325) 893-3777
Cross Plains
Bible Study
The home of Connie Kirkham
Tuesday mornings 9:00-10:30
Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:00
Contact Connie Kirkham
Hamilton
No events at this time
Contact Alicia Cortez
Parker/ Wise /Tarrant Counties
Bible Study
Thurdays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Fort Worth
Contact Debbie Barber
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Our mailing and physical addresses:
PO Box 1104
222 Archer St.
Clyde, TX 79510
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Promise Helpers is a non-profit Christian ministry for women that seeks to help women experience the fullness of God’s purpose and promises for them. Our desire is to bring women to a place of personal wholeness so they can bring wholeness to their marriages, homes, families and communities. Promise Helpers is women ministering to women, reminding one another of the promises of God and encouraging one another to implement those promises into their daily lives. The foundation of Promise Helpers is prayer, for apart from Jesus Christ we can do nothing.
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