Calvary Chapel Newsletter March-April 2012
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Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks
March-April 2012
Living with God Confidence
Jeremiah 17:7-8
Fragrant Life Women’s Ministry Newsletter
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provided us with all we need. We need to plant ourselves in it daily in order to be refreshed for our dealings with everyday life. As our roots go deep and anchor our souls to God we will be ready to withstand even the most severe droughts. Portraits From Sandie Prayer, Poetry & Praise Fruit of Her Hands Apron Strings Joyful Books & Recipes Devotional Expressions of Love Calvary Chapel Info Calendar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Portraits From Sandie
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8
“Oh what a gracious and loving God we serve! When we are experiencing difficult times and He is where we confidently place I love all the sunshine we’ve been blessed our trust, He becomes our trust, our security, with lately. I really have been enjoying the warm weather we’ve been having, but (and it and He places us in a refreshing place where comes with a but) we who live here in North- we firmly stay, not worried in our struggle. Rather, we are nourished, all the while proern Nevada know that come summer water ducing fruit for His kingdom. Fellow Chriswill be at a premium. The lack of snow now tians are edified, while the unsaved are witwill definitely affect the amount of water we nessed to, by the peace He imparts to us in have in the summer. If a drought comes we the midst of the struggle. All the more, God’s will probably be watering our yards and gardens less and have less water in our rivers and holy name is glorified.” Anon lakes for recreation. We’ll have higher prices Tom and I actually had to ration water one at the stores for produce and less grass for our time. It was during a severe drought in Southlocal livestock to graze on. If the drought is ern California. We were allowed so many units extremely severe we could even experience (I forget how many) of water a day. I had to watering rationing. All in all drought is never a read the meter everyday and write down how good thing and will surely bring hardship to us many we used. It actually became kind of fun all. looking for new ways to save water. And to God’s glory we always had enough, even What a comfort it is to know that our enough to replace the 2 inches a day that Lord never runs low of living water. We can trust him to provide for us in time of drought evaporated everyday from our backyard swimwhether it be physical or spiritual. Psalm 37:5 ming pool. says, “commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him and He shall bring it to pass.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 is about trusting God, especially when difficult times come. Oh how happy is the man who trusts, whose confidence and security, is in the Lord. He shall be just like the cottonwood trees behind my house. They don’t worry about water because the little stream they’re next to provides them with all they need. In the same way, our stream, our living water is God’s word, the Bible, in it He has I came across this little poem I want to share with you: Ask not how, but trust Him still; Ask not when, but wait His will; Simply on His word rely, And God shall all your needs supply.
OUR DESIRES FOR THE WOMEN’S MINISTRIES ARE:
To encourage deeper relationships and spiritual growth for the women in the body of Christ. To provide a place where women will be encouraged and uplifted to seek God’s best for their lives. To give opportunity to study the Word of God together that women might grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus. To equip women to be lights in their homes, neighborhoods and workplaces reflecting the love of Jesus Christ to all.
Love, Sandie
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Praise & Worship:
“Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.” Psalm 99:9
Revelation Song
Jennie Lee Riddle
CLOTHED IN RAINBOWS… OF LIVING COLOR FLASHES OF LIGHTNING, ROLLS OF THUNDER BLESSING AND HONOR, STRENGTH AND GLORY… AND POWER BE TO YOU, THE ONLY WISE KING (Chorus-2x) FILLED WITH WONDER… AWESTRUCK WONDER AT THE MENTION… OF YOUR NAME JESUS, YOUR NAME IS POWER BREATH AND LIVING WATER SUCH… A MARVELOUS MYS...TERY (Chorus—3x)
WORTHY IS THE...LAMB WHO WAS SLAIN HOLY, HOLY IS HE SING A NEW SONG...TO HIM WHO SITS ON HEAVEN’S MERCY SEAT (Repeat) HOLY, HOLY, HOLY IS THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY WHO WAS AND IS AND IS TO COME WITH ALL CREATION I SING PRAISE TO… THE KING OF KINGS YOU ARE...MY EVERYTHING, AND I WILL ADORE YOU
Confidence Check-Up
Question 1: Did you know God knows your heart better than you do? Answer: Read… 1 John 3:20-22 Ask: Am I trusting and obeying God’s word, trying to live my life to Please Him?
Question 3: Did you know that you can lose your confidence if you do not do something to strengthen it? Answer: Read…James 2:22 and James 2:26 Ask: Is my faith working together to produce works so that I am maturing? Can I say, “Bless the Lord. I believe by faith that God will do the work. The devil will not steal my joy?” Confidence Checks: After you have done the will of God ask yourself: Am I obeying God’s word? Is my heart condemning me? Do I have problems? Do I need to change some things? Have I been putting my trust in men or in God?
Question 2: Did you know You can cast away your confidence by taking your eyes off Jesus Christ? Answer: Read… Hebrews 10:35-36 Ask: Do I want to give-up, give-in and quit?
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Fruit of Her Hands
“Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.” Proverbs 31:31
HOME IS WHERE GOD’S JOY IS…
The month of May we will focus on the fruit of the spirit of JOY AND GOODNESS.
Joy found by having a close walk with Jesus Christ in a daily devotional life. Skill we will develop/practice: hand sewing What We Will Give to Others: Joyful May “Clip-It Flower’s For the Women’s Retreat
In this ministry you may be a “teacher of good things.” Please consider joining us for the day. No stress or pressure. Just come, visit, offer wisdom and love.
OUR DESIRE OF FRUIT OF HER HANDS MINISTRY
Fear the Lord, respect for spouse, foresight, encouragement, care for others, concern for the poor, wisdom in handling money, Proverbs 31, Titus 2:3-5 and Galatians 5:2223 encompasses the Fruit of Her Hands Ministry. Giving to Others, Fellowship & Developing New Skills
SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS FOR 2012
Home Is Where God’s Joy Is 5/12/12
(Skill) Hand Sewing (Give) May Clip-It Flowers “Gifts” For the Women’s Retreat
Home Is Where Rest and Recovery Begin 8/11/12
(Skill) Gentle No-Sew Comfort Blanket & Friendship Soup In a Jar (Give) The gift of a comfort blanket to a friend or Veteran at the V.A. Hospital along with Friendship Soup in a Jar.
LOCATION AND TIME
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm ON SATURDAY’S Cost: No Charge to Attend Workshops. A small class supply list will be provided (4-6) weeks prior. Location: 286 W. Coyote Dr. Washoe Valley (775) 657-6422 At the Home of Kelly Gardner Beans, Corn Chips and Salsa will be provided for Lunch!
Home Is Where Hospitality is Found 11/10/12
(Skill) Making Something From Nothing in the Kitchen Techniques, Tasting and Table Setting; Theory of Three (Give) The gift of a simple meal. Plan a simple meal with on hand items. Guess who’s coming to dinner? Meal’s Ministry...
him glory in the LORD.” You see, God sent His son Jesus Christ for us. When we are saved by faith through Jesus Christ, He lives “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are in us. Christ then imparts His wisdom and righteousness perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” through us. We then can only boast in the LORD! How awe1 Corinthians 1:18. What I find comforting is 1 Corinthians 1:18 some is that! Practically speaking it looks like this… There is the message of the cross to (me) “to us who are being saved it is nothing we can do apart from Jesus Christ. We can’t be a great the power of God.” I don’t know about you, but I need help from wife, mother, friend, teacher, leader, or speaker. If we have any God. I can’t do anything in my own strength. 1 Corinthians one of those gifts, it is because the power of God is working 1:30-31 goes on to say, “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who through us. We may think we are doing any one of those posibecame for us wisdom from God-and righteousness and sanctifi- tions on our own, but we will soon learn…It is the MESSAGE OF cation and redemption- that, as it is written, He who glories, let THE CROSS…Nothing more…Jesus paid it ALL!
The Message of the Cross
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Apron Strings
That the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanders, not given to much wine, teachers of good things– that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.” Titus 2:3-5
“TEA- Time”
Saturday, April 21st from 10am12pm, the Women’s Koinonia will be a Mother and Daughter Tea. This year instead of grabbing your “hat”, you will be wanting to tie on your calico apron. No those cute little apron’s do not have to match, but that is an idea worth exploring. There is no need to feel left out from this event if you do not have a daughter or mother in town. Part of the “fun” is seeking out someone to be “mom or daughter” for the day! Be creative! Have fun! I must warn you though... you absolutely must sign-up EARLY, as seats fill-up fast!
Who I Am in Christ…
When I was a teenager I thought I wanted to be the “Popular Girl”, the one everyone looked to. The one who had the “cute” hairstyle, wore the “cute” jeans, seemed to have the “cutest” smile! When I was a young woman, married beginning my new life, with a husband and babies. I wanted what the other moms had; The “cute” house, the “cute” car and the “cute” namebrand kitchen appliances. Then God got ahold of me. Sat me down and explained something more. “What if they didn’t know ME like you do?” He asked me. “What if Jesus doesn’t live in their heart?” I thought about that… I am God’s Child...that’s who I am in Christ.. I decided to learn to be CONTENT… and rejoice!
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:” John 1:12
SHARING LIVES
If you are a young woman 15-25 then this class is for you! All classes will be held at the home of Kim Bowser and begin Saturday, March 17th, 2012, 9:30am-12:30pm. In this class you will find out what the word of God teaches on becoming a godly woman. Learn: cooking, decorating, homemaking, protection, having biblical joy, purity, stewardship, marriage, family and much more. Cost is $25.00. Please pay when you register.
Women’s Retreat
June 1-3, 2012 Zephyr Point Conference Center Lake Tahoe Cost is $170.00
Includes Lodging and Meals
“Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalm 74:25-26
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Joyful Books and Recipes
“Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)
Women’s Ministry Book of the Month
By Kelly Gardner
A Confident Heart by Renee Swope
Ever feel like your not good enough, or valuable enough? Are you always doubting yourself and living life with insecurities instead of living life fully, trusting God completely? Instead of spending time focusing on “self” as the world would have you to do, spend time focusing on God and discover security living daily in Jesus Christ.
Why this book?
I don't know about you, but I know an honest evaluation of the time I spend on “me” is significantly great! These thoughts, conversations and focused events are not “fun” to admit and rather a bit embarrassing, and when it is all said and done the focus on “self” does nothing to bring joy to my life or others. I typically end up with a “feel-sorry-for-myself” or “pity-party” attitude. The book “ Confident Heart” by Renee Swope points you to God’s Word right from the beginning. Her writing is so relatable! This is a woman who has walked the road of life and struggled with doubt and fear. Renee shares how only through trusting in God and His Word will we find the solution to conquer all real fears, doubts and insecurities in our lives. Join us on Wednesday mornings for Joyful Books Book Club. We meet at 9:30 in the 3rd and 4th grade classroom. You can also read along at http:joyfullbooks.blogspot.com
BAKED POTATO SALAD
6 medium potatoes baked 2 celery stalks chopped 2 hard cooked eggs chopped 2 sweet pickles chopped 4 green onions chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 3 Tablespoons of pickle juice from jar 2 Tablespoons mustard 2 SLICES OF CRISPY BACON CHOPPED Salt to taste
Scrub and bake potatoes at 450 degrees for 1 hour. Cool potatoes to touch. Cut potatoes in half and scoop out pulp in bowl. Add chopped celery, chopped hard cooked eggs, chopped sweet pickles, chopped onions, mayonnaise, pickle juice, mustard, chopped bacon and salt. Stir. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
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“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8
Devotional
Confidence in Jesus Christ Our Rock By Deanna Johnson
We have all fallen short of our own expectations or the expectations of others throughout our whole lives, before we were Christians and even after we have come to know the Lord Jesus. Trusting in our knowledge, talents and relationships outside of Jesus is like trusting in the branches to hold up the tree. However, the roots are what sustain the life of the tree. Life has many hardships and can be like destructive storms, but even a storm cannot pull up the deep roots that have been secured around a boulder. During the spring and summer months of life we bask in the beautiful sunshine and drink the water that refreshes us. Our roots grow deep and spread out. We touch other’s roots and possibly intertwine to help build a support for when winter comes. When the winter does come we are strong, though branches may break off here and there, our roots keep us secure and upright. Where the broken branches have fallen away, new branches may emerge stronger and even more beautiful.
Jeremiah 17:7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD.” Where does your confidence stem from? Is your confidence upon yourself, your knowledge, your talents, your relations or upon the Lord Jesus Christ?
Isaiah 26:3-4 “You will keep him in perfect peace, You can all imagine a tree in Reno during the winter time; just whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for in YAH, the Lord, is everlast- barren branches, almost lifeless in appearance. Yet when spring time comes this tree is full of leaves, vibrant and full of ing strength.” life. Why? Because it’s roots were spread out and went deep down. The healthiness of the roots is revealed during the How many times have you said to yourself, “Self, I am not harshness of winter time, the tree has been sustained. good enough, I can’t do it, it is too hard – I won’t even try because I know I will fail.” Or, “Self, what does it matter if I conJeremiah 17:7-8 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the tribute? No one will even notice, I can’t make it any better, LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a why bother?” And how about, “Self, no matter how many tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by times I learn to be confident I keep on stumbling and messing the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will it all up. When will this ever end? Things will never change; I be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will never get it right.” I am all too familiar with these queswill cease from yielding fruit.” tions. Insecurities are something I deal with regularly. But, I know that my confidence must not be upon myself for I will come short every time, my confidence must be upon my Lord, My sweet sisters, Jeremiah tells us to learn from the tree whose roots are spread over the rock as they go deep down Jesus. into the soil. You will be blessed. Like the tree, you are secure, stable and unmovable. As you replace your confidence in As I pray and seek wisdom regarding confidence, the image yourself with faith in Jesus our Rock there will be no wind or that comes to my mind is that of a tree whose roots go deep storm (trial in life) that can move you. Though you may sway, into the soil. But above the soil the tree actually sits upon a you will not be uprooted. When the heat (Satan’s attacks and large boulder. I love this picture for it tells me so much about or sin) comes to wither, the roots (your foundation) will remain myself and my need to rely upon God. nourished and continue to seek out refreshing water (reading the Word, prayer, worship, obedience and fellowship in the We all know what it feels like to be insecure, to doubt ourbody). Not only are you secure and safe, because your confiselves. We also know what it feels like to be scared of what someone might think about us, and many of us fear how some- dence is upon the Lord, you will also produce fruit (be a blessone may take what we have said in the wrong way. We might ing for others). be fearful of forgetting all that we have studied when we must stand before the class and give an exposition.
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“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” Romans 12:10 (NLT)
heart that someone here tonight is living their life in fear and they must come By Mary Jane Robinette forward for prayer.” I vividly remember that moment. I can still feel the trembling We all have at least one giant in our life eager to control in my hands as they reus. Fear is the most dominant giant. This enormous mon- leased the hold I had on the ster penetrates our core until we are chained inside our sides of my seat. I had just heard my Abba Father calling own self. We feel there is no way of escape. It continues out to me to come to Him. Acts 18:9-10 “Do not be afraid, but to cultivate until new dreaded emotions appear. speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you, for I have many people in this city.” I slowly Far back in my life as I can remember, near seventy stood. I received prayer. I had conquered my giants. years, I came to know my first giant. No child should have When my burden of living my life in fear was handed over to be awakened in the middle of the night hearing their to Jesus, my life changed. A confident faith in my Lord father’s verbal drunken abuse against their mother. Every Jesus set me free. “Proverbs 26:27 “In the fear of the Lord there is weekend this giant named fear sat on the edge of my bed strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge. The waiting in the quiet darkness to overcome me. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life to turn one away from the snares screaming sounds of hurtful voices and sometimes the of death..” We must surrender ourselves each day to Jesus noises of physical abuse would soon awaken me. It was and place our trust in Him to give us victory over our githen I would scream in terror of what was happening downstairs. My cries, “Please stop! Please stop! Mommy, ants. Whatever your giants may be that are devouring you, let your faith in Jesus empower you with the courage I’m scared,” shadowed my bedroom. Fear consumed my to triumph over them . “2Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a shaking body. Soon the sounds would fade and I would find my mother sitting next to me on the edge of my bed spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” God’s perfect love casts out all fear. Our troubled emotions do trying to console me, her soothing voice telling me that everything was okay. She would sit with me until my sobs not need to have power over us. Giants are the enemy. As long as we serve our Lord, no one can harm us. By doing were overtaken with sleep and all would be silent and forgotten until the next evening. I knew that nasty giant God’s will every day we are wrapped in His arms of protection. would return, he always did. Sadly for me as I grew up and left home, my giant followed me. Over the years my I would rather kneel at the foot of the throne of Jesus knowgiant grew into many giants, doubt, worry, no confidence, ing that He is shielding me, then fighting off giants. Fear, inseshyness and more. I fought a daily battle with my tormenting monsters. A shroud of unrelenting emotions be- curity, depression, introversion, doubt, giants of all sorts should not keep you from the knowledge that our trust and confidence came my enemies and I faced these intruders alone.
Expressions of Love
Conquering Our Giants
are in the LORD! Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be Strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who It was at a Women’s Retreat that I faced my giants and goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” No giant is bigger gave my enemies to Jesus. I sat there at the Afterglow that or greater than God. Trust is confidence in God to help you Saturday evening believing that I was all prepared to ask conquer your giants.
the Lord to take control of my giants. When I attempted to stand up and walk to a member of the prayer team, I could not budge. I was frozen in fear. I had not told anyone what I had planned on doing that evening. It was then I silently cried out to my God, “LORD God if you want me to do this then you must give me a sign, I cannot stand up alone.” It was within seconds our God spoke through Sandie with a message just for me. She softly spoke into the microphone, “the Lord just placed it on my
“Be Strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks March-April 2012
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HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED AT CALVARY CHAPEL?
First: Present yourself to God (Romans 12:1) for confirmation that He has planted you in this fellowship. If so, then discover your gifts and God’s calling your life. Second: Study to show yourself approved unto God (2 Timothy 2:15). As you grow in your relationship with God, let Him prepare you for effective service. Third: Be doers of the Word (James 1:22). Commit yourself to the work of Jesus Christ in this fellowship. Get involved as a yielded vessel to God’s guiding anywhere He directs.
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Helps Ministry: Food Pantry, Meal Ministry Café 2:42 Women’s Greeter’s Women’s Monday Bible Study Women’s Conferences, Koinonia’s & Retreats Women’s Thursday Morning Prayer Family Worship Night Children’s Ministry, Nursery, Childcare Widows Meeting (Encourage &Prayer) 2nd Sunday of the Month in Café 2:42 8:15 am Mom’s In Prayer, Monday’s 1pm. This ministry is for moms who want to get together and pray for their children. We meet on a weekly basis in the 3rd/4th grade classroom. Child care will be shared as needed. Call DiAnn at 972-4264. Spirit Led Writing/Recipes for Newsletter. [email protected] or Kelly Gardner (775)657-6422
March-April 2012
Living with God Confidence
Jeremiah 17:7-8
Fragrant Life Women’s Ministry Newsletter
Inside this issue:
provided us with all we need. We need to plant ourselves in it daily in order to be refreshed for our dealings with everyday life. As our roots go deep and anchor our souls to God we will be ready to withstand even the most severe droughts. Portraits From Sandie Prayer, Poetry & Praise Fruit of Her Hands Apron Strings Joyful Books & Recipes Devotional Expressions of Love Calvary Chapel Info Calendar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Portraits From Sandie
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8
“Oh what a gracious and loving God we serve! When we are experiencing difficult times and He is where we confidently place I love all the sunshine we’ve been blessed our trust, He becomes our trust, our security, with lately. I really have been enjoying the warm weather we’ve been having, but (and it and He places us in a refreshing place where comes with a but) we who live here in North- we firmly stay, not worried in our struggle. Rather, we are nourished, all the while proern Nevada know that come summer water ducing fruit for His kingdom. Fellow Chriswill be at a premium. The lack of snow now tians are edified, while the unsaved are witwill definitely affect the amount of water we nessed to, by the peace He imparts to us in have in the summer. If a drought comes we the midst of the struggle. All the more, God’s will probably be watering our yards and gardens less and have less water in our rivers and holy name is glorified.” Anon lakes for recreation. We’ll have higher prices Tom and I actually had to ration water one at the stores for produce and less grass for our time. It was during a severe drought in Southlocal livestock to graze on. If the drought is ern California. We were allowed so many units extremely severe we could even experience (I forget how many) of water a day. I had to watering rationing. All in all drought is never a read the meter everyday and write down how good thing and will surely bring hardship to us many we used. It actually became kind of fun all. looking for new ways to save water. And to God’s glory we always had enough, even What a comfort it is to know that our enough to replace the 2 inches a day that Lord never runs low of living water. We can trust him to provide for us in time of drought evaporated everyday from our backyard swimwhether it be physical or spiritual. Psalm 37:5 ming pool. says, “commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him and He shall bring it to pass.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 is about trusting God, especially when difficult times come. Oh how happy is the man who trusts, whose confidence and security, is in the Lord. He shall be just like the cottonwood trees behind my house. They don’t worry about water because the little stream they’re next to provides them with all they need. In the same way, our stream, our living water is God’s word, the Bible, in it He has I came across this little poem I want to share with you: Ask not how, but trust Him still; Ask not when, but wait His will; Simply on His word rely, And God shall all your needs supply.
OUR DESIRES FOR THE WOMEN’S MINISTRIES ARE:
To encourage deeper relationships and spiritual growth for the women in the body of Christ. To provide a place where women will be encouraged and uplifted to seek God’s best for their lives. To give opportunity to study the Word of God together that women might grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus. To equip women to be lights in their homes, neighborhoods and workplaces reflecting the love of Jesus Christ to all.
Love, Sandie
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Praise & Worship:
“Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.” Psalm 99:9
Revelation Song
Jennie Lee Riddle
CLOTHED IN RAINBOWS… OF LIVING COLOR FLASHES OF LIGHTNING, ROLLS OF THUNDER BLESSING AND HONOR, STRENGTH AND GLORY… AND POWER BE TO YOU, THE ONLY WISE KING (Chorus-2x) FILLED WITH WONDER… AWESTRUCK WONDER AT THE MENTION… OF YOUR NAME JESUS, YOUR NAME IS POWER BREATH AND LIVING WATER SUCH… A MARVELOUS MYS...TERY (Chorus—3x)
WORTHY IS THE...LAMB WHO WAS SLAIN HOLY, HOLY IS HE SING A NEW SONG...TO HIM WHO SITS ON HEAVEN’S MERCY SEAT (Repeat) HOLY, HOLY, HOLY IS THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY WHO WAS AND IS AND IS TO COME WITH ALL CREATION I SING PRAISE TO… THE KING OF KINGS YOU ARE...MY EVERYTHING, AND I WILL ADORE YOU
Confidence Check-Up
Question 1: Did you know God knows your heart better than you do? Answer: Read… 1 John 3:20-22 Ask: Am I trusting and obeying God’s word, trying to live my life to Please Him?
Question 3: Did you know that you can lose your confidence if you do not do something to strengthen it? Answer: Read…James 2:22 and James 2:26 Ask: Is my faith working together to produce works so that I am maturing? Can I say, “Bless the Lord. I believe by faith that God will do the work. The devil will not steal my joy?” Confidence Checks: After you have done the will of God ask yourself: Am I obeying God’s word? Is my heart condemning me? Do I have problems? Do I need to change some things? Have I been putting my trust in men or in God?
Question 2: Did you know You can cast away your confidence by taking your eyes off Jesus Christ? Answer: Read… Hebrews 10:35-36 Ask: Do I want to give-up, give-in and quit?
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Fruit of Her Hands
“Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.” Proverbs 31:31
HOME IS WHERE GOD’S JOY IS…
The month of May we will focus on the fruit of the spirit of JOY AND GOODNESS.
Joy found by having a close walk with Jesus Christ in a daily devotional life. Skill we will develop/practice: hand sewing What We Will Give to Others: Joyful May “Clip-It Flower’s For the Women’s Retreat
In this ministry you may be a “teacher of good things.” Please consider joining us for the day. No stress or pressure. Just come, visit, offer wisdom and love.
OUR DESIRE OF FRUIT OF HER HANDS MINISTRY
Fear the Lord, respect for spouse, foresight, encouragement, care for others, concern for the poor, wisdom in handling money, Proverbs 31, Titus 2:3-5 and Galatians 5:2223 encompasses the Fruit of Her Hands Ministry. Giving to Others, Fellowship & Developing New Skills
SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS FOR 2012
Home Is Where God’s Joy Is 5/12/12
(Skill) Hand Sewing (Give) May Clip-It Flowers “Gifts” For the Women’s Retreat
Home Is Where Rest and Recovery Begin 8/11/12
(Skill) Gentle No-Sew Comfort Blanket & Friendship Soup In a Jar (Give) The gift of a comfort blanket to a friend or Veteran at the V.A. Hospital along with Friendship Soup in a Jar.
LOCATION AND TIME
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm ON SATURDAY’S Cost: No Charge to Attend Workshops. A small class supply list will be provided (4-6) weeks prior. Location: 286 W. Coyote Dr. Washoe Valley (775) 657-6422 At the Home of Kelly Gardner Beans, Corn Chips and Salsa will be provided for Lunch!
Home Is Where Hospitality is Found 11/10/12
(Skill) Making Something From Nothing in the Kitchen Techniques, Tasting and Table Setting; Theory of Three (Give) The gift of a simple meal. Plan a simple meal with on hand items. Guess who’s coming to dinner? Meal’s Ministry...
him glory in the LORD.” You see, God sent His son Jesus Christ for us. When we are saved by faith through Jesus Christ, He lives “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are in us. Christ then imparts His wisdom and righteousness perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” through us. We then can only boast in the LORD! How awe1 Corinthians 1:18. What I find comforting is 1 Corinthians 1:18 some is that! Practically speaking it looks like this… There is the message of the cross to (me) “to us who are being saved it is nothing we can do apart from Jesus Christ. We can’t be a great the power of God.” I don’t know about you, but I need help from wife, mother, friend, teacher, leader, or speaker. If we have any God. I can’t do anything in my own strength. 1 Corinthians one of those gifts, it is because the power of God is working 1:30-31 goes on to say, “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who through us. We may think we are doing any one of those posibecame for us wisdom from God-and righteousness and sanctifi- tions on our own, but we will soon learn…It is the MESSAGE OF cation and redemption- that, as it is written, He who glories, let THE CROSS…Nothing more…Jesus paid it ALL!
The Message of the Cross
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Apron Strings
That the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanders, not given to much wine, teachers of good things– that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.” Titus 2:3-5
“TEA- Time”
Saturday, April 21st from 10am12pm, the Women’s Koinonia will be a Mother and Daughter Tea. This year instead of grabbing your “hat”, you will be wanting to tie on your calico apron. No those cute little apron’s do not have to match, but that is an idea worth exploring. There is no need to feel left out from this event if you do not have a daughter or mother in town. Part of the “fun” is seeking out someone to be “mom or daughter” for the day! Be creative! Have fun! I must warn you though... you absolutely must sign-up EARLY, as seats fill-up fast!
Who I Am in Christ…
When I was a teenager I thought I wanted to be the “Popular Girl”, the one everyone looked to. The one who had the “cute” hairstyle, wore the “cute” jeans, seemed to have the “cutest” smile! When I was a young woman, married beginning my new life, with a husband and babies. I wanted what the other moms had; The “cute” house, the “cute” car and the “cute” namebrand kitchen appliances. Then God got ahold of me. Sat me down and explained something more. “What if they didn’t know ME like you do?” He asked me. “What if Jesus doesn’t live in their heart?” I thought about that… I am God’s Child...that’s who I am in Christ.. I decided to learn to be CONTENT… and rejoice!
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:” John 1:12
SHARING LIVES
If you are a young woman 15-25 then this class is for you! All classes will be held at the home of Kim Bowser and begin Saturday, March 17th, 2012, 9:30am-12:30pm. In this class you will find out what the word of God teaches on becoming a godly woman. Learn: cooking, decorating, homemaking, protection, having biblical joy, purity, stewardship, marriage, family and much more. Cost is $25.00. Please pay when you register.
Women’s Retreat
June 1-3, 2012 Zephyr Point Conference Center Lake Tahoe Cost is $170.00
Includes Lodging and Meals
“Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalm 74:25-26
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Joyful Books and Recipes
“Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)
Women’s Ministry Book of the Month
By Kelly Gardner
A Confident Heart by Renee Swope
Ever feel like your not good enough, or valuable enough? Are you always doubting yourself and living life with insecurities instead of living life fully, trusting God completely? Instead of spending time focusing on “self” as the world would have you to do, spend time focusing on God and discover security living daily in Jesus Christ.
Why this book?
I don't know about you, but I know an honest evaluation of the time I spend on “me” is significantly great! These thoughts, conversations and focused events are not “fun” to admit and rather a bit embarrassing, and when it is all said and done the focus on “self” does nothing to bring joy to my life or others. I typically end up with a “feel-sorry-for-myself” or “pity-party” attitude. The book “ Confident Heart” by Renee Swope points you to God’s Word right from the beginning. Her writing is so relatable! This is a woman who has walked the road of life and struggled with doubt and fear. Renee shares how only through trusting in God and His Word will we find the solution to conquer all real fears, doubts and insecurities in our lives. Join us on Wednesday mornings for Joyful Books Book Club. We meet at 9:30 in the 3rd and 4th grade classroom. You can also read along at http:joyfullbooks.blogspot.com
BAKED POTATO SALAD
6 medium potatoes baked 2 celery stalks chopped 2 hard cooked eggs chopped 2 sweet pickles chopped 4 green onions chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 3 Tablespoons of pickle juice from jar 2 Tablespoons mustard 2 SLICES OF CRISPY BACON CHOPPED Salt to taste
Scrub and bake potatoes at 450 degrees for 1 hour. Cool potatoes to touch. Cut potatoes in half and scoop out pulp in bowl. Add chopped celery, chopped hard cooked eggs, chopped sweet pickles, chopped onions, mayonnaise, pickle juice, mustard, chopped bacon and salt. Stir. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
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“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8
Devotional
Confidence in Jesus Christ Our Rock By Deanna Johnson
We have all fallen short of our own expectations or the expectations of others throughout our whole lives, before we were Christians and even after we have come to know the Lord Jesus. Trusting in our knowledge, talents and relationships outside of Jesus is like trusting in the branches to hold up the tree. However, the roots are what sustain the life of the tree. Life has many hardships and can be like destructive storms, but even a storm cannot pull up the deep roots that have been secured around a boulder. During the spring and summer months of life we bask in the beautiful sunshine and drink the water that refreshes us. Our roots grow deep and spread out. We touch other’s roots and possibly intertwine to help build a support for when winter comes. When the winter does come we are strong, though branches may break off here and there, our roots keep us secure and upright. Where the broken branches have fallen away, new branches may emerge stronger and even more beautiful.
Jeremiah 17:7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD.” Where does your confidence stem from? Is your confidence upon yourself, your knowledge, your talents, your relations or upon the Lord Jesus Christ?
Isaiah 26:3-4 “You will keep him in perfect peace, You can all imagine a tree in Reno during the winter time; just whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for in YAH, the Lord, is everlast- barren branches, almost lifeless in appearance. Yet when spring time comes this tree is full of leaves, vibrant and full of ing strength.” life. Why? Because it’s roots were spread out and went deep down. The healthiness of the roots is revealed during the How many times have you said to yourself, “Self, I am not harshness of winter time, the tree has been sustained. good enough, I can’t do it, it is too hard – I won’t even try because I know I will fail.” Or, “Self, what does it matter if I conJeremiah 17:7-8 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the tribute? No one will even notice, I can’t make it any better, LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a why bother?” And how about, “Self, no matter how many tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by times I learn to be confident I keep on stumbling and messing the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will it all up. When will this ever end? Things will never change; I be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will never get it right.” I am all too familiar with these queswill cease from yielding fruit.” tions. Insecurities are something I deal with regularly. But, I know that my confidence must not be upon myself for I will come short every time, my confidence must be upon my Lord, My sweet sisters, Jeremiah tells us to learn from the tree whose roots are spread over the rock as they go deep down Jesus. into the soil. You will be blessed. Like the tree, you are secure, stable and unmovable. As you replace your confidence in As I pray and seek wisdom regarding confidence, the image yourself with faith in Jesus our Rock there will be no wind or that comes to my mind is that of a tree whose roots go deep storm (trial in life) that can move you. Though you may sway, into the soil. But above the soil the tree actually sits upon a you will not be uprooted. When the heat (Satan’s attacks and large boulder. I love this picture for it tells me so much about or sin) comes to wither, the roots (your foundation) will remain myself and my need to rely upon God. nourished and continue to seek out refreshing water (reading the Word, prayer, worship, obedience and fellowship in the We all know what it feels like to be insecure, to doubt ourbody). Not only are you secure and safe, because your confiselves. We also know what it feels like to be scared of what someone might think about us, and many of us fear how some- dence is upon the Lord, you will also produce fruit (be a blessone may take what we have said in the wrong way. We might ing for others). be fearful of forgetting all that we have studied when we must stand before the class and give an exposition.
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“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” Romans 12:10 (NLT)
heart that someone here tonight is living their life in fear and they must come By Mary Jane Robinette forward for prayer.” I vividly remember that moment. I can still feel the trembling We all have at least one giant in our life eager to control in my hands as they reus. Fear is the most dominant giant. This enormous mon- leased the hold I had on the ster penetrates our core until we are chained inside our sides of my seat. I had just heard my Abba Father calling own self. We feel there is no way of escape. It continues out to me to come to Him. Acts 18:9-10 “Do not be afraid, but to cultivate until new dreaded emotions appear. speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you, for I have many people in this city.” I slowly Far back in my life as I can remember, near seventy stood. I received prayer. I had conquered my giants. years, I came to know my first giant. No child should have When my burden of living my life in fear was handed over to be awakened in the middle of the night hearing their to Jesus, my life changed. A confident faith in my Lord father’s verbal drunken abuse against their mother. Every Jesus set me free. “Proverbs 26:27 “In the fear of the Lord there is weekend this giant named fear sat on the edge of my bed strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge. The waiting in the quiet darkness to overcome me. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life to turn one away from the snares screaming sounds of hurtful voices and sometimes the of death..” We must surrender ourselves each day to Jesus noises of physical abuse would soon awaken me. It was and place our trust in Him to give us victory over our githen I would scream in terror of what was happening downstairs. My cries, “Please stop! Please stop! Mommy, ants. Whatever your giants may be that are devouring you, let your faith in Jesus empower you with the courage I’m scared,” shadowed my bedroom. Fear consumed my to triumph over them . “2Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a shaking body. Soon the sounds would fade and I would find my mother sitting next to me on the edge of my bed spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” God’s perfect love casts out all fear. Our troubled emotions do trying to console me, her soothing voice telling me that everything was okay. She would sit with me until my sobs not need to have power over us. Giants are the enemy. As long as we serve our Lord, no one can harm us. By doing were overtaken with sleep and all would be silent and forgotten until the next evening. I knew that nasty giant God’s will every day we are wrapped in His arms of protection. would return, he always did. Sadly for me as I grew up and left home, my giant followed me. Over the years my I would rather kneel at the foot of the throne of Jesus knowgiant grew into many giants, doubt, worry, no confidence, ing that He is shielding me, then fighting off giants. Fear, inseshyness and more. I fought a daily battle with my tormenting monsters. A shroud of unrelenting emotions be- curity, depression, introversion, doubt, giants of all sorts should not keep you from the knowledge that our trust and confidence came my enemies and I faced these intruders alone.
Expressions of Love
Conquering Our Giants
are in the LORD! Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be Strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who It was at a Women’s Retreat that I faced my giants and goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” No giant is bigger gave my enemies to Jesus. I sat there at the Afterglow that or greater than God. Trust is confidence in God to help you Saturday evening believing that I was all prepared to ask conquer your giants.
the Lord to take control of my giants. When I attempted to stand up and walk to a member of the prayer team, I could not budge. I was frozen in fear. I had not told anyone what I had planned on doing that evening. It was then I silently cried out to my God, “LORD God if you want me to do this then you must give me a sign, I cannot stand up alone.” It was within seconds our God spoke through Sandie with a message just for me. She softly spoke into the microphone, “the Lord just placed it on my
“Be Strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks March-April 2012
Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks 220 Edison Way, Reno, NV 89502 (775)856-1110 FAX (775) 856-2031
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Women’s Bible Study Joyful Books 9:30 am Women’s Prayer 9 am Mission’s Prayer 12:30 pm Widow’s Meeting 8:15 am Daylight Savings Begins Sharing Lives 9:30-12:30 Parenting Seminar 9am Women’s Bible Study Joyful Books 9:30 am Women’s Prayer 9 am Mission’s Prayer 12:30 pm Good Friday Service Resurrection Sunday Couples Potluck 6pm
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HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED AT CALVARY CHAPEL?
First: Present yourself to God (Romans 12:1) for confirmation that He has planted you in this fellowship. If so, then discover your gifts and God’s calling your life. Second: Study to show yourself approved unto God (2 Timothy 2:15). As you grow in your relationship with God, let Him prepare you for effective service. Third: Be doers of the Word (James 1:22). Commit yourself to the work of Jesus Christ in this fellowship. Get involved as a yielded vessel to God’s guiding anywhere He directs.
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Helps Ministry: Food Pantry, Meal Ministry Café 2:42 Women’s Greeter’s Women’s Monday Bible Study Women’s Conferences, Koinonia’s & Retreats Women’s Thursday Morning Prayer Family Worship Night Children’s Ministry, Nursery, Childcare Widows Meeting (Encourage &Prayer) 2nd Sunday of the Month in Café 2:42 8:15 am Mom’s In Prayer, Monday’s 1pm. This ministry is for moms who want to get together and pray for their children. We meet on a weekly basis in the 3rd/4th grade classroom. Child care will be shared as needed. Call DiAnn at 972-4264. Spirit Led Writing/Recipes for Newsletter. [email protected] or Kelly Gardner (775)657-6422
