Women's Equip - May 31, 2012

Dear sisters in Christ,

Thanks so much for your comments and prayers after my lengthy personal women’s connect last week. You are so generous with your kind words and encouragement.  Dan and I had a delightful time in CA- a much needed time to reconnect.  Thanks for your prayers on our behalf.  Some of you know I have a favorite Erma Bombeck quote.  “When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I would have not a single bit of talent left and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me.’” This week I have been reading the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes.  Chapter three has the well-known words about “a time for everything.”  I invite you to pray your way through those first eight verses.  I brought the names of individuals in those seasons to God’s throne, knowing He will sustain by His grace each one in every season.  I love the lesser-known verses that follow:  “God has made everything beautiful in its time.  He has also set eternity in the hearts  of men;  yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live.  That everyone may eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his toil- this is the gift of God.  I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it.”  I hope you are enjoying the gifts of God to you today- be happy, do good.

Here are a couple opportunities to “do good” in these next days! J   

A wonderful urgent opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ to the children of Central.  We are in need of additional male and female counselors (Counselors – Graduating Seniors and older, Counselor-in-Training – Completing 9th grade and older) for our Pioneers Camp June 24-26 and our Explorers Camp June 24-29.  Camp Onomia is in Onamia – about an hour drive from Elk River.  There is no cost for you – just sharing of your time and love for Jesus and kids!  Contact Kirsten Gill if interested.

Remember to set aside Tuesday, June 5 at 1:30p.m. for our book discussion of Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom.  If you haven't started it yet, there is still time because it is a short book.  Once you begin it, you won't want to stop!  And bring a friend; we love new faces.

Received a message from Michele Risting (good friends with the Sakry family).  I had mentioned to Michele to let me know if the Sakry’s have any needs that Central might be able to help out with.  She responded recently with the following message…“I talked to Diane and I know they are in need of meals for dinner.”

Sakry’s live at: 13737 210th Ave NW in Elk River
Home phone: 763-441-6340
Email that I have for Diane is:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please make arrangements directly with Diane, if you are able to prepare a meal and drop off for them in the weeks to come.

So many more good things to experience.  I hope you are prayerfully considering joining a D4D group.  These small groups of 3-5 women or men will meet about twice a month for Bible study and prayer.  Check out the first year book, Discipleship Essentials, in the lobby this Sunday.  And don’t forget to review the clcelkriver website for additional spiritual growth opportunities.

Don’t forget to keep me posted on how I can be praying for you.  It is my privilege to bring you before God’s mercy seat each morning. 

Peace and joy and love- Sonja Dixon