tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22592333126576898802024-03-13T08:51:34.095-07:00Ladies Be JoyfulEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487080489337512784noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259233312657689880.post-40109151512151907732012-10-02T18:18:00.002-07:002012-10-02T18:18:18.141-07:00Posting somewhere new<b><span style="font-size: large;">Come over <a href="http://ladiesbejoyful.weebly.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a> and continue using these Resources. </span></b>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487080489337512784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259233312657689880.post-32226328267288479032012-02-13T15:19:00.001-08:002012-02-13T15:19:27.884-08:00Stages of Life–February 2012 Meeting<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:4px 0px 4px 0px;"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/widgets/like.php?href=http://ladiesbejoyful.blogspot.com/2012/02/stages-of-lifefebruary-2012-meeting.html" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; width:450px; height:80px"></iframe></div><p><font color="#000000" size="4">Our meeting this month was entitled “Stages of Life” It was a very lovely meeting. One of our dear ladies, Mrs. D. Smith put it together. She had several ladies decorate a table to represent a different stage of life. Food was served that complemented that stage of life.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Baby Table – This table was decorated by our baby shower coordinator. She put cheerios on the table since she knows moms often give their babies cheerios to keep them satisfied or occupied. She also served pear sauce in baby food jars. It was really quite good.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RVjIhcIPSbA/TzmHtcQPq7I/AAAAAAAAoNk/PNKNmGHSmug/s1600-h/P1080426%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><font color="#000000"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1080426" border="0" alt="P1080426" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1Ro-gU5zvYM/TzmH0yGkrkI/AAAAAAAAoNs/eJ2At396q4U/P1080426_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="351" height="276"></font></a></p> <p><font color="#000000"> <hr> </font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Child/Girl Table – This table was decorated by a lady who has two small children , a girl and a boy. She has already enjoyed “tea parties” with her children so decorated her table along that theme. She served cucumber sandwiches and herbal tea. </font></p> <ol> <li><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TqtWfn_Aj0Y/TzmH5KX6gMI/AAAAAAAAoN0/M7Cj7QXeotQ/s1600-h/P1080424%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><font color="#000000"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1080424" border="0" alt="P1080424" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-D7-QgDJ8REo/TzmH9RnYveI/AAAAAAAAoN8/g6pqGvapmdg/P1080424_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="348" height="282"></font></a></li></ol> <p><font color="#000000"> <hr> </font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Teen Table – This table was decorated by a lady who is just starting to get children into their teen years. She did a super job decorating with a lot of cute ideas. There was bubble gum in the center piece and decorated coke bottles for drinks. Mini pizzas on English Muffins were served. Almost all teenagers like pizza and so do adults. <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" alt="Winking smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-skNUr3p_JKI/TzmIBa6WbKI/AAAAAAAAoOE/e2cl1J3iRIk/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dT9SUsjZlcc/TzmIF_IMPRI/AAAAAAAAoOM/8j7VQE_jDRA/s1600-h/P1080423%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1080423" border="0" alt="P1080423" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iylJDFDyfe8/TzmIJ-C0GmI/AAAAAAAAoOU/eYwM7AeN8Bk/P1080423_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="354" height="279"></a></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"> <hr> </font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Wedding/Bride Table</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">This table was decorated by a lady, Mrs. D. Meyers who has children fast approaching this stage. She also often coordinates and/or decorates for weddings. She always does a beautiful job. She even had a little wedding cake decorated in order for it to be served at our meeting. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZuBv3Liw9sU/TzmIOnNBdFI/AAAAAAAAoOc/pAXYrcvJQAA/s1600-h/P1080428%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><font color="#000000"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1080428" border="0" alt="P1080428" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ed-V45PS_IU/TzmIStW1tjI/AAAAAAAAoOk/lcZCMajV9a4/P1080428_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="371" height="292"></font></a></p> <p><font color="#000000"> <hr> </font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Mother Table</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">This table was decorated by our preacher’s wife, Mrs. R. Camp. Two of her daughters assisted her since she was also our speaker for the day. They used china that their mom had received for her wedding and also other home decorations. Irises were places as a center piece since Mrs. Camp’s mom had always grown them and had passed them on to her. Some of her irises are around 200 years old. A delicious salad was served.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-b9e7I6HD1F4/TzmIXCYSJFI/AAAAAAAAoOs/pLVvTQdwk_M/s1600-h/P1080443%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><font color="#000000"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1080443" border="0" alt="P1080443" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tXOXqAX2JVY/TzmIbbP9ZXI/AAAAAAAAoO0/XEhiYcljy9w/P1080443_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="387" height="304"></font></a></p> <p><font color="#000000"> <hr> </font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Grandmother/Antique Table</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">This table was decorated by the lady who put this meeting together, Mrs. D. Smith. She is a grand mother of 22 and a great grandmother of 8 or maybe more. She decorated her table with antiques including some valentines that belonged to her mother from the 1920’s. They were pretty awesome. She also had a small Christmas tree with wooden photo ornaments of all her grand children. Cookies, Coffee, and Punch were served.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0O3Nn9hDHyw/TzmIjYabyQI/AAAAAAAAoO8/_acmEfcmGD4/s1600-h/P1080420%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><font color="#000000"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1080420" border="0" alt="P1080420" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mk3daq3_KuQ/TzmIn2cl7LI/AAAAAAAAoPE/EKCFTCJrPO0/P1080420_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="392" height="308"></font></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0jVt068X9zY/TzmItBUBwxI/AAAAAAAAoPM/1nnzxMwpxIs/s1600-h/P1080430%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><font color="#000000"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1080430" border="0" alt="P1080430" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iwYytdaev_U/TzmI0OqsSOI/AAAAAAAAoPU/jpdsvjVMyzk/P1080430_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="383" height="309"></font></a></p><font color="#000000"> <hr> </font> <p><font color="#000000"></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">We also played a game to go along with our theme. It was an elimination game starting with putting puzzles together – this would be the child stage . We did this in teams and the last team was eliminated. Then we took a texting test to see how many texting abbreviations we knew. This was the teen stage. This eliminated quite a few more. Since I was eliminated at this point, I did not pay that close attention to the next stages, but I think they included these: Make a valentine- they reaced to cut out hearts,glue them on paper and write a valentine message,</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-x9MJJn6u1Rg/TzmI40lBE4I/AAAAAAAAoPc/e0q-Wc9HMy4/s1600-h/P1080470%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1080470" border="0" alt="P1080470" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-92IBC1_XBbg/TzmJAERMfdI/AAAAAAAAoPk/FvoF5G9Bvo4/P1080470_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="265" height="363"></a></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4"> Diaper a Doll, for the mom stage I am sure. They raced to see who was the fastest. The last thing they did was write a chocolate chip cookie recipe from memory. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-41B1VMLeqAU/TzmJRNaEAMI/AAAAAAAAoPs/xpwsYtaIBjE/s1600-h/P1080472%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><font color="#000000"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1080472" border="0" alt="P1080472" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HBMdu5rLvcg/TzmJVtOfRfI/AAAAAAAAoP0/qwvZv5vnOR4/P1080472_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="265" height="363"></font></a></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">The one that was the most accurate was the winner. A good prize was given including a Chic-fil-A gift card and a nice water glass, and I am not sure what else was included. Congratulations to my daughter-in-law, Mrs. L. Lockhart for winning. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dXB5odlUn-I/TzmJcnDQm6I/AAAAAAAAoP8/b-HlvBBavbA/s1600-h/P1080474%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><font color="#000000"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1080474" border="0" alt="P1080474" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3XnFwr1RFW0/TzmJhs70lXI/AAAAAAAAoQE/gF35sa1ZfVo/P1080474_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="349" height="285"></font></a></p><font color="#000000"> <hr> </font> <p><font color="#000000" size="4">Our speaker that day was our preacher’s wife, Mrs. R. Camp. Of course her topic was Stages of Life. You can read her devotional below. </font></p> <p><u><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>Stages of Life </strong></font></u> <p><i><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:</strong></font></i> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>Solomon tells us here that “to Everything there is a season. There is a time and a purpose for everything. He speaks about both the joys and the difficulties of life. In life there are always positives, and there are negative in each stage as well.</strong></font> <p><i><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.</strong></font></i> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>Our lives are balanced by positives and negatives. God knows if we only had one or the other we would never learn to appreciate them both. The sorrow and disappointment in hard times is softened by the joy of happy times. The times and seasons of life consist of both.</strong></font> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>Today, let's divide up our days just as God has divided up our seasons. First, of course, is the Springtime of Life. This Springtime of life is from infancy to adulthood (some of these seasons will overlap a bit just as our weather seasons sometimes do)</strong></font> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>Springtime – the season of excitement and fun and growth. What a wonderful time of life! It is a time of discovery. It is a season of fun and is basically carefree. There are almost no responsibilities. Children can enjoy good health (generally) and LOTS and LOTS of energy. Obedience to their parents and expanding their horizons are the only expectations we have of them. And that's the way it should be – because they are children.</strong></font> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>But just as there are these positives, there are also the negative aspects of the springtime in our lives. Children can also be fearful and insecure. Their immaturity and inexperience makes them totally dependent on others. That can be very frustrating for children and parents. They must rely on others to make decisions for them in just about everything.</strong></font> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>As springtime approaches summer, so do children approach the teen years. With good health and energy it is indeed a time of growth and opportunity. Responsibility is usually still at a minimum and there are so many fun and exciting things to do. There are people to meet and places to go. It is a time of social interaction. New relationships are formed, friends are made. A career and/or education is to be considered. But because they are neither children or adults and they lack maturity and experience, this can be a very difficult time as well.</strong></font> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>It can be a time of insecurity, a time of doubt with so many distractions, their judgment may be somewhat clouded. This is a season in their lives that they begin to make important decisions, which may affect their entire lives and shape their futures. It is a dangerous time in their lives if they do not focus on spiritual things, and look to God (and parents) for wisdom. Because they are learning to grow up and make decisions, it is often a difficult time. Young people will sometimes focus on passing pleasures rather than God's eternal values in their lives.</strong></font> <p><strong><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><i>Psalms 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. </i>This is why we as mothers need to be especially diligent and watchful during this season of our children's lives – they need our guidance and wisdom. They cannot always realize the consequences of their actions and decisions, so we must be there to help guide them through this important stage. We must teach them to, as <i>Ecclesiastes 12:1</i> states, <i>Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth,...</i></font></font></strong> <p><strong><font size="3"><font color="#000000">The next season in life is Adulthood. This is generally centered around family. It is also a time of good health and opportunity. It is a season of establishing and a time of teaching. A time of extreme activity. There is something to get done! It is a time of labor, that God will give so much joy and satisfaction in, if we accomplish them with the proper attitude. Adulthood is a time of so much responsibility that we sometimes get too caught up in busyness that we don't take time for God. If we are too busy for God – WE ARE TOO BUSY! There are so many interests and opportunities that come our way in this season of life that can distract us of the truth that we are responsible to God every day. We need to be encouraged and rejoice in every day, but remember that we are responsible for our action in very stage of life. Sure, we have overwhelming time schedules, we have stress and pressures, we sometimes have so many problems, concerning work or finances, or other things. We sometimes feel as mothers that we are taken for granted and unappreciated. <i>Proverbs 31:31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. </i>But determine to see the blessings. God will bless us if we keep a right relationship with him. He will help us be the godly wives and mothers we were meant to be. He will help us to be the creative homemakers and blessings to our church and our friends and neighbors and husbands. He will help us to be the wise woman who buildeth her house as Proverbs 14 :1 describes. <i>Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.</i></font></font></strong> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>As summer turns into fall we experience the Empty Nest stage of life. The children have all flown away and the house is now empty. The positive are: the house is easy to keep clean. Usually your health is still pretty descent. You have time for others, you can be involved in many different interests. There usually are not as many distractions in your life or as many interruptions. You have more time with your husband. It is a time when you can enjoy your grand kids, BUT YOU GET TO SEND THEM HOME!</strong></font> <p><strong><font size="3"><font color="#000000">You are seeing the fruit of your labor if you have lived your life thus far according to God's plan. You are now reaping the benefits of raising your children God's way. <i>3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. </i></font></font></strong> <p><strong><font size="3"><font color="#000000">On the other hand if God's plan was not followed in the home, it can be a time of regret and disappointment and loneliness. I think one of the hardest things about Empty Nest is a lack of purpose. You have spent your whole life either in school, at work, in the home, raising children and now you have time – too much time, for yourself and you don't know quite what to do with it. So it can be a lonely time unless constructive ways to use the time are found. We can take advantage of this extra time to study God's Word., to help others and we also have extra time to pray. <i>Psalms 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.</i></font></font></strong> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>Ecclesiastes 12:3 describes the winter of our lives which should be a time of faithfulness. </strong></font> <p><strong><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><i>In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, </i>[they are afraid]<i> and the strong men shall bow themselves,</i>[they are old and bent over with arthritis]<i> and the grinders cease because they are few,</i>[dental problems, no teeth] <i>and those that look out of the windows be darkened, </i>[eyesight fails]</font></font></strong> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>I'll admit, the winter is not a season I look forward to. Here in Ecc. 12:3 winter sound like a very difficult time. It is usually a time of difficult health issues and low energy. The elderly sometimes feel lonely and forgotten. They, because of declining health cannot do the things they had previously done. This can be depressing.</strong></font> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>They through life have acquired much knowledge, but many times no one wants to know an appreciate the benefits of their wisdom. So there is no one to share what they have to offer. They may therefore fell unappreciated and lonely. </strong></font> <p><strong><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Because of their physical health issues they sometimes are fearful and vulnerable – they know that they would not be able to fight off intruders and they would not be able to fight off intruders and they would not be able to run either. But remember <i>Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.</i></font></font></strong> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>The winter of our lives is also a time of reflections. Because of the manner in which we have lived our lives, that reflection can be a time of joy or a time of regret and worry, of how things might have been. Therefore burdens may weigh down the elderly even more than the physical and emotional distress they are already experiencing. There is not time (or energy) to go back and undo their lives. That is why it is so important to redeem the time <i>(Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.)</i> and make the most of every opportunity AT EVERY STAGE OF OUR LIVES. </strong></font> <p><strong><font size="3"><font color="#000000">The winter is hard – we especially need God and others need to see our faithfulness through the long hard winter's difficulty. <i>Proverbs 16:31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.</i></font></font></strong> <p><i><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.</strong></font></i> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>Fear God – It is not a trembling, scary feeling. It is an honor, a respect, an awe and reverence because of who He is – what He has done. We should respect and love God, and in doing so we will want to please Him. God wants us to enjoy the blessings He gives at each stage of lie, but we are to keep in mind we are never exempt from obeying His commandments. </strong></font> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>We are answerable to Him at all stages of our life. If we have remembered our Creator in the days of our youth (Ecc. 12:17) and onward, we will have lived a worth while life. God will be pleased. </strong></font> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>The success or failure of our whole lives depend on whether we fear God or not. And our fear is evidenced by our obedience to His commandments.</strong></font> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>Let's determine NOW in whatever stage we are in to conclude our lives by loving and fearing God and to finish our lives in FAITHFULNESS to Him.</strong></font> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>Then at the end of our lives we will hear Him say Well done, thou good and faithful servant. (Matt. 25:21)</strong></font> <p><strong><font color="#000000" size="3"></font></strong> <p><font color="#000000"> <hr> </font></p> <p><strong><font color="#000000" size="3">I have also included the rest of the pictures that were taken that day.</font></strong></p> <p><font color="#000000"></font> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GYS-3rsJLYY/TzmJp0io2HI/AAAAAAAAoQM/8Jq8UZKvyQU/s1600-h/P1080429%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><font color="#000000"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1080429" border="0" alt="P1080429" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YT417Mr_K2E/TzmJvCeSUhI/AAAAAAAAoQU/bCA4m-WcEnY/P1080429_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></font></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ax2xz6g9EhQ/TzmJ2jujhmI/AAAAAAAAoQc/PhGLG_lL4WM/s1600-h/P1080432%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><font color="#000000"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1080474" border="0" alt="P1080474" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tLWWQAxtKJ0/TzmaeRB_jSI/AAAAAAAAoYk/l-zZ5ChAQVg/P1080474_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></font></a></p> <p><font color="#000000"></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"></font></p> Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487080489337512784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259233312657689880.post-65358336187379363722012-02-09T12:55:00.000-08:002012-02-09T12:55:44.416-08:00Ladies Christmas Meeting December 3, 2011<div style="color: black;">
<span style="font-size: large;">OK, here I am with our Christmas meeting. I said I hope to get caught up in a couple of weeks. Well, so far I am on track. I just have one more to do since we only have meetings every two months. Hopefully, it will be up in a few days. Maybe I have procrastinated a little, but on the other hand if you are babysitting grand children, helping hubby with book keeping, taking sermon notes and getting them sent off to be posted on the<a href="http://www.mbcshelby.org/index.html" target="_blank"> church web site </a>among other things, well that is part of the reason I stay behind. Besides, </span><b> </b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Why put off today what you can put off again tomorrow? :)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">The best part about procrastination is that you are never bored,
because you always have number of tasks that you should be working on. :) </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;">Don't you just love to smile? Laughter is such a good medicine. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;">Well, with all that said, let us move on.</span></b></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">What a beautiful Christmas Meeting we had! Two of our ladies, Jenny and Hannah took charge and helped provide beautiful decorations and scrumptious food. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We had somewhat of a traditional meeting with a few games, some Christmas Carols, and a devotional by Mrs. Mary Rosenau.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Our games included Name that Christmas Carol. Below are the clues:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">down where He lay </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">silent stars go by </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">in Heavenly peace </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">ride and sing </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">field and fountain </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">and sweet the words </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">dancing in the night </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">a cold winter's night </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">made of snow </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">how are thy leaves </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">gather near to us </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">I used to know </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">snow is glistening</span> </li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">no place to go </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">King of angels </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">triumph of the skies </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">the mountains in reply </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">deep and crisp </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">prepare Him room </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">our finest gifts </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">to you and your kin </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">dressed up like Eskimos </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">only in my dreams </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">my true love </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">the weary world rejoices </span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">smile after smile </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Now check your answers and see how many you got right!</span></h5>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1. Away in a Manger, 2. O Little Town of Bethlehem, 3. Silent Night, 4. Jingle Bells, 5. We Three Kings of Orient Are, 6. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, 7. Do You Hear What I Hear?, 8. The First Noel, 9. Frosty the Snowman, 10. O Christmas Tree, 11. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, 12. White Christmas, </span><span style="font-size: small;">13. Winter Wonderland, 14. Let it Snow, 15. O Come All Ye Faithful, 16. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, 17. Angels We Have Heard on High, 18. Good King Wencelas, 19. Joy to the World, 20. Little Drummer Boy, 21. We Wish You a Merry Christmas, 22. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire ...), 23. I'll Be Home for Christmas, 24. The Twelve Days of Christmas, 25. O Holy Night, 26. Silver Bells</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We than divided into groups and sang:</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Twelve Days of Christmas Praise to the tune of Twelve Days of Christmas: Here are the Words:</span></blockquote>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">On the first day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me… Salvation…full and free. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">On the second day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me…Everlasting life and Salvation…full and free. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">On the third day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me…Peace in my heart, Everlasting life and Salvation…full and free. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">On the fourth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me…Love for all men, Peace in my heart, Everlasting life and Salvation…full and free. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">On the fifth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me…Joy for my soul, Love for all men, Peace in my heart, Everlasting life and Salvation…full and free. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">On the sixth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me…Power from on high, Joy for my soul, Love for all men, Peace in my heart, Everlasting life and Salvation…full and free. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">On the seventh day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me…a Body glorified, Power from on high, Joy for my soul, Love for all men, Peace in my heart, Everlasting life and Salvation…full and free. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">On the eighth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me…a Robe and a Crown, a Body glorified, Power from on high, Joy for my soul, Love for all men, Peace in my heart, Everlasting life and Salvation…full and free. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">On the ninth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me…Mansions up above, a Robe and a Crown, a Body glorified, Power from on high, Joy for my soul, Love for all men, Peace in my heart, Everlasting life and Salvation…full and free. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">On the tenth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me…a Street of pure gold, Mansions up above, a Robe and a Crown, a Body glorified, Power from on high, Joy for my soul, Love for all men, Peace in my heart, Everlasting life and Salvation…full and free. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">On the eleventh day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me…a Thousand Tongues to sing, a Street of pure gold, Mansions up above, a Robe and a Crown, a Body glorified, Power from on high, Joy for my soul, Love for all men, Peace in my heart, Everlasting life and Salvation…full and free. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">On the twelfth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me…Eternity to praise, a Thousand Tongues to sing, a Street of pure gold, Mansions up above, a Robe and a Crown, a Body glorified, Power from on high, Joy for my soul, Love for all men, Peace in my heart, Everlasting life and Salvation…full and free.</span><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> ~Carroll Robertson</span></i></li>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Preparing food and decorating</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Fun and Fellowship</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. Bettie Upton leads in some Christmas Carols</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Mrs. Mary Rosenau, who works for <a href="http://www.ambassadors.edu/" target="_blank">Ambassador Baptist College</a>, blessed us with a devotion from God’s Word. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">These are two of our wonderful Senior Saints who have stayed faithful through the years and continue to serve the Lord. What a blessing they are to all of us! </span></div>
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I hope your Christmas 2011 was a time of reflecting upon our Savior and why He came to earth. For without Him we would have no Christmas at all!<br />
<br />Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487080489337512784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259233312657689880.post-38224003458297788602012-02-04T15:47:00.001-08:002012-02-04T19:36:12.763-08:00Fall 2011 Meeting–Weathering the Seasons of Life<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:4px 0px 4px 0px;"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/widgets/like.php?href=http://ladiesbejoyful.blogspot.com/2012/02/fall-2011-meetingweathering-seasons-of.html" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; width:450px; height:80px"></iframe></div><p><font color="#000000" size="4"><strong>OK I’m a little behind in posting our meetings, <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-embarrassedsmile" alt="Embarrassed smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ypTARIKk9ok/Ty3CzxpglOI/AAAAAAAAn7M/TlgwQYJsw3s/wlEmoticon-embarrassedsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> but am going to try to catch up within the next couple weeks. I suppose that maybe I have a form of ADD and am always trying to do too many things at one time. Therefore I get sidetracked and never get done what I started in the first place. Oh me, am I the only one like this? Maybe this is what I have. Just click on the picture and you can see an enlarged form.</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4"><strong><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0OI2OLz-bBs/Ty3w_6B5iDI/AAAAAAAAn78/PBfIWd0sWTU/s1600-h/Jokes%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Jokes" border="0" alt="Jokes" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uDBDpegy_jY/Ty3xT_L5gtI/AAAAAAAAn8E/fRhysitaHUY/Jokes_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="471" height="651"></a></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="4"><strong>Well, enough of that. I do like to laugh though, don’t you? </strong></font></p><font color="#000000"> <hr> </font> <p><font color="#000000" size="4"><strong>This was actually our meeting from last fall and it was entitled:</strong></font></p> <p><strong><font color="#000000" size="4"><u>WEATHERING THE SEASONS OF LIFE</u></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font color="#000000" size="4">A team of several ladies decorated tables with a fall theme. They did an excellent job. At the end of the meeting we voted on the best table and the person who decorated it won a prize. We enjoyed soup and sandwiches to go along with our fall theme. We each made a pumpkin with a roll of toilet paper, a piece of fabric, and some tissue paper. </font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="4"><font color="#000000">Mrs. S. E. gave our devotional. I originally posted this on my blog </font><a href="http://mlockhartfam.blogspot.com/2011/11/we-recently-did-fall-theme-for-our.html" target="_blank"><font color="#a5b592">HERE</font></a><font color="#000000">, but will do so again at the end of this post. She did a wonderful job speaking to us on “How to weather the seasons of life.”</font></font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="4"><font color="#000000">Below are some pictures of our meeting our fellowship time. I am also posting a video of one of our Senior Citizens, Mrs. B.U. who sang “He Giveth More Grace” Mrs. U. is one of my favorite singers. She is always a blessing and always sings from her heart. She has gone through many trials in her life and has kept a wonderful testimony of the grace of God. If you would like to read one of her devotionals, there is one posted </font><a href="http://mlockhartfam.blogspot.com/2011/06/sustained-by-right-spirit.html" target="_blank"><font color="#a5b592">HERE</font></a><font color="#a5b592">.</font></font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-n_0Byo4ytlw/Ty3xbP_xVII/AAAAAAAAn8M/uw3pzUg4sIQ/s1600-h/P1070707-13.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1070707-1" border="0" alt="P1070707-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Cy24Pzy-c6Q/Ty3xjfi5vxI/AAAAAAAAn8U/83inX4dT798/P1070707-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="209"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-o3FQeYizJJw/Ty3xusISklI/AAAAAAAAn8c/MeXt0M99JfM/s1600-h/P1070708-13.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; 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God has His times as well as His purposes. Our heavenly Father is not in a hurry as we are…maturity is a slow process – just as He has a purpose for each season He ordained, there is a time and a purpose in whatever season you find yourself in. (Rom. 8:28) (glorify Him)</font> <p><font size="3">Ecclesiastes 3:1 says “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven (read vs. 1-11) vs. 11 states “He hath made everything beautiful in His time: also He hath set the world in their heart so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.” </font> <p><font size="3">As a woman it is easy for me to look at my life in seasons, after all we have a season of adolescence, teenage years, college/singleness, married, childbearing years, etc. Some seasons are longer than others in our lives. I had a long season of singleness, but God used that season to prepare me. All seasons are for growth in our lives but not all seasons are for fruit. I am a Christian woman under construction; He is still working on me. (Philippians 1:6) T<b>o weather the seasons of life…I first need to have a walk with the</b> <b>Lord.</b> I don’t want the Lord to have to drag me kicking and screaming – and after all He won’t because the Holy Spirit is a gentleman – He wants us to have a <b>peaceful walk</b> surrendered to Him. (Rom. 12:1,2) We all started walking physically at different ages just as we all started our Christian walk at different ages. (We were saved at different ages) – but at some point that walk had to become consistent. There must be an assurance in my walk…(1 John 5:12-15) I can know for sure that I am saved. I am of no use if I continually doubt my salvation. My walk needs to be <b>purposed</b>…(2 Peter 2:2) I am to desire the sincere milk of the Word that I may grow thereby…I am to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible says in Psalm 119 vs. 130 says “The entrance of thy words giveth life; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119: 105) I read recently…I must come to God not for facts or knowledge but I must simply come to God to behold Him…to behold Him (emphasize)…to behold the beauty of His holiness. When is the last time you went to the Lord for no other reason than to behold your Lord? I need to <b>plan</b> my time with the Lord. Sometimes I may only have a few minutes, but the time I spend needs to be quality time, and it needs to be <b>progressive</b>. (Be a student of the Word – continually growing) (2 Peter 1:5 - 8). I need to be learning at His feet, and I need to keep my time with the Lord fresh. Don’t let it become dry…don’t get in a rut. As suggested by several ladies who have spoken at Ambassador…read chronologically through the Bible, perhaps read a particular study Bible and read the notes with it (ex. Matthew Henry Study Bible), read through the Bible, keep a journal of what you read and how it spoke to your heart, study a book of the Bible a month. Just recently I am doing a Bible study in Ephesians – what a blessing and encouragement to realize the riches I have in Christ. Take time to study His Word and as I do the mirror of God’s Word shows me what is lacking in my life <b>as I behold Him</b>. The uglies are revealed. Study of His Word also shows me what I have in Christ…get your focus on Him and as the hymn says the things of earth will grow strangely dim. . (Psalm 27:4, 2 Corinthians 3:18)</font> <p><font size="3">In seasons there is a pruning time or purging time – for the little tree that may not be so fun and often with me that is not fun either, but it is necessary for growth and for fruit that I might be a vessel unto honor that the Lord can use. I must deal with my weaknesses as well as the weeds. As the weaker vessel it is necessary that I get the proper amount of rest, eat right, and take care of myself especially as we grow older. (Prepare now for old age by taking care of yourself today) Eve was deceived in the Garden of Eden, and I must guard against deception by knowing the truth of God’s Word. When the whispers of my enemies (world, flesh, and Devil) come I must not listen to their lies but the Truth of God’s Word and hide it in my heart that I might not sin against Him. (Think Biblically about things in my life) (Psalm 119:11, Phil 4:6-8)</font> <p><font size="3">I must deal with the weeds in the seasons of my life…the weeds of sin. To weed according to <u>Webster’s 1828</u> means to free from anything hurtful or offensive, to root out vice as to weed the hearts of the young. Hebrews 12:14, 15 says to “follow peace with all mean and holiness without which no man shall see the Lord: looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you and thereby many be defiled”…a thankful heart will drive away bitterness…We must give our hurts to God not nurse them and hold onto them. (2 Corinthians 10:5) What do we focus on… do we focus too much on the rain, the heat of the season – our trials, our weaknesses or do we make the most of what we have and learn to be content trusting God for the outcome. (1 Tim. 6:8; Phil. 4:11) (We know the end of the story – what awaits us) </font> <p><font size="3">And when the <b>woes</b> come…tell it to Jesus He is a Friend that’s well known. Through prayer we pour out our heart to the Lord (Psalm 62:8) and He lines us up with His will and shows us what needs to be purged. (Ps 51) Give all your burdens to Him… (Ps. 55:22, 1 Peter 5:7). Prayer is the weapon we have through all the seasons of our lives.</font> <p><font size="3">We must have a walk with God, deal with our weaknesses, pull out the weeds…take the woes to Jesus, next <b>Focus on a wonderful Savior</b>! (Ruth Chapter 1 & 2) Focus on our Kinsman Redeemer. Boaz was a mighty man of wealth as is our Heavenly Father…He owns the cattle on a thousand hills and the hills the cattle stands on. Boaz means in Him there is strength. Psalm 46:1 says, “God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble.” As you go through the seasons, don’t have an identity crisis and forget that you are a child of the King…a daughter of the King! We are spiritually rich in Christ (The book of Ephesians tells us this) and we are to draw upon those riches to live each day. Ruth Chapter 2:2 - she found grace, Ruth 2:3 “her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging to Boaz” – God’s providence at work…and it is continually at work in our lives even when we can’t see it, Ruth 2:8, “Then said Boaz unto Ruth, hearest thou not my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but abide here fast by my maidens…vs. 9 …have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee? And when thou art athirst, go unto the vessels, and drink of that which the young men have drawn.” (His protection and provision) Ruth 2:10 – “She fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldst take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger.” Ruth 2:11 “It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law”…(His knowledge of her)…our Lord knows everything about us…our fears, our failures, our foes, our fronts…He knows the very numbers of hairs on our head. Knowing all about us He still loved us and died for us (Rom. 5:8). Ruth 2:14 “And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers: and he reached her parched corn, and she did eat, and was sufficed, and left.” (He fed her) Ruth 2:15, 16 “handfuls of purpose” – His provision. There was something in those handfuls. The Bible says He daily loadeth us with benefits. (Psalm 68:19) “In Boaz we see illustrated many of the excellencies of Christ. Boaz was a man of great wealth. vs. 1, he was compassionate to the stranger who had no claim on his favors vs. 8,9, He knew all about Ruth, even before she met him vs. 11, even as the Lord knows all about us even before we come to know Him. He served Ruth graciously, and all her needs were satisfied vs. 14, He granted her protection and prosperity for the future vs. 15, and 16…our home in Heaven…in the acts of grace we see a foreshadowing of our blessed Redeeming Relative’s mercies to us.” (<u>BELIEVERS BIBLE COMMENTARY</u> on RUTH 2:17)</font> <p><font size="3">The illustration is given…an undernourished boy was found on the city street and taken to a hospital. After the nurses had bathed him and dressed him, they put him to bed and brought him his dinner tray. Conspicuous on that tray was a large glass of milk. The boy’s eyes lit up as he reached for the glass, but them he paused and looking at the nurses, asked a question that broke their hearts: Can I drink all of it? It was obvious that back home there was never enough of anything. Too many Christians are living like paupers when Christ has made us rich! Isn’t it time we stopped living on substitutes and started drawing on the riches we have in Christ…. (taken from Warren Wiersbe’s book, <u>Be Rich</u>.)</font> <p><font size="3">ANOTHER illustration is given…she had gone down in history as “America’s Greatest Miser,” yet when she died in 1916, “Hetty” Green left and estate valued at over $100 million dollars. She ate cold oatmeal because it cost to heat it. Her son had to suffer a leg amputation, because she delayed so long in looking for a free clinic that his case became incurable. She was wealthy, yet she chose to live like a pauper. Eccentric, certainly! Crazy perhaps…but nobody could prove it…she was so foolish that she hastened her own death by bringing on an attack of apoplexy while arguing about the value of drinking skimmed milk! But like many Christians today - they have limitless wealth at their disposal and yet they live like paupers! (taken from Warren Wiersbe’s book, <u>Be Rich</u>.)</font> <p><font size="3">Focus on your riches in Christ…All through the book of Ruth we see the grace of God…. So we are to focus on a wonderful Savior that we might finish well. As Christian women we want to finish well…truly to everything there is a season…and one day our season to step into eternity will arrive…what will be said….I had not thought of this point until I was looking for a poem to use in this. Recently, in Christian Womanhood Class, Mrs. Beal has been talking about your life goals and purpose…sometimes it helps to have the end in mind… I don’t mean to be morbid but PICTURE YOUR FUNERAL, WHAT WILL BE SAID AND WHO WILL SAY IT…</font> <p><font size="3">Recently our neighbor died, in fact Gabe found him dead. He had to call the police, they had to break in the house, the coroner was called, etc. It was so sad…he had been dead for approximately 2 days…and we had tried to reach out to him as had several neighbors, but he kept to himself. What a sad situation…he is dead…an estranged family…the house sits there, the timers come on at night for the lights, his truck sits in the driveway…he is gone…life goes on around him…he was lost…. Our life needs to make an impact for Christ…not for ourselves, but that we may one day lay ourselves and all we have done at the foot of the cross.</font> <p><font size="3">Now let’s contrast that - Recently I came across these words written about a dear friend and saint….</font> <p><font size="3">“This dear lady was always a blessing to be around, her sincere smile and love for the Lord will not be forgotten…looking forward to seeing her again.”</font> <p><font size="3">“I was blessed to have her as a friend.”</font> <p><font size="3">She knew how to make all our hearts sing…she was a blessed and beautiful woman and it was easy to fall in love with her the moment you met her… she touched and changed many lives and will be missed”</font> <p><font size="3">“I never heard her say anything negative about another person or treat anyone ugly.” </font> <p><font size="3">“To suffer with a smile is rare to want so much for others in spite of her limitations…her earthen vessel may have declined but her spirit her unselfish love, her joy, her peaceful presentation of Christ continues to leave its mark on our souls. Oh that we may finish with her example embossed with the sweet and rich fragrance of Christ upon us as she left us with. Thank you for inviting me to know this lady.”</font> <p><font size="3">Ladies, the seasons will come and go in our lives and how we respond to the grace of God will make all the difference…just as in the book of Ruth there were three women and three different responses…ORPAH LEFT…NOAMI WAS BITTER (eventually she gets right)…BUT RUTH RESPONDED CORRECTLY AND CLAVE UNTO THE LORD….</font> <p><font size="3">These things could be said of the lady that I mentioned because she had a walk with the Lord, she dealt with the weaknesses and weeds, and she focused on a wonderful Savior. She wasn’t perfect just forgiven. I know these things because this lady was my Mother. During the time of losing my Mother I asked the Lord to shew me a token for good (Psalm 86:17) in all of it…I knew she was saved, I knew she was ready to go, and that I would see her again - The Lord in this taught me that I don’t need to be perfect I just need to walk by faith, be obedient, and allow Him to work in me - And I am very thankful that He allowed me to be with her in her last moments here on earth. (Notice the end of Psalm 86:17…because thou, Lord, hast holpen me, and comforted me.) What a blessing that we have the God of all comfort, that we know the God of all comfort…and in those seasons that truth becomes more real to us)</font> <p><font size="3">Miles Stanford in his book, <u>Principles of Spiritual Growth</u> puts it this way: “The development of the Divine life in the Christian is like the natural growth in the vegetable world. We do not need to make any special effort, only place ourselves under the conditions favorable to such growth. Only those who have sought to grow by effort and failed are in the position to appreciate the fact that God is the aggressor in the realm of development.”</font> <p><font size="3">“We can rest assured that the situation in which we find ourselves (and nowhere else) is the very place where God wants to meet us. It is here that we will grow into the likeness of Christ”. (taken from the book, <u>Be Still My Soul</u> by Elisabeth Elliot)</font> <p><font size="3">God does give that “cup of grace” for each day…He truly does give more grace as the burdens grow greater…(James 4:6) and He is faithful and will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. (1Corin. 10:13)</font> <p><font size="3">Hymn: </font> <p><font size="3">JESUS I AM RESTING, RESTING…</font> <p><font size="3">(As you sing this hymn please pay close attention to the words)</font></p> Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487080489337512784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259233312657689880.post-56439141587239735112011-09-20T18:56:00.001-07:002011-09-20T18:57:46.790-07:00Skype Baby Shower<p><font size="4">Here is an interesting way to have a ladies meeting. A Skype Baby Shower! Below is basically what we did at </font><a href="http://www.mbcshelby.org/index.html" target="_blank"><font size="4"><strong>our church</strong></font></a><font size="4"> to get this idea rolling before the actual meeting. </font> <p><font size="4">Surprise Skype Shower </font> <p><font size="4">For our first ladies meeting of this year we will be doing something a little different. One of our missionary ladies is expecting her first child in November and we would like to have a surprise shower for her. Here is more information- </font> <p><font size="4">**Please read before purchasing a gift. ** </font> <p><font size="4">How: 1) This will be a unique shower because Joanna will actually be in France when we have the shower. We are planning on collecting the gifts by August 21st so we will have time to prepare the package for shipping and have the “shower in a box” delivered to her before the shower. Then the day of the shower we will have the computers ready and we will be using skype for her to be a part of the shower. She will be able to open her gifts in front of everyone and she will be able to see/hear everything going on at the shower, i.e.: games, devotional, etc. In the event that something goes wrong with skype or computers, we will still go ahead with the shower and video it for her. </font> <p><font size="4"> 2) If you would like to purchase her a gift, we ask that you use the registry we have created for her at Wal-Mart. We have talked with her husband to see what some of their needs would be and also we have calculated the size and weight of various items to make sure the box is the right size for shipping. After you have purchased the gift, please wrap tightly with paper (no gift bags please to conserve space) and place the gift in the bin marked “Skype shower” by Sunday, August 21, 2011. *Also, if you feel there is a lot of unnecessary packaging/hangers/boxes, please remove extra packaging/cardboard to conserve weight and space in the box we will be shipping-you can still cut out and include care instructions, etc. </font> <p><font size="4">3) If there happens to be nothing left on the registry, cash is a welcome gift. It is fine also if you would just prefer to give cash. *If you do give cash in a card, please give it to E. L. or S. E. personally-please do not place cards with cash in the gift bin. Also, do not seal the envelope. We will note on the card how much was given and all cash will be sent directly to BIMI. This will enable them to receive the money through their account and they will not have to exchange the money. </font> <p><font size="4">When: September 10, 2001 @ 10:00 A.M. <br>Where: Maranatha Baptist Church<br> 413 Polkville Road<br> Shelby, NC 28150<br>Questions: If you have any questions, please call E. L. . or S. E. </font> <p><font size="4">This ideas actually went very well. The ladies were very cooperative, shopped for their gifts from the list, and gave their money gifts to be sent to the mission. We had a volunteer to pack the box, who likes to do that sort of thing. The box was packed and shipped in time to get to France before the shower. Since this was a surprise, it was told the guest of honor that she would be skyping with a friend and that the box was from this friend who wanted to watch her open it. So they set up a time to Skype which was actually the time we had set for the actual shower. </font> <p><font size="4">We were blessed to have some techie people in our church who were able to get us some equipment for seeing and hearing Joanna better. So we as an audience could all see and hear her at the same time. One of our techie people spend quite a bit of time setting things up to make sure we had a good connection. This in itself was a great blessing. </font> <p><font size="4">The order of our shower was very similar to a regular baby shower: </font> <ul> <li><font size="4">Connect with our friends on line. At first she was only aware of one friend talking to her and then the camera was turned on the audience. </font> <li><font size="4">As we talked with Joanna, we had someone in charge of games who led the games just as in a normal shower while Joanna watched an chatted with us. </font> <li><font size="4">A devotional was also given and addressed to Joanna </font> <li><font size="4">Joanna then opened her box and unwrapped all her gifts in front of the camera </font> <li><font size="4">At the end, anyone who wanted, could face the camera and talk to Joanna personally </font> <li><font size="4">A light lunch was served and video was taken of this part to be sent to Joanna. We also included a few goodies and favors in Joanna’s box. </font></li></ul> <p><font size="4">It was really a blessed time and such and encouragement to Joanna who was far away in another country, expecting her first baby, learning a new language and getting over culture shock. She too in turn was a great blessing to us.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Below is a copy of the devotional given by </font><a href="http://www.ambassadors.edu/" target="_blank"><font size="4"><strong>Michelle Beal, wife of the president of Ambassador Baptist College</strong></font></a><font size="4">. After that is a video and a slide show of the shower. This is a great idea for anyone and could be adapted for just about any theme.</font></p> <p><strong><u><font size="4">SHEPERDING AS PARENTS</font></u></strong></p> <p><font size="4">When I was expecting Karis, we were in a revival meeting in Tennessee. A really sweet lady in the church took A. Smith and myself out to a Tea Room for lunch. We had a great time with her. Upon leaving the meeting, she gave us a basket full of gifts for our family. she even included a gift for our unborn baby, which was a little stuffed lamb that played Jesus Loves Me. I immediately fell in love with it. A short time later one of our sons was playing with it and broke the wind up part. I was not too happy about it, but there was nothing I could do to fix it. I tried to find another one just like it but to no avail. </font></p> <p><font size="4">Have you ever noticed in gift shops when you come to the baby section there is usually a lamb somewhere in the mix? I wonder if it has to do with the connection of the Bible referring to us as sheep. <strong><em>Isaiah 53:6 says All we like sheep have gone astray; </em></strong>Throughout Scripture we will find different verses where the Lord makes references to us as being His sheep and He the great Shepherd. The Lord has blessed you, Joanna (the one this devotional was referring to, since we were doing the Skype shower for her), with a little lady lamb. You and Brenson, as parents will be playing a role as shepherd in her life. After preparing this devotion, the Lord brought to mind a book written called <u>Shepherding a Child’s Heart</u> by Ted Tripp. As a parent our role is like that of a shepherd so here are some thoughts on shepherding.</font></p> <p><font size="4">One of the very first things that you will do as a mother if not the first thing, is <strong><u>FEED</u></strong> your little lamb. If you are planning to nurse, this is one of the very first things that the doctor will encourage you to do right away. In those first few weeks you will feel like that is all that you are getting done, but as she gets older it will take less of your time. You will find it important to feed her what is healthy and what is the best thing for her. As she grows and matures, you will not only give her physical food but also spiritual food. As mothers we need to be careful about what we let our children graze on.</font></p> <p><font size="4">When I was in college I did a research paper on sheep and found some interesting facts about their make up. Psalm 23, The Great Shepherd Psalm tells us that He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; It is almost impossible to make a sheep lie down. They must be free from fear, friction with others, pest, and hunger. The same is true of us as Christians. Do you find it hard to lie down and sleep if you are afraid, or you are at odds with someone, if you have a pest zizzing around your room, or if you are hungry? Your little lamb will not want to sleep if she is hungry.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Another aspect of your shepherding will involve <strong><u>LEADING</u></strong>. The shepherd leads beside still waters and in the paths of righteousness. The shepherd understands the needs of His sheep. When thirsty they become restless and search for water. He knows that rushing water scares them. He will make sure that they get early morning grazing because the dew is the best source. He also leads in paths of righteousness. How are you as the parent going to know how to lead? By being in the Bible. <strong><em>Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.</em></strong></font></p> <p><font size="4">As shepherd your role will also involve <strong><u>DISCIPLINING</u>.</strong> The shepherd carried a rod and a staff. These instruments were used for authority, defense, governing, and ruling. The shepherd must sometimes shear the sheep which is not a pleasant process. Your little lamb must know who her authority is. She must be taught to obey at an early age. A great deal of your time in the early years will be spent in disciplining. Proverbs tells us to chasten our son while there is hope, to not withhold correction, to spare not the rod, but that the rod and reproof give wisdom. They need to know up front what results in an automatic punishment, such as lying, disrespect, and direct disobedience. As your children grow there will be other methods of discipline. Part of disciplining is knowing your child. Jesus said in <strong><em>John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: </em></strong>What may work for one child may not work for another. Just as sheep know the voice of their shepherd your baby girl probably already know your voice and Brenson’s voice, for that matter. Not only will she know your voice, but she will also follow you. Much of what they learn is by example and that can be scary. Our children are really little imitations of us.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Another role of your shepherding involves <strong><u>PROTECTING</u></strong>. There are wolves out there that would like to snatch our little lambs up. We have to protect them by <strong><u>TEACHING</u></strong> them. <strong><em>Deuteronomy 6:7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.</em></strong> When you are busy with all your daily tasks of cooking, cleaning, laundering, bathing, shopping, and whatever else the Lord puts in your path, teaching should be at the core of everyone of them. Talk to them, listen to them, and teach them at every given opportunity.</font></p> <p><font size="4">And lastly, your role as shepherd involves loving and caring for your little lamb. Bumps and bruises are all a part of growing up. When a child gets hurt or they are sick, most of the time they want Mommy. Mommy knows how to give that loving touch, and the kiss that makes it all better. They will fall down and get hurt and sometimes these falls are worse than others, and we have to be there for our children to pick them up and comfort them. Sometimes, a shepherd would have to carry a sheep back to the sheepfold, over his shoulders. As your children grown and mature, their hurts become very real to them. Aren’t you glad that we have a Great Shepherd that loves and cares for us, picks us up when we fall and heals all those wounds? <strong><em>1 Peter 5:7 … He careth for you.</em></strong></font></p> <p><font size="4">When you are feeling overwhelmed with your shepherding, and there will be days you will feel that way, take heart and look to our Great Shepherd and Lamb of God.</font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> <p><b><font size="4"></font></b></p><object width="480" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NknplwwkVyI?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NknplwwkVyI?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><object width="480" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eVKRSxFSZUU?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eVKRSxFSZUU?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object> <p><font size="4"></font></p> Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487080489337512784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259233312657689880.post-81268667333863523802010-04-26T18:33:00.000-07:002010-04-26T18:33:06.819-07:00Instruction sheet<h2><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.homesteadblogger.com/joyfulmoment/123023/">Instruction Sheet for Pattern for Living</a></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">When using a pattern one generally goes by an instruction sheet. God's Word definitely gives us good instructions while following the pattern for our lives. </span></h2><div class="author"><br />
<a href="http://www.homesteadblogger.com/joyfulmoment/Joyful%2BLiving/"></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><strong>Important</strong></u></span>:<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> <strong><em>Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.</em></strong></span><br />
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Study First</strong></u></span>:<br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: small;">2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.</span></em></strong><br />
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Planning and Layout:</strong></u></span><br />
<em><span style="font-size: small;">1<strong> Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order.</strong></span></em><br />
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Seam Allowance</strong></u><strong>:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Give others the benefit of the doubt. <em> <strong>I Samuel 16:7...for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.</strong></em></span><br />
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Instructions for Cutting:</strong></u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Cut out all unkind criticism, gossip, fault finding. <strong><em>Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.</em></strong></span><br />
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Ruffling:</strong></u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Don't get ruffled! Not called for in this pattern!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><em><strong>James 1:4 But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.</strong></em></span><br />
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Lip Zipper</strong><strong>:</strong></u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Lord fill my mouth with proper stuff,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">and nudge me when I've said enough.</span><br />
<em><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.</strong></span></em><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><em><strong>Titus 2:7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works:...</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><em><strong>Proverbs 6:20-21 My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.</strong></em></span><br />
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Pressing:</strong></u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><em><strong>Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.</strong></em></span><br />
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Finishing Detail:</strong></u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><em><strong>2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith:</strong></em></span>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487080489337512784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259233312657689880.post-22561794809993424862010-04-26T18:27:00.000-07:002010-04-26T18:34:18.547-07:00The Weaver<h2><a href="http://www.homesteadblogger.com/joyfulmoment/122875/">The Weaver</a></h2><div class="author"><br />
<a href="http://www.homesteadblogger.com/joyfulmoment/Joyful%2BThoughts/"></a></div><div align="center"><div align="left"><b>Here is an excellent poem. May we but realize that we are in the weaver's hands and He knows the outcome.<br />
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The Weaver<br />
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My life is but a weaving<br />
Between my Lord and me,<br />
I cannot choose the colors<br />
He worketh steadily<br />
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Ofttimes He weaveth sorrow<br />
And I in foolish pride<br />
Forget He sees the upper<br />
And I, the underside.<br />
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Not till the loom is silent<br />
And the shuttles cease to fly<br />
Shall God unroll the canvas<br />
And Explain the reason why.<br />
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The dark threads are as needful<br />
In the Weaver's skillful hand<br />
As the threads of gold and silver<br />
In the pattern He has planned.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>-Grant Colfax Tuller</i></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Cut out Pattern: Remove Sin from your life.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sew Pattern: Add Godly characteristics</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wear Outfit: Be a witness with your life.</b></span></li>
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<div align="left"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Good morning, ladies! This morning, knowing that we all need to refresh our personal wardrobe from time to time, we have prepared a special collection of fine originals for your viewing and consideration. Upon the conclusion of our fashion show, if you wish to obtain one of these originals for your wardrobe, you need only to let us know! Before we begin, I'd like to remind you of a verse of Scripture found in Proverbs 17:22--"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine". We are trusting that our style show will not only give you some good ideas, but will provide some merriment for your hearts! Our collection will feature favorites for travel, sportswear, office wear, that after-five look and even some sleepwear. If our music director is ready with her accompaniment, let us begin. (Music director plays as each model is introduced)<br />
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<tr> <td><span style="font-size: small;"><b>1. Box Suit</b></span></td> <td><span style="font-size: small;"><b>6. Print Dress</b></span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="font-size: small;"><b>2. Sack Dress</b></span></td> <td><span style="font-size: small;"><b>7. Panel Skir</b></span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="font-size: small;"><b>3. Slip Over Sweate</b></span></td> <td><span style="font-size: small;"><b>8. Dinner Dress</b></span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="font-size: small;"><b>4. Car Coat</b></span></td> <td><span style="font-size: small;"><b>9. Evening Ensemble</b></span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><span style="font-size: small;"><b>5. Spring Coat</b></span></td> <td></td> </tr>
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Rope choker<br />
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Cocoa box (with handle added)<br />
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Pill box hat (made from pill boxes)<br />
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Boxing gloves<br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The first fashion on our program is the standard favorite, the BOX SUIT from the House of Cartons Unlimited. There's nothing baggy about thisi outfit which is ideal for box socials or a classy,out-on-the town, Jacqueline Kennedy look. To go along with the box theme is an adorable pillbox hat created by Advil and Aleve. For jewelry, our model, has chosen the choker necklace, and she is carrying a cocoa-colored bag, which is in such good taste. to compliment her outfit, she wears that latest punch in kid gloves. don't fail to notice her newest style, squared-toed shoes..."wearing boxes without tops, sandals were for Clementine".<br />
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Paperclip Necklace and Earrings<br />
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Marshmallow Purse<br />
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Caps (on each shoulder<br />
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Rubber band bracelet<br />
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Sting of Lifesavers (on shoes)<br />
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Two pieces of garden hose (tied to lower leg)<br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Next is the SACK DRESS from the House of Jacque Pen-nay, worn by our model. Notice the accentuated straight lines of this dress with the attractive cap sleeves. She is carrying the novel marshmallow colored purse. Besides being fashionable, think what a hit you could be at barbeques and weiner roasts. Melissa's paperclip necklace and matching earrings, along with the rubber band bracelets will prove to be very handy in any office or school setting. Her shoes will be real lifesavers for those long work hours and are niceley set off by the coordinating green hose.<br />
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Butter knives hung by string (over skirt)<br />
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Tong shoes<br />
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Alligator Purse<br />
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Toy Turtles (for neck)<br />
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Balloons<br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Our model is wearing a fashionable SLIP OVER SWEATER, a strictly from nowhere creation, especially good for those hurry up and dress occasions. The Coordinating turtle neck is very becoming and too hard-shelled to miss. The sleeves feature the exquisite balloon style. The fashionable skirt with knife pleats does well in cutting corners in your budget. She wears tong shoes, a favorite summer style and perfect for picking up those tired feet. The alligator purse gives snap to her ensemble. Don't you agree that this is a sharp outfit? <br />
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Convertible car on collar<br />
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Seat Belts<br />
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Clutch Purse (Clutch from car)<br />
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Hub Cap Hat<br />
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Old Car or Trike Horn<br />
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Spark Plugs (worn as pin)<br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: small;"><b>This model has turned to the sports line as she models her CAR COAT, a Fasten-Your-Seat-Belts Creation. She proudly points out the features of this coat and plugs the product. Notice the clever convertible collar which can be worn with the top either up or down. Our model is wearing a fashionable hub cap, good for those tiring days, and carries a clutch bag, geared to any woman's taste. The horn delightfully calls attention to this trend-setting, useful coat which can be purchased at your local car dealership here in your own area.<br />
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Floral Hat<br />
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Bones (attached to a purse)<br />
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Duck Bills on Shoes (made from cloth)<br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Next we have our model bouncing in with the very latest in SPRING COATS designed by Spring Mattress Company. The elegance of this outfit practically defies description. The gentle collar matches the hem of the coat. Springs are busting out all over! The coat is extremely light, weighing less than 25 pounds. Her lovely floral hat with spring colors,makes i an all season outfit, perfect for those rainy, but warm Carolina mornings. Notice her lovely bone purse -- a ready treat for any dog along her way. The duck bill shoes will do swimmingly well in all the puddles.<br />
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Comic Paper Top<br />
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Drinking Straws (glued to paper bag purse)<br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Now we see our model always first in fashion,modeling the latest in PRINT. Prints are having one of their biggest fashion seasons in years, and this is one of the most unique designs. This adorable number, created by The Charlotte Observer, has a comical blouse and pleated news-worthy skirt, which after wearing, can be used for wrapping anything, and especially garbage, if no sacks are available, If you have a special picture around that you want to show off, you could do it as our model has for her accompanying picture hat. Her otufit is further enhanced with the ever popular straw purse. Think of how convenient this purse will be when your next fast food stop forgets the straws for your drinks!<br />
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Blue Prints (to cover blouse area)<br />
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File Purse<br />
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Copper Pipe Pieces<br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: small;"><b>This model wears the youthful PANEL SKIRT styled by the U.S. Plywood Company, which is built for comfort. It reminds us of the budding trees of springtime. The blue print over-blouse has attractive lines and is ideal for house hunting or consulting with your local home contractor. The copper piping is the perfect, old-fashioned accent and is preferable to the newer and cheaper versions of piping. The wrench necklace will keep youfrom getting stuck to the house every day. And, of course,the fild purse give this otufit a fine finishing touch.<br />
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Tea Bag Earrings<br />
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Garden Vegetable Corsage<br />
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Shell Purse (egg shells glued to bag)<br />
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Ice Cream Scoop and Rolling Pin<br />
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Measuring Spoons/Cups or Tape (for hemline)<br />
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Centerpiece (for head)<br />
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Five Dates Strung Around Wrist<br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Our next creation is a beautiful DINNER DRESS. Our model is wearing this exquisite gown of white Textured Cotton from the looms of Carolina Mills. It is the absolute best for her after five dates. Extremely functional, this dress is designed with a scoop neckline. Accessories are obviously all useful. Her dangling tea bag earrings and centerpiece hat would add grace to any dining room. The pin adds charm to her waist line, and notice the carefully measured hemline. The fitting corsage made of garden vegetables confirms that harvest time is here. The shell purse almost looks good enough to eat.<br />
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Dog Slippers<br />
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Night Cream (for face)<br />
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Curlers (or toy steam rollers)<br />
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Candle Stick and Candle<br />
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Rolls (for collar)<br />
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<div align="left"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">There were several of the above pages stating the place of each meeting with the date and time, the speaker, the craft, and the hostess helpers. You could adapt them any way you wanted.</span><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<u><b>Important: </b></u> "In all they ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:6<br />
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General Directions for Doctrine and Life: Study Titus 2</span> <span style="color: black;"><br />
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Planning & Layout (1st Meeting):</b></u><br />
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<ul><li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Gather Materials - "Let all things be done <u>decently</u> and <u>in orde</u>r" I Corinthians 14:40</span><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Consult expert - "<u>Pray</u> without ceasing." I Thessalonians 5:17</span></li>
</ul><span style="color: black;"><u><b>I<span style="font-size: small;">nstruction for Cutting (2nd Meeting):</span></b></u></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><br />
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<ul><li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Seam allowance - Give others the <u>benefit of the doubt</u>. "Man looketh on the outward appearance but the Lord looketh on the heart." I samuel 16:7</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Cutting - Cut out all unkind criticism, gossip and fault finding. "Wherefore<u> laying aside</u> all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, as newborn babes, <u>desire</u> the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby" I Peter 2:1,2</span></li>
</ul><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><u><b>Facing the Task & Marking the Pattern (3rd Meeting):</b></u></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<ul><li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Choose interfacing for shaping - "In all things showing thyself a <u>pattern of good works</u>." Titus 2:7</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Marking - "<u>Mark</u> the perfect man, and <u>behold</u> the upright: for the end of that man is peace." Psalms 37:37</span></li>
</ul><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><u><b>Construction of the Garment (4th Meeting):</b></u></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<ul><li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Put it all together - "Moreover it is required in <u>stewards</u>, that a man be found faithful." I Cor. 4:2</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Binding - "<u>Keep</u> they father's commandment, and <u>forsake not</u> the law of thy mother: <u>bind </u>them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck." Prov. 6:20,21</span></li>
</ul><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><u><b>Finishing & Pressing (5th Meeting)</b></u><b>:</b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<ul><li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Pressing - "I <u>press </u>toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Phillippians 3:14</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Finishing detail - "I have<u> finished</u> my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7</span></li>
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<div align="left"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>Ruffling</b> - Don't get ruffled! Not called for in this pattern!<br />
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<b>Lip Zipper</b> - "Lord fill my mouth with proper stuff, and nudge me when I've said enough,"<br />
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<b>Elasticity</b> - Use for all problems. For vexations caused by people, apply affection. For problems caused by circumstances, apply prayer. Fro infirmities or unexpected obstructions that hinder well-laid plans, say "Thy will be done."</span><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Demonstrate love before correction. do not combine praise and blame. The more you praise your sons and daughters the less you need to discipline them. Heb. 12:6</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Train your child to seek your approval and to delight in wisdom. Prov. 10:1</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Establish goals and limitations. Heb. 12:8</span></li>
</ol><blockquote><ul><li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Limitations will be tested for security.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">No limitation implies rejection of child. Young people want to be conquered.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Teach obedience by the word "NO!"</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Teach reverence for God, parents, property.</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Clarify instruction (was it understood?)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Convey grief eye-to-eye (for repentance) Ezra 9:3</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Give only one warning</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Be prepared to follow through on discipline.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Make sure punishment is scriptural</span></li>
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<ol><li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Act "in the day you hear of it." Num. 30:5</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Bind Satan before confrontation. Mark 3:27</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Get alone for correction</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Establish personal responsibility. I John 1:9</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Appeal to his conscience. "Could I ask you some very personal questions? You do not have to answer these questions, but if you do, will you be honest? Romans 2:15</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Emphasize your responsibility to God. Proverbs 13:24</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Reflect grief --- wait for repentance.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Associate correction with love. Hebrews 12:6</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Win his will without breaking his spirit. Hebrews 12:15</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Know the causes of a broken spirit --- anger, inconsistency, or injustice by parents. "meekness---my energy under God's control."</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Purpose of crying --- clear conscience. Rod is a symbol of authority.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Signs of willfulness --- temper tantrums, no crying, threats of retaliation, resentment.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">In difficult cases --- express more grief, examine your life for similar failures or God's reproof.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Give comfort after repentance (word, affection, understanding) same parent. Hebrews 12:11</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Encourage restitution. Ephesians 4:28</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Evaluate results --- ask forgiveness for anger.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">These are scans of pictures that were given to us as complimentary instructions from the Broadway Party Rental in Minneapolis, Minnesota. My scans are not too great, but you can still get the picture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Where does the dessert fork go? And what about the spoon, knife and napkin? Set an elegant table for a special holiday such as Thanksgiving and Christmas with the help of this place setting example. </span><br />
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</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained</span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">1 8 oz. container of sour cream</span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">1 can cream of mushroom soup</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Mix melted butter and dry stuffing mix. Put evenly on top of casserole.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbling thoroughly.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">In bowl mix soup and milk; stir chicken into milk mixture. Pour into ungreased 13x9 baking dish.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">In separate bowl, melt the butter and add broth and stuffing; mix well. If not moist enough, add more broth.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, the cockles of my heart were warmed at church by the sight of an older girl walking up to my daughter and welcoming her with a hug. Oh, what joy to see young girls--no matter the different ages--showing affection and care for each other!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">From unfortunate experience I know that this kindness between girls is not always the case,nor is it always the case between young ladies or older women! In fact, it is all too common to witness women of all ages acting in ways that are unkind to each other and unbecoming of the Lord.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Perhaps this is why the Lord spoke in His Word about how women are to act towards one another. He must have fully know the propensity of our gender to feel most comfortable when we have someone close to us who is like us, who likes us, and who may join us in what we dislike. It is so human to want to be wanted, to want to belong, and to want to be comfortable with those around us. It is heartbreaking that this desire to belong often manifests itself in leaving others out, talking about them, or treating them</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My mother and I were recently chatting about my eight year old niece. She attends a private school, and my mother often picks her up from school. Mom was disheartened that on most "pick-up" days, this kind-hearted little girl clambers into the car disappointed and sad. The trouble is not the schoolwork, but, invariably, it is because she has been left out by friends and experiences the ache of watching several little girls who exclude her from the playground games.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In reassuring my niece, my mom tells stories about my very own childhood experiences with "fair-weather" friends. "Fair-weather" friends are those who can best be described as those who are kind when it is convenient and beneficial to the circumstance--very often when other friends are not around. My mother taught me to handle these friends by being kind in return. She advised me to see other friends and different activities. She also taught me that my worth was based upon their opinions of me, their unkind treament, or whispers and giggles behind upheld hands. Instead, my worth was found as a child of God.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My mother was surprised to hear that my daughter has had her own experiences with "fair-weather friends of many ages. Mom was under the impression that because we homeschool, these "socialization" problems would be minimal. Sadly, this is not the case. It seems that exclusionary tactics and gossip seem to transcend every activity, despite the educational method.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While Mom and I do not often see boys excluding each other, we have found that when more than two little girls from different families gather, the likelihood is exceedingly high that at least one will be left out by some grouping of the others. However, friendships do not have to be this way. And I know that the Lord does not want it to be this way. In the Word, the Lord has given us excellent instructions on navigating the waters of friendship without hurting one another and sinking into gossip.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Actively Nipping It in the Bud</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">One good place to start in understanding appropriate friendships is in the article on LAF entitled "Conducting Friendships". This is a lovely article which gently discusses friendships. It is replete with Bible study references.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A second positive step is to remember some sage advice from Elisabeth Elliot. Mrs. Elliot has advised that as women, we are all "Titus 2" some to someone younger than us. We as young ladies or women are to set an example to others in our speech and relations. "The ages women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness..." (Titus 2:3)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the same way that I saw the little girl at church hug and greet my daughter, I have seen the women at church tenderly greet one another. As we older women model appropriate and kind relationships, hopefully those younger than us will seek to treat others in the same way. If we mothers teach our daughters to look to the interests of others, then we are being proactive in training and building a hedge of protection against behavior that leads to gossip or unloving friendships.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We mothers especially need to guard against the tendency to overlook any inappropriate behavior towards others. In parenting, it can be easy to see the sweetness in our children at home, but not to see the reality of their behavior in public. It can also be easy to accept the explanation and excuse of a child rather than getting to the heart of the matter. This unfortunately fosters and perpetuates a negative tendency in our children.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Third, and most important, we women must be steeped in the Word and what the Lord says about behavior. We should desire to have behavior that glorifies the Lord and shows that we love Him above all. Most likely, all of us have made mistakes in this area. but the plumb line of our behavior is to be the Word of God.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. I Peter 2:1-3</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are to lay aside all "fair-weather" behavior toward others. We are not to be hypocritical and show feigned kindness toward others at one moment, only to be unkind or distant at another time. We are not to be envious of others, and so find ourselves speaking evil. We are to earnestly love people as we have first been loved by the Lord.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; I Peter 1:15</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As we love the Lord and desire to be more like Him, we will seek to have all that we say be glorifying to Him. It is never glorifying to speak ill of others or to slander them in any way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. Titus 2:3-5</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As we have behavior that becometh holiness, it will be shown in our soberness, our love, and our discretion. Our behavior will glorify the Lord and will not be blasphemous.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And when we are sinned against, what are we to do? We are to love. We will best show our love of the Lord in a manner that glorifies Him. we will use speech that edifies, coupled with tender-hearted behavior. we are to teach our daughters to love the sinner and forgive, even if the person who hurt them does not seek forgiveness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. Mark 11:25</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When treated in a hurtful way, we women will do best to follow the Lord's wise words in Romans 12, "Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not... Be of the same mind one toward another...Recompense to no man evil for evil...If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves...Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good" :(Romans12:14, 16-21).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As we dwell in the Word, we will be blessed with a full knowledge of the Lord. This knowledge will instruct us in how to treat others. In turn, we women can instruct and model godly behavior for those younger than us, especially our daughters. Most importantly of all, we should seek reconciliation when something inappropriate happens in a friendship. Man's reconciliation with God is why Jesus came to us. Our reconciliation with others should be a priority.</span><br />
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by Dr. Richard Flanders<br />
Juniata Baptist Church<br />
Vassar, Michigan<br />
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</span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><i><b>“ A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son [is] the heaviness of his mother.” (Pr 10:1 )</b></i><br />
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</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><i><b> “He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.” (Pr 13:24 )</b></i><br />
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</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><i><b> “Foolishness [is] bound in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.” (Pr 22:15 )</b></i><br />
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</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><i><b> “The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.” (Pr 29:15 )</b></i><br />
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</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">The Book of Proverbs is the main "wisdom" book of the Bible. In it, among many other wonderful things, men have found great wisdom about bringing up children. Without question, Proverbs recommends, even commands,the use of corporal punishment by parents in the character-training of their children. This wisdom is not popular at the dawn of the twenty-first century in America, but it is profoundly important. The spanking enjoined by the Bible is neither cruel nor abusive. It is to be administered with love, purpose, and restraint. Spanking is only a part of the biblical formula of effective child-rearing, but it is an essential part. Sadly, the sparing of the rod has produced much heartache in our country, and has populated this land with a multitude of troubled and troublesome brats!</span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> The term "brat" has an interesting origin. It is an Old English word for a child, based on the word for a rough or trashy garment. Dictionaries say that "brat" has come to be a contemptuous word for child. Why would a child be regarded with contempt? The answer is obvious. A child is a brat when he is selfish, obnoxious, and out of control. Any child will be a brat unless he is trained to control himself. Self-control is learned through a training program at home that includes loving discipline. Because so few children have been growing up in a disciplining family, many Americans become brats. Their lack of self-control and discipline creates serious problems in their lives, problems of which we all have become very aware.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> Childish self centeredness is the reason for many adult problems. It is behind "road rage," domestic violence, and even much suicide! When a brat gets angry, he must act it out. When a brat doesn't get what he wants right now, he throws a tantrum. When a brat is disappointed with life, he can't handle it. Brats make people miserable, but the most miserable of all is the brat himself. Highly selfish people are prone to get divorces, lose jobs, and hurt others. Selfishness is inborn, and will ruin a life unless "the rod of correction" is applied to "drive it far from him" in childhood.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> A properly spanked child learns to control his offensive and harmful impulses, to subject his desires to the best interests of all, and to behave in a mature manner. A big problem in our country today is immaturity in adults! It's the cause of the irresponsible bahavior that disrupts decent society: drug and alcohol abuse, marital cruelty and infidelity, as well as all kinds of criminal activity. The brats are ruining the country!</span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> Some say that spanking in childhood produces violent adults, but nothing could be farther from the truth! Most irrational or violent acts are committed by brats, kids who never got a spanking! One difficulty we are having is in understanding what a spanking is. A swat on the hand or the face is not a spanking. To be administered Biblically, the rod must be used in association with intense parental love and clear parental teaching. Spankings must be purposeful and controlled, given with tears and prayers, in order to be effective.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> The brat has not been served well by his parents or by the others that have spoiled him. He cannot cope with life without unreasonable reaction, unbearable disappointment, and unsolvable problems. Self-discipline produced by parental discipline is of inestimable value in the lving of lfie. To withhodl discipline form children is to harm them immensely. The brat is not funny; he is pitialbe and sad. It is hard for a grown-up brat to learn self-control later in life, but he can do ti. It is better however, for his parents to teach him as a child.</span><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<ol><li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By modeling anger. Proverbs 22:24-25</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By not having marital harmony. Genesis 2:24 (repeated 4 times in the Bible); Hebrews 12:15</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By consistently disciplining in anger Psalm 6:1; 38:1</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By being inconsistent with discipline. Eccl. 8:11</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By having double standards. Matt. 23:1-4; Phil. 4:9</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By not admitting when wrong. Matt. 5:23-26; Job 32:2; James 5:16</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By constantly finding fault. Job 32:2-3</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By reversing God-given roles. Eph. 5:22-24; Gen. 3:16</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By not listening to the child's side of the story. Proverbs 18:13,17</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By comparing them to others. II Cor. 10:12</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>by not having time to talk with them. Eph. 5:18</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By not praising the child. II Cor. 2:6-8; Rev. 2:3</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By failing to keep promises. Matt. 5:37; Col 3:9; Psalm 15:4</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By scolding him/her in front of others. Matt. 18:15; John 21:15-17</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By giving too much freedom. Proverbs 29:15; Gal. 4:1,2</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By being too strict. James 3:17</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By making fun of the child. Job 17:1,2</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By abusing them physically. I Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7; Numbers 22</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By calling him names. Eph. 4:29</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b>By having unrealistic expectations. I Cor. 13:11</b></span></li>
</ol><span style="color: black;">-copied</span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden" /><!--Session data--><input id="jsProxy" onclick="jsCall();" type="hidden" /><div id="refHTML"></div>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487080489337512784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259233312657689880.post-56171474283020860302010-03-11T18:27:00.000-08:002010-03-12T18:07:56.804-08:00Baked Sweet Potato Casserole<blockquote><span style="color: #ff0066; font-size: small;"><u><b>Baked Sweet Potato Casserole</b></u><br />
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<ul><li><span style="color: #ff0066; font-size: small;">3 c. Sweet potatoes mashed</span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="color: #ff0066; font-size: small;">2 eggs</span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="color: #ff0066; font-size: small;">1/2 tsp. salt</span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="color: #ff0066; font-size: small;">1 c. sugar</span></li>
</ul></td> <td><ul><li><span style="color: #ff0066; font-size: small;">1/3 c. margarine or butter</span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="color: #ff0066; font-size: small;">1/2 c. milk</span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="color: #ff0066; font-size: small;">1 tsp. vanilla extract</span></li>
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</span></blockquote><span style="color: #ff0066; font-size: small;">Mix together the sweet potatoes, margarine or butter, eggs, milk, salt, vanilla, and sugar. Pour into a greased 9x9 inch baking dish.<br />
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</ul><ul><li><span style="color: #ff0066; font-size: small;">1/2 c. margarine or butter</span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="color: #ff0066; font-size: small;">1/3 c.flour</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Each child is different. They each require different training methods.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Don't let your child split mom and dad. ( ask one if the other said no)</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Discipline/Punishment (Punish the action/discipline the child) If you punish the child, the child feels emotionally beat up. never make their negative action about you (You make..., Your hurt me..., etc.). Tell them what God thinks about their action good or bad.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Reward vs. Pacifier (rewards are good. Giving something to shut them up is not). Short -term rewards are more effective than long term rewards.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Child actions usually reflect what they have been taught. Whining and fits usually get more response than soft request.)</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Parents need to be able to say; "I am sorry", "I was wrong".</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">when children say, "I'm sorry" or "forgive me", reply "you're forgiven", not "It's OK".</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Be consistent with love, rules, discipline and punishment.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Love them enough to discipline them.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">It is always easier to ignore than to address.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">make your children wait and not interrupt you.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Give more yes's than no's</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Don' criticize your children, especially in front of others.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">meet their love language need. (touch, quality time, acts of service, gift giving, affirmations)</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Try to identify what they are really saying, not what they are screaming.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Speak truth. Don't make up lies to often issues.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Too much TV or computer games equal brain cloud (grumpy, sassy, etc.)</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Be forgiving.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Be gracious.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Play with them.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Hold them.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Your teenage daughter will get love from some man, somehow. Let it be fdad for now.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Take your kids on dates.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Boys need their dad's time.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Girls need their dad's time.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Don't overpressure for performance. You will create perfectionist, pretender, or a sloth.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">The first few years are critical for bonding. Many life long traits are formed here.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Never raise your voice in anger to your child.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Give your child quality time.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Stop, look and listen to your child.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">First time obedience is a must . Teach them this concept.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Yes is yes and No is no.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Never argue with your child.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Allow your child a voice and an appeal, but not an argument.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Dads to no let your sons speak disrespectful to their mother!</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Place your child's need above your own. Don't be selfish with them.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Take appropriate time for yourself. Set boundaries.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Your spouse come first then the children. (Don't put them in the center of your marriage)</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Have fun with your kids.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Be creative with your kids.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Teach them the value of money.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Stand firm on biblical mandates, but be very careful with rules and convictions that are your own, not necessarily mandates from God.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Love your child unconditionally. Don't place stipulations on your love.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Forgive, love and grant mercy the way God does it, generously.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Allow your children to practice flying so that when they leave the nest they soar.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Children view God the way they view their dad.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Children will view the church the way they view their mom.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Show your children how God views the church.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">The best gift a dad can give his children is to love their mother.</span></b></span></li>
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</span> <span style="color: black;">- copied</span>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487080489337512784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259233312657689880.post-49475306654587938592010-03-11T18:11:00.000-08:002010-03-12T18:07:56.804-08:00Chicken Casserole<blockquote> <div align="left"> <div align="left"><span style="color: #cc99cc; font-size: medium;"><b><u>Chicken Casserole</u></b></span><span style="color: #cc99cc;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: #cc99cc; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span> <div align="left"> <div align="left"><span style="color: #cc99cc; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">M. Lynn</span></b></span><span style="color: #cc99cc;"><br />
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<tr> <td> <ul><li><span style="color: #cc99cc; font-size: small;"><b>1 can cream of mushroom soup (can use reduced fat)</b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="color: #cc99cc; font-size: small;"><b>1 stick margarine</b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="color: #cc99cc; font-size: small;"><b>2 c. uncooked rice</b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="color: #cc99cc; font-size: small;"><b>2 c. chicken broth</b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="color: #cc99cc; font-size: small;"><b> 1 whole chicken (can use half)*</b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="color: #cc99cc; font-size: small;"><b> salt, pepper, & minced onion to taste</b></span></li>
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</b></span> </div><div align="left"> <ol><li><span style="color: #cc99cc; font-size: small;"><b>Boil chicken until done. Debone, discarding fat and bones; reserving broth.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #cc99cc; font-size: small;"><b>Melt margarine, pour into 2-3 qt. casserole dish with cover. Add soup, broth, salt, pepper, and minced onion. Stir together.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #cc99cc; font-size: small;"><b>Add chicken and uncooked rice. Stir to thoroughly combine. cover and cook in 300 degree oven for 2 hours. Turn off oven and allow rice to steam until ready to serve. makes 6-8 servings.</b></span></li>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> *Note: <leo_highlight id="leoHighlights_Underline_0" leohighlights_keywords="the%20original" leohighlights_underline="true" leohighlights_url_bottom="http%3A//shortcuts.thebrowserhighlighter.com/leonardo/plugin/highlights/3_1/tbh_highlightsBottom.jsp?keywords%3Dthe%2520original%26domain%3Dwww.homesteadblogger.com" leohighlights_url_top="http%3A//shortcuts.thebrowserhighlighter.com/leonardo/plugin/highlights/3_1/tbh_highlightsTop.jsp?keywords%3Dthe%2520original%26domain%3Dwww.homesteadblogger.com" onclick="leoHighlightsHandleClick('leoHighlights_Underline_0')" onmouseout="leoHighlightsHandleMouseOut('leoHighlights_Underline_0')" onmouseover="leoHighlightsHandleMouseOver('leoHighlights_Underline_0')" style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 150); cursor: pointer; display: inline;">The original</leo_highlight> recipe called for a whole chicken. You can use 1/2 of the meat which is about 2 cups. You can freeze the rest for another casserole.</span></b></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></b></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> If you have an automatic feature on your oven, s</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;">tart the casserole when you go to church and it will be ready when you get home!</span></span></i></span></blockquote><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden" /><!--Session data--><input id="jsProxy" onclick="jsCall();" type="hidden" /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden" /><!--Session data--><input id="jsProxy" onclick="jsCall();" type="hidden" /><div id="refHTML"></div>Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487080489337512784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259233312657689880.post-62307497762449074152010-03-11T17:51:00.000-08:002010-03-12T18:08:40.471-08:00Home and Ministry<blockquote><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">T</span><span style="font-size: medium;">his discussion was taken from the Sara's Daughters group at <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.ambassadors.edu/index.php" href="http://www.ambassadors.edu/index.php">Ambassador Baptist College</a> on April 19, 2005.</span></b><br />
</span> <span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span> <span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b><br />
</span> <span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span> <span style="font-size: medium;"><u> </u><u>Home and Ministry</u></span></b><br />
</span> <span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b><br />
</span> <span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span> </b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Introductory Thoughts: "Every wise woman buildeth her house..." Proverbs 14:1</b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b> There is no greater joy in life than that of serving the Lord. Giving of our time and talents is rewarding and brings tremendous blessing. As we give our lives in service, indeed, our life is richer, and we realize fulfillment. In Psalms 17:11, David says, "In they presence is fullness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore." The world seeks for joy in all the wrong places, but as a christian, we know that joy comes from a right relationship with the Lord. It is important that we prayerfully seek God's will for our lives, in the big things and in the little things. As women in a cosmopolitan world, it can be difficult to keep a "scriptural focus" on exactly what our responsibilities should be. However, the Lord is not confused at all. His desire is that we keep a right relationship with Him, be a godly wife, a loving mother, a creative homemaker, and be a blessing in our local church. Each responsibility is to be kept in balance. Each responsibility is to be done with, "...our reasonable service...proving what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12;1b and 2b.</b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
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</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b> <u>Thoughts About the Home:</u></b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span> <ul><li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Our home is the very "special" place where our family is refreshed.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>From our homes come the spiritual leaders for tomorrow.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>We have the privilege of raising missionaries, pastors, evangelists, Sunday School teachers, etc.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Being married, taking care of children, and organizing a home is a full time job, and requires tons of energy and creativity.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Being a great mom requires time, patience, and lots of prayer.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Being a great homemaker requires energy, hard work, and lots of creativity.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>If you accomplish all three of these, your family will, "...arise and call you blesses," and heaven will rejoice."</b></span></li>
</ul><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Proverbs 31:31 "Give her of the fruit of her hands, </i></b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b><i> and let her own works praise her in the gates."</i></b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b><u>Thoughts About the Ministry:</u></b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span> <ul><li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Ladies, we live in a world that makes u think we need to have careers, put our children in day care and order supper "in" every evening. The worldly idea is promoted that we should be tough, in charge, and as capable as any man.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>As a husband enters the <leo_highlight id="leoHighlights_Underline_0" leohighlights_keywords="ministry" leohighlights_underline="true" leohighlights_url_bottom="http%3A//shortcuts.thebrowserhighlighter.com/leonardo/plugin/highlights/3_1/tbh_highlightsBottom.jsp?keywords%3Dministry%26domain%3Dwww.homesteadblogger.com" leohighlights_url_top="http%3A//shortcuts.thebrowserhighlighter.com/leonardo/plugin/highlights/3_1/tbh_highlightsTop.jsp?keywords%3Dministry%26domain%3Dwww.homesteadblogger.com" onclick="leoHighlightsHandleClick('leoHighlights_Underline_0')" onmouseout="leoHighlightsHandleMouseOut('leoHighlights_Underline_0')" onmouseover="leoHighlightsHandleMouseOver('leoHighlights_Underline_0')" style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 150); cursor: pointer; display: inline;">ministry</leo_highlight>, worldly thinking will cause us to ignore our God given responsibilities.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Don't be duped with having to have "glory and glitz" in the <leo_highlight id="leoHighlights_Underline_1" leohighlights_keywords="ministry" leohighlights_underline="true" leohighlights_url_bottom="http%3A//shortcuts.thebrowserhighlighter.com/leonardo/plugin/highlights/3_1/tbh_highlightsBottom.jsp?keywords%3Dministry%26domain%3Dwww.homesteadblogger.com" leohighlights_url_top="http%3A//shortcuts.thebrowserhighlighter.com/leonardo/plugin/highlights/3_1/tbh_highlightsTop.jsp?keywords%3Dministry%26domain%3Dwww.homesteadblogger.com" onclick="leoHighlightsHandleClick('leoHighlights_Underline_1')" onmouseout="leoHighlightsHandleMouseOut('leoHighlights_Underline_1')" onmouseover="leoHighlightsHandleMouseOver('leoHighlights_Underline_1')" style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 150); cursor: pointer; display: inline;">ministry</leo_highlight>.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>The church hires the husband, not the wife or the children.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>A wife, who forgets her place, will cause unneeded stress in the home and many times in the church.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>We are not to become <leo_highlight id="leoHighlights_Underline_2" leohighlights_keywords="the%20assistant" leohighlights_underline="true" leohighlights_url_bottom="http%3A//shortcuts.thebrowserhighlighter.com/leonardo/plugin/highlights/3_1/tbh_highlightsBottom.jsp?keywords%3Dthe%2520assistant%26domain%3Dwww.homesteadblogger.com" leohighlights_url_top="http%3A//shortcuts.thebrowserhighlighter.com/leonardo/plugin/highlights/3_1/tbh_highlightsTop.jsp?keywords%3Dthe%2520assistant%26domain%3Dwww.homesteadblogger.com" onclick="leoHighlightsHandleClick('leoHighlights_Underline_2')" onmouseout="leoHighlightsHandleMouseOut('leoHighlights_Underline_2')" onmouseover="leoHighlightsHandleMouseOver('leoHighlights_Underline_2')" style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 150); cursor: pointer; display: inline;">the assistant</leo_highlight> pastor, or head of the deacons, or a mouthpiece for the pastor.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>To be involved in activities at church that the duties of the home and children are neglected is sin.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>To be involved with the home and children that there is not time for serving at church is sin.</b></span></li>
</ul><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b><i>God expects, "...our reasonable service,..." Romans 12:1-2</i></b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b><u>General Thoughts:</u></b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span> <ul><li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Keep a balance.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Enjoy what you are doing.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Remember that time moves on very quickly.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Cherish the moments with your children.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Be a gentle, sweet, mom.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Make home a fun place.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Have regular, "special times" with your husband.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Work hard at keeping a close relationship with the Lord.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Allow the Lord to use your talents and abilities.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>Always remember that "...'I' must decrease and 'He' must increase," John 3:30</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b>We are to have the attitude of a servant, no matter how big the task.</b></span></li>
</ul><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Never forget that "...For whomsoever much is given, </i></b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><b><i> of him shall be much required..." Luke 12:48</i></b></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<blockquote><blockquote><b><span style="color: #ff0033; font-size: small;">-J. Deatrick<br />
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<tr> <td><b><span style="color: #ff0033; font-size: small;">8 oz. noodles, cooked and drained (lots of salt)<br />
12 oz. sharp cheddar cheese<br />
1 can evaporated milk<br />
2 eggs<br />
salt and pepper</span></b></td> </tr>
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</span></b></blockquote><ol><li><b><span style="color: #ff0033; font-size: small;">Mix together evaporated milk, 2 eggs, salt and pepper. Stir well.</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #ff0033; font-size: small;">Layer noodles and cheese twice in a 13 x 9 pan. Pour milk mixture evenly over top.</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #ff0033; font-size: small;">Bake at 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes.</span></b></li>
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