CAST AWAY

We had a great time last night. We laughed, we cried (okay I cried), we heard some Word, we prayed and we ATE good! Don't have all the pics, but here are some early previews:

Our fantastic spread!

Our beautiful tables

And those who labor amongst us:

More pics to come. Thanks to all who helped us out - which was all of you! Remember our scripture:

Therefore do not cast away you confidence for you will have need of endurance!

We are not a people who shrink back! We keep going and we survive! Don't forget whose tribe you are in!

TONIGHT

Come sail with me, wild and free, something something something, on the sea, the sea of love.....

Okay we are not going to get to wild & free, but tonight is our Cast Away party and we are sailing on the sea of Christ's love! Look forward to seeing you there! 7pm.
And yes, it was a very cheesy post. But just so you know:

"It's not easy being cheesy!"

Chester Cheetah

HAVE A GREAT FRIDAY!

THIS WEEKEND

Update: If you have read your Grace Vine news today, then you know Ron Corzine won't be with us Sunday. Please cover our brother and his church in your prayers.

We have a fun filled weekend ahead of us. Here is the run-down:

Friday night - Women of Grace Cast Away party. 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. Email @ wog.gc09@gmail.com for details or leave a comment here.

Sunday Morning- Ron Corzine speaking.
After church - We will be having a food fellowship on Sunday, May 24, to celebrate Matt's 30th birthday. Please bring a covered dish enough for your family and two people.
Refreshments & dessert will be provided!

We had a great word from Vivian last night at mid-week services. Just a reminder that the 27th will be our last Wednesday night until the fall. If I understood correctly, it will be a praise & worship night. Y-E-A-H!!!!! Love us some all out praise & worship! So make a point to come & fellowship with the body of Christ.

Contact the church if you have any questions about the above events. Have a wonderful Thursday and hope to see you Friday night!
rhonda

WOG MTG

Good Tuesday morning. We are so excited for Friday's meeting. We are going to have a blast in Christ Jesus! If you want to be preparing yourself for the message, check out Hebrews 10:35-38. Read over it, meditate on it, ask God to reveal Himself to you through it. We know all of you are very busy, with your jobs, you families, school, and church. We sure hope you take time out on Friday night to come hang out with us girls. Not only will you be blessed but so will we. Hope to see you there!

Good morning gals! Hope you are all having a great weekend. Our Vivian is back and our Judy is coming home today. Judy went with Daughters of Zion this week to their retreat center, which is where Grace Creek women will be 3rd weekend in August! In Aggie terms - Whoop! Whoop! She is having a blast and a major time of refreshing. She was very excited when we talked yesterday. She should be in church tomorrow so ask her about it. Our next meeting is this Friday so be sure to sign up tomorrow at the WOG table! It is going to be a fun filled evening and you don't want to miss it.
Hope you have a blessed weekend & look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

LIVE!

I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Galatians 2:20

NKJV

MAY MEETING

Okay girls - May 22 is fast approaching! That is our next meeting. 7pm at the church. Going with our cruise theme, you need to sign up at the WOG table and get your ticket. Can't go on a cruise with out your ticket. Also, if you need childcare, please sign up early. Can't just show up on a cruise with your kids- got to book them in:0) We are excited and have great things planned for you. More than that- we are praying Christ have His way and do what He wants to do! Amen? Amen!
Check out the table this weekend! You don't want to miss this!

ARRANGEMENTS

Arrangements have been made for the funeral of Vivian's father. If you would like the information, please email us at wog.gc09@gmail.com (email address on this page). We will not be posting it on the blog in order to maintain some privacy and, well, to keep random people from taking advantage of the situation. Be sure you tell us who you are when ask for the info so we can share with our church family.
Have a blessed Monday.
Remember you have the heart of a finisher! May mean just finishing this hour or this day - but you have the heart of a FINISHER!
Love you gals (& guys):)

MAMAS

Lots of ways to address Mother's Day.We could have theological discussions about the biblical and not so biblical examples in the Bible. We could talk about what a lofty calling it is and one of the, if not the, hardest jobs in the world. We could go on and on about how they influence our spiritual and emotional and physical well beings and how we, as mamas, should seek God on a daily basis as to how best do that. We could talk about lots. My challenge- go do. Call your mama. If you can't call her, call someone who has been like a mama to you, spiritual or physical. Can't do that - tell the next haggard or happy mama you see at Wal-Mart or the grocery store - Thank you for what you do.Tell a single mama at church or a working mama or a widowed mama or even a GRAND- mama. Find some body's mama tomorrow and tell them thanks. Let someone talk about their mama with you. Laugh with them at the funny stuff, and cry right along with them through the sad stuff. And if you are a mama - let them bless you tomorrow. No modest humility, no guilt for being pampered. Let them love you.

May we not only be hearers of the word but doers as well. Happy Mother's Day!

PROMOTED

Vivian's father was promoted to the kingdom of God this morning. The family was blessed to have a wonderful week with him. Please pray for them as they celebrate his life and close this chapter of theirs. Pray for safe travel and lots of laughter through the tears. You guys are a blessing and your prayers are cherished. Thank you is not enough, but all we have. Thank you:)

Prayers

*** 5-8-09: Vivian's dad had surgery today - a feeding tube in his abdomen. Please continue to pray for them.
** Update- -My goodness - you just never know:) They have removed all the tubes from Vivian's father, and he is breathing and talking on his own. He also prayed the sinner's prayer with his grandson yesterday. Praise God! Keep continuing to pray for them all as he and his family have committed his life to Christ Jesus.

Please keep Vivian & Bill Keith in your prayers this week, as she has gone to be with her family in what appears to be her father's last days. Thank you.

COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL

Today there will be a Compassion International table in the foyer. Compassion - well- I can't tell you all it does. However, there are some who can. A group of Compassion bloggers recently completed a trip to Calcutta, India. Beth Moore's daughter Melissa was among them. You can click here to see pictures and read her stories. Angie Smith at Bring the Rain was also one of the trip goers. Either site you go to- take along some Kleenex- you will need it. As always, you can check out the Compassion web site. $32 / month CAN save the life of not only a single child, but the generations before & after. Please prayfully consider adopting a Compassion child. It is a serious, although inexpensive, commitment. It is a life changing commitment, and it is not just the child's life that will be changed. Lord bless you all. See you at church:)

HODGE PODGE

Good Friday to you all! Hope you have had a blessed week. Today we switch memory verses. I hope the knowledge from Malachi that our God does not change encouraged and strengthened your soul! This month were are in Isaiah 35:1-2. I won't spoil the fun of discovering this one for your self - go look it up & commit it to memory. It will do your heart good!
This Sunday we will have our coffee bar open. This is a fundraiser for our WOG ministry so if you can hold out until you get to church for that 2nd cup of coffee (you hard core drinkers are going to HAVE TO HAVE the 1st cup - we understand) please help us out.
Friday, May 22nd, is our next big meeting. Child care will be provided ONLY IF YOU SIGN UP. So please check the WOG table for sign up sheets. Sign up for child care will end on Sunday, May 17th.
On a completely different note- so how you guys doing? What is God doing in your life? What testimonies do you want to give about Jesus today? Leave us a comment about how God is moving in & through your life. It will encourage us all.
Hope you all have an awesome day & looking forward to seeing you Sunday! Be blessed:)