Me, Myself and Lies

We have officially completed the first week of our bible study by author Jennifer Rothschild. For anyone who was not able to be with us this last week, we each brought the oldest item from our closets and had a little show and tell. We then answered these 2 questions...

1. Why is this item still in my closet

2. What might that item say about me.

We all had a tendency to hang on to things for much the same reasons... for good or bad, better or worse, useful or useless, each item carried with it some piece of our past that we just can't seem to let go.

We do much the same with our "spiritual" closets. We tuck away pieces of our past experiences that we just cant seem to let go.

So...

What are you hanging on to?

Could it be a grudge? Unforgiveness? Bitterness? Shame? Jealousy? Hatred? Fear? Insecurity?

No matter how far back in the closet we may try to stuff these, they eventually find their way into our wardrobe and we wear them just like a bad habit. (or a bad wig if you saw my show and tell :))

All of these would earn any of us top priority on the biblical version of What Not to Wear.

God, however, offers us a better wardrobe solution. And, it doesn't cost a dime. Only our willingness to surrender our "closets" to him.

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Col 3:12

This coming week, we will take a look at the roll our "closets" play in our relationships and in our productiveness.

Come join us next Sunday at 5pm. It's still not too late, even if you were unable to join us the past 2 weeks. Shoot me an email and I will get a book to you asap! My email is tstanley@arkwest.com.

See you soon,

Tonya

PS. For week 2: Dont forget to bring one item from your closet that doesn't belong there.

Wow, It's Almost Summer

Okay, I know I have been such a slacker on posting on here. I promise to do better. That is because I have a volunteer who would love to help with keeping the blog updated! Thanks Tonya! So, seeing how it is close to summer and my last post was Happy New Year- it was time for an update! Stay tuned for details!!!

Happy New Year

I sure hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Years. It has been a while since I have updated...I know we have all been busy!
Crazy Love Bible study will start back this Sunday at 5:00.

We also have some exciting things planned for this Spring. Please mark down March 12th and 13th for a special women's event at our church. All of the details are not complete yet, but go ahead and put those dates down! You won't want to miss it!!

Keep in mind your secret sister. Please continue to lift her up daily in prayer!

Christmas Party

Change of plans...instead of having our party at the church fellowship hall, we are having the party at my mom and dads house. If you want to ride the bus out there, they are meeting at the church at 5:30ish. The party starts at 6.

I think I forgot to mention on here, but please do not spend over $10.00. We just want to have a good time hanging out with one another!

Also, if you plan on attending, please email me at danvillefbcwomens@hotmail.com.
It will help to have a headcount!

It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!

Hey Ladies,
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. We are now gearing up for our Christmas Party. The Ladies Connection Christmas party will be Thursday, December 10th at 6:00pm. The theme for our Christmas Party is "Christmas at Home". We are asking each woman to bring a Christmas serving piece- trays, containers, cookie cutters, decorating utensils and supplies, platters, etc. This is just something different and what woman can't use a fun Christmas serving piece to put some snacks on? Anything you can use in your kitchen during the holidays is a perfect gift. Please have your item gift wrapped.

We are also asking you to bring one Christmas recipe. We will have recipe cards on the table for those who want to copy any recipes down.

One last thing, the Battered Women's shelter is in need of some items. We think this is a wonderful ministry opportunity to donate supplies to women in need. Here are some items they are needing.

Slippers, Nightgowns, Pajamas, Socks, Robes, Undergarments, Toiletries-shampoo, conditioner, lotions, toothbrush and paste, etc.
Things for the Kids: Children's PJ's, Slippers, Undergarments, Socks, Nightgowns, Toiletries

Please bring your items for the shelter to the church as soon as you can. Please have them labeled "Women's Shelter" and we will take care of it!

Have a Great Week!!!

Movie Night

Hey ladies,
Remember we have our movie night tomorrow night- Saturday, Nov 21st. We are leaving the church at 5:45. We are driving a church bus so if you want to go with everyone...come on down. We will be seeing the movie "The Blind Side"! We should have a great evening.

Please note: There will NOT be anyone at the church for the nursery during movie night...so hubbys, it's your turn to watch the kids!

Books, Prayers, Movies and Sisters

Things are in full swing. We have began our "Crazy Love" book study. We have 2 groups

One book study is meeting Sunday's at 5:00- upstairs
The other book study is meeting Tuesday's at 12:00 noon.

Prayer groups-
Sarah Kluthe's- 4:45 in the sanctuary on Sundays
Tonya Stanley- 4:45 in the sanctuary on Sundays
Jeri Dennis- 12:00 noon on Tuesdays

We will be going to the movies this Saturday, November 21st. We will leave from the church at 5:45. Please be there a few minutes before so we can load up and get to the movies. We will be watching "The Blind Side" with Sandra Bullock. This looks like an excellent movie...might want to bring some tissues!

For our Secret Sister program- I know some people are having trouble getting their gifts and surprises to their sister. We have decided that you can bring your gift to the church as a drop off and we can email your sister and let her know there is a surprise at the church for her. If you need to use this, please have your surprise there so we can get it to her at the right time!

Hope you have a great week!