Shannon: Pray For the Harvest

Please forgive the duplicate from my blog, but I'm hoping we can get many prayers going up for Greg Laurie today and tomorrow.

We've been praying for Greg and Cathe Laurie and their family since the death of their son, Christopher, on July 24th. Below is a video of the message Greg shared with his church family (Harvest Christian Fellowship) just three days after Christopher went to be with the Lord.

This is aptly entitled "I Still Believe." The truth of our faith shines brightest in the darkest moments. Jesus is real to this family; I pray He is real to you too.

Please keep Greg in prayer tomorrow as he begins his Harvest Crusade. I'm sure the crusades are physically taxing under normal circumstances, but with his emotions raw and his heart wounded, he's going to need the strength that only God can give.

Cora: Monthly Calendar

Hi ladies.

We will be taking a break from our study in December so that you can enjoy your families this month and get ready for Christmas.

However, we will be having the Christmas Tea on December 4, at the church office at 6:30. Please see my previous post for details regarding the Christmas Tea.

The next time we get together, we will begin our Fruit of the Spirit study. This will begin on January 8. Please watch the bulletin and listen for announcements on Sunday morning for when the first study will be available to you.

Have a blessed Christmas season.

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord."
Luke 2:10-11

Cora: Lights of Christmas Reminder

Hello ladies!

Just wanted to tell you that it is not too late to sign up for the Lights of Christmas. This is always such a wonderful time of fellowship. Please don't miss it.

The cost is $25.00. Please pay as soon as you can.

Please see me for your parking pass. It is important that you get a parking pass, as this will get you parked in the right area, near our cabin.

There will be a testimony Friday evening at 9:30 in our cabin. Breakfast is served Saturday morning from 7:30 to 9:30 and there will be a devotional Saturday morning at 10:00.

We will be meeting at the church office at 4:00 for anyone that wants to carpool. We will be getting some dinner, make an essential run to Starbucks and then head out to Warm Beach for an evening of fun!!

Hope to see you there!!

Shannon: Welcome, Pam!

Pam Severns, who has been serving the women of Joyful Life through the recording ministry (a much-appreciated blessing!) will be joining the Joyful Life blog as our newest contributor. For those of you who missed out on Pam's blog when she had it way back when, I know that you'll enjoy her writing. Pam's a real thinker, a big reader, a devoted follower ... and she has an awesome sense of humor.

Watch for her first post, which I hope is coming soon!

Shannon: Links

If you'll look on the sidebar, below our archives, I've added a list of links to bloggers/sites from church. Will you scan the list and tell me who I'm missing? I don't want to leave anyone out, so if you have a link and want to share, post a comment and I'll add the URL.

Thanks!

Cora: Christmas Tea

Come join us for our annual Christmas Tea on December 4, 2007.

This is always a great time of fellowship together so don't miss it!

For this year's Tea, we need some wonderful ladies to help host a table. This will include decorating your table with beautiful Christmas decorations, providing the table setting (plates, bowls, silverware, napkins) and helping to make it a wonderful atmosphere.

We will also be having an ornament exchange. Find the perfect ornament for under $5.00 and share it with the women.

Don't forget your tea cups because what kind of tea would it be if we didn't serve tea! Bring the fanciest one you can find.

There will also be a devotional by Shannon Woodward. You don't want to miss that.

If you have any questions or want to help, please let me know and I will tell you how to get in touch with Nancy Henry (or check the bulletin for her contact information).

Watch the bulletin and listen to the announcements given on Sunday for more information.

This is always a wonderful time together. Hope to see you there!

Shannon: Allestads' Open House

Roger and Melissa Allestad would like to invite everyone to their open house this Saturday from 3-6 pm. Since she probably doesn't have time to send out an invitation, she thought this might be the best way to get the news out to everyone.

If you've been to their house before, this new one is just down the street from the old house. Go south on Home Acres Road. It's a big white house with a white picket fence (how appropriate for Melissa, don't you think? :) on the right just before the bend, and she says it's the only white house on the road.

I'm going to send out the actual address in a general email (I'm reluctant to post addresses and phone numbers on the internet, you know?) so if you don't receive one soon, let me know and I'll add you to my email list. Also, their phone number is in the directory.

They always decorate everything so homey and warm. I can't wait to see this new place. Hope to see you all there!

Cora: Monthly Calendar

Hello ladies!

It's that time of month again. Here is the calendar for November:

November 13 - Titus Study 3 - church office - 6:30
November 27 - Titus Study 4 - church office - 6:30

You will be getting your study questions for Titus Study 4 on November 13. If you can't make it that night, please let me know and I will get a study for you as soon as possible.

Don't forget to sign up for the Lights of Christmas!! This year it is November 30 through December 1. The cost is $25.00. If you are planning on coming, please come find me to get your parking pass. When you have this pass, the people at Warm Beach will show us where to park and someone will transport us to our cabin. There will be a testimony Friday evening at 9:30 p.m. at the cabin. Breakfast is served from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. There will be a devotional at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning. This is always such a good time of fellowship! Please don't miss it!

Cora: Monthly Calendar

Hello ladies!

Just to help you out a little, we have decided to post a monthly calendar to help you keep track of upcoming events.

Here it is for October:
October 9 - Titus Study 1 - Church Office at 6:30
October 23 - Titus Study 2 - Church Office at 6:30

Keep in mind that our annual mini-retreat to the Lights of Christmas is November 30 through December 1. I will be posting more details for this on our November calendar.

Looking forward to a wonderful year together!