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Women's Ministry e-Newsletter ...your source for women's ministry news, events, resources and people Issue #13 Friday, April 16, 1999 http://www.womensministry.net ideas@womensministry.net fax: 417-888-2095 IN THIS ISSUE 1. From the Publisher 2. wmIllustration: Honesty 3. wmThought: How to Know God's Voice 4. wmUpdate: Searchable Events Now Online 5. What Works for Us: Focused Prayer 6. Upcoming wmEvents: 12 Events in April 7. wmQ&A: Response to Banner Ministry Question 8. Free Album Winners 9. Subscribe/Unsubscribe Information 1. FROM THE PUBLISHER At about 3:00 yesterday, I caught myself in the midst of a feeding frenzy. Almost every woman reading this might as well admit you know what this is. It begins with one Oreo, then two. . . after about six, I move to the Cheetos that I bought for my son’s lunch. Add a few Junior Mints and chase it all down with a root beer- the feeding frenzy is complete! This is not one of my spirit-controlled habits! This is a flesh driven, craving controlled habit which needs to be bridled and controlled by the Holy Spirit. In order to be controlled by the Spirit, though, I must yield, halt, screech my brakes, and ask God to help me in the midst of my frenzy. He reminded me of the verse, “I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” It is very difficult for His praise to be in my mouth when it is so preoccupied by the crunch of a Cheeto and the fabulous flavor of a root beer. The next time I gear up for my marathon eating experience, I plan to yield my cravings to Him and let his praise be in my mouth - not just a lot of useless sugar and fat. He deserves my best even in the kitchen and at 3:00pm. Don’t by any means think I am swearing off of these fun and wonderful snacks. I just want to keep it balanced. Encourage each other as women, to have Spirit controlled habits and to let His praise be ever on our lips! Jennifer Rothschild, Publisher, http://www.womensministry.net/JR email: publisher@womensministry.net ******************AD********************** You can let the world of women's ministry know about your ministry, events, services, or products by advertising here. For more information, visit http://www.womensministry.net/Advertising ****************************************** 2.wmILLUSTRATION: Honesty A woman was writing a check at a lawn-and-garden store, and she pulled out his driver’s license for identification. "Don’t need it," the proprietor said. "In all my years of business, nobody ever wrote me a bad check when they were buying something to work with." *************ADD GOOD STUFF************** If you have a job announcement or ministry opportunity you want to share with women across the county register it at http://www.womensministry.net/jobs ******************************************** 3. wmTHOUGHT: How to Know God’s Voice As Women’s Ministry Leaders, it is very important to be in tune with God’s will in our own lives, as well as within the group you are leading. Often, in searching for God’s will, other voices creep in and we are unable to discern whether that voice was God’s, or coming from some other source, like ourselves or Satan. However, God has certain qualities that we can learn to help us rest assured that we know it is His voice. 1. God’s Voice is Constant. If we ever have to wonder whether the voice was God’s or not, just look at how persistent the voice has been. If God wants you to do something, then He is not going to change his mind the next day. If you hear conflicting voices, wait it out until God’s persistent voice prevails. 2. God’s Voice is Calm. Many of our impulses come as urgent. “Do it now, before it’s too late!” it says. Also, we sometimes get a case of the “shoulds” or “woulds.” These shoulds and woulds appear as good things God may want us to do, like “I should teach that Sunday School class,”etc. When you respond to God’s nudges, you find that all your shoulds and woulds are simply busy-work and have no eternal value. Listen only to the calm urges that come from God. 3. God’s Voice Convicts Me--Satan’s Voice Condemns Me. Satan’s voice only sends feelings of guilt, condem- nation, doubt, and disapproval. You know it is God’s voice if He is gently convicting you to run to His arms of forgiveness. Consider how the voice makes you feel; this will determine which voice it is. 4. God’s Voice Reveals His Character. If the voice inside you sounds unloving, impatient, or angry, it is not God’s voice. God is holy, pure, patient, loving, forgiving, and compassionate. Ask yourself if this voice reveals God’s character. 5. God’s Voice is Clear to Those Who Listen. In order to hear and recognize God’s voice, we must listen. If we are not listening, we may miss out on God’s best for us. His answer, remember, may not come right away. Be diligent and steadfast while you wait for His guidance. >From “Who’s Calling?” by Diane Butts. Virtue Magazine, February/March 1999. Submitted by Jennifer Willeford, a contributing editor and staff intern at the Women’s Ministry Network. jenwilly@juno.com 4. wmUpdate: NEW SEARCHABLE EVENT CALENDAR Our new and improved women's ministry EventCalendar is now online. You can now search for women's ministry events by state, or by special guest speaker(s) or musician(s). Just go to www.womensministry.net/Events to view or submit new events. We recommend reading the READ THIS FIRST link. Tell us what you think. Comments@womensministry.net ***************************************** Send us your Press Releases, News, and Ideas Web forms located at: http://www.womensministry.net/InputForms.htm E-mail: ideas@womensministry.net Fax: (405) 273-9336 ***************************************** MISS AN ISSUE? If you miss an issue just visit http://www.womensministry.net/Newsletter/Archives.htm or http://www.egroups.com/list/womensministry-news/ 5. WHAT WORKS FOR US: FOCUSED PRAYER TIME Ever ask someone to do the prayer time during your women's event and the prayer leader takes more time than your keynote did? Well here is what we do to have a more focused prayer time. Prior to our retreat or bible study, we ask the Lord for a specific area of prayer to focus on. We then ask our prayer leader to focus their praying on that need. For example, one month our prayer time was focused on praying for women with lost or rebillious children; another month, we focused on praying for strength and endurance or tired women. We also ask our leader to pray a scripture over these needs. For example: Father, we know your Word tells us we we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us…we need your strength this week. This works for us. We are better stewards of our program time, we are prayed up in advance, and of course if the Holy Spirit prompts us, we can go beyond our focus. Provided by Ginia comments@womensministry.net. Above is an example of a new column we want you to participate in. It doesn't take much. Just tell us what worked at your recent women's event and/or leadership meeting. Submit your "What Works" to ideas@womensministry.net 6. UPCOMING WOMENS MINISTRY EVENTS (April) ~Thu, Apr 15, 1999 - Sat, Apr 17, 1999 Millicent Thompson Holiday Inn Rosslyn Westpark , Arlington, VA ~Fri, Apr 16, 1999 Johnnie Haines/ Shirley Berry Tishomingo Baptist Church, MS ~Fri, Apr 16, 1999 - Sat, Apr 17, 1999 Iris Blue / Sherry Daniel Great Hills Retreat Ministry , Tulsa, OK ~Fri, Apr 16, 1999 – Sat, Apr 17, 1999 Patsy Clairmont/ Luci Swindoll/ Thelma Wells/ Marilyn Meberg Memphis,TN ~Sat, Apr 17, 1999 Susan Gaddis Atascadero Foursquare Church , Atascadero, CA ~Tue, Apr 20, 1999 - Thu, Apr 22, 1999 Florence Littauer Florence Littauer , New Orleans, LA ~Thu, Apr 22, 1999 Florence Littauer Leavell Chapel of the New Orlean Baptist Theological Seminary , New Orleans, LA ~Fri, Apr 23, 1999 - Sat, Apr 24, 1999 Nancy Leigh DeMoss / John G. Elliot First Southern Baptist Church , Del City, OK ~Fri, Apr 23- Sat, Apr 24, 1999 Debra Berry/ Rose Zamora/ Joyce Pittman/ Ann Lawrence Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, PA ~Fri, Apr 23, 1999 – Sat, Apr 24, 1999 Patsy Clairmont/ Luci Swindoll/ Thelma Wells/ Marilyn Meberg Omaha, NE ~Sat, Apr 24, 1999 Susan Kimes / Jodi Gilkey Our Lord's Community Church Women's Connection , Oklahoma City, OK ~Fri, Apr 30, 1999 - Sun, May 02, 1999 Bunny Wilson / Tammy Tkach/Sheila Graham Worldwide Church of God, Covina, CA For more information on each event, or to submit your Event information, go to http://www.womensministry.net/Events 7. wm Q&A: Answer to BANNER MINISTRY question In our last issue Janice asked: Do you have any information about women who have done decortive banners for their churches? I am working on ideas for seasonal banners for my church and am looking for some ideas and information. We thank Sindy Slowinski of Rio Vista Church of the Nazarene, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, the women of Island Pond Baptist Church in New Hampshire, and Patricia for their responses. See The full response at www.womensministry.net/q&a/banner.htm Here is a sample of what was provided. Besides "The Anchor Holds" I have created other banners that say: Awesome God Follow the Son (as in follow Jesus) Forward in Faith Love The Lord With All Your Heart, Soul, Mind He is Risen (Easter Banner) Give Thanks (Thanksgiving) Peace * Joy * Love * Jesus (Christmas) Also check out www.praisebanners.com When you have a question that relates to women's ministry, send it to us. We'll post it in our newsletter and then share the responses in the next issue. Have a question you'd like our subscribers to respond to? Send it to comments@womensministry,net. NEXT ISSUE More news and leading resources for leading women 8. FREE ALBUM WINNERS Congratulations to Debbie Hand, Chantel Morgan, and Donna Rychlik. 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