Weekly Update

Good Day Ladies. I hope this update finds you well and blessed.

UPCOMING:
*Don't forget to sign up for the Women's Spring Retreat with WECC. The final day to register is February 7th.

*Like last year's Father/Daughter luncheon, we will be having a Father/Son lunch on February 21st. If you are able to help with preparing food or serving, please contact Kim Threet.

BIBLE STUDY:
*Our next ladies Bible Study is WEDNESDAY, February, 3rd. We begin Chapter 10 in our lesson on Job. Although we have already been through 9 chapters, you are still welcome to participate. Please contact Lisa Ask if you need the lesson to participate. Light snacks and childcare are provided.

*Nikki Marsh was so kind to set out Bible Reading Plans. If you are looking for a way to get into the word, please pick up a copy in the foyer in the church. There are several options for study.

PLUG IN:
If you are looking for a way to plug in, we have many opportunities open. Plug IN!

NEED SUPPORT OR ACCOUNTABILITY:
Making Peace with your Past is a support/accountability group for people who grew up in a dysfunctional home. This group is designed for small groups that meet and discuss the content of the book and share similar experiences. Everything is kept very confidential. This course will be offered again this year at FPC (four ladies at FPC completed this course last year). If anyone is interested or would like more information, please call Barbara Harris at 681-7339.

POWER VERSE:
We discussed in Bible Study this week about how familiar we are with words such as: mercy, grace, salvation, savior, faith. This week as we study the word, resonate of these words and their meanings.

Titus 3:3-7

3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Weekly Update

Dearest Ladies,


What's Coming Up?

March 26-28 Retreat with West End Community Church at Natchez Trace State Park. Deadline for payment and registration is February 7th. Visit westendcc.org/springretreat to register and give me your check so I can mail it in by February 7th.


Bible Study News

We will begin Chapter 9 this Monday. Please join us.


Power Verse

When I saw this verse it made me think of the heartbreaking destruction in Haiti. Here on earth, as we all know, there is destruction, pain and death. But the verse in 2nd Corinthians should give us hope for the eternal things.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

Do you have something to share?

For example: I have difficulty planning meals. By dinnertime I am trying to figure out what to make out of a jar of peanut butter, frozen broccoli and a box of instant rice. I am quite sure that the Iron Chef's could make something dreamy, but me, no. So a friend of mine showed me E-Mealz.com. It is a meal planning site. I've given it a try and so far it works great for me. So if you aren't an Iron Chef either, you may want to take a look at this, too.

All that to say, I would be happy to post factoids, announcements, dates of consignment sales, and other items that would benefit the well-being of our women. Of course, I'd have to review the content and all that jazz, but I am sure you understand.

Have a wonderful week, gals!

JAN 23 CLASS POSTPONED

We will postponing the "Decorating on a Budget" class until March.

AND we will be canceling the "Dressing for Today's Culture" class all together.

Further announcements to be made.

Women's Biblical Womanhood Series

Well, I am delighted to tell you that on January 23rd (DATE CHANGED TO MARCH) from 2-4 Natalie Howald will be presenting "Decorating on a Budget". We will all meet at the church for this wonderful event. If you haven't yet been to one of our "classes", you are really missing out. So far we have learned about aerobic exercise, mindful eating, corresponding in the 21st century, safety on the internet and smart cooking. If you think we're all sitting around quietly and taking notes, you have the wrong impression of what we're doing.

West End Community Church contacted me about whether or not the ladies of Faith are interested in tagging along with them again on their retreat this year. The retreat is March 26-28 at Natchez Trace State Park.One of my favorite people, Shannon Truss, is leading the series this year. She is teaching "It is not what you are retreating from, but who you are retreating to". To sign up please go to www.westendcc.org/springretreat . Please contact me if you are interested, so I can have a headcount. Deadline is February 7th.

The Women's Bible Study will be doing chapter eight this week. We had much to catch up on and pray for; therefore, we will be discussing the lesson this Monday. Beginning Wednesday, February 3rd we will be changing our Bible Study from Monday to Wednesday. Please join us if you are able.

Scotty Smith will be leading the Taste and See seminar at Covenant Presbyterian in Green Hills on January 21st. For more information, please contact Jennifer Smithfield.

Lastly. I am going to leave you with an inspiring Bible Verse from Job.

Job 19:25-27
25 For I know that my Redeemer lives,
and at the last he will stand upon the earth.
26 And after my skin has been thus destroyed,
yet in my flesh I shall see God,
27 whom I shall see for myself,
and my eyes shall behold, and not another.
My heart faints within me!

First Post of 2010!

Hello Ladies,

I hope 2010 finds you well.


Let's talk about what going on this month.

Monday, January 11 - Bible Study starts back up. We're on Chapter 8. Childcare is provided.

Thursday, January 21 - Taste and See at Covenant Presbyterian from 11-1. See Jennifer Smithfield for carpooling.

Saturday, January 23 - Biblical Womanhood Series, Designing on a Budget. At the church from 2-4pm.


Power Verse
Lamentations 3:22-24
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”


Don't forget about our Faith Presbyterian Cookbook. We have about fifty-five left. We are requesting a $5 donation per cookbook. Load up!