Thursday Night Bible Study
Ladies,
Some of you were not at tonight's Women's Bible Study and I need to communicate some important information with you. It is with some sadness that I have made the decision to step down from teaching women's bible study and from leading women's ministries for a time. Circumstances in my personal life have changed in the last few months and after much prayer and seeking God, it has become clear that I have to take a break for awhile. I am helping my daughter, who is going through some significant life changes and challenges. A large part of this is watching my 19 month old granddaughter while Kelly works. Right now I consider a good day to be one in which I come up with a successful strategy to go to the bathroom and take a shower. I am not able to spend the adequate time and preparation to teach bible study and I do not want to give you less than my best on Thursday evenings.
Many other things have gone into this decision as God has revealed what He is asking me to do in this season of life. My ministry right now must be to my family and that is significant. I did not make this decision lightly, or without much prayer and seeking God.
All of that being said, a few of us who met tonight had a wonderful time of fellowship, just hanging out with one another chatting.
Thursday evenings will still be happening but without a strict organized agenda.
We'll just be calling them "Chat Nights" and I hope that you will continue to be there. I'm excited to see what God will do through the Holy Spirit in and through your lives connecting with one another. If there is anything special planned, it will be communicated in the bulletin. I don't have everyone's e-mail, so I'd appreciate it if you would communicate this to the ladies who come to the study with you.
God is moving in a mighty way in my life and the life of my family. Chuck is getting involved in leading men's ministry and after years of receiving his support, it's now my turn to support him. My second grandchild is on the way, who is a miracle in the womb. After a period of infertility, Michelle is due in April and we are praising God every day for this new baby girl that we cannot wait to meet for the first time. I have two sons who are still momma's boys as well. My life is full. Some parts are good and some have been excruciatingly painful. But God has been there every step of the way. I have seen Him face to face in every piece of the puzzle that He has put together. Almost daily, I see the visible fingerprints of the invisible God. I am believing, by faith, that I am right where He wants me for such a time as this.
I consider it to have been such an honor and a privilege to serve you as your leader and teacher. More than that, I have loved loving Jesus alongside each one of you. You are so dear to my heart...more than you know. Remember that Thursday nights are still happening and I really hope that you will come and be with other ladies for prayer, chatting and growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Some of you were not at tonight's Women's Bible Study and I need to communicate some important information with you. It is with some sadness that I have made the decision to step down from teaching women's bible study and from leading women's ministries for a time. Circumstances in my personal life have changed in the last few months and after much prayer and seeking God, it has become clear that I have to take a break for awhile. I am helping my daughter, who is going through some significant life changes and challenges. A large part of this is watching my 19 month old granddaughter while Kelly works. Right now I consider a good day to be one in which I come up with a successful strategy to go to the bathroom and take a shower. I am not able to spend the adequate time and preparation to teach bible study and I do not want to give you less than my best on Thursday evenings.
Many other things have gone into this decision as God has revealed what He is asking me to do in this season of life. My ministry right now must be to my family and that is significant. I did not make this decision lightly, or without much prayer and seeking God.
All of that being said, a few of us who met tonight had a wonderful time of fellowship, just hanging out with one another chatting.
Thursday evenings will still be happening but without a strict organized agenda.
We'll just be calling them "Chat Nights" and I hope that you will continue to be there. I'm excited to see what God will do through the Holy Spirit in and through your lives connecting with one another. If there is anything special planned, it will be communicated in the bulletin. I don't have everyone's e-mail, so I'd appreciate it if you would communicate this to the ladies who come to the study with you.
God is moving in a mighty way in my life and the life of my family. Chuck is getting involved in leading men's ministry and after years of receiving his support, it's now my turn to support him. My second grandchild is on the way, who is a miracle in the womb. After a period of infertility, Michelle is due in April and we are praising God every day for this new baby girl that we cannot wait to meet for the first time. I have two sons who are still momma's boys as well. My life is full. Some parts are good and some have been excruciatingly painful. But God has been there every step of the way. I have seen Him face to face in every piece of the puzzle that He has put together. Almost daily, I see the visible fingerprints of the invisible God. I am believing, by faith, that I am right where He wants me for such a time as this.
I consider it to have been such an honor and a privilege to serve you as your leader and teacher. More than that, I have loved loving Jesus alongside each one of you. You are so dear to my heart...more than you know. Remember that Thursday nights are still happening and I really hope that you will come and be with other ladies for prayer, chatting and growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
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