Friday, September 30, 2011
Soul Sisters: 2 a Day Challenge and more
Soul Sisters: 2 a Day Challenge and more: Hello Women of the Word at Shaw. We are sort of at a half-way point on our 2 a Day Challenge, in which we all agree to read two bible verses...
2 a Day Challenge and more
Hello Women of the Word at Shaw. We are sort of at a half-way point on our 2 a Day Challenge, in which we all agree to read two bible verses per weekday, and post as time allows, those verses which are our favorites, that we want to share with our sisters in Christ.
And I must say. this has been exciting. So many women signed up on that first weekend-a holiday weekend no less- and have been going strong since. We have over 80 participants-because we opened up the challenge to all women within each of our networks. Some of you got very busy inviting. As a result I have commented on verse posts of women I have never met-and THAT is exciting.
My friend Lisa Boyer pointed out that we are all getting more than our two verses a day, as we read the verse posts of fellow-bible-verse-readers. THAT is exciting.
Here is something I found very exciting as I read in my bible earlier today. It wasn't a new verse to me. In fact I associate it with a worship song from the church in AZ Pastor Keith and I went to until moving to Missouri.
But it felt like a confirmation of what we have been striving for at The Word at Shaw. Not only on Sundays, but at all times. Reading it renewed my energy as I thought of all the service opportunities we had accomplished, and even more-so, those that are on the calendar for the Fall and Winter.
The verse is from Romans chapter 12:1 "I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service."
I looked at that verse today, and smiled a huge smile thinking of you all. How many of you were a part of our Serve 2011 day! Thank you for your spiritual service on that day. I have seen the joyous way Julie and Dennis Biggs lead servants at the dinners at Shalom House each month.That leadership, and all the time they spend coordinating and preparing extra activities for the women of Shalom House is spiritual service on Julie and Dennis' part.
Such a smile on my face as I consider those who have stepped up to make leading a small group their act of spiritual service. I truly enjoyed and was blessed by the women's small group meeting this past Sunday. Brenda is a wonderful leader.
I search my mind's memory bank and don't have to go too far back to recall a time when one of you have stepped up and stepped in to service. Teaching our children, holding babies in the nursery, serving the servants on Serve 2011 by getting all that yummy food ready, checking in all those children downstairs so we can maintain Safe Sanctuary standards, coordinating fellow-volunteers to go forth and serve, leading us worker bees with no skill and teaching us some of your hard-learned skills in the process, welcoming newcomers to God's House on Sunday mornings, coordinating all that behind the scenes stuff so our pastoral staff can preach,teach,lead worship, counsel and pray, and oh-I could never forget-those of you who have stepped up to be our prayer warrriors, praying for those requests that come in during the week, and prayer partners on Sundays, thank you one and all!
For me it is exciting knowing how so often the servant is blessed beyond any blessing they give in the act of serving. I don't say this to devalue anyone's service. Your service has great weight in this world. It is just that I know from experience, and from the front row seat that ministry gives me, the greater weight is the blessing you take away after having served.
And God grows us in our service. When we serve others, we serve Him. I know he sees that service as an extension of our love for Him, and therefor as an act of worship. One that we can perform within the church building or out in our community; on any day that ends in "y", morning, noon and night.
Now THAT is exciting. I'm excited for the portion of the body of Christ that is made up by those of The Word at Shaw. I am excited by all the possibility for spiritual growth that exists for each of us every time we serve and receive the blessing that goes with it. Can't wait to serve some more with all of you for the remainder of 2011. It will bless the community, bless us more, and I pray God will feel our love for Him as we show the love of Christ to those we encounter.
Blessings, Lorilise Scarborough
By way of announcement: We are collecting a few things for a great organization called Thrive. They help expectant parents with everything from parenting classes to locating resources to physical needs during pregnancy and afterwards. We are focusing on three things for Thrive in the month of October:
If stopping at the ATM before church, you can place that donation in an offering envelope writing, "Thrive"
on the envelope.
Women's Ministries identified Thrive as a vital part of the Shaw Community early on-let's show them some baby-love and gift them with a large donation at month's end.
Thank you for your sacrifices both of money and body. It is not for ourselves, but for Him..
And I must say. this has been exciting. So many women signed up on that first weekend-a holiday weekend no less- and have been going strong since. We have over 80 participants-because we opened up the challenge to all women within each of our networks. Some of you got very busy inviting. As a result I have commented on verse posts of women I have never met-and THAT is exciting.
My friend Lisa Boyer pointed out that we are all getting more than our two verses a day, as we read the verse posts of fellow-bible-verse-readers. THAT is exciting.
Here is something I found very exciting as I read in my bible earlier today. It wasn't a new verse to me. In fact I associate it with a worship song from the church in AZ Pastor Keith and I went to until moving to Missouri.
But it felt like a confirmation of what we have been striving for at The Word at Shaw. Not only on Sundays, but at all times. Reading it renewed my energy as I thought of all the service opportunities we had accomplished, and even more-so, those that are on the calendar for the Fall and Winter.
The verse is from Romans chapter 12:1 "I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service."
I looked at that verse today, and smiled a huge smile thinking of you all. How many of you were a part of our Serve 2011 day! Thank you for your spiritual service on that day. I have seen the joyous way Julie and Dennis Biggs lead servants at the dinners at Shalom House each month.That leadership, and all the time they spend coordinating and preparing extra activities for the women of Shalom House is spiritual service on Julie and Dennis' part.
Such a smile on my face as I consider those who have stepped up to make leading a small group their act of spiritual service. I truly enjoyed and was blessed by the women's small group meeting this past Sunday. Brenda is a wonderful leader.
I search my mind's memory bank and don't have to go too far back to recall a time when one of you have stepped up and stepped in to service. Teaching our children, holding babies in the nursery, serving the servants on Serve 2011 by getting all that yummy food ready, checking in all those children downstairs so we can maintain Safe Sanctuary standards, coordinating fellow-volunteers to go forth and serve, leading us worker bees with no skill and teaching us some of your hard-learned skills in the process, welcoming newcomers to God's House on Sunday mornings, coordinating all that behind the scenes stuff so our pastoral staff can preach,teach,lead worship, counsel and pray, and oh-I could never forget-those of you who have stepped up to be our prayer warrriors, praying for those requests that come in during the week, and prayer partners on Sundays, thank you one and all!
For me it is exciting knowing how so often the servant is blessed beyond any blessing they give in the act of serving. I don't say this to devalue anyone's service. Your service has great weight in this world. It is just that I know from experience, and from the front row seat that ministry gives me, the greater weight is the blessing you take away after having served.
And God grows us in our service. When we serve others, we serve Him. I know he sees that service as an extension of our love for Him, and therefor as an act of worship. One that we can perform within the church building or out in our community; on any day that ends in "y", morning, noon and night.
Now THAT is exciting. I'm excited for the portion of the body of Christ that is made up by those of The Word at Shaw. I am excited by all the possibility for spiritual growth that exists for each of us every time we serve and receive the blessing that goes with it. Can't wait to serve some more with all of you for the remainder of 2011. It will bless the community, bless us more, and I pray God will feel our love for Him as we show the love of Christ to those we encounter.
Blessings, Lorilise Scarborough
By way of announcement: We are collecting a few things for a great organization called Thrive. They help expectant parents with everything from parenting classes to locating resources to physical needs during pregnancy and afterwards. We are focusing on three things for Thrive in the month of October:
- diapers in larger sizes-most donations are for newborn or small size-
- diaper wipes
- money
If stopping at the ATM before church, you can place that donation in an offering envelope writing, "Thrive"
on the envelope.
Women's Ministries identified Thrive as a vital part of the Shaw Community early on-let's show them some baby-love and gift them with a large donation at month's end.
Thank you for your sacrifices both of money and body. It is not for ourselves, but for Him..
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Soul Sisters: A Bouquet of Sharpened Pencils
1. read blog
2.accept challenge
#bibleversereadingonadeadline
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