Women's Ministry The purpose of women's ministries at Timber Lake Christian Church is to help women draw closer to God and mature in their faith; build fellowship among women while encouraging one another; and to provide women opportunities for ministry and outreach. TLCC Women's Ministries is under the guidance of the TLCC Ministry Team and the Elders, and is led by Regina Green, Rhonda Dunham, Penny Glover and Priscilla Mehaffy. For more information about Timber Lake Christian Church Women's Ministries, contact the Ministry Team at priscilla.mehaffy@brickgentrylaw.com. Online Newsletter: Check Your Armor Today's Prayer  TGIF Today God Is First Volume 2, by Os Hillman "That is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies....(Joshua 7:12). Battle commanders want to know the vulnerabilities of their enemies. Companies want to know the vulnerabilities of their competition. We also need to know our spiritual vulnerability. This is the message God told Joshua when he attempted to go against a small army at Ai, which was the Israelites' second battle in the Promised Land. Sometimes we try to figure out why we are not successful in an endeavor from the natural only. We look at all aspects of our performance to see what went wrong. Perhaps our strategy was flawed or our timing was off or our pricing was wrong. For the people of Israel, it was not easily seen on the surface. Everything seemed just as it should be from Joshua's vantage point, so when his army was soundly defeated, he cried out to God, "Ah, Sovereign Lord, why did You ever bring this people across the Jordan to deliver us into the hands of the Amorites to destroy us?" (Josh. 7:7a). The people had been defeated because God could not bless them. One person had violated the covenant with God. They were not to take any possessions from the first battle, but one person failed to be obedient and the whole army suffered. Sin makes our armor vulnerable to attack from Satan, who then gains permission from God to attack us in the area where we have failed to uphold righteousness. If we break down in moral purity, Satan comes in and establishes a stronghold. If we give place to bitterness and unwillingness to forgive, we will break fellowship with God and others. If we become money-focused, we will fall into greed and deception. It is a vicious cycle. Examine your armor today. Make sure you are not susceptible to attack. Begin from a solid spiritual foundation and your chances of success will be great.  Today God Is First (TGIF) devotional message, by Os Hillman, Marketplace Leaders. Dear God, I pray that I will be able to control my anger in situations that cause me to become angry. Please help me to "be angry and not sin." I don't like being angry, but sometimes things happen that cause it to rise up inside of me. Help me to respond with wisdom and calmness or to keep quiet until my emotions are under better control. Please guide me and direct me in all things. Thank You for not taking out anger upon me when You are upset with me. Thank You for loving me in spite of my imperfections and shortcomings. Thank You for Your willingness to forgive. In Jesus name, amen. It's Winter Tea Time! 1/21/2012 "UNSHAKABLE" Calendar of Events Doing Life Together (DLT): January 8th, 2012 DLT is every Wed evening at 6:30 and we will be starting the study "Living Beyond Yourself" by Beth Moore. The lesson will be led by Melissa Bosch and Priscilla MeHaffy. Next DLT Lessons: "Lessons Learned in the Dark" by Jennifer Rothschild and "Reality" by Blackaby's will start on March 7th, 2012. TLCC Winter Tea: January 21,2012 No Session on April 4th, Last Session on April 25th. WOMEN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS If you have not gotten plugged into a Sunday School class each week, consider joining the Women's Sunday School Class which meets each Sunday at 9:30 A.M. Class participants will be encouraged to share with one another on a level that is comfortable but challenging. Currently we are going through the book, "It's Not About Me" by Max Lucado. Rhonda Dunham is our teacher. Shawn McMullen (The Lookout, 5/2011) PLANNING A TRIP? - to heaven Planning a Trip? Cont. by Penny Glover Make a list of what needs to be done before I leave. Make arrangements for someone to take care of things while I'm gone, like feeding the animals. Are we ready? Not sure when I leave. Regina was told that she has a year or two before the cancer in her consumes her body. Sadness filled me inside and rolled up into my throat until it spilled out in tears. Oh how I will miss my friend. She has given to me more than she knows and more than I am aware of also. Regina gave me guidance with my "feelings", my crazy, confused, chaotic feelings. From elation to anger in a twinkling of an eye. I am so thankful I took a counseling class under her in which she taught me to listen or should I say instructed me on how to listen. She even gave me a good grade in the class even though its still a work in progress. At night I lay in my bed and wonder what her trip will be like. I am somewhat jealous of her travel plans but not for all her family and friends who will miss her. I wondered if somehow she could let us know that she arrived - and thought how silly of me to think that - after all she will be carried by God's angels, not driving a car! I also thought how nice to be given a time frame for when you would be leaving - after all I am a planner. But we should always be ready - is my list made and all items checked? Is it Lord? Lord help us all to make our personal lists, which is really your list, your guidance for our lives, so we are ready for the ultimate vacation. Years ago, when someone was traveling, you would wish them "God's speed". I googled it; God speed you (on your way to a successful outcome: whether it be a journey or in life:. In Victor Knowles book "Beyond The Stars", he wrote, "Astronomers tell us it is 10 billion light years to the edge of our universe. Light travels at 186,282 miles per second. That means it would take 10 billion light years to reach the edge of our universe. Now if God's angels get us to heaven in the twinkling of an eye - - - THATS GOD'S SPEED - - - Hold on for the ride of your life! (I love roller coasters) So what should be on my list of things to do before I leave on vacation? Its not a bucket list of things to do like, see the Grand Canyon, it’s a list of "heart" or "soul" things. The list should be a daily list which is an ongoing list up until the time we leave. I came up with a few that came to mind: Love the Lord your God, with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. Love and pray for your enemies. Forgive one another. Do not plot evil against each other. Realize you cannot serve God and money. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Be earnest and repent. Allow the Spirit to give us power, love and self discipline. Be content with what I have. Love in action and in truth. Fear only God. Serve the Lord your God. Use my gifts to serve others. Trust and obey. Listen, Hear, Do, Follow Act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God.
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