Hi Everyone!
I hope you are having a wonderful summer. My family and I have been busy travelling and keeping the boys occupied in this heat. I'm starting to work on the fall activities for the women's ministry, and getting excited for things to come.
The Women's Bible Study led by Janice Deonarine on tuesday mornings is still going strong all summer long. I just joined this week, so don't feel like you can't start a Bible study that is already in progress. We'd love to have you. We're studying Beth Moore's Ester: Its Tough Being a Woman. There're a few weeks left, and then we'll start a new Women's Bible Study for the Fall.
We'll be having a Women's Fellowship Night in early September, so we can reconnect after the summer. We'll be talking about our biggest project since the conference, the holiday outreach tea.
As always, I'd love to hear your ideas about the Women's Ministry and ways you'd like to connect with Christ, each other, and our world!
God Bless,
Lynn
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
May is a Great Month!
We have some really fun and worthwhile events coming up. I've heard from a lot of you that you'd like more opportunities to get to know each other. So let's keep building this Women's Ministry and come on out for a good time! RSVP to thepoint@christpointchurch.com or call Lynn at 356-6613
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. - Women’s Connect Group studying 40 Days of Love. For more info contact Janice Deonarine at Janice@christpointchurch.com or call 992-4567
Tuesday, May 5, 7 p.m. - (First Tuesday of every month) Coffee Crowd at Half Priced Books. Get together for a great cup of coffee and chat the way that only women can. Contact Kara Adams at draejac@grandecom.net for more information.
(RESCHEDULED from May 5) Tuesday May 12, 7:15 p.m. - Monthly Mission Project: Craft Night at the Women’s Shelter. Join us as we work on a craft with the women while sharing a smile and hope. This month we’ll be making earrings that the women can either keep for themselves or give as gifts. We’ll also be bringing down toiletries and supplies that the women need. We can all meet up and carpool down as the address is not publicized for the safety of the women and their families.
Thursdays, 4 p.m. - Moms and Tots Afternoon Playgroup. Bring your little ones 0-4 to the church nursery and playground. We can chat and compare notes while they play!
Thursday, May 14, 6 p.m. - Ladies Night at The Point Scrapbook Night and Potluck. Join our friend Bobbi DiStefano as we learn how to organize our pictures and supplies into easy to make scrapbooks. Bring your supplies and borrow each other's tools. Even if you’ve never scrapbooked, Bobbi will show you easy ways to get started. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share! Watch your email inboxes for an Evite to sign up.
Thursday, May 28 - Save the Date for Ladies Night Out at the beautiful mystery home of one of our members. Come hang out with the girls and catch up with your friends & get to know new ones. Details TBA!
We have some really fun and worthwhile events coming up. I've heard from a lot of you that you'd like more opportunities to get to know each other. So let's keep building this Women's Ministry and come on out for a good time! RSVP to thepoint@christpointchurch.com or call Lynn at 356-6613
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. - Women’s Connect Group studying 40 Days of Love. For more info contact Janice Deonarine at Janice@christpointchurch.com or call 992-4567
Tuesday, May 5, 7 p.m. - (First Tuesday of every month) Coffee Crowd at Half Priced Books. Get together for a great cup of coffee and chat the way that only women can. Contact Kara Adams at draejac@grandecom.net for more information.
(RESCHEDULED from May 5) Tuesday May 12, 7:15 p.m. - Monthly Mission Project: Craft Night at the Women’s Shelter. Join us as we work on a craft with the women while sharing a smile and hope. This month we’ll be making earrings that the women can either keep for themselves or give as gifts. We’ll also be bringing down toiletries and supplies that the women need. We can all meet up and carpool down as the address is not publicized for the safety of the women and their families.
Thursdays, 4 p.m. - Moms and Tots Afternoon Playgroup. Bring your little ones 0-4 to the church nursery and playground. We can chat and compare notes while they play!
Thursday, May 14, 6 p.m. - Ladies Night at The Point Scrapbook Night and Potluck. Join our friend Bobbi DiStefano as we learn how to organize our pictures and supplies into easy to make scrapbooks. Bring your supplies and borrow each other's tools. Even if you’ve never scrapbooked, Bobbi will show you easy ways to get started. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share! Watch your email inboxes for an Evite to sign up.
Thursday, May 28 - Save the Date for Ladies Night Out at the beautiful mystery home of one of our members. Come hang out with the girls and catch up with your friends & get to know new ones. Details TBA!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
This is a blog article written by Paul Darilek at Living Water International. As we near our Women's Conference on Saturday, I find it incredibly humbling to see what women in other cultures go through each day. Christ Point Church's support of LWI will change lives, it is an amazing opportunity. Let's continue to spread the word.
Women’s Work
Monday, October 27th, 2008 by Paul Darilek
EL SALVADOR - You’ve heard us talk about how hauling water ends up being the work of women—and often children—in the developing world. You’ve seen photos of women walking four miles each way with jugs on their heads. It would be tough work if hauling water was their only job, but it’s not.
Household work—getting the kids off to school, cooking, cleaning, household maintenance and repair—would be a tough enough job if these women had gas or electric stoves, dishwashers, vehicles, and washing machines… but they don’t.
In much of the world breakfast means removing the dried corn from the cob with calloused thumbs, soaking it in water and lye, carrying it to the mill for grinding, lugging the masa back home, further grinding it on a stone. Then you gather firewood, chop it with a machete, make a fire, haul water from a distant source, mix, kneed, and cook.
Now you have a tortilla. Now on to the beans, and eggs, and plantains, which aren’t making themselves…
Then it’s time to start on lunch, which means more wood, more cutting, another fire, kill a chicken (if you’re lucky), pluck it, gut it, more shucking, more picking, more water…
Then off to the river for laundry.
My wife and I can hardly keep up with our two kids and household stuff, and we have a microwave, a dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, electric light bulbs, a stove, oven, running water. These women need a break; but there’s dinner to be made.
LWI’s first project in El Salvador was in a place where a family of 8 spent 6 hours hauling enough water for two days. That’s 27 work weeks a year—half a lifetime of work hours—just hauling water.
A well gives them that life back. It gives life to their daughters and their sons. When we talk about giving clean water being giving life, we’re not just talking about the people who would otherwise die (though they are many), but we’re also talking about giving life—we’re talking about the difference between walking to a distant mud-hole so your family can survive another day… versus having time to nuzzle your face into your baby’s belly, hearing her laugh, letting her grab your nose, watching her drool.
Women’s Work
Monday, October 27th, 2008 by Paul Darilek
EL SALVADOR - You’ve heard us talk about how hauling water ends up being the work of women—and often children—in the developing world. You’ve seen photos of women walking four miles each way with jugs on their heads. It would be tough work if hauling water was their only job, but it’s not.
Household work—getting the kids off to school, cooking, cleaning, household maintenance and repair—would be a tough enough job if these women had gas or electric stoves, dishwashers, vehicles, and washing machines… but they don’t.
In much of the world breakfast means removing the dried corn from the cob with calloused thumbs, soaking it in water and lye, carrying it to the mill for grinding, lugging the masa back home, further grinding it on a stone. Then you gather firewood, chop it with a machete, make a fire, haul water from a distant source, mix, kneed, and cook.
Now you have a tortilla. Now on to the beans, and eggs, and plantains, which aren’t making themselves…
Then it’s time to start on lunch, which means more wood, more cutting, another fire, kill a chicken (if you’re lucky), pluck it, gut it, more shucking, more picking, more water…
Then off to the river for laundry.
My wife and I can hardly keep up with our two kids and household stuff, and we have a microwave, a dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, electric light bulbs, a stove, oven, running water. These women need a break; but there’s dinner to be made.
LWI’s first project in El Salvador was in a place where a family of 8 spent 6 hours hauling enough water for two days. That’s 27 work weeks a year—half a lifetime of work hours—just hauling water.
A well gives them that life back. It gives life to their daughters and their sons. When we talk about giving clean water being giving life, we’re not just talking about the people who would otherwise die (though they are many), but we’re also talking about giving life—we’re talking about the difference between walking to a distant mud-hole so your family can survive another day… versus having time to nuzzle your face into your baby’s belly, hearing her laugh, letting her grab your nose, watching her drool.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Listen to 91.1 KSGR!
Hey everyone, be listening to 91.1 KSGR Solid Ground Radio for a Public Service Announcement about the Women's Conference! Jim is going to send me the audio recording of the PSA and I'll post it here. Very cool! Let me know if you hear it!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
THE POINT of our goals
I keep reminding myself what all this work is for. We all do it . . . lose sight of Him while we are caught up in Me. Earthly rewards, praise, compliments, recognition - that's not what our efforts are supposed to be about.
Lately, I've been amazed by the energy and continued creativity I have each day to work on this Women's Ministry. My boys and my husband are still getting cared for and loved. I still have time for almost all the cleaning. How is it all getting done, when before I started this I really didn't have the energy for half of what I am doing now?
The answer is God. He brought me to this church, at this specific time, to work on this specific thing with the goal of glorifying Him. His goal is for us to reach out and find women right where they are today. Whether they are doing great and have it together, or they are just one straw away from their last. He is saying, "go out and find them, and bring them to Me."
In Matthew 11:28-29, Jesus says "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
How many women do you know who could use a little rest for their soul? Bring them. Bring them to church on Sunday. Bring them to the Women's Conference. Let's have 100 women at the conference all singing His praises, hearing His voice, feeling the Holy Spirit, changing their lives, knowing Christ.
We CAN do it. We are the right women for the job, this is the right church and the right time. Something amazing is about to happen right here. Please join me and be a part of it on March 28.
This conference is just the beginning. We are building a fellowship of women that can and will weather any storm in His name, that go out and serve Him and our community, that care for each other and form the lifelong friendships that He intended for us to have. Together we will work towards becoming the women, wives, mothers, daughters, sisters and friends that can hold our community and our families together and spread His love to everyone we meet.
And that, my dear friends, is The Point.
Lately, I've been amazed by the energy and continued creativity I have each day to work on this Women's Ministry. My boys and my husband are still getting cared for and loved. I still have time for almost all the cleaning. How is it all getting done, when before I started this I really didn't have the energy for half of what I am doing now?
The answer is God. He brought me to this church, at this specific time, to work on this specific thing with the goal of glorifying Him. His goal is for us to reach out and find women right where they are today. Whether they are doing great and have it together, or they are just one straw away from their last. He is saying, "go out and find them, and bring them to Me."
In Matthew 11:28-29, Jesus says "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
How many women do you know who could use a little rest for their soul? Bring them. Bring them to church on Sunday. Bring them to the Women's Conference. Let's have 100 women at the conference all singing His praises, hearing His voice, feeling the Holy Spirit, changing their lives, knowing Christ.
We CAN do it. We are the right women for the job, this is the right church and the right time. Something amazing is about to happen right here. Please join me and be a part of it on March 28.
This conference is just the beginning. We are building a fellowship of women that can and will weather any storm in His name, that go out and serve Him and our community, that care for each other and form the lifelong friendships that He intended for us to have. Together we will work towards becoming the women, wives, mothers, daughters, sisters and friends that can hold our community and our families together and spread His love to everyone we meet.
And that, my dear friends, is The Point.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Conference Registration Has Begun!
Print your registration form and send it in today! http://www.christpointchurch.com/pdfs/conference_flyer.htm
Join us for what promises to be an amazing day of renewal for women. Get away from chores, housework, to do lists and whatever else is weighing on your heart and devote just a few hours to reigniting your spark. In 1 Thes. 5:11, we are told "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up."
That might just be my personal scripture for The Point, why I decided to work so hard on this ministry. I want to be God's tool to help build up women. Whether you personally are hurting, stressed or in crisis, or you know another women who is, He can truly provide comfort and peace to your heart.
Wouldn't you like to feel some real peace? Come get involved with us and let God show you how. You don't have to know a thing to start. You don't have to be an expert Christian. We are all "in progress" as we go through this life. Just because you might not have gotten it right up until now doesn't mean you should feel like being a Christian is too hard or too complicated or too demanding.
We're all pretty normal and we have the bumps and bruises to prove it. There is a place for you here. No matter what you look like, how smart you sound when you talk, what clothes you wear or what you have done or not done in your life. You do not need to be a perfectly polished woman to fit in here.
He is waiting for you here. You belong.
Join us for what promises to be an amazing day of renewal for women. Get away from chores, housework, to do lists and whatever else is weighing on your heart and devote just a few hours to reigniting your spark. In 1 Thes. 5:11, we are told "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up."
That might just be my personal scripture for The Point, why I decided to work so hard on this ministry. I want to be God's tool to help build up women. Whether you personally are hurting, stressed or in crisis, or you know another women who is, He can truly provide comfort and peace to your heart.
Wouldn't you like to feel some real peace? Come get involved with us and let God show you how. You don't have to know a thing to start. You don't have to be an expert Christian. We are all "in progress" as we go through this life. Just because you might not have gotten it right up until now doesn't mean you should feel like being a Christian is too hard or too complicated or too demanding.
We're all pretty normal and we have the bumps and bruises to prove it. There is a place for you here. No matter what you look like, how smart you sound when you talk, what clothes you wear or what you have done or not done in your life. You do not need to be a perfectly polished woman to fit in here.
He is waiting for you here. You belong.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
March Events
Hey ladies, let's get to know each other! All ages and stages of life are welcome!
March 3, Tuesday, 7:00 pm - Books and beverages at Half Price Books. Join this group of CPC women for great conversation and a chance to buy a couple of those books you've been meaning to read! Contact Kara Adams at draejac@grandecom.net
March 5, Thursday, 6:00 pm - Ladies Night at the Point Kickoff Potluck (at CPC). Come to our first monthly gathering. Its not a meeting, I promise! We'll eat, chat and make some plans for the future months. Invite a friend or a new woman you meet at church on sunday. If you can, please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Contact Lynn at lynnie2183@yahoo.com for questions, or just show up!
March 28, Saturday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm - Growing in Christ Women's Conference (at CPC). Join us for a transformational day of spiritual renewal, worship and fun based on John 15: 1-5:
1"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” 5”I am the vine; you are the branches.”
Has God has been doing some pruning in your life? It can be hard to walk the path He has for us, but he has given us the tools we need to make it easier - His word and good girlfriends to help. Come devote a few hours to recharging and renewing yourself like no day at the spa can. You will leave recommitted to living God’s plan for you and connected to an amazing group of women.
Registration is $15 and includes morning coffee, lunch, hand outs and a fabulous goody bag. You’ll enjoy worship, prayer and praise, a keynote address by our new children’s minister Janice Deonarine, life-changing testimonials and educational breakout sessions. We'll be handing out registration forms soon, or register by calling the church office at 906.220. Questions, email thepoint@christpointchurch.com.
See you on Sunday!
March 3, Tuesday, 7:00 pm - Books and beverages at Half Price Books. Join this group of CPC women for great conversation and a chance to buy a couple of those books you've been meaning to read! Contact Kara Adams at draejac@grandecom.net
March 5, Thursday, 6:00 pm - Ladies Night at the Point Kickoff Potluck (at CPC). Come to our first monthly gathering. Its not a meeting, I promise! We'll eat, chat and make some plans for the future months. Invite a friend or a new woman you meet at church on sunday. If you can, please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Contact Lynn at lynnie2183@yahoo.com for questions, or just show up!
March 28, Saturday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm - Growing in Christ Women's Conference (at CPC). Join us for a transformational day of spiritual renewal, worship and fun based on John 15: 1-5:
1"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” 5”I am the vine; you are the branches.”
Has God has been doing some pruning in your life? It can be hard to walk the path He has for us, but he has given us the tools we need to make it easier - His word and good girlfriends to help. Come devote a few hours to recharging and renewing yourself like no day at the spa can. You will leave recommitted to living God’s plan for you and connected to an amazing group of women.
Registration is $15 and includes morning coffee, lunch, hand outs and a fabulous goody bag. You’ll enjoy worship, prayer and praise, a keynote address by our new children’s minister Janice Deonarine, life-changing testimonials and educational breakout sessions. We'll be handing out registration forms soon, or register by calling the church office at 906.220. Questions, email thepoint@christpointchurch.com.
See you on Sunday!
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