Beautiful - Week 2 continued

We did it!! Finally the power stayed on last night and we were able to watch our Week 2 DVD. WOOHOO!! What a great message it was, too.

Ephesians 1:4-5 (the message) – “Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by His love…(What pleasure He took in planning this!)”

Here are the highlights from the DVD in case you missed it:
The Lord created us with an empty spot inside that only He can fill.
No man can do what the Savior is supposed to do in your life.
You can still be made whole even if your earthly father didn’t give you what he should have
Your children can never fill you up and make you whole.
Girlfriends can’t ever be enough to be the Savior your empty place needs.
New stuff doesn’t eve give you a taste of being filled by God.
The only way is the GOD way!

Thank you, Cindy, for the great music which was perfect for the lesson (More Beautiful You by Johnny Diaz). Let’s all remember that God made us perfect – you could never be more beautiful than the way that God created you. He created you to fill a purpose that only you can do!


Operation Christmas Child
The item for June is electronics (flashlights, calculators, batteries, etc). The item for July is school supplies. Please bring as many of these items as you would like during the month & give them to me, Brandi, or Anna.

Nursery Help Needed
We need more volunteers to help in our nursery on Sunday mornings. If you would be willing to help out, please contact Tina Hogue 764-4736. When several people are in the rotation, you would only need to serve in the nursery once every several weeks.

Meals for the Playls
If you want to take a meal to our pastor, please just let me know so that we don’t have scheduling conflicts. We have a meal planned for Thursday night & Monday night.

Casting Crowns Concert
The Casting Crowns concert is FRIDAY!! I am so excited & can’t wait! The church bus will leave promptly at 5:45 pm so don’t miss the bus! If something comes up & you aren’t able to attend, please let me know because someone else may want to purchase your ticket!

Shannon Playl in Concert
Shannon will be bringing us our message this Sunday through song! Don’t miss it

Fashion Show
Ok – this isn’t church related, but I wanted to invite all of you to a fashion show on Monday night. It is going to be at 6:30pm at the Serendipity Boutique on State Street. We will get a preview of the fall line-up and each person in attendance will receive a discount on purchases made that night. Also – Mary Kay door prizes will be given out!! Let me know if you want to be my guest!!! I would love for every one of you to come with me.


I hope everyone is off to a great week! We begin Week 3 – The Shout—today. Focus on what God is saying to you this week – don’t let distractions get in the way of His voice. Think about times that God has spoken to you & be ready to share those experiences next Tuesday. Also, please make two lists for next week’s discussion (1) things you can do to unclutter your lives and reduce the noise in your lives, (2) things you can do to seek God and hear His voice.

Be sure to memorize our verse: 2 Corinthians 12:9 “He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

Have a great week!
P.S. – did anyone ever tell you that you are beautiful? Well, you are!!