So, this is a new term for me. It may already be in the blogging world, however I personally have never heard it. For me "Blog Fog" means wanting to share something on my blog, but just not taking the time to write it all down. Hence,I say nothing.
So, I'm trying to lift the fog and let you all know what is going on in my life. Always an adventure in the Sista-Hood :)
Where do I start? Maybe at the beginning of the year...
January - The LAMBS ministry held a Divine Design at Life Church. We had around 40 ladies present. This day the Lord took over my notes and I shared things from my personal testimony that I'd never shared before....just lovely, I thought these ladies are going to think I'm a horrible person, but only God can take your mess and make it your message. Thank you, Jesus! At the closing, Sara Arro brought a challenging word to the Sistas "Why are you here"? Lives were touched and changed.
February - My Ansley celebrated her 21st Birthday and got engaged! Almost, too much for this Mama to handle. Bible study got up and running with 125 ladies enrolled. I coordinated and attended both Monday nights and Tuesday Mornings (and I had prefect attendance). I got out of my comfort zone, with the Monday Night Mamas - I prepared a meal for them each week, I believe this was key to our attendance. We enjoyed blessed food physically and spiritually. Our Ministry Team traveled to Winder and held Divine Design at First United Methodist in Winder - It was special and again God did not let us down. He brought the message through Lisa Frost "What do you do when your house falls apart"? Great Word!
March - Bible study consumed most of my time. The Lord greatly enlarged my territory.
The door opened for me to engaged in several hands on ministry projects. We have been collecting items for the inmates in our local jail through "Breaking Chains" ministry. These items will be given away at Christmas on an Angel Tree. LAMBS was the feature guest on WRAF radio, in order to promote the upcoming conference at The House of Prayer. Kathy Nicholson also wrote an article about us "Designing Women" featured in the Northeast Georgian. The conference was wonderful. Many Sistas received breakthrough over bondage they had carried in their hearts for years. Too GOD be all the glory. I brought the closing message "Don't rearrange the furniture". The days was absolutely Divine!
April - Where did it go? Todd celebrated his 45th b-day ~ Yay, Mr. Todd! I love to call him Mr. Todd - this all started from our Sunday school class at church. You see we teach 4th and 5th graders. He called me Sister Staci and I'd say Brother Todd, well we confused the students because they thought we were really brother and sister. How funny!! Can you say..Generation Gap??? So, know he is Mr. Todd and I'm Sista Staci. April....took LAMBS to Clayton, Georgia to Persimmon Church of God. Let me just say it's a long and winding road to PCOG. I love those sweet precious ladies. We had a Holy Spirit outpouring and many lives we touched. Only the mighty hand of God can move the mountain. Sara Arro brought the closing message "The temple of God". She passed out brown bags to all the ladies and asked them to hold them until she directed them to open and remove what was inside. She told us about the temple of God and then say there is another temple we should take care of and pleasure in...open your bag. Inside was a mirror - YOU are the temple of God. You could hear the ladies gasp, they were not expecting that. God is so good!
May - Whoa...already. Ansley graduated Magnum Cum Laud from Truett McConnell College. And she had a teaching job at The Little school in CLarkesville. She will be teaching 4th and 5th graders. Bible study finished up with 87 ladies strong. This is awesome! I have been in the middle of Wedding planning with Ansley. She said Yes to the dress...YAY~ it is gorgeous - I did not cry when I saw it on her. I cried later when we celebrated at lunch. It took a minute for it all the hit me. "MY GIRL IS GETTING MARRIED"!!! I have been studying for my Church of God Exhorter's License. I will take the test in July. Life is sweet!
Andrew update: Andrew is doing a summer Ministry Internship at Adaisville Church of God. He is getting to work inside and outside the church. This past Sunday he went to the Homeless Mission in downtown Atlanta. He played his guitar and gave his testimony. He loves working with the youth and playing his guitar for P/W on Sunday.
God is transforming his life as He daily gives of himself to others.
Well, I do feel like the blog Fog has lifted a little. Our next Divine Design will be held at The Torch on July 10 - an open invitation to all. Just RSVP to me.
Isaiah 40:11 (Contemporary English Version)
11The LORD cares for his nation,just as shepherds care for their flocks.He carries the lambs in his arms,while gently leading the mother sheep.
GOD is LARGE and in CHARGE!!
It's ALL Good in tha Sista-Hood!
Sista Staci :)
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