"Sistas in Christ" Vol. 3

[Pcola Girl]

Patty, I am now reading the Bible again starting in Gen.
I had not planned to post A book this time because I was not sure if you all cared to read such long posts.
But If you want me to I will find a good Book in the Bilbe to post. Do you have any special one you prefer?

[la.lady]

Mary, hon you do what you want to do. I can start Genesis again too. Just tell me how many chapters to read a day and we can finish the book at the same time, and then start another one.

All of you have a very blessed day. Love you all....

[Determinedtolose]

Hello Ladies!

Sorry I've been MIA! I've been here and there.

Are you getting some rest Momma Patty? Any more family coming over to visit?

How are you Mary? How's the new house coming along? I hope your settling in okay.

We're having a yard sale tomorrow, so I need to get things out and ready.

I'll come by tomorrow and say hi!!

Love You Ladies!!!

[la.lady]

Good Afternoon Ladies... My goodness where is everyone. We miss you so much on here and we need you.

I took my Bible to bed last night and read 5 chapters. This will be my quiet time with my Lord...I started in Genesis and well be reading the whole Bible through and studying on it...

Have a great day.

[la.lady]

Diana how did the yard sale go? I hope you made lots of money.

[la.lady]

Good Morning ladies. Have a wonderful Sabbath...

Got my 2 mile walk-in this morning and will be washing the car later for more exercise.

[Lataisha]

Hello sisters, i am sorry i have been away, i have been going thru alot with my lil cousins adoption... and i been working like crazy but i havent forgotten about you all at all.... i am pleased to say that i have lost some weight i am now 195... yeah!!!! i have been doing low cal but im back on low carb cause with low cal i dont seem to ever be full and im always hungry..... so starting today im back lcing... plus here comes summer and i wanns loose 5 pounds by the end of the month...... how has everyone been??

[la.lady]

Latashia I am so glad that you got to check-in. Congrats on the weight loss. I am so proud of you, and KUTGW.

I just got through washing our car. Boy was that a job and I am tired. Henry is having more fun then me. He is playing Golf today.

Well I have to put the floor mats back in the car, so I best go for now. Have a great afternoon.

[Lataisha]

Hey sisters, well my two angels are finally in the bed so now i can go down stairs, boil my eggs and start working on my food for tomorrow because i know that when i wake up in the morning i will be famished.. lol. being that today is my first day back at lcing, so i wanna be prepared.... im on my way down also to do my 20 minute turbo jam workout.... i dont feel like doing it but hey its only 20 minutes..... ok guys, i will be back on before bed and to all that wont be on then.... GOOD NIGHT and GOD BLESSSSSS

[Star123]

Hi ladies,

I'm still around, alive and kidding. LOL. Just finishing up 2 loads of laundry and winding down for the evening. Today's Sunday service was another blessing this week. The pastor was preaching on the subject of pentecost when the disciples were told by Jesus to wait for the baptism of the holy spirit to come. And preached on receiving the infilling of the holy spirit like I've never seen a Nazarene do before, with such vigor and as a result there was 2 alter calls for receiving more of God's fullness in the spirit. Showing that the holy spirit is moving and God is answering my prayer. Next Sunday there will be a baptismal service and I can see that our little Nazarene church is growing in maturity, spiritually and wanting more of God. I'm very excited about this, because I'm spirit-filled, grew up in a pentecostal church in my youthful years as a young christian, and I'm seeing it happen here in my church. So exciting!!!

Latashia, congrads on your weightloss!!! Your the amazing shrinking women.

Mommy Patty, hope your doing fine and getting some rest. Those visits from friends and relatives can be exausting I'm sure. Good for you getting in that walking. I've heard that walking is a great way to lose weight.

Diana, hope your yard sale went well. You're a busy women.

Mary, how are you feeling these day? Thanks for the scripture readings.

Where's Worldchanger? does anyone know? and what about Berta? I haven't heard from her in a while. Hope she's okay. Will be praying for these two.

Work has been a bit slow in the warehouse lately, so I've been helping out in the office. It makes it less boring and that way I'm taking a load off the Ladies in the office. Makes my job busier and more fullfilling. God has his hand on me and is keeping me employed, sheltered and fed. For that I'm thankful. As for my niece, she's 70% better and working again. God has his hand on her as well and she's getting better every day. God is good!

Well, you all have a good night!!!

[Pcola Girl]

Hello everyone, well its already Monday again, my where did the week-end go to. Maybe I am just getting older but time seems to go by faster these days for me.
We had some friends come in on Saturday to visit us and they left Sunday afternoon. Have not seen them in years and it was so nice having them.

I sure wish I was up to having a garage sale, I have so much I need to get rid of. Our daughter had one not long ago and I did take some things over to it but not nearly enough though. I still have boxes in the garage that need to have something done to them, either go to good will or a garage sale. I left them there because I thought our daughter was going to have another one soon but if she does not get the boxes soon they are going out of the garage.

Take care and will see you all later. God Bless.

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Here is something I thought you all might enjoy. It is from the book by Twila Paris titled "Celebrate the Gift of Jesus Everyday "Practical Lessons For A Joyful Life In Christ:.

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Jeremiah1:4-9

[4] Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[5] Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
[6] Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.
[7] But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.
[8] Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.
[9] Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD
said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.
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God has set us apart and given us the privilege to carry the eternal good news to those who desperately need hope for a brighter tomorrow. We need not be afraid to speak.
We need not feel to inadequate or inarttcilate. God says, "I have put my words in your mouth."
We can say and do things that far exceed our own abilities when God empowers us to speak His truth. His Spirit will give us the words, we need only to trust that He will.

In Exodus 4:11-12 it says "The Lord said I will help you speak and will teach you what to say."

So believe that the Lord will put the words in your mouth when you share His word with others.

[la.lady]

Tammy, Worldchanger doesn't have a computer at home and she is not working at the place where she posted from anymore.

I figure Berta is still making her purses to sell and is very busy. I too wish that they would come in and post and let us know how they are...

[la.lady]

Diana, hope you get to post today, too, and to all of you, have a very blessed day...

[Determinedtolose]

Hello!!!

I'm trying to make my way here! Seems like I get interrupted.

How are you two Ladies doing? I hope you both have a wonderful day too, with the Lords presence always surrounding you, and protecting you!!!

Have a great day!!

Love Yas!

[la.lady]

Diana, I'm not feeling very well today. I think I overdid it walking 2 miles and washing the car yesterday...

[Determinedtolose]

ahh! Well take it easy there and don't do anything else for the rest of the day!!

drs. orders!!!

[la.lady]

I am really upset about gaining all this weight back again. Sometimes, I wished we didn't have so much company, because, if I cook it I am going to eat it. I hope things slows down for us this summer, so I can get this weight back off...

[la.lady]

Good Morning ladies. God bless you and have a wonderful day.

Just took my morning walk and I feel great...

[Determinedtolose]

Good Morning Momma Patty!

Don't worry about the weight, just take it one day at a time. You're doing great by walking!

Do what you did before when you lost, it will come of quick!!

Hang in the Momma Patty, God is with you every step!!

Love ya!!!

[la.lady]

The weight is just so much harder to lose at my age, but I'm trying...

[Berta48]

SURPRISE, SURPRISE, SISTERS
I AM ALIVE AND WELL AND STILL PRAISING OUR KING!
I HAVEN'T FORRGOTTEN ABOUT YOU GIRLS. I THINK OF YOU NEARLY EVERYDAY AND I HAVE BEEN IN HERE LURKING FROM TIME TO TIME. BUT IT TAKES UP SO MUCH TIME TO GET IN HERE EVERY DAY. BUT I WILL TRY TO DO BETTER.

I HAVE BEEN BUSY ABOUT THE MASTERS BUSINESS AND DOING THINGS AT CHURCH AND HAVING FELLOWSHIP WITH MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRSIT AND JUST HAVEN'T HAD THE TIME TO GET IN HERE AS I USE TO DO.

I AM NOW MAKING WALL HANGINGS AND STILL DOING THE PURSES. I AM GETTING READY FOR ANOTHER CRAFT SHOW ON JUNE 4TH. SO I AM TRULY BUSY. STILL!!!

I HAVE GAINED ABOUT NINE LBS OF MY WEIGHT BACK BUT I AM GOING TO GET IT BACK OFF.

WE WERE IN WICHITA FOR OVER A WEEK( BROTHER N LAW HAD A TRIPLE BYPASS WHILE WE WERE THERE BUT IS DOING DOING GREAT NOW GOD IS SO GOOD!!) AND THAT IS ALWAYS A KILLER ON MY GOOD CHOICES OF EATING(GAINED EIGHT LBS WHEN I FINALLLY GOT BACK TO WW) THEN LAST WEEK GAINED 1.4 AND THIS WEEK I HAVEN'T BEEN VERY GOOD EITHER

IT IS HARD TO GET BACK ON TRACK ONCE YOU GET OFF!! I HAVEN'T KEPT MY AVI UP TO DATE BUT I WILL AFTER THIS THURSDAYS WEIGH IN.
IT ISN'T GOING TO BE GOOD.


MY GRANDSON HAD SOME SURGERY ABOUT A MONTH AGO SO I WAS STRESS EATING THEN TOO! HE IS FINE NOW. PRAISE OUR LORD!

MY DH HAS BEEN HOME FOR TWO WEEKS BUT IS GONE NOW. BUT I ALWAYS EAT MORE WHEN HE IS HOME. NOT HIS FAULT. HE DOESN'T FEED ME!BUT I JUST HAVEN'T GOTTEN CONTROL OF THOSE TIMES AS OF YET. BUT I WILL!!


HE IS GOING BACK TO PART TIME AND BOY AM I HAPPY ABOUT THAT
HE WILL WORK A WEEK AND BE OFF A WEEK FROM NOW ON, AFTER THESE TWO WEEKS ARE PAST


GLAD TO SEE LATASHIA IS BACK AND DOING WELL.
I AM SO HAPPY YOU GIRLS ARE STILL HERE. I REALLY DO LOVE YOU AND THINK OF YOU OFTEN.

I HAVEN'T SPOKEN TO WORLDCHANGER FOR SOME TIME. I HAVE LOST HER PHONE NUMBER SO I WROTE TO HER BUT HAVEN'T HEARD BACK FROM HER YET.

TAKE CARE ALL OF YOU AND I WILL TRY TO BE HERE A BIT MORE OFTEN.
WELL BACK TO THE SEWING ROOM!!!

[la.lady]

Berta I am so glad that you checked in. We really missed you.

[Determinedtolose]

HI Berta! Good to see you here!!!

You certainly have been missed here!!! Momma Patty has had to put up with me!!

All is well with me. Just spreading some joy and cheer to everyone!

I do hope to see you here more often, of course when you can. It's good to be with other Believers who you can see.

Well have a great day, I'm glad about DH being home more! That is so wonderful!!!

God Bless you!!!!

Love ya!

[Pcola Girl]

I found this poem and wanted to share it with you...
Hope you all are having a great day.
Took my cat to the vet this morning, she has that ear infection back again, not as bad as before though. Don't understand why it keeps returning.
All is well here with me and I hope for you all to.
God Bless.
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"NO JACKET REQUIRED"


I shook my head in disbelief.
This couldn't be the right place.
After all, I couldn't possibly be welcome here.
I had been given an invitation several times,
by several different people, and I had finally
decided to see what this place was all about.
But, this just couldn't be the right place.
Quickly, I glanced down at the invitation
that I clutched in my hand.
I scanned past the words,
"Come as you are. No jacket required"
and found the location.
Yes, I was at the right place.
I peered through the window again and saw
a room of people whose faces seemed
to glow with joy.
All were neatly dressed, adorned in fine
garments and appeared strangely clean
as they dined at this exquisite restaurant.
Ashamed, I looked down at my own tattered
and torn clothing, covered in stains.
I was dirty, in fact, filthy.
A foul smell seemed to consume me and I,
couldn't shake the grime that clung to my body.
As I turned around to leave, the words from
the invitation seemed to leap out at me...
"Come as you are. No jacket required."
I decided to give it a shot.
Mustering up every bit of courage I could
find, I opened the door to this restaurant
and walked up to a man standing behind a podium.
"Your name, sir?" he asked me with a smile.
"Jimmy D. Brown," I mumbled without looking up.
I thrust my hands deep into my pockets,
hoping to conceal their stains.
He didn't seem to notice the filth that
I was covered in and he continued,
"Very good, sir.
A table is reserved in your name.
Would you like to be seated?"
I couldn't believe what I heard! A grin
broke out on my face and I said, "Yes, of course!"
He led me to a table, and sure enough,
there was a place-card with my name
written on it in a deep, dark red.
As I browsed over a menu, I saw many
delightful items listed. There were things like,
"peace," "joy," "blessings," "confidence,"
"assurance," "hope," "love," "faith,"
and "mercy."
I realized that this was no ordinary restaurant!
I flipped the menu back to the front in order
to see where I was at...
"God's Grace," was the name of this place.
The man returned and said, " recommend the
'Special of the Day'.
With it you are entitled to heaping portions
of everything on this menu.
You've got to be kidding! I thought to myself.
You mean, I can have ALL of this?!
"What is the 'Special of the Day'?"
I asked with excitement ringing in my voice.
"Salvation," was his reply.
"I'll take it," I practically cried out.
Then, as quickly as I made that statement,
the joy left my body. A sick painful ache
jerked through my stomach and tears filled my eyes.
Between my sobs I said...
"Mister, look at me. I'm dirty and nasty.
I am unclean and unworthy of such things.
I'd love to have all of this,
but, but, I just can't afford it."
Undaunted, the man smiled again.
"Sir, your check has already been taken care
of by that Gentleman over there,"
he said as he pointed to the front of the room.
"His name is Jesus."
Turning, I saw a man whose very presence
seemed to light the room.
He was almost too much to look at.
I found myself walking towards Him
and in a shaking voice I whispered,
"Sir, I'll wash the dishes or sweep the
floors or take out the trash.
I'll do anything I can do to repay
You for all this."
He opened His arms and said with a smile,
"Son, all of this is yours
if you just come unto me.
Ask me to clean you up and I will.
Ask me to allow you to feast at my table
and you will eat.
Remember, the table is reserved in your name.
All you must do is accept this gift that
I offer you."
Astonished, I fell at his feet and said,
"Please, Jesus. Please clean up my life.
Please change me and sit me at your
table and give me this new life."
Immediately, I heard the words,
"It is finished."
I looked down and white robes adorned my body.
Something strange and wonderful had happened.
I felt new, like a weight had been lifted
and I found myself seated at His table
"The 'Special of the Day' has been served,"
The Lord said to me.
"Salvation is yours."
We sat and talked for a great while and
I so enjoyed the time that I spent with Him.
He told me, me of all people,
that He would like for me to come back
as often as I liked for another helping
from God's Grace.
He made it clear that He wanted me to
spend as much time with Him as possible.
As it drew near time for me to go back
outside into the "real world,"
He whispered to me softly,
"And Lo, I am with you always."
And then, He said something to me that I will never forget.
He said...
"My child, do you see these empty tables?"
"Yes, Lord. I see them. What do they mean?"
"These are reserved tables...but the
individuals whose names are on each
place-card have not accepted their invitation yet.
Would you be so kind as to hand out these invitations
to those who have not joined us as yet?" Jesus asked.
"Of course," I said with excitement as I picked up the invitations.
"Go ye therefore into all nations."
H