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| April 17: Make and Take Purse Follow Us On facebook: "JuniataLIFT" |
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| Decorations for our lovely "divas!" |
We made purses out of simple fabric placements. (Instructions below).
We began with a "What's In Your Purse" game.
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| Make sure you put the right things into your purse. |
Why do I put all those things in my purse?
Just take what we need:
1. Day Planner:
- Lists our priorities; what really matters
- “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33
2. Cell Phone
- A tool to communicate
- We will never have a busy signal with God.
- Keep an open communication with God.
- “Pray without ceasing” 1 Thes. 5:17
3. Keys
- Faith is the key that unlock the door.
- “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6
4. Identification
- Identification with Christ gives us benefits.
- “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.” Romans 8:16,17
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| "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth... But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven." |
- Don’t invest only in earthly treasures
- “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21
6. Glasses
- See with eyes of compassion
- “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:1-5
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| "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" |
- Have a tender heart
- “Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy” Psalms 126:5
8. Hand Lotion
- Be gentle; have softness
- “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1
9. Comb- Comb through your worries so they do not tangle up your day.
- “Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Matthew 6:8
10. Lipstick
- Put praise on your lips
- “I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.” Psalms 34:1
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| "Be Still and Know I am God" Pretty Pens for your Purse |
Instructions for the Placemat Purses that we made today:
1. Select placemat and cut 75 inches of ribbon (one continuous piece)
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| Purse from a placemat and ribbon - AWESOME! |
4. Fold mat with right sides together and handles on inside. Then pin the edges together. Starting at the top, stitch the edges closed (about 3/8 inch seam).
5. To make the bottom “flat”- measure 1 inch up from the bottom of the side seam and lay flat to make a triangle (be sure your existing seam is open) and stitch across. Repeat on opposite corner.
6. Turn your purse right side out. Add embellishments to your purse-specifically where your ribbon overlapped. (Ribbon bows, buttons, silk or fabric flowers, iron-on decorations—be creative and make is your purse!)
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| A handsome trio enjoying their time at LIFT |
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| Some lucky little ladies were treated to a hand-made purse from their mother! |
