Great Cause - Great Choice - November 16

"Wrapping arms of love around women and children, whispering the message that they were created for purpose and dignity." - This is part of the mission statement of Woman At Risk, International (WAR, Int'l).

At LIFT we believe all women have value and should never have to suffer abuses including human trafficking/sexual slavery. WAR, Int’l desires to give voice to the silenced cries of these woman. Watch a great short video at http://www.warinternational.org/

On Wednesday, November 16 we will have
TABLES FULL OF: 
Jewerly,
Home Decor,
Toys,
Scarves,
and more
created by women at risk.
Our goal is support one woman for a month from our purchases.
Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.
THINK CHRISTMAS... THINK BLESSINGS!
**You Do NOT need to buy anything!! Please just come to enjoy the company of other women and learn more about WAR Int'l.

We meet at Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Oakland Mills
http://www.lostcreekmennonitechurch.org/
Wednesday, November 16
9:00am - 11:00am
Hang out with other moms.
Snacks provided, Prayer Time, Devotional, and Event.
FREE CHILDCARE by our awesome staff.

Not just another thing to do, but a blessing we want to share with YOU.

LIFT October 19 - Learning to Crochet



LIFT on October 19, 2011. We're So Glad You Came!



Melissa's skillful hands
showed us how to crochet.

We made loops,

We made chains,
We pulled through,

We crossed over,

And SOME of us crocheted!!


Thanks to Melissa Fossey for her wonderful effort to teach us crochet. A lot of the ladies quickly picked up on the craft while others went home with the provided needle and yarn to keep trying if they wanted.

But, we all had a good time together. Bright sunflowers and chocolate filled favors meet each lady. Many women and children filled the room. Lots of chit-chat and laughter were heard. It was a wonderful place to be!

We had all levels from beginner to advanced.
There seemed to be plenty of people available to help.

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PENCILS and POSTAGE STAMPS Devotional

Thank you Lori for your inspirational devotional after our prayer time.
Like a Pencil:
1. Everything you do will a mark

Important reminders from a
simple pencil and postage stamp

2. You can always correct the mistakes you make.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
3. What’s inside is what’s important. Just like a pencil is useless without the lead.
“Instead, your beauty should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” 1 Peter 3: 4
4. In life, you will go through painful sharpenings that will make you stronger.
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” James 1: 2,3
5. To be the best (pencil) you must allow yourself to be held and guided.
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8
“The LORD will guide you always;
he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like a spring whose waters never fail.”
Isaiah 58:11
Like a Postage Stamp:
1. Endurance: The postage stamp sticks to something until it gets there.
2. Our destination is eternality.
3. Follow the Lord to the end
4. Don’t quit.

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We enjoyed the refreshments that were brought! Thanks for sharing!!!

Here’s a recipe from a mom that made those yummy muffins…



Pumpkin Muffins - thanks!

 Pumpkin Muffins
1 Box Yellow Cake Mix
3 Eggs
½ cup oil
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 20 oz. can Pumpkin

Cream Cheese Filling
1 pkg 8 oz cream cheese
1/2 C confectioners sugar (I used 1C)
1/4 C milk

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and milk. Beat with a mixer until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to use. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Mix all muffin ingredients together. Bake in paper filled muffin pans at 375 for 12-15 minutes.

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The children seemed
to have fun too
 in their age divided classes!

  See you next month.

November 16

9:00-11:00am

WAR Jewelry Party

http://warinternational.org/

Because YOU Matter

These beautiful flowers will brighten the LIFT tables tomorrow and hopefully...your day!
See you soon.

Next event, October 19

You've admired those cool scarves,

thought about making baby blankets,

maybe even a hat for a gift.

But, is it too hard to crochet?

Well...there's only one way to fine out:

Come learn a new craft as Melissa Fausey teaches us how to crochet. All supplies will be provided (yes, that's right - and there's NO charge - now you have to try it). Come and just watch or pick up a hook and try it with your own hands.

We meet at Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Oakland Mills http://www.lostcreekmennonitechurch.org/
Wednesday, October 19
9:00am - 11:00am
Hang out with other moms.
Snacks provided, Prayer Time, Devotional, and Event.
FREE CHILDCARE by our awesome staff. (Now you really have to come and even bring a friend and her kids!!)

Not just another thing to do, but a blessing we want to share with YOU.

Sept. 21 - Kick Off Brunch

Elegant decoration
awaited the ladies

We’re off to a great start!!!

We kicked off the new year of LIFT with our new theme:

“Hands & Feet”

We had Brunch, Prayer,
Devotional, and Show & Tell.

And of coarse there was:

* Laughter

* Smiles
* Chit-Chatting
* New Ladies to Meet
* And a Great Time Had By All!


Lovely Ladies at LIFT

      Some of the Show & Tell items

We introduced ourselves and some ladies choose

to show or tell about a hobby or interest. Some

showed or mentioned: pictures, needle work,

scrapbooks, mothering, flowers, coffee cups,

Bibles, travels, farming, stamping, gardening,

shopping, painting, and more!

There is a lot of talent here!


Following prayer time,  

"BE God's Hands and Feet By:"

Lori gave us an encouraging devotional

“BE” what God wants you to be!

“BE” God’s hands and feet by:

1. BE near to God
“Come near to God and he will come near to you.” – James 4:8
2. BE content
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5
3. BE in the Word (Bible)
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” – Psalm 119:11
4. BElieve
“Know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ” – Galatians 2:16
5. BE still
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” – Psalm 46:10
6. BE thinking of others
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32


LIFT Magnet for each lady



                        Each lady left with a magnet saying: “I want to be your hands, I want to be your feet, Lord I’ll go where you send me.”

                        This can be a reminder to touch the world with our hands and feet just like Jesus touched our lives.

SEE YOU NEXT MONTH:

Wednesday, October 19, 9-11am

"Learn to Crochet"

or just come!

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"Juniata Ladies In Fellowship Together" and like us!

Kick-Off Brunch This Wednesday!

There will no one standing in front of the class.

There will be no grades.

And there will be no live frogs (I hope!)

There will be a prepared brunch - yum.

There will be ladies who understand and support you.

There will be devotions and prayer time.

There will be laughter, smiles, and friendships.

There will be an optional time of SHOW & TELL to help us get to know you better. For example, you could bring pictures, something you made or enjoy doing, etc.

9-11:00 at Lost Creek Menn. Church, Oakland Mills. Free childcare.

Come hungry. Come to be blessed.

2011-2012 Schudule of Events

2011-2012 Theme: Being the Hands and Feet of Christ

We are the
Hands and Feet of Christ



September 21 - Kick Off Brunch

Get your feet moving to LIFT as we kick-off the new year. Following a prepared brunch, we are going to have “Show and Tell”! Bring something that will help us to know you better (examples: pictures, something you made or enjoy doing, etc.)

October 19– Learn to Crochet

Come learn a new craft as Melissa Fausey teaches us how to crochet. All supplies will be provided. Come and just watch or pick up a hook and try it with your own hands.

November 16– WAR Jewelry Party

The purpose and passion of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) is to wrap arms of love around women and children, whispering the message that they were created for purpose and dignity. Janessa Graybill will share about this ministry and will display the jewelry that is sold to benefit the WAR efforts. There will be jewelry available for purchase.

December 14– Cookie Exchange

Get those hands busy in the kitchen! Bring several dozen of Christmas cookies to exchange along with the recipes. We will also have a White Elephant gift exchange so bring something from your home to give as a gift.

January 18– Woman vs. Giants

Our feet carry us through varying walks of life and we each have different “giants” in our lives– guilt, inadequacy, fear, hurts, etc. Lori Apple will lead a discussion on how to deal with these “giants.”

February 15– Tickle Your Funny Bone

Sometimes our hands and feet are so busy “doing” that we forget our need to sit, relax and laugh. Join us as we laugh along with a DVD of Christian comedian Chonda Pierce.

 

March 21– Spring Craft

Betty Scholl will give us a hand making a seasonal craft. We will create “Country Bunnies”. Each person can choose either bunnies on a screen or as a shelf-sitter.

April 18– Comfort Food

This “hands-on” project will have us assembling “Soup in a Jar”. Then Char Graybill will give us some pointers on making homemade bread. All ingredients will be provided.

May 16– End of year Picnic

Let your feet take you to the park beside the Juniata County Library for our entire meeting. Some childcare workers will be there. If you have perennials to swap, bring them along. Remember to bring your picnic lunch.

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