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DEFEATING Giants



Women Vs. Giants at LIFT, Jan. 18



Women are champions of …. guilt!

And, that can be one of the GIANTS we face in our lives.

It was good to feel like we were not alone as the ladies met on Wednesday, January 18.

“Women vs. Giants” began with food and prayer time. Our friend, Lori Apple, followed that by reminding us of the story of David and Goliath from the Bible.

• David and the Israelites were taunted by giant Goliath for 40 days!

• What giants taunt you? You know your giants, but is that all you hear?

Lori showing a Goliath model

• David knew God would help him because he knew what God did for him in the past. God is a God who can help us NOW too.

• Do our giants defy who God is? People are not our enemies, but Satan will us people’s actions to discourage us.

• Things change – but God does not

• David did not go into battle with anything fancy (no armor or sword) he went with THE NAME OF GOD.

• David said to Goliath, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” (1 Samuel 17:45)

• Our goal in defeating our giants is to GIVE GOD THE GLORY.


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Lori said, “I would be the most wretched person alive with out Jesus Christ in my life.”
Don’t be afraid to be open about the giant you are facing.
You are not alone.
When a bad thought comes into your mind, STOP and say, “No.” Go do something else so you do not continue to think about it. Label your giants so you know what you are DEFEATING with GOD’S HELP!
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We divided into groups and discussed SOME of the many giants we face:

1. Fear: “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7

Heart Feeling Blue?



2. Hurt: “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13

3. Guilt: “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” - 2 Corinthians 10:4,5

4. Health, Finances, Family: “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:19

5. Sins: “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:8,9



When everything seems cold
around you, let JESUS warm
you from the inside.



6. Discouragement: “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” - 1 Peter 5:7

7. Anxiety: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:6-8



You Are NOT ALONE

 You are never alone.
We are glad you were not alone at LIFT this past Wednesday.

Get ready to be filled with the joy of laughter next month:

February 15 9-11:00am

Woman Vs. Giants - You Win

Ever feel like you "just can't win?"

That, "It's just too big of a problem?"

Then join us for a great discussion on "Woman Vs. Giants" 

     Wednesday, January 18

     9:00am - 11:00am

     Free childcare provided
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." God is waiting to Bless You.

Bring:
1. Yourself
2. Someone who could benefit from hearing God's TRUTH spoken into their life. Can you think of a lonely neighbor or a stressed out friend or co-worker? God is ready to bless each one of us.

I'm looking forward to hear what God has to say through Lori!!
May God continue to bless each one of you ladies.

Christmas Cookie Exchange - was a Yummy Event!

Lori helps us think about the "Perfect Gift"

Are you thinking about giving

THE PERFECT GIFT?

Here are things to consider:

1. Is it Usefulness? What we need is through Jesus. We need Him everyday.

"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

2. Does it have Value? God gave us Jesus. He is the son the Highest King! Upon seeing the infant Jesus, Simeon said, “For my eyes have seen your salvation” Luke 2:30.

3. Is it Precious? Does it have meaning? Jesus did not stay a baby! “You are redeemed with the precious blood of Jesus Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” 1 Peter 1:19.

4. Is it Wrapped Beautifully? Some of the names for Jesus are: Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Counselor, Creator, Emmanuel, and Faithful.

Do you have the Perfect Gift? JESUS



Yum!



Crunchy,

Chewy, 

We filled our plates full of cookies
during the Cookie Exchange!



Yummy in the Tummy,

Cookie Exchange!

 

Click here for 12 of the recipes

Thanks for all your hard work in the kitchen to fill us with holiday cheer!



Mashelle read a fun story during our White Elephant Gift Exchange

You opened;

You heard Ooos and Ahhs;

But you swapped;

You laughed;

And you went home with a:

      White Elephant??

Thanks for the fun White Elephant Gift Exchange! It was neat to see home-made soaps, a home-made coffee mix, knit dish towel (did you make that after our October LIFT??), candles, chocolate, and other fun gifts from home.

Two DIY Projects.
The Cookie Cutter Wreath was given away to a name that was
pulled from facebook posts. Hope you enjoy it Amy!!

Here are two
DIY projects. LEFT: Create a cookie cutter wreath by attaching cutters with paper clips (on both sides), add red twisty-ties between cutters, and hang with a ribbon. RIGHT:  Get your kids to make this easy luminaries. Cut a strip of aluminum foil. Draw a design on the non-glossy side. Place foil on foam tray. Let children use a nail to poke holes around the drawn design. Wrap foil around glass jar and attach with one piece of tape.



The older children's class
enjoyed Christmas crafts provided by
our Awesome Childcare Givers!



The GREATEST Gift of ALL: Jesus

Cookie Exchange on December 14

REMEMBER
DATE CHANGE:

LIFT Cookie Exchange

SECOND Wednesday
December 14, 2011

9:00am - 11:00am

Merry Christmas Ladies!
We look forward to getting together soon.
You may bring (optional):
 * About 3 dozen cookies to exchange and an extra container to put your new cookies in.
 * The recipe for your cookies
 * A wrapped White Elephant gift (gift from home)
 * A friend that could use a blessing of a retreat.

WAR Int'l Party at LIFT Nov. 16

Shopping WAR Int'l Jewerly at LIFT

 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17

Beautiful clean jewelry gave a positive light to the dark evil of human trafficking.

The November 16 LIFT event sparkled with WAR Int’l jewelry and began with the committee reading “Wonderful Women”. We read about the amazing things that women can do. But we ended the reading by saying, “If there is one flaw about women: They forget how much they’re worth.”

Lori led us in prayer and a time of reflecting on God’s word. Read her devotional below. We had yummy snacks. Check out the Blueberry Jello Salad recipe here.

Thanks Janessa for sharing WAR International with us. The video was eye opening. We are not immune to the evils of sexual abuse. Tears were shed as two ladies hugged while one shared the pain their family has dealt with recently.
I’m glad the LIFT ladies could be there for you!

YOU all have WORTH.

 LIFT purchases help support a Woman At Risk for 3 Months.

You were God's Hands and Feet!

Find more photos on our facebook page:
"Juniata Ladies In Fellowship Together (LIFT)"

WAR International Facts:

http://www.warinternational.org/
• 800,000 people are illegally trafficked against their will every year. 50% are children, 70% of the women are sold into sexual slavery chained to beds of honor. – US State Department
• The New Slavery…Human Trafficking, is the fastest growing segment of organized crime. 100,000 are trafficked inside America. – FBI
• Babies are sold into slavery globally for as little as $100.
• 114-200 million women are “demographically missing” due to infanticide, dowry deaths, domestic violence and all manner of risk. – US Secretary General

Help More Women At Risk by:
* Hosting a WAR Int’l party of your own. Learn more at: http://www.warinternational.org/

YOU Have WORTH



We have worth in the Master's Hands

 “YOU Have WORTH”

Lori began by reading “The Touch of the Master’s Hand” about an old, seemingly worthless violin being sold at a high price. Part of the reading said,
“Now you know many a man with a life out of tune is battered and scarred with sin And he's auctioned cheap to a thankless world, much like that old violin. Then the Master comes, and the foolish crowd. They never understand The worth of a soul and the change that is wrought, Just by one touch of THE MASTER'S HAND.”
Read the whole story here: http://www.godswork.org/emailmessage33.htm
• Take time to care and show someone worth.
• We have no idea the potential that someone has (but God does).
• There was a price paid for our soul. So, therefore there is worth to YOUR soul.



Thanks Sarah for sharing your refreshing recipe.
Blueberry Jello Salad

2 small black raspberry jello (I had used peach)

1 can blueberry pie filling
1 large crushed pineapple
2 1/2 c boiling water
Mix jello in boiling water, add pie filling and crushed pineapple and place in dish

8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c sugar
1 c sour cream
1/2 t vanilla
Mix together and spread over chilled jello.

Thanks for bringing gifts for the Christmas Angel Project.

Thank you to each lady that contributed to the
Christmas Angel Project.
You made Christmas a lot more merry
for two children in Juniata County.






Ready to be Merry next month?
**REMEMBER we meet on the SECOND Wednesday next month:
December 14
9:00am – 11:00am
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. *You never have to bring anything. Just come!

Keep Being God’s Hands and Feet.
see you again soon

Christmas Angel Project

Community Christmas Angel Project

If you picked a name

for the community

Christmas Angel Project,

remember to bring your

wrapped gift this

Wednesday at LIFT.

                                   Thanks!