Bright yellow daffodils and forsythia greeted the ladies at LIFT on this first week of spring.

Painted Birdfeeder Craft at LIFT, March 21



A Cute Little Helper



Another Little Helper creates
her own bird houses

Spring of Life

When winter days give in to spring
and trees begin to bud
I can see all God handiwork
from the grass to the stars above

The joy and warmth the daylight brings

as the birds sing songs of praise

for they are also happy

for the earth that God hath made

and when the coolness of the evening comes

and the dusk gives way to night

we close our eyes and say dear Lord

thank you for the beauty of life.





Tara Hartley gave us exciting news about the upcoming Women of Faith Conference held in Philedelphia. She has organized a bus trip, tickets with box seating, and hotel room for ladies from Central PA.  The event is being held September 7-8. Ask Judy for more information.

Check out the link to learn about WOF: http://www.womenoffaith.com/

Here’s a 1 minute video about Women Of Faith 2012

We joined together in prayer for each other, our family, friends, and needs we are aware of.

Wooden Bird Feeders were decorated with an array of colors and creativity!! One mother even brought little bird houses along for her 4 year old to paint! We were grateful for Pastor Sherman who cut the wood for these bird feeders! Some ladies even took some home for their children to paint.

There was also a bird trivia poster.

Some ladies went home with cute bags

of bird feed to fill her pretty feeders.

Fun childcare classes for the children while mom enjoys her day out!

It was a great morning of chatting, laughing, (and even agreeing that hair dyeing is ok!). It’s always good to feel like we’re not alone!

Good Job Ladies!!



Spring Craft Time!



Spring Craft: Paint Wooden Birdfeeder

Spring is in the air!

Have you heard the birds singing?

Keep them close by with a beautiful bird feeder!

Please sign up NOW

if you plan on doing

our Spring Craft,

March 21, 9:00am-11:00am



We will be painting these wooden birdfeeders. Sign up at: judymummau @ embarqmail.com or call 734-2122.  

Cost: $12

Bring: paint shirt, small paint brushes, hair dryer (to dry paint), and sand paper.

(Supplies are provided, only bring these if you have them)

This is a great time to bring a friend.Please SIGN UP NOW (unless you already did). This is not required, but it greatly helps us. Please come, even if choose not to do the craft – no problem.

Tweet-Tweet-This Sounds Neat!!
Come for Craft, Friends, and Treat.
The Goodness of God Can Not Be Beat.

This Day Is Sure To Be Sweet!!

LOL at LIFT on Wed. Feb. 15



Laughter is good for the soul



There’s humor everywhere: trying on jeans, diets, mini bars in hotels, our child stealing one puzzle piece, and so on….

We were grateful to be able to laugh at LIFT as we watched Chonda Pierce's DVD.

When we feel like a piece of the puzzle is missing, we need to remember that God holds all the puzzle pieces until we are ready. His final picture for our lives may be completely different (and better) than we planned.

"The heart is hopelessly dark and deceitful,

a puzzle that no one can figure out.

But I, God, search the heart

and examine the mind.

I get to the heart of the human.

I get to the root of things.

I treat them as they really are,

not as they pretend to be."

Jeremiah 17 : 9-10 (The Message)



God holds all the pieces of your life in order to
make a BEAUTIFUL picture even better than we can imagine.

Chonda said: “I learned so much in the dark that I don’t think I would have learned laughing in the light.” God is WITH YOU ALWAYS.

Soo yummy! Thanks for the beautiful snack - Lyndsay :-)

Congratulations to Cindy for winning the bowl of popcorn and snacks!! Enjoy a movie with your family.

"Laughter is the Best Medicine"

Haha

LOL

Hehe Hoho

HaAaAaAa

Snort Snort

However you laugh, come laugh with us.

We will be watching Chonda Pierce’s dvd

“A Piece of My Mind”

Wednesday, February 15

9:00am – 11:00am

At Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Oakland Mills

Free childcare by our trusted staff.

Children are divided into three age groups in seperate classes where teachers provide age appropriate games, toys, crafts, and snacks. Or, if you feel more comfortable, keep your children with you during the event.

Click below to check out some of what we'll see

See you next Wednesday!!
And remember, if you're feeling sick or just sick and tired: "Laughter is the Best Medicine"

In the NEWS

Thank you Ashten for writing an article that was featured in today's newspaper. Thank you to the Juniata Sentinel for printing the article and photo!

If you'd be willing to write some time, please let us know.

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.