Home-made soap was the topic of discussion and
demonstration at the March 19 LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together) event held
at Lost Creek Mennonite
Church, near Oakland
Mills. Jen Stimeling mixed and poured soap into molds while giving helpful
instructions.
We began our event with a devotional by Kim. She asked us,
"What kind of soap are you (or maybe you're a mixture?)"
Liquid- a soap that's quick
and ready to use
You are ready
to witness on the spot. You have the love of Jesus flowing through your life.
You are a light for Christ to those around you.
“In the same way, let your light
shine before others, so that[a] they may
see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew
5:16
Foaming- a soap that has foaming
action
You have a bubbly personality.
Perhaps this
morning you are bubbling over with the joy of the Lord. You are joyful
regardless of your circumstances. You laugh a lot and like to have fun.
"for the joy of the LORD is your
strength." Nehemiah 8:10
Bar – a soap that gets the
job done
You are happy with who you are and
like to blend in with the crowd. You are a hard worker, but in a behind the
scenes kind of way. You don't like to make a fuss or have people notice you.
The Proverbs 31 woman was the best
example of a hard working woman in the Bible.
Scented – a soap that smells
good
You smell good and have a great
attitude. People like being around you because you are so sweet and pleasant.
You reflect the sweetness of Christ in your life.
For we are to God the pleasing
aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.” 2
Corinthians 2:15
Powdered – a soap that
dissolves in water
Although difficult and painful at
times, you desire Christ to melt into every part of your life so that you can
become more like Him.
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| Jen had 10 different scents of soap for us to "test our sniffer" |
“ John answered and said, “A man can
receive nothing unless it has been given him from heaven.
You yourselves are my
witnesses that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’
but, ‘I have been sent ahead of Him.’ He who
has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands
and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. So this joy
of mine has been made full. He must
increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:27-30
Antibacterial – a soap that kills germs and
bacteria
It is your desire to live a life pleasing to the Lord. You are prepared
against sin by safeguarding your heart and don't allow it to creep into your
life. When you do, you are quick to ask the Lord for
forgiveness.
“But if we walk in the light, as he
is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus,
his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and
just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1
John 1:7,9
So which kind of soap are
you?
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Home-made soap was the topic of discussion and
demonstration at the March 19 LIFT |
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Jen Stimeling mixed and poured soap into molds
while
giving helpful instructions. |
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| Jen gave a copy of this recipe to each lady. |
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Congratulations to Ashten and Cheryl for your perfect sniffers in
the soap scent game!! (and thanks Jen for donating awesome prizes)
Congratualtions to Judy and Cara for being two of the five ladies
that were awarded free reflexology appointments (thank you
to Elkie Fultz for offering these free massages that we missed last month!) |
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
The next
LIFT event will be a Spring Craft on April 16, 9-11:00am.
T-shirts will be
upcyled into a simple tote, necklace, or flower.
Supplies and childcare
provided for free.
