Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks

July-August 2012

Living Gratefully Abounding in Thankfulness

Colossians 2:6-7

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Portraits From Sandie

Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, overflowing with gratitude. Col. 2:6-7 can see Corrie falling to her knees and praising God for those fleas. I wonder how many of her fellow prisoners came to the Lord as they joined her in her Bible studies. grow into mature women of God. 1 Peter 1:6-7 says In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, Corries faith was strengthened in that horrible prison camp as she saw God sustain her, just as our faith should be strengthened in the midst of our circumstances as we watch the Lord work in our lives.

Inside this issue:

Portraits From Sandie Prayer, Poetry & Praise Fruit of Her Hands Apron Strings Joyful Books &Recipe Devotional Expressions of Love Calvary Chapel Info Calendar OUR DESIRES FOR THE WOMENS MINISTRIES ARE:
To encourage deeper relationships and spiritual growth for the women in the body of Christ. To provide a place where women will be encouraged and uplifted to seek Gods best for their lives. To give opportunity to study the Word of God together that women might grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus. To equip women to be lights in their homes, neighborhoods and workplaces reflecting the love of Jesus Christ to all.

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Corrie Ten Boom had received Jesus Christ as her Lord and SavOne of my favorite stories of ior years before she wrote The thankfulness is told by Corrie Ten Hiding Place. She had learned to Boom in her book, The Hiding walk in Him growing up in a Place. (I highly recommend this Christian home Holland. She had book if you havent read it.) She been rooted and grounded in the and her sister, Betsie, had just Lord as her family practiced their been transferred to the worst faith by sheltering the Jews from German prison camp they had the Nazis during WWII. Her seen yet, Ravensbruck. Ravenoverflowing thankfulness and bruck was extremely overgratitude was the fruit of a life 4 We should at this time be crowed and flea-infested. patterned after Jesus. abounding with thanksgiving for Every morning Corrie and her As I reflect on Col. 2:6-7, 4 all that we have been blessed sister would read their Bible and things jump out at me regarding with. We should be expressing spend time in prayer. One partic- our walk with the Lord: an overflowing gratitude for all ular morning they were reading 1 We, like Corrie Ten Boom, that He has done for us. We in 1Thessalonians. Verse 5:18 need to be rooted in the Lord. should no longer be looking at says In everything give thanks: Our roots need to go deep, anwhat we dont have but giving for this is the will of God in Christ choring us, so when the storms thanks for what we do have. Jesus for you. Betsie told Corrie come we dont blow over. Roots Corrie Ten Boom thanked God to stop reading right now and also seek nourishment for the for the fleas because it kept the thank the Lord for every detail of plant to keep it alive. You need a guards out of the barracks. I their new living quarters. Corrie good solid root system, dont know what youre going at first flatly refused to give (foundation) if you are to survive through, but I do know That all thanks for the fleas, but Betsie the storms and droughts of life. things work together for good to persisted. Finally Corrie sub2- We need to be built up in Him. those who love God, to those mitted to her pleadings. She who are the called according to Just as a plant with a healthy thanked God for living quarters root system grows, we also need His purpose. and the fleas. to grow and be strengthened in Corrie Ten Boom died in 1983 at As the months passed at Rathe Lord to a greater faith, a the age of 89 still praising the vensbruck, Corrie and Betsie greater prayer life, and a greater Lord. She wrote in her book were surprised to find how capacity to love others. We do Each New Day Thank-you openly they could hold Bible this by drawing close to Him, like Lord that I have eternity to thank studies and prayer meeting withCorrie Ten Boom, through read- and praise you for your love. out guard interference. It was ing our bible, prayer and sharing not until several months later Love, Sandie our faith with others. that they learned the reason the guards would not enter the bar- 3 We need to be established in racks was because of the fleas. I the faith. We should eventually

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Praise & Worship:

Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy. Psalm 99:9
home church as a layperson. He had to take odd jobs to support himself as his career Give thanks with a grateful heart; choices were limited by a degenerative eye Give thanks to the Holy One, (I am always interested in the reason composers disease. Give thanks because Hes given write a particular piece of music. While researchJesus Christ His Son. ing Henry Smith, I came across this biography Nevertheless, he remembers being exAnd now, let the weak say, I am strong written by Mr. Francis Kong) tremely thankful during that time in his Let the poor say I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us. As a teenager Henry Smith played in a high life. He had discovered that in the darkest winter there was within him an invincible school band like many boys in the 1960s. summer. Give Thanks was published in 1986 by He says, I was playing things I wouldnt Integrity Music and recorded on the album play or sing now like Jimi Hendrix and all Heal Our Land in 1989. Since then it has that. Id rather not go into that. But while One Sunday his pastor quoted 2 Corinthians 8:9, For you know the grace of our been recorded around the world. in college, a spiritual revolution in his life brought him to Richmond to attend Union Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that Henry eventually lost his sight, but not his Theological Seminary. you through his poverty might become gratitude for Gods unfailing love. rich. God really touched my heart, he says.

GIVE THANKS

Id been a Christian since I was a child, but he changed my way of thinking. Then his eyes went bad. In 1978, Henry returned from seminary to work in his

He has written over 100 other songs to fit A paraphrase of this would be, He came to Scripture passages. Today he runs Outback, become like us, to enable us to become like a recording studio in Mechanicsville, VirHim. ginia. Henry decided to write a song about it:

OSTA RICA Mission Trip

QUIPPING US FOR SERVICE...

Prayfor the leadership at Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks, as well as Pastor Greg Laurie. AskGod to equip them spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Pray that the workers will be bountiful. AskGod to fill all the positions for greeters, security, prayer team and others. Pray For our Neighborhood; for unsaved friends and family. Ask God to soften their hearts and prepare them to receive the blessing of salvation. CHOOSEto attend prayer meetings at Calvary Chapel and pray as a church body. Listen for times during announcements and in the church bulletin. COME to the Harvest America Crusade at Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks, August 26, 2012.

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PRAY for our brothers and sisters who are traveling to Costa Rica that they will be a BOLD witness for Jesus Christ. PRAY for strength, safety and unity in the group.

May He equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen. Hebrews 13:21 (NLV) Are you nervous, excited or anxious for the upcoming Harvest Festival at Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks in August? There is joy in being part of Gods plan! One way you can prepare for the crusade is through prayer and studying Gods Word.

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Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates. Proverbs 31:31

Fruit of Her Hands

A Fruitful Heart, To God Be the Glory!

By Kelly Gardner

Recently I received two letters written by my great-grand Aunt, Anna Reich Carver, who lived during the Civil War. Anna Carver was at Hampton Hospital serving by caring for wounded

soldiers as one of two assistants to Clara Barton, founder of the Red Cross and the first Free Public School. As I read the letters, I was moved by the compassion and genuine love shown by my Aunt. As we consider doing for others, do not think that your labor is in vain, having no real value or is ineffective, but rather, remember to Let

your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

Upper Merion/ February 6, 1865

wounded. Emma and I were the only two ladies that were there for six weeks; the doctor put up two tents for Dear Friend, us. I took a stove and two barrels of flour with us and I I know you will forgive me for my long neglect, baked from twenty to thirty loaves of bread besides bisfor you know my time and labor has been given to Hamp- cuits nearly every day. I am sure I never worked harder. ton Hospital. I suppose I need not write to you about our It was a great pleasure to me to give our men something labor there as Emma has. they could eattheir gratitude paid me for all my labor. My last visit there was on Christmas. I took dinWhen will these suffering times be over? I trust ner to that camp; they enjoyed it very much. I never that day will soon come when this cruel war shall be saw such suffering as there was at Hampton during the ended. How I would like you to come and pay us a visit. latter part of summer. How I wished that you were Cant you come and see your dear son and come up and there to help us. We often spoke of you and your dear see us? I hope you will try. I have not seen Emma for a husband. I assure you, I deeply sympathize with you in couple of weeks, she was well. We are all well and hope your great loss. I know that loss can never be replaced, this may find you enjoying the same blessing. I received but we must submit to the Lords will, although it seems several letters from Mrs. Pond, poor thing how she was very hard. grieved about the loss of her son. She thought if she I was in the city week before last and I called to see your son. I was surprised to see him looking so well. I wish you could have him home. I invited him to go and see my friend Mrs. Wiley who lives but a few squares from the Hospital where he is. No doubt he will write to you something about it. Dr. McClellan was very kind to us. He placed us at the New Camp where there was 1,200 of our sick and could only have been with him and administered to his wants, but while she was waiting on her brother in his last hours, someone I trust was doing for him. I must bring my letter to a close hoping to hear from you soon. No more at present but remain. Your Sincere Friend, Anna Carver When: August 11, 2012; from 10am-2pm; Where: At the home of Kelly Gardner; Registration, supplies and directions to the workshop will be available on the Womens Ministry Counter and online. Visit: http://joyfullbooks.blogspot.com for more information.

AUGUST 11th 10am-2pm; Please Come and Join Us

for our next ministry opportunity, Home is Where Rest and Recovery Begin. We will focus on the spiritual fruits of gentleness and kindness.

OUR DESIRE OF FRUIT OF HER HANDS MINISTRY Fear the Lord, respect for spouse, foresight, encouragement, care for others, conWe will be making No-Sew comfort blankets and Friendship cern for the poor, wisdom in handling money, Proverbs 31, Titus 2:3Soup in a Jar. The comfort blankets will be given to those at 5 and Galatians 5:22-23 encompasses the Fruit of Her Hands Ministry. the hospital or for you to provide for family member or friend. Fruit of Her Hands is: Giving to Others, Fellowship & Developing New Skills.

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Apron Strings
That the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanders, not given to much wine, teachers of good things that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed. Titus 2:3-5

Gratitude and Appreciation for Others

from being exposed to the garbage burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.

One significant gathering that has given me a greater sense of appreciation for our miliHow often do we look up to see where our blessings have tary is by attending retirement dinners for those who have come from? Sometimes we need to spend more time in given their life to serving our country. It is a reminder to prayer thanking the Lord for the blessings we have already me of the sacrifice each individual has made; especially in received. It says in Ephesians 2:1 And you He made alive, regards to family life. who were dead in trespasses and sins. Are you thankful that you are alive in Christ Jesus or do you walk around If you need help getting started teaching gratitude and with a heart full of ingratitude? appreciation in your family, think about what your life was like before Christ redeemed you. Tell how your life has We can help our families to become more grateful by changed since you have become alive in Christ Jesus. teaching them about the blessings that come from living in the United Take a moment and allow the Holy Spirit to minister States of America. to you as you read and study Ephesians 2:1-10. Think about how much Jesus Christ has shown His grace We as individuals need to decide and kindness towards us. For it is written, For we and model what is really important are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good to us. We have the opportunity to works, which God prepared beforehand that we show our children and grandchilshould walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 dren through prayer and our actions, how to show gratitude by God Bless You and Your Family! how we behave. It says in Ephesians 2:4-5 But God, who is rich in Kelly mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in tresHOW TO DEVELOP MORE GRATITUDE passes, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you AND JOY... have been saved) One way we can show gratitude and appreciation for others is by remembering those who have served in the military and fought for our freedom. As children hear us voice our gratitude, they will learn to understand the freedom we have living in the United States; having the freedom to love and worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The impact of living our life with thanksgiving and gratitude will model for our children that without our freedom, we will lose the right to pray openly, attend church and lead others to Jesus Christ. As a military wife, I know how difficult it can be on the family to have my husband gone on deployment. I have watched my husband lean on Jesus Christ while offering support to comrades who have developed cancer and died

"Thankfulness is being grateful for what you have. It is an attitude of gratitude for learning, loving, and being. It is appreciating the little things which happen around you and within you every day. It is having a sense of wonder about the beauty of this world. It is being aware of the gifts in your life." Did you know that by participating by coming to a Womens Koinonia or Retreat you can learn to develop more gratitude and have more joy?

Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks omens Koinonia August 18th, 2012

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Joyful Books
Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)

Womens Ministry Book of the Month

Choosing Gratitude by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. You can have confidence in knowing that even as we struggle in the area of being thankful in all circumstances; God knows everything and He is still in control. Gratitude is a choice. We can either choose a

We will begin our next book of the month, July 18, heart full of ingratitude and become angry, bitter and 2012; being off the first two weeks of July for Inde- cynical, or we can choose to be thankful, more loving, pendence Day and Vacation Bible School. more caring and more thoughtful.
Choosing Gratitude by Nancy Leigh DeMoss is a heart changing read! Dont be afraid to dive in with both feet as it will help point you to scripture on how to choose gratitude and lose the unthankful attitude. Dont believe for one moment that Nancy doesnt struggle just like the rest of us. I appreciated her open and honest reflection on her own life struggle with ingratitude. But, God is greater than our heart! It says in 1 John 3:20-21 For if our heart condemns us, Join us on Wednesday mornings for Joyful Books Book Club. We meet at 9:30 in the 3rd and 4th grade classroom. You can also read along at http://joyfullbooks.blogspot.com
If you would like to receive weekly updates regarding upcoming Womens Ministry events, Joyful Books Ministry, Fruit of Her Hands Ministry and Koinonia Photos; as well as a PDF copy of the Womens Ministry Newsletter as soon as it comes out, please email, gardner.joyfullbooks@gmail.com or leave your name and email on the clipboard on the Womens Ministry Counter.

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8 oz. carton Cool Whip 8 oz. carton sour cream 2 mashed bananas C. lemon juice 1 small can crushed pineapple, drained C. chopped pecans C. sugar

cookie dough evenly into cookie sheet, making sure to get it to all Pour lemon juice over bananas to keep them from turning brown. corners. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly Mix all ingredients together and pour into a 9 x 13 freeze-proof dish. browned. Allow to cool completely. In the meantime, mix together Freeze. Cut into squares after frozen and serve. You may add a small in a medium bowl the cream cheese, confectioners sugar and lemon carton of sliced strawberries to make your dessert pink! juice. Spread evenly on cookie, leaving about inch border along the edges. Now decorate the top left corner with blueberries, keep-

ing them in a 4 x 6 inch square, and finish off with stripes created out of rows of strawberries. You will want to make sure to leave a row of Recipes Submitted by Rhonda Lippert white between rows of red. Have fun and enjoy!

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Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. Colossians 2:6-7

Devotional

C olossians 2:6-7

The Blessing of Gratitude

by Rhonda Lippert

Get me behind the wheel of a car during rush hour or a shopping cart at Costco at *any* hour, and my struggle with a bad attitude, complaining and grumbling really get put to the test! I confess (with shame) that complaining is an area of weakness for me. And of course when this happens, my loved ones will suffer as well. Sometimes I wish my mouth had a backspace key. However, deeply rooted, making the object fixed, steady, stable, and strong. rather than beat myself up for my verbal failings, I go to my HeavThis is the picture of a strong tree whose roots go down deep enly Father with a repentant heart, and confess my sin. and reach its source of nourishment. The tree is also held securely "Out of the mouth the heart speaks" (Matt. 12:34).....but grumin place by those roots, regardless of the weather or the environbling and complainingingratitudedoesnt have to be with mental opposition that comes against it. If your roots are securely words.we can have ugly thoughts that are just as bad. Somefixed in Jesus Christ, you will outlast every season, every foul clitimes what we think doesn't make it all the way to our mouths. mate, and every storm in your life. (Sparkling Gems, Rick RenDoes it matter if we think it as long as we don't say it? Our Father ner) knows our thoughts long before they get to our tongue. So yes, Psalm 1:3 uses the example of a tree to declare that when a person our thoughts matter a great deal to God. Our hearts are " is rooted in Gods Word, he is like a tree planted by the rivers deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked (Jer. 17:9). of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also We need to continually strive for a pure heart, to "be holy, for I shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. (KJV) am holy" (Lev. 11:45, 1 Peter 1:16). The enemy is always throwing his fiery darts at us, at our minds and thoughts. How do we com- Being rooted in the Lord and rooted in His Wordfixed, steady, stable and strong--is the key to remaining full of gratitude and bat this? We have to stay connected to the Lord at all times! thankfulness. We need to put our minds on heavenly and eternal Warren W. Wiersbe says, Gods people are commanded not to thoughts, and not get caught up in the daily dilemmas that hit us complain (Phil. 2:14); therefore, complaining is a sin. When we at every turn. I love Philippians 4:8 when I need this reminder: complain, we give evidence of unbelief in our hearts and a lack of Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are gratitude toward God. If we were truly giving thanks for all noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatevthings (Eph. 5:20), we would not be complaining. The best way er things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is to overcome a complaining spirit is to accept Gods will by faith any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these and thank Him for His goodness, even if we dont see anything things. (NKJV) good happening. The more wonderful we see Jesus to be, the And finally dear sisters in Christ, I would like to leave you with more we will be grateful to God for Him and His blessings. this last nugget of encouragement.Be anxious for nothing, but According to Websters 1828 dictionary, gratitude is defined as an in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let emotion of the heart, excited by a favor or benefit received; your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, thankfulness. Have we received favor or benefit from God? You which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and bet! minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV) While in prison, Paul wrote a letter to the church in Colosse. He was concerned about the false teachings which had infiltrated the

Colossian church. In Colossians 2:6-7, the Lord tells us through the pen of Paul, "Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude". (NASB) In these verses, Paul was instructing the people to get back to what they knew. They had started listening to and believing false teaching and had wandered from the truth. Notice the word rooted in this verse. It comes from the Greek word ridzo, which means to be firmly and

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Expressions of Love
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:10 (NLT)

Kindred Spirits in Christ ~ Sharing Friendships

By Mary Jane Robinette

ters-in-Christ. The women were all given a beautiful gift of friendship and love, a hand sewn fabric flower crafted by the ladies of our Fruit of Her Hands Ministry. Each flower came in different colors just like flowers come fresh from the garden. Bright fabric flowers brought cheerful smiles to their faces. Like Ruth we need to share in loyalty and commitment in our friendships with our sisters-in-Christ. We need to be each others flowers, fresh from the garden and fragrant in sharing our love for Jesus Christ. Ruth and Naomi were family, they were also friends in heart. They'd been through so much together. They would never part. Their love story was in Gods plan for all of us because it secured the promise to come, our Redeeming Love, Jesus Christ. When there is trust, loyalty and love among friends, there is blessings of gratitude for each other. Ruth 1:16-17 But Ruth said: Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. Where you die, I will die, and there will I be buried. The LORD do so to me, and more also, if anything but death parts you and me.

Excitement was joyful as registration opened and the long awaited hour of 4:00 pm, June 1st had arrived. The laughter became contagious. The hellos echoed through the foyer. Arms heavy laden with luggage gave the gesture of promise for hugs soon to be shared. The women of Calvary Chapel Reno/Sparks, friends, relatives, sharing churches, began arriving at Lake Tahoe for our Womens Retreat 2012, Redeeming Love ~ The Book of Ruth. The essence of this beautiful love story was beginning to unfold. Kindred Spirits in Christ, sharing friendships old and new, Sisters In Christ by Sheena Park were arriving with open hearts to seek the Lords message. Psalm Each sister came to the place ~ 115:12 The LORD has been mindful of us; He will bless us. Where we came to Christ through grace. The same as years passed the clock was ticking far to fast and Each sister a friend of God today ~ we were into the evening worship, teaching and prayer. Our alThrough Jesus Christ the only way. ways enjoyable Sandie Luitwieler opened the teachings with an overview of the book of Ruth. She revealed to us the many ways Godly sisters in purity living ~ reading the book of Ruth is like ripping open your gifts. She enriched us to understand that this book of love is a present in the Being loving and generously giving. Old Testament from God. She enlightened us to know that on a spiritual level, the book of Ruth is the most important book of the Humbly serving each other each day ~ bible. The essential message she imparted to us is that the book of Blessings on my sisters I pray. Ruth is a real picture of our loving Redeemer Jesus Christ and Listening to sisters who have a need ~ how much He loves His church. The promise of Jesus is the last gift God gave to us in the book of Ruth. She recounted the jour- Encouraging sisters is a friend indeed ney Naomi, this bitter, mourning old woman shared with Ruth on Praying for sisters shows our love ~ the road to Bethlehem. And with a sisters loving heart, Sandie reminded each woman there, that you can come back to Jesus. It Be kind and as gentle as a dove. is never to late to come back. God is running to you now she said, When sisters do well we too are glad ~ reach out and come back to Him. When sisters struggle we too are sad. Kim Bowser reminded us how much Ruth was loyal and comWhen sisters fail we love them still ~ mitted to Naomi; but she also was committed to share the same God. Ruth was a refreshment to Naomi, as we are a refreshment We always did and we always will. to our friends. She asked us to ponder this question to our self, What woman influenced me the most and that I wanted her God When sisters fellowship it will show ~ to be my God? Ruth was real in her love and friendship. Naomi In commitment to Christ we will grow. was real in her love for God. Ruth found that same love when she I will always be there for you my friend ~ made Naomis God her God. For love in Christ will never end. We also need to be true in our love and friendship to our sis-

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Helps Ministry: Food Pantry, Meal Ministry Caf 2:42 Womens Greeters Womens Monday Bible Study Womens Conferences, Koinonias & Retreats Womens Thursday Morning Prayer Family Worship Night Childrens Ministry, Nursery, Childcare Widows Meeting (Encourage &Prayer) 2nd Sunday of the Month in Caf 2:42 8:15 am Moms In Prayer, Mondays 1pm. This ministry is for moms who want to get together and pray for their children. We meet on a weekly basis in the 3rd/4th grade classroom. Child care will be shared as needed. Call DiAnn at 972-4264. Spirit Led Writing/Recipes for Newsletter. Gardner.joyfullbooks@gmail.com or Kelly Gardner (775)657-6422