For [the shepherds] it wasn’t enough to see the angels. You’d think it would have been. Night sky shattered with light. Stillness erupting with song. Simple shepherds roused from their sleep and raised to their feet by a choir of angels: “Glory to God in the highest!” Never had these men seen such splendor. But it wasn’t enough to see the angels. Since they wouldn’t be satisfied until they saw him, you can trace the long line of Jesus-seekers to a person of the pasture who said, “Let’s go . . . Let’s see.” (Luke 2:15)

Meeting Schedule for 2012, 6:30pm

NO MEETING IN JANUARY

FEBRUARY 7^th – Tuesday, AMC  Kenosha

5824-7^th Ave

MARCH 13^th –  Tuesday, AMC Kenosha

5824-7^th Ave

APRIL 20^th – Friday, Infusino’s Banquet Hall – Racine Doors open at 5pm, Ticket price $15.00

MAY 8^th –  Tuesday,  AMC Kenosha

5824-7^th Ave

JUNE 9^th –   Saturday 9am, Carolyn’s Coffee Connections 1351 52nd Street Kenosha

 

JULY 10^th, Tuesday, Maria’s House 6:30pm

AUG 14^th – Tuesday, AMC Kenosha

5824 7^th Ave

SEPT 11^th – Tuesday, AMC Kenosha

5824 7^th Ave

OCT 5^th – 6^th – Women of Faith Conference Bradley Center Milwaukee

OCT 9^th – Tuesday, AMC Kenosha

5824 7^th Ave

NOV 4^th -5^th – Sunday/Monday – Ladies Retreat to Chula Vista Resort. 

NOV 13th – Tuesday, AMC - Kenosha 5824 7^th Ave  Holiday Cookie Exchange

DEC 11^th – Tuesday, OLIVE GARDEN – Holiday Dinner & Exchange

Thank you to all my fabulous ladies who attended L.I.F.T. last night.  It was a great night.  Thank you to everyone who made an effort to participate.  Hope everyone enjoyed "Maria's Favorite's".  If it is God's will, next year will be better and bigger.  Remember what we shared last night and keep it close to your heart.  With lots of love and many blessing, we would like to wish everyone a Joyous Holiday and New Year. 

A GREAT RECIPE

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

 2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God about what is going on in your life.

 3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today. I am thankful for ______________'.

 4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that are manufactured in plants.

 5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

 6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

 7. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control.  Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

 8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a College kid with a maxed out charge card.

 9. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

 10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

 11. Don't take yourself so seriously.  No one else does.

 12. You are not so important that you have to win every argument.  Agree to disagree.

 13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

 14.. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

 15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

 16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'

 17. Forgive everyone for everything.

 18. What other people think of you is none of your business.

 19. GOD heals everything - but you have to ask Him.

 20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

 21. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch!!!

 22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

 23. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.

 24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

 25. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings. You'll be smiling before you know it. 

LIFT MEETING

Hey ladies,
Just a reminder L.I.F.T meeting tomorrow 6:30pm.  Don't forget your cookies.!!!!!  Can't wait to see everyone there tomorrow.  God bless.

HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE

Information regarding 2^nd Annual Cookie Exchange:  Each participant must bring 6 dozen cookies to the Dec. 13^th L.I.F.T. meeting.

Rules for participation:

1. They must be home made.
2. Place ½ dozen cookies in sip-lock bag (You will have 12 bags total)
3. Please include your recipe with each bag
4. Bring your cookies to the Dec 13^th L.I.F.T meeting or before to:  Maria or Diana.
5. Enjoy.

 

Never Means Never

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. —Deuteronomy 31:6

When we find ourselves in the greatest places of testing, the Lord tells us over and over and over and over and over: “I will be there!” When I face new trials, I look back at God’s track record in my life, and God’s faithfulness increases my faith. When he says, “I will never leave you, never means never!”
As you look at your life today, my prayer is that you will take some time and write out for yourself what God’s track record is with you. Consider:

• When did you come to faith, or have you yet?
• What do you trust about God today that you may not have trusted him for some time ago?
• Can you look back and see God’s hand at work now in situations where you could not see it before?
• Do you love God today more than you did a year ago?
• Do you believe he loves you?

I believe that God’s love for us is overwhelming and his faithfulness unending. Whatever you are facing right now, be it the worst of times or the best, remember you are loved by a God who spared nothing of himself to show his faithfulness.