...starts this week. Have you turned your form in or e-mailed me your information??? I want to hear from everyone - 'cause every one of you is important. You're my sister!
If you haven't already done so, maybe you could bring me yours on Wednesday.
Thanks, girls!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
BIBLE STUDY
For you girls doing Me Myself and Lies, I wanted to let you know that the "Listening Page" before each week corresponds with the video teaching series that is available for this study if you want to do classes. Since we are not doing that, you probably won't be able to complete those pages.
Have you started yet? I've finished the first week and it is working me over. I truly believe I will be different by the time we finish this study. I am looking forward to meeting for our discussion.
Have you started yet? I've finished the first week and it is working me over. I truly believe I will be different by the time we finish this study. I am looking forward to meeting for our discussion.
Friday, June 26, 2009
ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS
FEATURE FRIDAY IS COMING! In case you haven't read about it, this is a time we're going to feature the Sisterz of Crossroads. There was a form in last week's bulletin. If you missed it, let me know. We'll make sure there's some at the information center. Just fill this out and give it to me. Each Friday I will randomly select a Sister to feature in the blog. I would LOVE to have a picture as well. I can scan a hard copy or you can e-mail me one.
You don't have to use the form. You can e-mail me your information. Also, you don't have to follow the form. Tell me what you want to share with others - personal information, testimony, something inspirational.....
I'm really excited about this. It's going to be wonderful to learn more about one another.
You don't have to use the form. You can e-mail me your information. Also, you don't have to follow the form. Tell me what you want to share with others - personal information, testimony, something inspirational.....
I'm really excited about this. It's going to be wonderful to learn more about one another.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
SATISFIED CUSTOMER
Some of you have already heard about my saga with the phone company. After having Verizon service for many years, we decided to change because everyone else has AT&T. (Yes, we were following the crowd!) The phones we received were junk, so we called the 800 number for refunds and exchanges. What an experience!
They told us to look online to choose what we wanted to get in exchange. We did that and called with all the information. That's where the dilemna began! The representative told us she couldn't give us what was online because it was for new customers. I thought I was a new customer - I mean we'd had their service for a whole week!!! I asked how we were then supposed to know what we wanted. They don't offer a catalog, etc. The woman was extremely rude and tested me to my limit. I was so frustrated and wondered what in the world we had gotten ourselves into - and for 2 years!!
After a few days of digesting the rudeness of this woman and trying to figure out how we would choose different phones, we ventured to Dyersburg and Blytheville to resolve it and try to find what we wanted. We were told we would have to go to Memphis, Jonesboro, or Cape Girardeau to take care of this. The prices in the store were much higher than those online - more frustration!!! -- and I had to drive/spend gas money to get there.
I just knew none of this was fair, so I called the store in Jonesboro and got a wonderful representative. She was appalled at what we had been through, talked to her manager, and promised to make us a satisfied AT&T customer.
So, after another trip to Jonesboro, I can say we are satisfied. When all was said and done, we got better deals in the store than online. We walked away with 3 free phones! If I had only not had to pay for gas to figure this out, I would feel that I really got a good deal!! None the less, they did all they could to make it right.
You know, life deals us junk sometimes - things that just aren't fair and we find ourselves feeling helpless. Thankfully, though, we have a representative - Jesus - who stands in the gap for us and makes things right. Circumstances may not change, but He makes it well in our Spirit. Aren't you glad we have an advocate with the Father and He is always looking out for us!
If you have a dilemma today - frustrated, concerned, been done wrong - turn it over to Him. He will make you a satisfied customer!
Have a Great Thursday!
Sister June
They told us to look online to choose what we wanted to get in exchange. We did that and called with all the information. That's where the dilemna began! The representative told us she couldn't give us what was online because it was for new customers. I thought I was a new customer - I mean we'd had their service for a whole week!!! I asked how we were then supposed to know what we wanted. They don't offer a catalog, etc. The woman was extremely rude and tested me to my limit. I was so frustrated and wondered what in the world we had gotten ourselves into - and for 2 years!!
After a few days of digesting the rudeness of this woman and trying to figure out how we would choose different phones, we ventured to Dyersburg and Blytheville to resolve it and try to find what we wanted. We were told we would have to go to Memphis, Jonesboro, or Cape Girardeau to take care of this. The prices in the store were much higher than those online - more frustration!!! -- and I had to drive/spend gas money to get there.
I just knew none of this was fair, so I called the store in Jonesboro and got a wonderful representative. She was appalled at what we had been through, talked to her manager, and promised to make us a satisfied AT&T customer.
So, after another trip to Jonesboro, I can say we are satisfied. When all was said and done, we got better deals in the store than online. We walked away with 3 free phones! If I had only not had to pay for gas to figure this out, I would feel that I really got a good deal!! None the less, they did all they could to make it right.
You know, life deals us junk sometimes - things that just aren't fair and we find ourselves feeling helpless. Thankfully, though, we have a representative - Jesus - who stands in the gap for us and makes things right. Circumstances may not change, but He makes it well in our Spirit. Aren't you glad we have an advocate with the Father and He is always looking out for us!
If you have a dilemma today - frustrated, concerned, been done wrong - turn it over to Him. He will make you a satisfied customer!
Have a Great Thursday!
Sister June
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
TODAY IS THE DAY
For those of you joining the Me, Myself, and Lies Bible Study, today is the kickoff day. The first video was posted on the Living Proof Ministries blog (Beth Moore's site). The link for the blog is http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/. If you want to go straight to the video, here is a link: http://vimeo.com/5281983.
I am going to Jonesboro today to pick up the books and will give them to you tomorrow night at church. Pat Crawford had a WONDERFUL suggestion. She is checking on this, but believes that we can connect to WiFi at Patty Ann's. Wouldn't it be great if we could meet together every two weeks to watch the video and talk!! I was so excited when she told me this. She's checking it out today and will let us know. If she can, we can follow through with the activities in this first video.
For all you ladies who have asked for a book, I will be in touch with you through e-mail to let you know about Patty Ann's. If anyone else would like to join us, call me IMMEDIATELY so I can get you a book. I will leave for Jonesboro by noon or so today. If you decide to join us and cannot get in touch with me before then, you can either go online and order your book from Lifeway (lifeway.com) or go to a Lifeway Bookstore in Jackson or Jonesboro to purchase one. You will need to purchase the member workbook. My cell phone number is 757-5246.
I am excited about this. Possibly this will be the beginning of a new ministry - having Bible Study in a public place together - what a witness!!! I am excited about doing this study and especially excited about sharing it with my Sisterz!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
Scripture: Romans 12:17 "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody" NIV
The story is told of a man named Sunny in Massachusetts many years ago who found his Christian neighbor's horse in the middle of his field. He was so angry about it that he determined to get even. He took the horse to the public pound.
Sunny met the owner of the horse, Mr. Hale, soon after. Sunny told him what he had done with the horse and added, "If I catch him there again, I will do the same thing."
Mr. Hale replied, "Well, the other night I looked out my window and saw your cattle in my field. I took your cattle and drove them over to your house --- put them in the barn --- and fixed your gate. If I catch them there again, I will absolutely do the same thing."
Sunny was reportedly so struck with Mr. Hale's Christian reply that he at once took the horse out of the pound and paid the charges himself.
Many times it is difficult to restrain from retaliation when confronted by an unkind act. My natural response is to repay evil for evil! But Jesus has a better way. He clearly states in the Bible to do good to those who persecute you. Think of the impact if every Christian repaid an evil act with compassion and kindness?
Prayer: Father help me to reflect Jesus in everything I do. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
The story is told of a man named Sunny in Massachusetts many years ago who found his Christian neighbor's horse in the middle of his field. He was so angry about it that he determined to get even. He took the horse to the public pound.
Sunny met the owner of the horse, Mr. Hale, soon after. Sunny told him what he had done with the horse and added, "If I catch him there again, I will do the same thing."
Mr. Hale replied, "Well, the other night I looked out my window and saw your cattle in my field. I took your cattle and drove them over to your house --- put them in the barn --- and fixed your gate. If I catch them there again, I will absolutely do the same thing."
Sunny was reportedly so struck with Mr. Hale's Christian reply that he at once took the horse out of the pound and paid the charges himself.
Many times it is difficult to restrain from retaliation when confronted by an unkind act. My natural response is to repay evil for evil! But Jesus has a better way. He clearly states in the Bible to do good to those who persecute you. Think of the impact if every Christian repaid an evil act with compassion and kindness?
Prayer: Father help me to reflect Jesus in everything I do. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
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