| | | | | Discovering Your Purpose and Living it Out! | January 2010 |
| Message
Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. |
|  A Note From the Editor: Lynn Donovan Wow, Can you believe we are already a week into 2010? I love new beginnings and there is just something about the start of a new year that brings new hopes, and promises of new and exciting adventures with the Lord. Did you know the Lord loves new beginnings as well? He has many plans for His Kingdom. Want to join Him? Have you prayed about what the Lord has in store for your life this year? His deepest desire is to draw you closer to Him. He wants you to seek him with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength. I have likely shared with you before how my life was forever changed by a Daily Bible. What is a Daily Bible you ask? The One Year Bible consists of passages from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs. This arrangement of Scripture brings variety and a fresh approach to each day's 15-minute reading, while providing a clear understanding of the Bible's larger message. No other "through the bible" plan presents the entire bible in such a user-friendly format. In 1998 my mother purchased a Daily Bible for herself and one for me at a Women of Faith Conference we attended. I clearly remember the date, June 13, 1998. That is the beginning of my journey to a deep and vibrant relationship with Jesus. I have read through the Bible every year since then. If you make one resolution this year, resolve to know God with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength. You will find Him in the pages of His Holy Word. And that's a promise! In this month's Newsletter we have an invitation to our Winter Semester Bible Studies. Also see the block about our Spring Women's Retreat. Save the date and start saving for this life-changing weekend. You will find a great breakfast recipe and a powerful prayer for your new year in the Inspiration Corner. May the Lord richly bless you and fill your heart with His amazing love and grace so much so that He leaves you breathless. Love and hugs, Lynn Donovan |
|  Happy 2010!
Happy 2010! As we begin the new year, I know many of us start thinking about getting in shape. As I sat eating leftover Christmas candy, I was thinking of this very same thing. About four years ago, Val Gallaher (our most wonderful former Women's Ministry Director) invited me to try running with her and some friends. Now I had never run a day in my life, but it sounded intriguing and maybe I'd lose a couple pounds, so I dragged myself out of bed at 5:00 a.m. and met her at the track.... Fast forward four years and I'm still running....I still weigh exactly the same and I still have to drag myself out of bed; but I'm running for different reasons than I had originally planned. I do feel physically much stronger than I did before running, but the biggest blessing of running has been the friends I have made while we run. There are a couple of groups of women who run together here at church. The groups have changed and gotten bigger then smaller then bigger again depending on schedules (and whether we needed sleep that morning!); but when we run together, we talk about our relationship with God, our husbands, our friends, our lives. It is wonderful. I don't write this to convince you to try running, but to maybe start out this year ready to try something new and to be ready for God to do something unexpected and wonderful as you take a step (or jog) of faith. If you think running at 5:00 a.m. sounds intriguing, then email me here at the church office and you can come join the rest of us maniacs who are up running, sweating and talking before the sun! Happy New Year! With love, Pam |
|  Bible Studies 2010
Once again Sunridge Women will offer some amazing studies. As you begin your new year, this would be the perfect time to make new friends, share life and grow closer to Jesus. Sign up in the hallway after church. Studies begin January 19, 20 and 21, 2010. When Godly People Do Ungodly Things Tuesday 7 pm and Wednesday 9:30 am Arming Yourself in the Age of Seduction by Beth Moore examines why devoted followers of Christ can fall into the traps of Satan. Believers are still subject to Satan's attacks. He is determined to disrupt the lives of Christians, destroy their ministry, and steal their joy. Sadly, those who have "fallen" may not recognize the devil's schemes until they have already been caught in a snare of defeat. As a renowned teacher and seminar leader, Beth Moore receives countless letters from repentant Christians who are limping along this road. Out of her genuine, broken-hearted concern comes this biblical guide to authentic repentance and restoration. 1-2 hours of homework per week. Registration $25 Childcare $50 per child ~ Mornings only FOUNDATIONS Thursday 9:30 am Are you just beginning your journey as a Christian? Do you wonder what followers of Christ believe? This is the study for you! Foundations is a study that reveals the essential truths of the Christian faith and provides a firm foundation for you to begin a lifetime of studying the Bible. This study requires no homework. Registration $25 Childcare $50 per child The Book of Matthew: Life Application Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Jesus led the most dynamic and impactful life ever lived. Studying His life and teachings will enable you to live a life filled with power, love and grace. Come and discover who Jesus is by studying the Book of Matthew. This study is led by Rosie Muhne. 1-2 hours of homework per week. Registration $12 Childcare $50 per child The Holy Spirit Unleashed In You Thursday 9:30 am Do you know what it means to "walk by the Spirit?" Is your life filled with power to serve? The book of Acts is a gold mine of invaluable truths about living and walking by the Spirit. This is an outstanding study led by Karin Bradshaw. 1-2 hours of homework per week. Registration $15 Childcare $50 per child.
Jesus The One and Only by Beth Moore Thursday 9:30 am
Come along with Beth Moore on a life-changing journey that will lead you through the hills of Galilee with the Teacher, across the lake with the Master, and finally, on the road toward the cross with the Savior. Get to know Jesus intimately...as though you had walked with Him during His days of earthly ministry. This is a study of the Book of Luke. 1-2 hours of homework per week. Registration $25 Childcare $50 per child. |
Just in time for the new year this low-carb breakfast for busy women tastes wonderful, is great for those watching their waist and those who don't. It's quick and easy. Enjoy! Hugs, Lynn Vegetable Quiche Cups to go! 
Ingredients 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach 3/4 cup liquid egg substitute 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper 1/4 cup diced onion 3 drops hot-pepper sauce (optional) Directions Microwave the spinach for 2 1/2 minutes on high. Drain the excess liquid. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with foil baking cups. Spray the cups with cooking spray. Combine the egg substitute, cheese, peppers, onions, and spinach in a bowl. Mix well. Divide evenly among the muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Footnotes Quiche cups can be frozen and reheated in the microwave. Any combination of appropriate vegetables and reduced-fat cheeses may be used. |
INSPIRATION CORNER The Fellowship of the Unashamed By: Anne Graham Lotz
"I'm part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals. I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my Guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go 'til He comes, give 'til I drop, preach 'til all know, and work 'til He stops me. And when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me-my banner of identification with Jesus will be clear." |
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| | Spring Retreat 2010 Real Life, Real Stories, Real Love, Real God! Characters: Women of all ages who desire to know God more. Plot: Relaxing weekend in the mountains. Come discover how God uses our stories to comfort and encourage one another. Theme: Our stories have been written by God. Are we listening or are we attempting to edit His perfect work? You are in for a delightful weekend where we will experience God's love through the power of story. Setting: Forest Home Mill Creek Canyon San Bernardino Mountains April 16-18, 2010 Registration $265, beginning February 3,2010 |
So Long, Insecurity  Beth Moore Simulcast Event at Sunridge
April 24, 2010 SAVE THE DATE!
Young and old, rich and poor, believers and non-believers.... Insecurity plagues us all. Now women across North American can kiss their insecurities good-by and discover the joy of living with confidence!
Stay tuned for ticket information. |
 Extraordinary Life Discovering Your Purpose and Living It Out!
This newsletter is brought to you by Sunridge Women's Ministry. We are humbled to be part of your journey toward heaven. Be blessed, Lynn Donovan Pam Dvorak Kaitie Hougen
Sunridge Community Church
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