Hey Gems!
I am so sorry that I didn't make the meeting Wednesday evening. I was with my kids in southern Illinois and we were having some much needed R&R. I hope everyone had a great time and I will look forward to hearing every one's impressions.
Keep checking the Blog as i will add stories and notes and pictures and things. Feel free to send Prayer Requests and/or Praises to me and I will add them to the Blog. We need to be in prayer for each other!
Have a great week and a half and I will see you in April.
Love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Rejoice with us!!!!
Your sins are washed away and you are a New Creation in Christ. You are washed whiter than snow! Praise the Lord! We all witnessed Sara's baptism as she became a New Creation!
If you have any questions as to accepting Christ as your personal Savior or about baptism or anything else, please feel free to write any of us on the Leadership Team and we will be happy to talk with you and pray with you.
God is good ALL the time - ALL the time God is good!!!
I love you GEMS!
Have a great week!
Love and Prayers,
Cheri Lynn
Saturday, March 15, 2008
A Note from our Teacher
Hi GEMS!
I was just reading some excerpts from Dr. Kevin Lehman's book, "How to have a New Kid by Friday". In it, he lays out in very easy, fast reading why the kids act out, why it's a problem every time you do not properly respond, and strategies for dealing with it.
Like I said at our last meeting, you don't need to be praying for God to bring someone into your child's life to correct their lack of respect and/or discipline problems. God entrusted these kids to you -- and he can equip YOU with everything you need to take loving control. I had another thought regarding that: If (let's say) that another person did come into your child's life and spoke truth to them, got them to see where they were causing themselves problems, helped them grow into becoming someone better --- you know what? That new person will become your child's hero, and they will use that as one more proof that you aren't a good parent. For you to want someone else to do what God has entrusted to you - you will lose out on a fantastic relationship with your child.
Now is the time. Why did God bring you to GEMS? Why did He lead us to be discussing this important issue? I believe it's because He's answering your prayers of wanting peaceful, successful, loving homes. It starts with you - and I absolutely believe you can do it with the help and strength of the Holy Spirit as you invite Him in through prayer.
If you feel you need some immediate reinforcement and new ideas, I'd encourage you to pick up a Christian parenting book and feed your mind. Here is the link to Dr. Lehman's book. If you click on "excerpts" you can read a few pages to see if it would be helpful to you.
http://www.amazon.com/Have-New-Kid-Friday-Character/dp/0800719026/ref=si3_rdr_bb_product
I'm praying every day for God to grow the seed we planted together last Wednesday. I will be really excited to hear praise reports. Stay encouraged you beautiful GEMS. We're in this together!
Love ya,
Lisa
I was just reading some excerpts from Dr. Kevin Lehman's book, "How to have a New Kid by Friday". In it, he lays out in very easy, fast reading why the kids act out, why it's a problem every time you do not properly respond, and strategies for dealing with it.
Like I said at our last meeting, you don't need to be praying for God to bring someone into your child's life to correct their lack of respect and/or discipline problems. God entrusted these kids to you -- and he can equip YOU with everything you need to take loving control. I had another thought regarding that: If (let's say) that another person did come into your child's life and spoke truth to them, got them to see where they were causing themselves problems, helped them grow into becoming someone better --- you know what? That new person will become your child's hero, and they will use that as one more proof that you aren't a good parent. For you to want someone else to do what God has entrusted to you - you will lose out on a fantastic relationship with your child.
Now is the time. Why did God bring you to GEMS? Why did He lead us to be discussing this important issue? I believe it's because He's answering your prayers of wanting peaceful, successful, loving homes. It starts with you - and I absolutely believe you can do it with the help and strength of the Holy Spirit as you invite Him in through prayer.
If you feel you need some immediate reinforcement and new ideas, I'd encourage you to pick up a Christian parenting book and feed your mind. Here is the link to Dr. Lehman's book. If you click on "excerpts" you can read a few pages to see if it would be helpful to you.
http://www.amazon.com/Have-New-Kid-Friday-Character/dp/0800719026/ref=si3_rdr_bb_product
I'm praying every day for God to grow the seed we planted together last Wednesday. I will be really excited to hear praise reports. Stay encouraged you beautiful GEMS. We're in this together!
Love ya,
Lisa
Thursday, March 13, 2008
What a great night!
What an exciting evening we enjoyed last night! The dinner was great and then sharing in the baptism - "new birth" of one of our own was so exciting. Welcome to the family!!!!
Lisa did a great job with the teaching as usual and I know we can all relate to what God shared through her! The video/song she shared at the beginning was hilarious and I have the link posted here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxT5NwQUtVM
I look forward to sharing with y'all in two weeks. Remember to check back often and see what we have added or to see the prayer requests and praises, etc. Drop me a line and let me know if you have things you would like to see on the Blog.
Have a blessed week!
Love and Prayers,
Cheri Lynn
Lisa did a great job with the teaching as usual and I know we can all relate to what God shared through her! The video/song she shared at the beginning was hilarious and I have the link posted here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxT5NwQUtVM
I look forward to sharing with y'all in two weeks. Remember to check back often and see what we have added or to see the prayer requests and praises, etc. Drop me a line and let me know if you have things you would like to see on the Blog.
Have a blessed week!
Love and Prayers,
Cheri Lynn
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Hey GEMS!
I am sure many of you think I forgot about you and the blog, but I have been offline for about a week. I finally got the flu/cold/whatever that has been going around and had the privilege of my kids having it at the same time! I called into work last Wednesday morning and finally went back today (Tuesday - 3/11). Nathaniel went back to school and Derlani to daycare today too! It was a rough week and weekend, but God provided the strength I needed to care for my children and for me! He is so faithful and good! As I always say: God is good ALL the time - ALL the time God is Good!
I received the following note from a very dear sister in Christ and wanted to share it with each of you. Please read it and think about it's meaning to each of us!
Hello, my beautiful Christian sisters!!! This is for my single sisters. I thought the first quote below was so neat. May it encourage us all to keep God #1 in our hearts and lives. We would be nobody without him. Life would have no meaning. It would be a waste. May you know God like never before. I love you!
I am sure many of you think I forgot about you and the blog, but I have been offline for about a week. I finally got the flu/cold/whatever that has been going around and had the privilege of my kids having it at the same time! I called into work last Wednesday morning and finally went back today (Tuesday - 3/11). Nathaniel went back to school and Derlani to daycare today too! It was a rough week and weekend, but God provided the strength I needed to care for my children and for me! He is so faithful and good! As I always say: God is good ALL the time - ALL the time God is Good!
I received the following note from a very dear sister in Christ and wanted to share it with each of you. Please read it and think about it's meaning to each of us!
Hello, my beautiful Christian sisters!!! This is for my single sisters. I thought the first quote below was so neat. May it encourage us all to keep God #1 in our hearts and lives. We would be nobody without him. Life would have no meaning. It would be a waste. May you know God like never before. I love you!
"A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her."
When I say... 'I am a Christian' - I'm not shouting 'I'm clean livin'' I'm whispering 'I was lost, now I'm found and forgiven.'
When I say... 'I am a Christian' - I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' - I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' - I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' - I'm not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' - I still feel the sting of pain.. I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' - I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!
Father God,
Thank you for Your presence in our lives. I pray and intercede for my fellow GEMS at this moment Father, and ask that You meet them where they are and provide their needs this day. May we be hidden in You that we know Your heart and Your grace! We love You!
In Your Son's Name I pray, Amen
I love you all and look forward to seeing you tomorrow night!
Blessings!
Cheri Lynn
Saturday, March 1, 2008
God sent His Son for US!!!!
Hey GEMS!
Wasn't Wednesday night just the best? Great food - Good Fellowship - Encouraging teaching from the Word - and Prayer. Wow!
Lisa shared a short movie with us that was very powerful. We have shared it here so that you could watch it again. http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ee73e63418003b47d7d5
Let us know your thoughts and if you have questions or want to talk to anyone, please use the links and send us an email. We are here for you!
Blessings and Prayers,
You are beautiful creations!
Cheri Lynn
Wasn't Wednesday night just the best? Great food - Good Fellowship - Encouraging teaching from the Word - and Prayer. Wow!
Lisa shared a short movie with us that was very powerful. We have shared it here so that you could watch it again. http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ee73e63418003b47d7d5
Let us know your thoughts and if you have questions or want to talk to anyone, please use the links and send us an email. We are here for you!
Blessings and Prayers,
You are beautiful creations!
Cheri Lynn
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