Spring (Ice) Tea this Saturday!

This is just a reminder about the upcoming tea.

One of our last events for this season is coming up fast. Bobbie Jo is opening her home to have our annual Spring Tea. Please plan on attending this time of fellowship and saying good-bye to a few wonderful sisters.

Hostess: Bobbie Jo

When: Saturday 2 May

Time: 1 – 3 pm

Address: check Protestant News, call Debbie or De'Etta or use the emails in the side bar (personal info not allowed to be posted).

What to Bring: A goodie to share, a tea cup

Please RSVP to me by Thursday 30 April (again catch Debbie at PWOC, use the directory info to call her OR use the email addresses in the sidebar).

Thank you Bobbie Jo.

Debbie

PRAYER for Tinker AFB/wildfires

Ladies, below is a message that was sent to Central Region board and posted on Central PWOC blog....I'm reposting it here to be sure as many as possible see and pray for those affected by the wildfire and specifically for this dear military family. De'Etta

Hello prayer warriors,

We've been checking on people all day, and just got word, one of our families had their house burn to the ground. Our PWOC sister, has lost her house and EVERYTHING in it. It has been listed as a total loss. Her husband, a Navy man, was in (overseas), and is now on his way home. She says that she feels a Spirit of peace about this right now. It's just stuff. Bless her for her example of faith!

Let's lift up this family to the throne. Let's pray for that Spirit of Peace to be strong and comforting for all of them. The kids are having the most trouble seeing all of their worldly possessions disappear. Let's pray for her husband to have safe and swift travels home. Let's pray for healing hearts and restoration after this sense of loss. Let's pray for God to lead them to a new home, neighborhood, and all that goes with it. May our Lord fill their new house with His love, comfort and grace.

Thank you for your prayers!
Deb

The More I Seek You....

This year's theme song (which has become a life song for many) seems right for this season...Passover/Lent/Easter.

This beautiful song is by Kari Jobe, who began leading worship at age 13. Click below to watch an interview with her about her new album and heart for worship.

Choosing Joy! De'Etta

Remember!

The Army Chief of Chaplains has issued a proclamation making today a "global day of fasting and prayer for the protection, preservation, and peace of military families."

Isn't it appropriate this call to prayer and fasting would come on the first day of Passover?

You can read Prayer Points here and the official proclamation from the Army Chief of Chaplains here.

Choosing Joy! De'Etta

Day of Fasting and Prayer (April 8)

As the suicide rate in the Army is at an unprecedented level, the Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army has issued a Proclamation for Prayer and Fasting in conjunction with the Army’s suicide stand down, prevention and training.

CH (MG) Carver has personally invited all military chapels and religious communities to participate in a day of Prayer and Fasting for the protection, preservation and peace for Army families on Wednesday, April 8, 2009.

For more info, see PWOC I Website.

Please pray on this day, even if you don't participate in the fast.

{I believe it is good for us, as a group, to remember to pray for those in all branches of our military for this matter...the Army specifically has voiced this need}.

Choosing Joy! De'Etta

PCS SOS....

Share your BEST PCS tips below! Things you've learned by "trial and error", gems that were shared with you, things you THINK would be good to do on your next PCS....Don't be shy....I know some of our ladies were Military Spouses for a LONG time..... others have recently pcs'd and the experience is fresh in your mind.

Click on "Gracious Thoughts Shared" below this post and leave your best advise....it will be helpful to have nuggets of wisdom in one spot. You do NOT need a google account to comment....click anonymous and then be sure to leave your name after your comment so we know who to thank for such wisdom!

Be sure to share your best OVERSEAS PCS tips as well. I'll look for my long moving list - it's cool and has always worked well....if I could only find it on one of the computers. ::snort::

Choosing Joy! De'Etta

Use the Tools

Are you aware that you can input any passage of Scripture into the search box above and go directly to tools for study? The Strong's numbers are listed for you, several Bible dictionaries are available, several translations are listed... Looking for the reference of some phrase you remember from a sermon or previous reading? Type in the phrase and the search engine will give you the reference.

LISTEN to well known Bible teachers right at your computer (or download for your mp3 player). Have you ever listened to Elisabeth Elliot (widow of martyred missionary Jim Elliot)? I find her motivating and easy to listen to. Pastor Chuck Smith (founder of Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa) has a virtual audio commentary of the entire Bible uploaded. Some of us remember the daily radio broadcasts on Christian radio from J. Vernon McGee as he "walked through the Bible" in the 1970's and 1980's. There are many other speakers available. You can also Google your favorite speaker to find mp3 files free online. Both Sue Edwards and Beth Moore, authors of our recent studies, have teachings available online.

Bible Gateway is another great site to visit when you are studying. I haven't found as many useful language tools on their site but they have an amazing list of Bible Translations that you can check out.

Enjoy the free tools available on the Internet.....and remember, Bible STUDY is not only for overachievers....."Be DILIGENT to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth". 2 Timothy 2:15 (Holman Christian Standard Bible). Yeah, before you tell me you have no plan to TEACH the word of truth....consider your life...do you have children, friends, co-workers who would benefit from you being able to correctly, accurately and clearly share the word of life? We are ALL teachers at some point in our lives. No outs on this one. ::snort::

Have you discovered some great Christian study tools? If so, share the links in the comment section. See you Tuesday!

Choosing Joy! De'Etta