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New pencils are sharpened, and notebook pages are ready to be filled. Somewhere a first-grader is learning to spell, a high school student is solving an equation, and a college class is completing a lab assignment. School days are here, and learning is happening all around usbut is it also happening in us? As adults, are we still taking notes, experimenting, and solving complex problems? Most of us spent years in school classrooms concentrating on learninguntil we graduated. After the ceremonial hat toss, much of the geometry and complicated chemistry formulas we learned end up collecting dust in the distant corners of our brains. But while its inevitable that we graduate from school, we never graduate from life. And life is full of interesting things to explore and learn! Today, for example, you could try kale chips for the first time, learn how to say bird in French (oiseau), or practice paddling a kayak. This learning, both from life and from God, is no classroom experienceits a real-life experience. Instead of just studying books, God wants us to learn from our teacherJesus. Its interesting to note that rabbis were the teachers in Jesus day; and to learn the most they could, students would follow the rabbi closely in small, tightly pressed together flocks. Everywhere the rabbi went, they followedso close that they were always covered in the dust kicked up from his sandals. And this is exactly what Jesus wants us to do. Follow him so closely through life that we are covered in his dust, always listening for what he has to teach us in the everyday lessons of life: the solutions to complex problems; the geometry of relationships; the history of his love, grace, and redemption. We may not be in school right now, but its never too late to start learning from God. So lets put on our walking shoes, grab a sharp pencil, and open the notebook of our hearts. Lets follow in the dust of his sandals and listen for the words of truth and love he wants to impart to our lives each and every day.
THE WORD
Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.
Proverbs 18:15 (The Message)
Think About It
What are three new things I could try today? 1.________________________ 2________________________ 3.________________________
Weeping may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5b By Bonnie Weber
I usually write on life lessons from a quilt, but no thoughts would come, for my heart has been heavy lately for my daughter who recently lost a dear friend tragically, as well as others who are experiencing deep grief. In my crying out to God for wisdom and peace, His words have been popping into my head and heart, and they arent the ones I like to deal with. Has this happened to you? A song you havent thought of or a Bible verse just wont let go of your mind? The song All Things Work Together for My Good has been on replay in my mind and Gods words from Thessalonians Be joyful always, pray continually and in all things give thanks have been mine. I have to dig deeper into the meaning of the messages. First, all things work together for my good comes from Romans 8:28; the second part of the verse says to those who love him and are called according to his purpose. Gods purpose is not to make us happy, but to fulfill His purpose in our lives; To accept what is happening, knowing that God is in the midst of their suffering and to trust Him to turn it for good. Second, by giving thanks in all things, we have to surrender our will and allow God to work, doing it His way, knowing He is there. What circumstances in your life, painful or joyous, did God work for your good? How did that event change you and bring you and your walk closer with Jesus Christ? What journey did you travel before you could pray those difficult words or have you not reached that point? I am sometimes very slow and I hang on trying to fix the situation only to make it worse. Life is full of brokenness, but one reason Jesus came was to heal the broken hearted. When I start holding on to the pain and sorrow, I am reminded of the times when He changed my sorrow into joy. I can trust Him to work in my daughters life just as He has in mine.
September
A Taste of Whats Happening for Women
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4:00p Church Picnic The Blue
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9:30a Stitches n Hooks 9/13 meeting will be Womens Bible a planning meeting for projects, dates Study and times. FUMC Please attend and share your ideas! Begins new series! Contact: Bonnie Weber
6pm 9:30a - 4:30p Stitches n Hooks Beth Moore Social Hall Living Proof Live Please bring crochet The Blue
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GO Friends!
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UPCOMING:
October 25 to 27: Fall Womens Retreat
Womens Ministry Leadership Team Sarah Fisher, Womens Ministry Coordinator: sfisher@gofirst.org | 304.258.2766 Cindi Close Gretchen Close Linda Romano Bonnie Weber Isabella Yosuico
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