Blog Resuscitation

Ok, so we've had  a busy spring and I have been awful at blogging!  Just wanted to confirm the Women's Ministry is not dead, just the blogger has been running like a crazy woman . . . can you relate?  So now, I can breathe for a couple of months in between all the summer "to do lists" my family has. 

We are so excited about what the Lord has in store for us this upcoming school year.  Our leadership team will be putting the final touches on our events and studies soon.  If you are interested in participating or even volunteering for any of our events, activities or studies, please email me at salem.girls@gmail.com.

Have a great week!

Ann

Praying for Our Students . . .

Todays Prayer

Prayer for Student:

Search ___________, O God, and know his/her heart; test _____________ and know his/her anxious thoughts.  See if there is any offensive way in ______________, and lead him/her in the way everlasting.  (From Psalm 139:23-24)


Prayer for School Authorities:

May they realize and understand that each of us will give an account to God.  (From Romans 14:12)

Praying for Our Students . . .

Every Wednesday during the school year, women meet to pray over our students - this is open to any woman who desires to pray for a specific student.  Although, we understand many of you have other commitments; therefore, I will begin posting our prayer for the day for our students.  Please feel free to take this and pray for your personal students, whether they be your child, your grandchild, your niece or nephew or even just a student you know at church.  Our children NEED prayer warriors praying them through their day. 

Today's Prayer

Prayer for Student:
May __________________ not be afraid because You are with him/her.  May ____________ not be dismayed, for You are his/her God.  Strengthen ___________.  Help him/her.  Uphold him/her with Your victorious right hand.  (From Isaiah 41:10)

(Fill in the blanks with your child's name)

Prayer for their School Administrators:
May wisdom enter their hearts, and knowledge be pleasant to their souls.  Proverbs 2:10

She put her Lord first . . .

This morning I had the priviledge of attending the homegoing service of the grandmother of one of our young women on the Women's Leadership Team.  During the visitation last night, we listened to stories of the family and how they had always lived together, spent meals together . . . grandchildren having the honor of having their great grandmother and grandmother reside in their home.  What a priviledge!  What a legacy, not many of us can claim that legacy.  A family that cared for each other!  PRAISE GOD!  But even better today was to hear a gentleman who was once her deacon, then her associate pastor and today her friend describe a woman who loved others, put them ahead of herself, but most importantly, put God first!  I never knew Mrs. Mable Watson, but Andrew and Megan - you have a phenomenal legacy.  To hear of a great grandmother who loved her Lord and lived it through loving people, I knew in my heart she was an incredible lady.  Praise God for women who choose Him first, praise God for the legacy He has created through this family.  Our prayers are with you, Cheryl. 

Planning for "Decorate Your Space" Mother and Daughter Dinner

Planning is in the works for our "Decorate Your Space" Mother and Daughter Dinner for our high school graduating seniors and their moms.  This is an wonderful opportunity to embrace these young ladies, celebrate their accomplishment and challenge them for the future.  To view our blog post from last year's event, go to the Blog Archive link for May labeled DYS Mother Daughter Dinner.  If you know of any high school senior girl who is not a member of Salem's youth, but would like to participate in such an event - please email us with her name, her Mom's name and their mailing address.  Our email address for additional information is salem.girls@gmail.com.

"Strength to Stand"

I had the priviledge to chaperone our students to their recent youth conference.  WOW!  If you want to get fired up about Christ, hang out with our students for a while . . . they are so passionate about Him!  This was a phenomenal conference coupled with a great group.  Salem is truly blessed with youth who have a desire to have an ongoing relationship with Christ and share their faith with others.  Next time you see a youth member, ask them to share their testimony with you . . . It's very eye opening and humbling!

"O Holy Night"

What better way to escort in the celebration of our Savior's birth than through an evening or morning with sister believers sharing in the praising and worshiping of our heavenly Father and His precious Son at our women's ministry Christmas Dinner and Brunch.  That is truly what Christmas is all about . . . the birth of the precious, holy and pure Son, The Son of God.  Though I have heard the nativity story numerous times, this year God showed me the sacrifice Christ made for me through the eyes of Mary, the mother of the precious baby who went to a cross with the same innocence of a newborn.  This Christmas meditate on the sacrifice that was made to cover your and my sins so that we can experience eternal life with our perfect Father and His precious Son.