God's Call

"Fear not, for I am with you;

Be not dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you,

Yes, I will help you,

I will uphold you with my righteous

right hand."

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

MIA We all have been Missing In Action because we have had so much action in our busy lives this past year. Our kids are all getting older and our lives are more full.

We continue to seek God and desire His will for our lives and every area in ministry. We believe in God's promises to us in His Word:

". . .being confident of this, that He who began a good work in your will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6

"Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ." Phil 1:27

"Join with others in following my example, brothers (& sisters), and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you." Phil 3:17

"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."

These are just a few verses we desire to live out and see others live out as well, all to the glory of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We are open to the leading of the Holy Spirit and to the places God Calls us to go: whether as a group or as individuals. As Christ is at the center, we know that every opportunity to praise God's Name is a complete blessing. We pray you have been blessed this past year!
Heart of a Princess: 2010
Heart of a Princess: an event put together by a group of high school and college girls and a few adults for teenage girls. Last May, 250 girls attended both Friday and Saturday nights and God's truth was shared. We laughed and cried and we drew closer to God!

Our goal was to have an event to share God's truth with girls and also discuss the struggles and temptations they face and give them hope in Jesus. Ontario Christian HS graciously offered their chapel and it was the perfect setting for this event.
We had 4 main speakers, 4 interviews, amazing worship, a panel answering questions submitted by the girls in the audience, discussion time (the girls answered questions about the topics spoken on) and raffles with giveaways! We had a couple sponsors that helped make this event even better: c28 Clothing (they donated a lot of NOTW shirts), Chick-Fil-A (donated sweet tea), and Stater Bros. (donated water). We also had a table from the Women's Care Center at this event.

It was so fun to have such a great "Team" for this entire event. The High School girls did a great job being leaders, working at registration tables, coordinating, giving interviews, working the slides for the screen, and much more! Karissa was our MC and she is a college student. She was a natural on stage. I loved every aspect of this event! Our interviews (Cassie, Olivia, Jessica (my sister-in-law) and Bridget) were all so transparent as they shared from their hearts.

Two people that God used to help get girls to this event by supporting it were Pastor Jack Hibbs (Calvary Chapel Chino Hills) and O.C.H.S. Principal, Mr. Hoekstra. I am so grateful for their support and getting behind an event that will encourage these young ladies! God gets all the glory! He is so good. He showed up in so many ways!

Having a Heart of a Princess includes:

True Beauty

Lasting Joy

Being Authentic

Healthy Relationships

Positive Self Image

Finding Identity in Christ Jesus

Purity

True Worship

Complete Surrender

Singing God's Praises

Recongizing you are not alone

Overcoming Obstacles

Being Obedient

Allowing God to use you and your story

Making Good Choices

Recognizing the enemy's tricks

Refusing to compromise, even in the little things

Being Blessed

Living in Victory, Now and Forever through Jesus Christ

Serving God together



Thank you to ALL who helped, attended and prayed for
this event! God was present and He gets all the GLORY!