Challenge Time

Alright ladies, you have officially been challenged! In order to complete this challenge, first we need you to read the book of James. Sounds like a lot, but it's only 5 chapters…but don't think this is going to be easy! It will be a stretching activity (spiritually) for all of us. I would love for you to really take your time reading this. I have been doing a study on it and in the study we write 1 chapter of James a week. This has really helped me think more about the words and let them really resonate in my heart. Another good idea is to read all of James every day! This will really touch you!! Trust me! Okay, after you have done this, we need you to pray about opportunities for you to show God's love and your own love to others by doing something nice for them. Our Bible verse for the month is: You see that faith was active together with his works, and by works, faith was perfected. James 2:22. Our works are not what saves us but they sure can be a mirror of what our hearts look like. Jesus died to save us from our sin and since he paid the ultimate price for us it is our job to show others to him. One great way to do this is by what we do and how we react. I'd really like for you to challenge yourself to complete this challenge daily…if you can…but I'd be happy with 1 time over the holidays too. What does this look like? Well, thanks for asking. This could be as big or small as you and God think it needs to be. Holding open the door for others. Paying for someone's meal. Volunteering at a shelter. Inviting someone to come to dinner so you can get to know them better. Asking someone to spend the holidays with your family if they have no family close. We will not ask you what your challenge was…we only want to know that you completed it. If you are completing one every day then bless you! We are so proud of you! Now show the world how pure and beautiful your hearts are! Challenge completed? Let us know!! We love you! Be some light!!

Less of me, more of you...

So I know that today has been hectic! For some of us that might be an understatement!! If you are anything like me, my day starts the night before…as I lay in bed. I make sure that I have my checklist going in my head. 4:30 get up and get dressed to teach 5:15 early morning class 6:00 quiet time (while oil pulling…I know I'm crazy) 6:20 shower 6:30 make breakfast Need I go on?? I have been convicted lately about not only praying more for our country and the Christians around the world that are being persecuted, but I've also been convicted of being more intentional. Now, I'm a pretty quiet person. I like to watch people. I like to have my own space when I can…granted I teach preschool so having my own space is very rare. But, I feel like I need to do a better job of being intentional. Intentionally starting a conversation. Intentionally smiling at someone I don't know. Intentionally giving grace when reprimand was needed. Do you ever feel like that? I don't want my friends, or anyone for that matter to ever feel like I am too busy to help them, to pray with them, to love on them. I love my schedule…trust me, but there are times that I need to go out of my comfort zone to obey what God is telling me to do. In Galatians 5:6 (which is our verse this month) it says, " The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself in love." I have to ask myself the question…Did I show love today? Did I show love the way that Christ shows me love daily? Maybe that needs to be the first part of my day from now on. Lord, please help me to exude your love and grace today to everyone that I meet.

Class starts back Aug. 18 at 6:30

Can you believe it's time to start back? Where did the summer go? Well, we have been hard working on new songs and we are ready to get back to work. We will start back Aug. 18 at 6:30. Please bring your insurance card for your participation form and come a little early to fill this out. If bracelets are in then you will get your new one when you turn in your form. If they are not in we will start a list and hand out bracelets when they come in. Please help us spread the word about class starting back. In the past we have sent out a reminder email, but not this year. We want y'all to get in a habit of checking here on the blog or on FB for updates. We will also start preordering our new tank on Aug 18 (and for a few weeks after) so please bring a check (made out to Jody Crump) or cash for $15 when you are ready to preorder. We love the new tanks and we think you will too. If you have questions, please email us. Playlist will be coming later this week!! We love you and hope you had a restful summer! K and C

May is here!

This month we would like to encourage you to get plugged into church and over the summer please start making it a habit to get into the Word daily! If you are looking for suggestions of studies to do, here are some suggestions: *http://lysaterkeurst.com *http://www.playingsublimely.com/women-near-the-cross/ *http://shereadstruth.com/category/plans/women-of-the-bible/ Also, on iTunes you can get podcasts to listen to as you walk or clean your house. Some of our favorites are David Platt. He can PREACH! We would love suggestions of studies that are your favorites!

NO CLASS TONIGHT, MONDAY APRIL 28

Due to the nature of the weather we are canceling class tonight. Stay safe and we will see you Thursday! Please help spread the word!

He first loved us!

Our verse this month is 1 John 4:19 "We love because He first loved us." Let's stop and think about this… The verse doesn't say He loved us because we did anything. He loves us in our brokenness. He loves us with our faults. He loves us even though we gossip. He loves us even though we don't do what we say we will. He loves us when we fail. He loves us even though we are not perfect. He loves us… If Christ can love us so much…with us who we really are…then why can't we do the same? We should love others who are broken. We should love others with faults. We should love others who gossip. We should love others who don't do what they say they will. We should love others that fail. We should love others because no one is perfect…except Him. And He loved everyone and set that example. I'm encouraging you this month to love others. This will look like: thinking of others first, controlling what you say to spare feelings of others, getting to know others, reaching out to others you know are in need. I'm asking that you SHOW Christ's love. Easter is later this month. Won't you invite someone to church and show them Christ's love. It is the ultimate gift. If you need some place to come, please come talk to us.

NO CLASS MONDAY, MARCH 3

Due to WCS schools closing, we will have no class Monday, March 3. Come at 6:15 on Thursday for a breakdown this week and regular class will start at 6:30. Stay safe and warm!!