heart to heart.
First Baptist Zachary Women’s Ministry Quarterly News—August 2017 “The Word of God is living and active. Sharper than a double-edged sword, it penetrates dividing even soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 As I shared at A Cup of Blessing, the Holy Spirit had used this verse to help me understand that my soul and my spirit were divided. In Priscilla Shirer’s Bible study, The Armor of God, she defines our SOUL as what makes us a unique individual. It’s our personality – our heart – our distinctive internal nature composed of our mind, will, emotion and conscience. So, while my spirit is born again and ready to accomplish God’s will, my SOUL continues to be tossed about by the many storms in my life. My thoughts, attitudes and feelings are often not aligned with the reborn spirit in me. My SOUL needs an anchor! In her Bible study, Steadfast Love, Lauren Chandler defines an anchor is a source of stability. It holds a vessel fast - keeping it from being swept away by various currents. In spiritual terms, she explains that the anchor symbolizes hope and stability. But in a broken world, we tend to tie our hope to false anchors, “people and things that don’t have the strength to save us.” So, what is the anchor of your soul? Do you cling to and confide in a person, a title, a dream or a goal? Dr. Charles Stanley explains, “No matter what the cause, any life separated from the only true anchor – Jesus - is in danger. The Bible teaches that Christians will not thrive if they live apart from God’s Word, His principles and an ever-deepening relationship with Him.” Our SOULS need the true Anchor! Only JESUS can save us from the storm! In His Hands,
Weekly / Monthly Tuesday Bible Studies resume on August 15: Morning Class Study: Finding I AM by Lysa TerKeurst, 9-11am, Aug 15-Sept 19, 6 sessions; book is $17. Sign up for childcare by Aug 8. Followed by . . . Redeemed by Angela Thomas-Pharr, Sept 26-Nov 14, 7 sessions; book is $14. Sign up for childcare by Sept 19. Evening Class Study: Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer (revised 2017), 6-8pm, Aug 15-Sept 26, 7 sessions; book is $14 (sorry, no childcare). Wednesday Activities resume on August 16:
Need a quick & healthy meal idea? How about . . .
5:30pm-7:00pm—“First Place 4 Health” Bible study in ED #250, led by Leisa Rayborn. Fall book/study: Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit; cost is $25.
Speedy Chili
Over for recipe. Suggested by First Place 4 Health
5:45pm-7:00pm—”The Well—A Ladies Gathering” Bible study group in ED #292, led by Lacey Lobell. Fall study: Theology 101—Practical Theology for Women. Aerobics for Women is offered each Tuesday & Thursday at 6pm in the FLC—come work out with us through the summer! Quilting Group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 6-7pm, FLC #105 to fellowship & work on needle craft projects. Women On Mission (WOM) - Meet on second Tuesday of each month in member homes—call the church for details. Contemporary Women on Mission (CWOM) - Meet on second Monday of each month. Aug 14 at 6:30pm—call the church for details. Sept 11 at 5pm at FBCZ for covered dish supper and work on stocking project.
LADIES’ CHIP & DIP FELLOWSHIP <style type="
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 6-8pm Come reconnect with your sisters in faith! Don’t forget to invite your friends! (over for more details . . .)
Speaker: Marilyn Osborn
FRIDAY NOV 10
Mark your calendar for Paint, PJs & Projects
4200 Main Street | Zachary, LA 70791 | [email protected] | fbcz.org/women | facebook/FirstBaptistZacharyWomen
SPEEDY CHILI
(Serves 8)
Ingredients: • • • • • • •
2 1 1 1 1 1 2
pounds ground sirloin teaspoon minced garlic tablespoon chili powder teaspoon ground cumin (16-ounce) jar chipotle chunky salsa (16-ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn (14 1/2-ounce) cans seasoned beef broth with onion
Instructions: In a large pot, brown the meat and garlic until done. Drain any excess liquid. Add the chili powder, cumin, salsa, corn, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information: 356 Calories; 20g Fat (50.1% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 78mg Cholesterol; 349mg Sodium.
August First Place 4 Health Areawide Informational Meeting — Saturday, August 12 at Broadmoor Baptist Church, 9:30-11:30am. For any questions, contact Leisa Rayborn 931-2767.
Mission Moment: Sept 10-17 - Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnett State Missions.
October
Outdoorsman Banquet - Tuesday, Oct 3. Fall Semester Ladies’ Bible Studies— Tuesday Aug 15, 9am & 6pm and Wed, Aug 16—details on front. South Texas Mission Trip - Oct 21-28. Mission Moment: WMU Christmas in August - Donate Nicaragua Medical Mission -Oct 28-Nov 3. personal hygiene items (travel or hotel size), adult and child clothing items, and snack pack items (individually wrapped). Donations requested for Baptist Friendship House in New Orleans. See more details / deliver items to Mission Center. Missionary of the Month: Susie Strohschein— drop your encouraging note at Mission Center.
September Labor Day Holiday, Sept 4—Church Office closed.
Save The Date Paint, PJs & Projects — Friday, November 10. Watch for details and sign-up in October.
Volunteers Needed . . . CRITICAL NEED!!!! PRESCHOOL MISSION FRIENDS ON WEDNESDAYS (6:15-7:00pm). Low pressure—work with 3yr olds. Contact Pam Downing, 301-3102.
Ladies’ Chip & Dip Fellowship—Friday, Sept 22: Come EXTENDED CARE NURSERY WORKERS ON SUNDAYS— reconnect with your faith sisters and bring a Contact the church office or Cindy Bergstrom. friend for food, fun and fellowship. The church will supply sandwiches and each Life Group will supply a chip/dip & dessert. Wear props (or not) for your group photo—Life Group/Bible study/Mission group. The groups with the most • Students, school teachers & staff members or friends will win fabulous prizes! • Pastor Search Committee Our speaker is Marilyn Osborn, wife of Randy • FBCZ future Pastor & his family Osborn, our interim pastor and mother of six. Marilyn will share her faith story, which is really • Fall Mission Trips God’s story lived out in her life. You won’t want to miss this!!
Prayer Corner—please remember these:
4200 Main Street | Zachary, LA 70791 | [email protected] | fbcz.org/women | facebook/FirstBaptistZacharyWomen
Weekly / Monthly Tuesday Bible Studies resume on August 15: Morning Class Study: Finding I AM by Lysa TerKeurst, 9-11am, Aug 15-Sept 19, 6 sessions; book is $17. Sign up for childcare by Aug 8. Followed by . . . Redeemed by Angela Thomas-Pharr, Sept 26-Nov 14, 7 sessions; book is $14. Sign up for childcare by Sept 19. Evening Class Study: Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer (revised 2017), 6-8pm, Aug 15-Sept 26, 7 sessions; book is $14 (sorry, no childcare). Wednesday Activities resume on August 16:
Need a quick & healthy meal idea? How about . . .
5:30pm-7:00pm—“First Place 4 Health” Bible study in ED #250, led by Leisa Rayborn. Fall book/study: Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit; cost is $25.
Speedy Chili
Over for recipe. Suggested by First Place 4 Health
5:45pm-7:00pm—”The Well—A Ladies Gathering” Bible study group in ED #292, led by Lacey Lobell. Fall study: Theology 101—Practical Theology for Women. Aerobics for Women is offered each Tuesday & Thursday at 6pm in the FLC—come work out with us through the summer! Quilting Group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 6-7pm, FLC #105 to fellowship & work on needle craft projects. Women On Mission (WOM) - Meet on second Tuesday of each month in member homes—call the church for details. Contemporary Women on Mission (CWOM) - Meet on second Monday of each month. Aug 14 at 6:30pm—call the church for details. Sept 11 at 5pm at FBCZ for covered dish supper and work on stocking project.
LADIES’ CHIP & DIP FELLOWSHIP <style type="
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 6-8pm Come reconnect with your sisters in faith! Don’t forget to invite your friends! (over for more details . . .)
Speaker: Marilyn Osborn
FRIDAY NOV 10
Mark your calendar for Paint, PJs & Projects
4200 Main Street | Zachary, LA 70791 | [email protected] | fbcz.org/women | facebook/FirstBaptistZacharyWomen
SPEEDY CHILI
(Serves 8)
Ingredients: • • • • • • •
2 1 1 1 1 1 2
pounds ground sirloin teaspoon minced garlic tablespoon chili powder teaspoon ground cumin (16-ounce) jar chipotle chunky salsa (16-ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn (14 1/2-ounce) cans seasoned beef broth with onion
Instructions: In a large pot, brown the meat and garlic until done. Drain any excess liquid. Add the chili powder, cumin, salsa, corn, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information: 356 Calories; 20g Fat (50.1% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 78mg Cholesterol; 349mg Sodium.
August First Place 4 Health Areawide Informational Meeting — Saturday, August 12 at Broadmoor Baptist Church, 9:30-11:30am. For any questions, contact Leisa Rayborn 931-2767.
Mission Moment: Sept 10-17 - Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnett State Missions.
October
Outdoorsman Banquet - Tuesday, Oct 3. Fall Semester Ladies’ Bible Studies— Tuesday Aug 15, 9am & 6pm and Wed, Aug 16—details on front. South Texas Mission Trip - Oct 21-28. Mission Moment: WMU Christmas in August - Donate Nicaragua Medical Mission -Oct 28-Nov 3. personal hygiene items (travel or hotel size), adult and child clothing items, and snack pack items (individually wrapped). Donations requested for Baptist Friendship House in New Orleans. See more details / deliver items to Mission Center. Missionary of the Month: Susie Strohschein— drop your encouraging note at Mission Center.
September Labor Day Holiday, Sept 4—Church Office closed.
Save The Date Paint, PJs & Projects — Friday, November 10. Watch for details and sign-up in October.
Volunteers Needed . . . CRITICAL NEED!!!! PRESCHOOL MISSION FRIENDS ON WEDNESDAYS (6:15-7:00pm). Low pressure—work with 3yr olds. Contact Pam Downing, 301-3102.
Ladies’ Chip & Dip Fellowship—Friday, Sept 22: Come EXTENDED CARE NURSERY WORKERS ON SUNDAYS— reconnect with your faith sisters and bring a Contact the church office or Cindy Bergstrom. friend for food, fun and fellowship. The church will supply sandwiches and each Life Group will supply a chip/dip & dessert. Wear props (or not) for your group photo—Life Group/Bible study/Mission group. The groups with the most • Students, school teachers & staff members or friends will win fabulous prizes! • Pastor Search Committee Our speaker is Marilyn Osborn, wife of Randy • FBCZ future Pastor & his family Osborn, our interim pastor and mother of six. Marilyn will share her faith story, which is really • Fall Mission Trips God’s story lived out in her life. You won’t want to miss this!!
Prayer Corner—please remember these:
4200 Main Street | Zachary, LA 70791 | [email protected] | fbcz.org/women | facebook/FirstBaptistZacharyWomen
