IT"S ALMOST MOTHER"S DAY

Well, it's almost Mother's Day. What are you doing?
Going to lunch with the family?
Getting breakfast in bed?
Going to your Mom's house?
Going to church in the morning?

Mother's Day is such a special day. It always amazes me to listen to people talk about what they have planned and what they are hoping to do. I have thought a lot about it this year. Many of you know some of the difficulties that we have dealt with our daughter. It's a bittersweet Mother's Day because we are not sure where she is this year.
Maybe you have a prodical child.
Maybe you yourself are a prodical child that has come home.
Maybe you are a Mom with empty arms because your child is already in heaven.
Maybe you are a Mom in your heart but you don't have that biological child.
Maybe you are a Mom by adoption.
Maybe you are a Spiritual Mom.
What is your Mother's Day going to mean to you this year??????
Ok, for the shy one's, I will start.....
My name is Pam. Mom to Kyle, Tonya, Kaleb and "Kiara" (miscarriage). Wife to Bo. A sinner saved by grace. My Mom is AWESOME!!!!! She is a blessing upon blessing. She and I have developed a relationship that is so close over the last 10 years that I would not trade for the world. My Grandmother was a Godly woman. I remember her standing in the kitchen while I sat in a recliner and listened to her pray for her friends. What an impact. My Granny was so dear. Always encouraging and because of her love of missions and taking my Mom to the WMU meetings when she was little, she shared that love and passion and now I have that heritage to share with my children. My Spiritual Mom lives on another continent but she is so close through e-mail, SKYPE (if I can figure that out) and of course FaceBook. She teaches and she keeps me focused. I miss all of these women. Mom is in Georgia but always as close as a phone. Grandmother and Granny are already serving the Lord in Heaven and Marsha is in Ukraine.
OK, now it's your turn. I pray there is a lot of you that share. Don't miss out on the blessing of sharing.

Happy Mother's Day,
Pam K.

Focused Friday

I am amazed and overwhelmed at time how the Lord is so busy at work. Last night I had the privilege of attending a Bible Study. It's called Bible Study Fellowship. Many years ago I had the privilege of attending the class on The Life of Moses. It was truly a life changing experience for me.
Do you struggle with quiet time and Bible Study? I know that I do. Structure is key for me. Take away the structure and I just am floundering like a fish out of water. This new class does not start until September. I may be so excited by the time class starts that I may just bust a gut. I have never studied Isaiah and it's so exciting.
He is so at work. Once again, I listened to the Teaching Leader Monday night and "those" words came up again. CHOICE, CHOOSE, SECURITY. WOW!!!!!! I was once again so aware of His presence.
What Bible Study are you taking right now?
What are you learning?
Do you struggle without structure in your Bible Study time?

Please share!!!!!!!
Secure,
Pam K.

This is a clip from author Angie Smith and her husband Todd Smith(he is from the group Selah). This is her new book about her story of grief and joy. I know many of us have suffered the loss of a baby, so, I wanted to make you aware of this book.

The name of the book is I Will Carry You The Sacred Dance of Grief and Joy

Warning: This song is a little different from what we usually have, but give it a chance and read the words.

Back in February we asked some women to tell us something God is doing in their life. This was one thing that was shared.


The blessing of seeing "children" make a decision to accept the Lord as their personal Savior. It has been a true blessing to serve the Lord through teaching the school-aged children at Cornerstone. My greatest prayer for our children is that they become aware of God's special presence in their lives. - Nikki Kober

Tuesday, May 4th 7:00 Walk/Run group at Oak Ridge Park

Thursday, May 6th 9:15 1st place for health Bible study led by Michelle Pizarro and Debbie
Hahn

Thursday, May 6th is the monthly Ladies Night Out meeting in the fellowship hall.

Friday, May 7th 11:00 Moms connecting with Moms- Bring a lunch at Bur-Mill Park

Friday, May 7th 12:00 Women's Prayer Group

Saturday, May 8th 7:00 Walk/Run group meet at the church

Saturday, May 8th, 7:30am- Walk/Run group WILL NOT be meeting due to Mothers Day!




Happy Monday
Tara

Searching For The Savior AND Silent Sunday

Tonight, I realized that I had forgotten to post this morning. At the same time, maybe there was a reason that I didn't.
Tonight my heart is heavy for a family that I have known for a very long time. They have been thru a lot and now things have taken a turn. It's headed down a road that no-one should EVER have to go down. The ugly "D" word of Divorce. But of course Separation comes prior to that.
What in the world is happening to our marriages?
Why are we not on our face before the Lord for them?
Oh, how my heart just hurts.
I have been there.
It is a hard place to be.
It's a lot of hurt and stress.
It's a lot of tears shed on shoulders and on pillows.
Men and Women!!!!! PRAY FOR YOUR SPOUSE AND PRAY FOR YOUR MARRIAGE!!!!!!
We need to share with that "safe" person if there is trouble.
We need to be transparent with our hurts.
The church is the place and the people that we should be leaning on.
If you or someone you know is having a marital problem, problems in a relationship with their children, no matter how old they are, please let someone know that is a "safe" person for you. TALK ABOUT IT and seek council!!!!!!!!!
We are here for you. This Saturday or Sunday that you read this, please pray. If you are someone that needs prayer, please leave it in the comments or contact us directly. My e-mail is pkennedy0707@yahoo.com . Just click and send me and e-mail.

Scripture says "Farbeit from me to sin against the Lord by NOT praying for you." PRAY !!!!!! (1Sam 12:23)

Pam K.