Women’s Update 4/6/17 New Beginnings

Focus for April: New Beginnings


behold, the new has come. “

Women’s Ministry Corner Update

by Sarah Schroeder

With the start of April, the signs of spring are all around us. Warming weather, lengthening daylight, sprouting buds, and chirping birds point to the shifting season. These elements of spring remind me of renewed and awakening life. I have always loved the shift from winter to spring. It serves as a powerful reminder that God takes cold and barren places and brings forth flourishing life.

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” Sisters, are there areas of your life that seem barren and cold? Do you long for a fresh start, a new beginning?  Isaiah 43:18-19 encourages us, “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

Even in the midst of the deserts of life, God brings forth new life. Even in the midst of the wilderness of difficulty or the coldness of suffering, God creates a new way. In what areas of your life are you holding on to the former things, the things that have passed? Sisters, surrender the burden of sin, sadness, and broken dreams at His feet and watch as He makes all things new.

You are not meant to walk in through these seasons of life by yourself! As life becomes busy, we can get caught up in our own winter season. It becomes easy to lose sight of the challenges and difficulties of those around us. I encourage you to take pause and consider those who are in your life. Who could use an encouraging word? Who could use a reminder of the new life that the Lord has promised us? Who can you walk with on this transition from winter to spring? My prayer for each of you is that the Lord would bring women into your life who point to the Lord’s renewing love. It is this love that brings forth new life in beautiful and powerful ways.


  • Baby Worman has arrived!  Leopold Thomas Worman (7 lbs. 13 oz. & 20.5 inches long) was born at 8:56 pm on 4/3/17. Mom and baby are both doing really well!If you would like to sign up, you can access the meal schedule by clicking here,  and locating the schedule by recipient last name (Worman) and password (2035). If you have any questions please contact Rebecca Marshall  raharrington27@yahoo.com

  • Easter Breakfast Help: The Youth Group will be preparing fruit, muffins, danishes, meats and beverages for Easter Breakfast, but it will be nice to have some breakfast casseroles and deviled eggs brought in by those who will be attending. There is also a place for Youth Group volunteers to sign up. Sign up here. Items should be delivered to the kitchen Easter morning at 7:50.  Questions? Contact Grace O’Hara:  geohara99@gmail.com
  • Hooray! Lucas and Cassie’s baby was born at 12:57 am this morning! Bennet Striker weighed 8 lbs 14 oz, and was 21 inches long.  http://www.TakeThemAMeal.com
          Recipient Last Name: Adams   Password: 6659

Upcoming Events

  • Bridal shower for Abigail Deaconson
    Hosted by Brenda Storms and Lucinda Lorei
    Sunday April 30, 2:30pm-4:30pm
    Abigail is registered at Bed Bath and Beyond, and Crate and Barrel
    Please rsvp to Brenda or Lucinda
  • Choices Women’s Center Walk/Run for Life | Saturday, May 6th | 9 am | Old Mill Park: As we complete our transition to Choices Women’s Center, our mission remains the same–to empower those facing unplanned pregnancy with hope and life-affirming choices.  Please join us at our fifth Walk/Run for Life and help the Center raise funds so we can continue sharing the good news of hope for a bright future with women and men facing crisis pregnancies.

Click here for a printable registration form if preferred.

8:30       Registration

9:00       Program & Walk/Run Begin

10:30     Recognition & Appreciation With Family Fun Celebration

Upcoming Events – Mark your calendars

Question of the month: What new direction has God led you in?

If you feel so led, please send your response to wm@nlicc.org

Ongoing Needs

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All for His glory,
The Women’s Ministry Committee



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