Women's Bible Study, Starting Friday, August 7th.

The Women's Bible Study will be starting up again on Friday, August 7th at 9:30 am.
There is child care available.

We are studying The Patriarchs, by Beth Moore. Believe me, if you have not joined us yet, it is ok... you can hop in any time with this study. It is so relevant for our lives today, and it might be just what God has been putting on your heart.

My prayer for our Women's Ministrie's is that we grow strong and bond tighter. That our meetings will always be a safe place for study, prayer and sharing. Would you like a safe place with women... a place to get away from the practical needs of your day and tend to your spiritual needs. We are not good for our family or friends unless we are healthy and whole. Are you needing spiritual healing? Please join us!

Let us praise Him,
By keeping His Word on our hearts,
Singing and Dancing and Praising Him,
Listening to His voice,
And By always loving each other!

Bless You!

PLEASE PRAY UNCEASINGLY

Please keep our church in your prayers continually.

• Prayers:


• That the Lord will bless us with His felt presence every day of every week, at every service and function in our church. That His Spirit would flow and be a part of our lives in a radically healing way.
  
• That the Lord will continue to bless those that come to theeffect, and that the church will have a ripple effect in our lives, in our families, friends and community. (Our nation, Our world!)


• That the Lord will bless us with the resources to keep theeffect community, and recovery ministry strong, and our doors "always" open.


• That the Lord will continue to heal those that come to our church.


• That all families will not know the word "dysfunctional" and will be whole and healthy.
  
• That marriages would become stronger.


• That friendships would abound.
  
• That we would truly become a "community" of believers.
  
• That our women would become like family to each other and be there for each other in times of need.
  
• That our men would become like family to each other and be there for each other in times of need.
  
• That leaders would be raised in our church.


• That those who see needs in our church would respond to them. If the Lord puts it on our hearts to respond.
  
• Pray for "His Will" to be done in our lives.. That our will be His will.
  This will bring a wholeness to all of us that He wants for us so desperately!

If you have prayer requests, please email them to me so that I can share them. If you would like them to be anonymous, just let me know. (marian@theeffect.org)

Please know that God is listening. He knows our hearts and minds. He is ever constant and ever present. If we don't feel Him, it is because we are holding Him at arms length. Some of us are hurt so badly, and don't trust that He will answer. It is that hurt that creates a strong wall that can not be penetrated without the healing of God's love. Ask for it, desire it, lean into Him even when you do not feel Him. He is there, and He is just waiting for you to come to him. Like a parent who longs to see a long lost child...He is waiting for you. He wants to you come and sit with Him.

A QUIET MOMENT TO MEDITATE ON THE LORD:

Imagine yourself sitting at a stream... a gentle stream...the time of day when shadows are crisp and vivid.

You are listening to the stream.

You are shaded by a large tree, and you lean against it to rest.

You dip your feet into the stream and feel the gentle warm current embrace your feet.

You feel at rest.

A man comes to sit by the stream.

You do not know Him, but it does not worry you.

He is praying.

You hear the gentle voice pray as you lean against the tree.

It is the Lord, and He is praying for you.

You realize this.

A complete peace comes over you.

A feeling of love that you have never felt before.

You rise slowly and you go to sit with Him. You know that you are welcome to. You just know.

He cups His hands gently on your face.

He looks so deeply into your eyes.

You have never felt such love upon you.

He takes your hands in His.

You do not speak. You can't.

There is no need for words.

You feel the Spirit of the Lord flow through your body with a warmth and embrace you have never felt before.

You feel so loved.

You feel so whole.

You feel a part of something so beautiful. Beyond words, beautiful.

You close your eyes and let this all seep into your soul,
your whole being.

You rest in this perfect moment for what seems like forever.

You want it to last forever.

You do not want to leave this moment.

You slowly, very slowly, open your eyes.

You are leaning against the tree again. Your surroundings so crisp and vivid.

Your feet are in the gentle current of the stream.

It's as if you never left this spot, by the tree, by the gentle stream.

You still feel he warmth of God with you.

You rest in this.

When you are ready to leave this stream, you know you will take this warmth with you.

When you life gives you bleak moments, you know you can come back to this moment and know, just know, that you are not alone in this universe.

God is with you. You know this now, there is no doubt... You feel this now.. You embrace this now.

Take this with you today... know you are loved wholly, fully, in a way you could never have imagined.

You don't have to wait for heaven to feel this perfect love.

He wants this for you TODAY.

You are so very loved!

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Remember also, that God puts people in our path. People you "should'" know. People you will learn from. There is a reason for every human connection that comes your way. Keep your eyes and hearts open to this. God uses each of us as His hands, His feet, His Heart, His eyes. He uses us to help each other. He may call out to you to help someone. He may call out to someone to help you. Keep your hearts open to this. We are "all" recovering from something. We all need the touch of our our Lord. All of us.

We are not inanimate objects. We are spiritual beings that have been blessed with a soul and have been blessed by our Lord Jesus Christ in all that He has done for us. We are truly, truly children of God.

Do not let the enemy take this away from you. Do not listen to evil! Listen with your heart for the Lord.. He is always speaking to you.. Let His voice be the loudest one. Let His voice be the one that drowns out the needless ones! It will be like a gentle wind, but it will penetrate more deeply than the busyness and loudness of everything else that comes your way.

May God bless your life abundantly... in Love and Spirit and continuous healing.

WORK AT HOME JOBS!

I read this today.. and got some really good ideas :o) .. I've tried selling jewelry, Avon, you name it, but here in this attached article are some very viable work at home options. So many of us moms want to stay home and work, but it just seems out of our hands!

I thought some of you might be interested.

WORK AT HOME

Michael Medved (author, speaker) also speaks highly of www.Incomeathome.com

FOR THOSE OF YOU NOT ON A DIET :O)

MINIATURE FRENCH BREAKFAST PUFFS

1/3 c Soft shortening/butter mix
1/2 c Sugar
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1 Egg1/2 c Milk
1 1/2 c Sifted flour
1/3 c Butter, melted
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 ts Salt
1 t Cinnamon

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease bottoms of 48 smallmuffin cups. Mix shortening, 1/2 c sugar, and eggthoroughly. Sift together flour, baking powder, saltand nutmeg. Stir flour mixture and milk alternatelyinto sugar/shortening mixture. Fill greased muffincups 2/3 full. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.Dip immediately in melted butter, then in mixture ofcinnamon/sugar. Serve hot.

Makes 3-1/2 to 4 dozen.

From Luci Swindoll

July 22, 2009

I just got home from church. My brother, Chuck (whom I call “Babe”) has started a new series on 2 Timothy. Today was focused on the first seven verses of chapter one. It was an outstanding sermon.

How many times have I heard Babe preach? Dozens. Hundreds. Dare I say thousands? I’ve lost count. The church where he ministers–Stonebriar Community, in Frisco, Texas–is maybe three miles from my house, if that...and I came home last night, immediately after the Women of Faith Cleveland event in order to hear him today. Just ask me if it’s worth it. Oh my goodness–there’s nobody like him in the world and every time I have the opportunity to hear him speak, I’m THERE...even if it means taking The Red Eye, or getting up at the crack of dawn to beat the crowd.

As I sat in the service this morning, my mind floated back to when we were kids, tossing a football in the backyard of our little Swindoll home in Houston. Then I thought about all the fishing trips we’ve been on as a family. I remembered Babe’s graduation from high school when he received honors in academia, drama and music. There was a mental picture of his wedding 55 years ago when I was one of the soloists. I recalled his graduation with honors from Dallas Seminary; even his becoming President of DTS some years later. I have the forty-seven letters he wrote me during his time in the Marine Corps and especially when he was stationed on the island of Okinawa, back in the ‘50s. In my library are copies of all the books he’s written, inscribed to me...and in recent months, piles of sermon notes from various messages he’s preached that I’ve shared with friends. And this doesn’t even begin to touch the emails where he’s answered questions I’ve had or given counsel I’ve requested. He’s a fabulous brother and a joy to my life in a thousand ways.

But, here’s my favorite of life’s sweetest joys–when I moved back to Texas five years ago from having lived thirty years in Southern California, I did so to be closer to the Women of Faith office and more centrally accessible to an airport for our weekend trips. And what did the Lord do in the meantime? He moved Babe and Cynthia down the street from me, about six blocks away. And why did God do that? Because

“He’s famous for great and unexpected acts; there’s no end to His surprises” (Job 5:8). I didn’t know that was going to happen when I moved to Frisco. And now, there they are...just down the road. In a matter of months, Babe will be 75 and I’ll be 77. All of a sudden we’ve been given these final years together and I couldn’t be happier. We’re closer than we’ve ever been... in every way. It’s a gift of God’s grace!

Don't miss out on God's surprises. Pay attention to the little things God does...especially those for which you’ve never asked. Then thank Him and tell somebody what He’s done. Remember–He’s famous for those gracious acts.

Much love,

IT'S OK TO DANCE!!

2 Samuel 6:5
David and all the people of Israel were celebrating before the Lord, singing songs and playing all kinds of musical instruments - lyres, harps, tambourines, castanets and cymbals!

FRIDAY JULY 7

SOAK NIGHT AT theeffect!!

Bring your pillow, jammies, beach chairs..whatever makes you comfortable and share 2 hours of praise and worship with a wonderful group of people and the best worship team on this planet!

If you would like to much afterwards... you might want to bring something to share.

Of course, low cal, low carb, low fat... :o)

See you there!!

Dear Ladies,

We have 7 spots left for the Women of Faith Conference. Please, please, please, If you know of anyone that would like to attend, or who might want to sponsor a woman who would love to come but can not afford it, please let them know about this event.

I know that it is going to be a huge blessing for everyone attending!! We will all be sitting together, which will help us all get to know each other a little better too! I love that!!If you have sisters, mothers, cousins, friends, work companions...any one who might want to come, please let them know all about the event.

If you need more information: http://www.womenoffaith.com

Some of us will be spending the night on Friday night...and there are a few women that would like to come just for Saturday only. As soon as I have a final number on hotel needs, I will book the hotel rooms. For those of you wanting to come only on Saturday, I will get in touch with you soon. We might have some drivers to take you all there!

The reason for maybe sounding urgent is, based on the signatures that I received at church for this event, I knew that I needed to reserve seats, or non of us would be sitting together. In order to do that, I needed to reserve the seats. I would love to see all of these reserved seats get filled with special women!!

I know God will bring all of those who would benefit most from this event! It will be wonderful spending the weekend with you!

Again, please put the word out to your peoples :o)

Blessings!
Marian Brisbin
949-291-2553

PRAYER

My brother-in-law has been in a hospital in Lake Tahoe for over a week now. He is in intense pain, and his insurance company is holding something up. My sister and brother in law live in Aptos, CA, and it sounds like the insurance company will not pay to have him moved to a hospital closer to home. My sister has been staying in hotel rooms, while Bill lays in the hospital. He has complications and a fever that will not go down. There is undoubtably an infection, but he is not gettin the help that he needs.

Please keep Bill and my sister Chris in your prayers! I do believe that God answers prayer, always. It doesn't always come when we ask, and it also doesn't always come in the form that we think it should, but the answers do come!

I know we are all praying very hard, unceasingly. I pray that our prayers will reach our Lord and His love will heal my brother.

THERE IS POWER IN PRAYER!

John 15:7
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

James 5:13
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

James 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

1 Kings 13:6
And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king's hand was restored him again, and became as it was before.

IMPORTANT! Women's Mini Retreat - Sept. 11-12

Call Marian for More Information! 949-291-2553

Friday, September 11th and Saturday September 12th
Please Join Us!! effect Women's Retreat...
Everyone Welcome!!

We need to sell 12 more seats!
Please think about coming and being a part of the effect women's family!
We need you. Sisters, Mothers, Cousins, Friends, all can come!
The cost is minimal compared to the excellent speakers they will be sharing with us
and the 2 boxed lunches! $79.00!

If you can't make it, would you consider sponsering a woman who would like to come? There are some that would come in a heartbeat, they just can't affort it right now.

Thank you!

Please pray for the women attending. Please pray that all who want to go will be able to go. Please pray for the church that we will have the funds to cover our commitment.

Blessings to you all!

Please call me if you have not signed up and would like to attend. The church has purchased the tickets so that we could hold places for all wanting to come. We will have a spot for you open!

If you would like to spend Friday night with some of the women who would like to stay, please let me know also.

Thanks so much!

Marian

949-291-2553

Comfort

1"Do not let your hearts be troubled.
Trust in God[a];
trust also in me.
2In my Father's house are many rooms;
if it were not so, I would have told you.
I am going there to prepare a place for you.
3And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
4You know the way to the place where I am going."
John 14

Walking Wednesdays

Our Wednesday Walks have all but stopped.
With summer here, by 10:00 am it is already hot.

I am willing to walk if you are. Just call me the day before
and I will meet you. If you would like to meet at 9:00 am,

that would be really fine with me. School is out and I can

make it.

Walk with me, talk with me, pray with me!
Blessings!

Rest

Don't forget to take time for yourself today.

Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he restores my soul.

He guides me in paths of righteousness

for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk

through the valley of the shadow of death, [a]

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me

all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD

forever.