It doesn't seem possible in someways that we are almost at the end of another year. 2023 was not my best year, but it wasn’t the worst either. I’m sure if I look I can find some glittering moments to cherish and hang on to. But it was also a year of change, new roads to travel, explore, and learn. Not only personally but as a church. Wondering what 2024 will bring to all of us.
While thinking of the end of the year, and beginning of a New Year. May all your Christmas wishes and dreams become Christmas blessing that lead you into a wonderful New Year.
It’s also the end of another one of our books. It’s time to say so long to Philip Gulley and “What if the Church were Christian”. I think it has been a very interesting enjoyable, eye opening? Thought provoking read.
I know it has made us stop and think about church and how we do things and why.
But what’s next for us to explore? Barb sent out a list of possible books, what are your thoughts? Ideas? Likes? Where are we going next?
This will be the last girlfriends meeting of this year. As we will be finishing the book Tuesday Dec.12th. We will be taking a few weeks off to get the next book and enjoy the Christmas/ New Year season. So will probably start the next book about Jan 9th, 2024
But I wonder if any of you would like to meet in person for lunch/ dinner one day? We could meet early about 4:30p or on a Saturday? We could keep it simple and just do Mr. Burger or go to someplace more upscale. What do you think gang?
Girlfriends send prayers
of thanksgiving foe a New settled Pastor and his family
of thanksgiving for the new members we received on Dec.3rd
of hope to those still thinking of joining St.John’s
of recovery and healing to Dave.B, Susan.N,Sharon V.B., and others in our family needing them
of recovery, healing, grace, and peace in areas caught up in conflict— Palestine,Israel, Gaza Strip, Ukraine,West Bank
of recovery and healing to those effected by the killing at the University of Nevada- Los Vegas
Of thanksgiving to Gary’s niece on receiving rights of adoption
of healing for Laura’s coworkers that were recently laid off
of healing and concern for Frank’s friend Gina and her family on health concerns
for the Salsa family in Gaza and the Rajesh family in the West Bank that is under military occupation
of strength and healing for Ellen’s Dad and her cat Dandy
the safe return of all the hunters, and blessing to those lucky enough to have “bagged” a deer
to all the families who have lost someone in the terrible accidents all around us lately, and healing to any injured persons
for a great first Women at Risk pop up event and raising $700.00 for them
for the many blessings seen or unseen that we all receive each day. Thank you Lord for watching over and out for us.
Girlfriends is open to any and all you enjoy reading and discussing books. You do not have to be a member of St. John’s church. If you are interested in more information or joining, please contact Barb. H. Or Diana. D. Or the church office stating you want information on the girlfriends group.
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