Prayer Priority

As we gather things to send to Elizabeth Claasen this week, let's remember to pray for her. Pray that she would be encouraged as a wife and mother, and that her ministry to the people of Paupa New Guinea would be blessed.

Girlfriends Power Breakfast!

It's girlfriend time!

THIS Saturday, March 28th - 9:00 a.m.

Sweet Stuff Ice Cream and Deli in Dixon on First Street.

$5 - full breakfast, or just come for a cup of coffee.

(Pay at the door - no sign ups this month.)

Our special guest speaker is Donna Horgan, Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) leader from Davis, CA.

She's has an incredible story that speaks to many women on many levels, so there's sure to be something you'll connect with.

In addition, plan to bring your Missions Challenge items for Elizabeth Classen's care package!

Can't wait to see each of you there with a friend!

Women's Weight Loss Life Group Starts Wednesday!

Hi ladies!  Our new life group for a Biblical weight loss plan starts this week, on Wednesday, March 18th.  We'll meet at the home of Mia Taylor from 7 - 8:30 p.m.  Your group facilitators are Mia Taylor and Cindy Minatre and the material the group will use is called 3-D.  

Your Whole Life is the group you need if . . . 
• You have trouble coping with the demands on your life 
• You're tired of being obsessed with your weight 
• You're not interested in another diet program - you're interested in eating right 
• You know exercise is important to your health, but you don't know how or when to do it
• You wish you could enjoy your life and the beauty around you 
• You desire the freedom that comes from self-acceptance 
• You want to experience the love of God in your daily life 

Your Whole Life: The 3D Plan for Eating Right, Living Well, and Loving God is a 12-week journey to wholeness. In this book, Carol tells her own story and gives the spiritual foundation of the 3D plan, with new understanding for today. With honesty, realism, and encouragement, Your Whole Life provides weekly nutritional goals, a do-able exercise plan, tips for living well, daily spiritual readings, and more. 

Hope to see you there!

Girlfriends Game Night!

All girlfriends are invited to join us on Friday, March 13th for a girls night out!

Meet us at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Collette Boicelli in Dixon.

Bring a snack to share and a group game if you'd like!

For directions or more information, email Jamie at ragamuffin_kids@yahoo.com.

See you there for a great night out! 

Prayer Priority

This week, our prayer priority is in response to the challenge we were given on Sunday to evaluate our gifts and find a place to serve.

Pray for an awareness and willingness to serve where God wants you!

Prayer for the Philippines

Guess what, Girlfriends?!  We have a dear friend in the Philippines who has requested prayer from us.  We've never met her before, but she knows Christ, and is therefore one of our Girlfriends!  I received this email yesterday and told her I would share her request so that we could all be in prayer together for her and her family.

Hi Jamie,

My name is Anna and I saw your church website. I am requesting prayer in my life for family and church here. I live in Cagayan de Oro city in the Philippines, I am 24 years old and married to an American man named Robert who is 42 and we have a daughter named Faithe who is nine months. My husband lives in the United States and we are trying uniting our family because we are far from each other for 2 years. Please pray that God will provide our needs to bring us together. I believe God will use people as an instrument to fulfill God’s promise. Please pray also even my desire to worship the Lord because I desire to be a worship leader or back up singer. Whatever God wants for me for His glory. Please pray for us for my family reunite. I miss my family. Thank you so much. I hope to hear from you soon.

In Christ,

Anna from the Philippines

Come on, Girlfriends!  It's time to do your thing!

Princess Story

Hi ladies!  One of our girlfriends who attended the breakfast last week had a great experience with her "Princess Letter" that we wrote during the speaker time.  With her permission, I really wanted to share it with you... this is what she shared with me.

Jamie,

Hey!  I have to tell you.  You know the Once Upon a time.....princess story that we were to write at the breakfast?  I didn't write anything that morning, but brought it home.  Yesterday I sat down and wrote my story.  Rich came into the room and asked what I was doing.  He asked if he could read it.  He loved it!!  He wanted a copy and said that he wanted to keep it with him so that when he needed to hear something good he would read it.  I never thought that it would mean so much to Rich.  Well, he was in the story as my prince!!  (Good thing we were getting along and I wrote good things about our relationship!) Ha!   Thank you for the speaker and the great time that we had.  

Love,  Cindy

Isn't it cool how Jesus uses everything we give to Him?  Have a great week! 

Girlfriend Spotlight on Martha Sutton!

1.What is your full name? Martha Marian Sutton.

2. Do you have any brothers or sisters? I have two sisters Lynda and Sandy; and a brother Bill.

3. Where did you grow up? Fresno, Ca.

4. Are you married?  Yes, to Gary Sutton for 36 years.

5. Do you have any kids or grand kids? A son Greg Sutton 35 years old, and daughter Melanie Harris 31 years old. Greg lives in Vacaville, Ca. with his wife Carol and their two children (my grandchildren) Tyler 5 yrs. old and Ashley 3 yrs. old. My daughter Melanie lives in San Ramon with her husband Tim.

6.Name a favorite thing about someone in your family. I would say watching my grandson Tyler explain something he has learned. He has such expression when he talks.

7. What is your current job? Homemaker.

8. What profession would you like to attempt? I've always wanted to be a professional dancer.

9.If you could have an endless supply of any food, what would you get? Kettle chips, lightly salted

and a Coke Icee.

 l0. What is one goal you'd like to accomplish during your lifetime? To be more like Jesus.

11. Who is your hero? My grandma, Marian Marrujo who was widowed and raised ten children during the 'Great Depression'.

12. What's your favorite thing to do in the summer? Swim, barbecue, play croquet, visit with family and friends around the pool and vacationing.

13. Are you a morning or night person? That depends on what is happening.....though I tend to lean towards morning rather than night.

14.What are your favorite hobbies? Listening to music, vacationing (there is that word again), crocheting , hanging out with friends, and a good workout.

15. What are your pet peeves? People who can't drive. Drivers who are unaware of other drivers on the road. It is dangerous.

16. What turns you on? I have two things. Music, and optimistic people who like to talk and laugh.

17. What turns you off? A job or project that is slopped together (half baked as the critics say).

18. Tell us about a unique or quirky habit of yours. I hum to the background music in stores while I'm shopping.

19.If you had to describe your self using three words, it would be ... Discerning, heartfelt and strong.

20.If I could be anybody besides myself, I would be...   I actually like being me.

21. When, how, why did you start attending Living Hope? I started attending Living Hope on Sept. 2001. I learned of Living Hope through a flier on our doorstep. God lead me to Living Hope and I knew it was where He wanted me to be so I stayed.

22. What message do you want to send to your LH friends? Thank you for your love, support and prayers. I love you all.

And we love you too, Martha.  Thanks for sharing yourself with us.  It's so much fun to learn more about you!!