CELEBRATING NOELLE!!!!!

Congratulations to Ms. Noelle... or should we say PRINCIPAL!!! She has just completed her cohort program and received her certificate in school administration. Noelle has been a successful elementary teacher with Guilford County Schools. She has her masters in education and now she has one more accomplishment to add to her list. She will begin her new career as an Assistant Principal next school year and we couldn't be more proud of her!
Noelle has also been a tremendous influence in our Bible Studies. Her love for the Lord is an inspiration for us all and we are excited for all God is doing in her life.
CONGRATULATIONS NOELLE!!!!!!!!

Crazy Love, by Francis Chan

This week in our study, we are focusing on chapter three in "Crazy Love", by Francis Chan. I'm so excited for all of our ladies and for all the truths that we will learn. This study takes a personal view within our own hearts regarding how we are following the greatest commandment: Love God, Love Others.

Jesus said in Matthew 22: 36-40 that the greatest commandment is to“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind'. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." This seems easy, but the circumstances of life combined with our inherent disposition of being selfish creatures by nature, can be our greatest hindrance in obeying this truth from Christ. Sure, it's easy to dismiss our own faults and rely on an eternally loving God to forgive us of our sins, but what about us bestowing that same grace towards others who are just as faulty as we are? There is where the problem lies and there is where the challenge arises.

We are so excited to partake in this spiritual adventure! We know that with God's help and Chan's advice, we will learn, practice and grow in loving God and loving others- always being prayerful that our lives are being a bright witness for Christ! I hope you all will let the Lord do the same within you!

Enjoy the Journey!
~Pearls

Back At It!

After an ENTIRE MONTH off, we came back together last night for the introduction to our new Bible Study: Crazy Love, by Francis Chan!

Everyone seemed so excited to begin and the consensus declared that this study would be an intense look into our own hearts regarding our need (and sometimes lack) to love others, as God loves them. Honestly speaking, this can be a challenge, even for the strongest of us- to love, when it's not fair. But this is the call of Christ for every Believer and this will be the focus of our new study for the next 11 weeks.

 

 Loving God Means Loving Others!!!

I'm so excited to re-connect with all the girls for this new lesson, and I'm so happy, as well, for our new addition to the group! WELCOME NIYA!!!

Stay tuned for more updates from us!

Up Coming Celebrations!!!

One year ANNIVERSARIES in the month of June! Congratulations to the BRIDES!!!

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

-1 Corinthians 13:13

 

Brittany and Omar: June 29, 2014

Katrina and Jarrett: June 1, 2014

Ladies Luncheon!!!

When we first began to meet together, it was always my hope that we could build a community together, where encouragement, accountability and mentorship could thrive. I think, in our generation, we are easily exposed to so many ungodly examples from other women, it's easy to believe that this is the norm or that "I am the only one who is serious about Jesus". I lived much of my High School life this way, which is why I abandoned my relationship with the Lord in college. I was tired of being, "the only one".
The reality of the matter, however, is that there are hundreds of young women out there who also feel as if they are "the only one", so if all the "only ones" could come together, we would no longer feel apart and separated, rather we could gain strength together, in Jesus!

I was pleased to have 3 of my mentors join us for this very special event, in celebration of our ONE YEAR as an official Bible Study! We played games, had AMAZING FOOD, enjoyed sharing and learning from wiser, older women and just had a beautiful time with each other. This Luncheon, for me, was a success because I feel as if the vision and hope of creating a Christ centered community of women has become a reality. We may be small in number, but the potential of spiritual growth and encouragement has no boundaries!

*For more pictures, please visit the EVENTS page.*