Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks

March-April 2013

PRAYER LIFE
James 5:13-18

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Portraits From Sandie

Confess your trespasses to one another,

and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16 A friend of mine has been a woman of prayer as long as I have known her. We first met 27 years ago when our boys were small. The 2 boys became fast friends. One evening Tom went across the street to bring Matthew home for dinner. When he got home he was alone. I asked, Wheres Matt? Toms reply wasnt quite what I expected. He didnt get Matt because he never knocked on her front door. When he got there he saw Linda, through the small panes of glass in her front door, prostrate on her face in prayer, crying out to the Lord for the needs of her family. He didnt want to disturb her, but this incident had a greater impact on me. It was at that moment that I knew where I was going to go when I needed prayer.

prayer meeting at my house with about 6 women. We saw many victories and answered prayers as we lifted up our needs to the Lord. That was a special time that I am eternally grateful for. I dont see her much anymore but when I do, the first thing we do is pray. She will always ask me to pray for her and her family and I might add I take great joy in doing so. There is something so humble about opening up to another person and sharing your heartfelt needs. I know this pleases the heart of God and, as James 5:16 tells us, it avails much. Next time a friend needs encouragement instead of saying Ill pray for you, say Let me pray for you. Then do it right then and there! The Lord will use you to show His love and support through your prayers and actions.

Inside this issue:

Portraits From Sandie Prayer, Poetry & Praise Fruit of Her Hands Titus 2 Joyful Books &Recipe Devotional Expressions of Love Calvary Chapel Info Calendar OUR DESIRES FOR THE WOMENS MINISTRIES ARE:
To encourage deeper relationships and spiritual growth for the women in the body of Christ. To provide a place where women will be encouraged and uplifted to seek Gods best for their lives. To give opportunity to study the Word of God together that women might grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus. To equip women to be lights in their homes, neighborhoods and workplaces reflecting the love of Jesus Christ to all.

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I am convinced that if we truly comprehended how much power there is Over the years we developed a close in prayer we too would be like my relationship with each other, praying friend Linda, prostrate on the floor often for each others needs and crying out to the Lord in prayer. struggles, for our children and our Praise Gods Holy Name Forever family and their struggles. She conThere is None that can Compare tinued to encourage me in prayer and I credit her with helping me to grow To the Blessing of His Presence to love prayer as I do today. There When We Meet with Him in Prayer. were several Christian women from Anon our church that lived on our block. It wasnt long before we had a regular Love, Sandie

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Prayer, Poetry and Praise

Glorious Day Casting Crowns

One day when Heaven was filled with His praises One day when sin was as black as could be Jesus came forth to be born of a Virgin Dwelt among men, my example is He Word became flesh and the light shined among us His glory revealed Living, He loved me, dying, He saved me Buried, He carried my sins far away Rising, He justified freely forever One day He's coming, oh, glorious day, Oh, glorious day One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain One day they nailed Him to die on a tree Suffering anguish, despised and rejected Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree And took the nails for me Living, He loved me, dying, He saved me Buried, He carried my sins far away Rising, He justified freely forever One day He's coming, oh, glorious day, Oh, glorious day One day the grave could conceal Him no longer One day the stone rolled away from the door Then He arose, over death He had conquered Now He's ascended, my Lord evermore

Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him, From rising again Living, He loved me, dying, He saved me Buried, He carried my sins far away Rising, He justified freely forever One day He's coming, oh, glorious day, Oh, glorious day

One day the trumpet will sound for His coming One day the skies with His glories will shine Wonderful day, my beloved one, bringing My Savior, Jesus, is mine Living, He loved me, dying, He saved me Buried, He carried my sins far away Rising, He justified freely forever One day He's coming, oh, glorious day, Oh, glorious day!

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Fruit of Her Hands Ministry

Fruit of Her Hands Ministry:
Is a giving ministry with a focus on sharing the love of Jesus Christ to others through the joy of home making. Our focus is on Proverbs 31, Titus 2:3-5 and Galatians 5:22-23. We come together for devotionals, worship, prayer, fellowship and a structured activity every quarter and as needed. Watch the bulletin and Womens Ministry Counter for updates.

Womens Koinonia, February 2013

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Mother-Daughter Tea It s the place to be Dont be late Come celebrate Mother-Daughter Tea Saturday, April 20, 2013 10am-12pm

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Titus 2
Hannahs Prayer: It says in 1 Samuel, 1:10-11, And
she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD and wept in anguish. Then she made a vow and said, O LORD of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his head. As a mother, I understand and continue to learn the depth of Hannahs prayer from my own inability to have babies; the loss from miscarriages and the miracle and blessings of children, both natural birth and from remarriage. I also have learned to understand the extent of what it means to dedicate and train up your children in the ways of the Lord. Someone once said, When your child becomes an adult then your job as a mother is finished. No longer do you offer your child wisdom. I disagree, a mother never stops praying for her child, even when they are grown.

Hannahs Prayer
By Kelly Gardner

And she said, O my lord! As your soul lives, my lord, I am the woman who stood by you here, praying to the LORD. For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. Therefore I also have lent him to the LORD; as long as he lives he shall be lent to the LORD. So they worshiped the LORD there. And Hannah prayed and said: My heart rejoices in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation. No one is holy like the LORD, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God. (1 Samuel 1:26-2:2 )

Your children , natural, adopted or by marriage are blessings not burdens. As a mama, its about loving Have you ever wondered what baby dedication Jesus with all your heart, with all your mind and with means and why it is done? It isnt just a ceremony for all your soul. photo opportunities and rituals. The true meaning of baby dedication is giving back to the Lord what He For this child I prayed is not a one time act! It is has already given to you. Like Hannah, you are a lifetime of prayer! standing before the Lord and the church body, promising to, Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he shall not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 To train up a child means more than the act of dedication; it is teaching your child Gods Word, how to pray, taking them to church and most importantly, daily living in love and obedience to the Word of God. Does the promise of Proverbs 22:6 guarantee perfect children who make perfect choices? No. But I do believe the promise of, And when they are old they will not depart from it. means that the seeds of faith are planted deep in the heart of your child.

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
Happy Resurrection Sunday!

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Joyful Books Ministry

The Heart of a Woman Who Prays by Elizabeth George
The question every believer asks--whether new in Christ or a seasoned veteran--is, How can I be more effective in my prayer life? When it comes to talking to God about people and life-issues, there's always room for growth--which is why The Heart of a Woman Who Prays is such a significant resource for Christian women at all stages of faith. With Scriptures, ideas, and practical advice, Elizabeth provides the inspiration, motivation, and step-by-step guidance to help a woman utilize prayer to: stabilize her emotions and perspective when life is unstable apply God's promises to her problems talk to God about family and friends discover and carry out God's plan for her life count on God's provision through hard times

Please consider joining us as we read, The Heart of a Woman Who Prays during the months of March and April. You will not be disappointed! Joyful Books Book Club Ministry meets on Wednesday mornings in the 3rd and 4th grade classroom at 9:30am.

Giant Oatmeal Cookies

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 1 cup flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup raisins soaked in warm water 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375F Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a large mixing bowl place the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add the egg. With the mixer on medium speed, beat until the mixture is smooth and well blended. 3. Add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat until all the ingredients are well combined. 4. Drain the raisins and pat them dry on a paper towel. Add the oats, the raisins, and the sunflower seeds to the dough. Beat just until all the ingredients are combined. 5. Bake until the cookies are very light golden brown, about 10 minutes.

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Devotional
My House Shall Be Called A House of Prayer
Devotional by DiAnn Wolfe I want to draw your attention to verse 17 of Mark 11, Then He taught, saying to them, is it not written, My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations? But you have made it a den of thieves. This statement had so angered the religious that scripture says they sought how they might destroy Him; for they feared Him, because all the people were astonished at His teaching. fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in prayers. Acts 2:42. Think about it, how did the New Testament church begin? They gathered together at Pentecost in prayer, in one accord. What precedes any mighty move of the Holy Spirit in power? Prayer. And these things continue to be the way God has chosen the church to grow.

Jesus doesnt say my house should be a house of teachings, or a house of serving or a house of fellowshipping, but a house of prayer. None of these are exclusive, but all are necessary for growth. Our church, Gods house, should be full of prayer. We need to be brothers and sisters in the Lord praying and interceding together for the needs and Jesus utters these words addressing the corruption concerns of the body and others. that had invaded the temple. There were money Prayer doesnt change Gods plans, or will, but He hungry merchants, overcharging the worshipers, has chosen to use our prayers to, achieve His plans. and taking advantage of the poor. Can you see Him Scripture is clear in its exhortation and command driven by His passion for His Fathers house? He to pray.Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulaorders all sellers and money changers out of tem- tion, continuing steadfastly in prayer; Rom. ple, My house shall be called a house of prayer 12:12. Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigifor all nations? The word says, the people were lant in it with thanksgiving; Col. 4:2 astonished at His teaching. What is Jesus teachJesus said, My house shall be called a house of ing us? The obvious is, Gods house, the church is prayer. For the power of the Holy Spirit to move not a place one goes to make a profit for themselves, or for personal gain. The Lord wants us to in our church and among our people, it will be directly correlated to the amount of prayer that goes further understand that the house of God is or should be a house of prayer. What is He saying to up before the throne of God. James admonishes the churchyou do not have because you do not us as a church today, is when you come to My house, I want you to know this; My house shall be a ask: James 4:3. Prayer is the channel to all Gods blessings. Prayer is the means God uses and has house of prayer. appointed for things to get done. I hope we each The truth is, that the church that doesnt pray is going to lack power; it will be weak. We need to be consider serving in prayer and being a part of bringing blessings and growth to this body of bereminded to pray, because what we find, is less lievers by taking advantage of prayer opportunithan one percent of our church typically attends ties, corporate as well corporate prayer. Prayer invites the power of the Holy Spirit to move, answer the needs of the body, as one on one. and to accomplish the will of God. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and

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Expressions of Love
PRAYERS ABLAZE FOR THE LORD
By Mary Jane Robinette
Their are times youll be driving down the road and you hear sirens coming from the distance. You begin to get cautious because you know the law commands that you must pull over and be still while the fire apparatus makes their way to their destination. You might even be able to look up and see the bellowing smoke rising to the sky from the hot burning flames. A sense of yearning to pray creeps into your heart. You urgently whisper words in fervent prayer asking the Lord to help this situation and keep everyone from harms way. God hears your heart attitude of prayer . . . it reaches up from the very essence of your soul. I used this scenario to show you how your fervent prayer was ablaze reaching out to the Lord. Fervent means glowing hot; intense heat; extremely passionate enthusiasm. Our daily prayer life should be just like that, prayers on fire to the Lord. Our prayers should burn as hot coals cleansing our hearts and lips from all our unrighteous ways. Praying with a passionate and repenting heart is prayer that will be effectively received by our Heavenly Father. We read in 1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. KJV wants for us in our daily life. We arent always faithful in the things that God expects from us every day. James tells us that the burden of guilt from the faults we carry need to be shared and agreed with to one another. We know when our walk with the Lord is being threatened by the enemy. There are days when we become weak in the time we spend in prayer with our Lord. We can have a heart that has forgiven someone but fails to forget. We can have a heart that has lost its joy in our ministry and we need to seek prayer to return to our delight in serving the Lord. These are the times that we need to communicate our faults to one another and together seek the Lord in fervent prayer. Spiritual healing is the result of a heart that breaks before the Lord. It is not how we pray, where we pray, the words we use when we pray, it is the heart attitude that God listens to. James 5:16 Confess your faults to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. KJV None of us are free from faults. The testing we face each day can be overwhelming. We fall short in some areas on a daily basis. We know that our sins should only be confessed to God. However it is good to reach out to our prayer partners, to someone we know who will listen and pray with us, but keep our confidence. We need to seek out a sister-in-Christ who listens in Christs love, and prays for you with a humble heart that is on fire for the Lord. It is when we share and pray together that we are humbled to not want to displease God again. The prayers of a righteous heart should be like molten hot lava surrounding the throne of God. awake with prayer ready to ignite in our heart. We need to pray to God for guidance to get through the day according to the plans He has for us, not what we feel we need to do. No matter what we are doing or where we are, there is always a moment of time that we can reach out to the Lord in prayer. We dont need eloquence in our words. We dont need to pray long prayers. One short prayer, forgive me Lord, prayed with a humble and broken heart, reaches out and blesses the Lord. Surrendering to Gods will is a heart broken. The women of Calvary Chapel should long to have a better prayer life. We all need to have a passionate and fervent heart for prayer. We have opportunities here at Calvary Chapel to come to pray three times a week. Moms in Prayer, Mondays at noon. Women Prayer Meetings, Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM and Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM. Dedicated hearts are needed to reach out to the Lord in intercessory prayer. Encourage each other to come out to pray. A heart that is on fire for prayer is a heart of a righteous person whose prayers will avail much. Kay Smith, wife to Pastor Chuck Smith, tells us in her book called The Privilege, Prayer is the only way you can truly live the life that Christ wants you to live. For that reason alone, you should long to become a woman of prayer. She also shares, Oh the immeasurable power of prayerhow little we realize the gift weve been given. If we could only see with spiritual eyes what God does with our prayers, we would probably spend the rest of our days on our knees.

We also want to reach out to God in prayer and let Him know that we come Our prayer time should be the most with an agreeing heart to what He important focus of our day. We should

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HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED AT CALVARY CHAPEL?

First: Present yourself to God (Romans 12:1) for confirmation that He has planted you in this fellowship. If so, then discover your gifts and Gods calling your life. Second: Study to show yourself approved unto God (2 Timothy 2:15). As you grow in your relationship with God, let Him prepare you for effective service. Third: Be doers of the Word (James 1:22). Commit yourself to the work of Jesus Christ in this fellowship. Get involved as a yielded vessel to Gods guiding anywhere He directs.

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Helps Ministry: Food Pantry, Meal Ministry Caf 2:42 Womens Greeters Womens Monday Bible Study Womens Conferences, Koinonias & Retreats Womens Wed Evening & Thursday Morning PRAYER Family Worship Night Childrens Ministry, Nursery, Childcare Widows Meeting (Encourage &Prayer) 2nd Sunday of the Month in Caf 2:42 8:15 am Moms In Prayer, Mondays 12pm. This ministry is for moms who want to get together and pray for their children. We meet on a weekly basis in the 3rd/4th grade classroom. Child care will be shared as needed. Call DiAnn at 972-4264. Spirit Led Writing/Recipes for Newsletter. Gardner.joyfullbooks@gmail.com or Kelly Gardner (775)843-0650