- Pam MacRae, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Studies, will speaking at this Thursday's meeting.
- Please bring $5 for your copy of The Fresh-Brewed Life if you have not done so already.
- I've always appreciated Lisa's candidness in admitting that studying at Moody isn't easy, especially if you're married - that's why Student Wives exists. Several requests for prayer over the last two weeks show the truth of Lisa's statement. Life at Moody can be hard and very difficult, especially when you've moved away from friends and family who would normally support you. Thankfully, we're all in this season of life together. We know that Christ shares in our sufferings, but he also graciously provides others who can come alongside us in our journey and help us through our struggles. So, Student Wives has a separate blog dedicated to prayer. It was created because the requests which are most important shouldn't be lost in the shuffle of announcements and updates on the regular blog. If you would like other wives to pray for the needs of you, your husband, or family please email moodyswf@gmail.com or a member of the leadership team.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Baby Talitha is here...
For those who were here last year, Danica Allen, had her baby a couple of weeks ago and wanted to share the following message and pictures with the group.Hello friends!
Praise the Lord with us for the wonderful gift He has given us in little Talitha Eileen. Talitha is Aramaic for 'precious little girl' (see Mark 5:41), and Eileen is the name of her great grandmother. Here are some specs for all who are interested:
Born September 21, 2008 at 10:57 pm measuring 21.5 inches, she weighed in at 7 lbs. 10 oz. Danica and Tali were able to arrive home on Tuesday and are both doing well.
We are enjoying our new place in West Allis, WI and Dan is getting settled in his job at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission. We would appreciate prayers as we care for Tali and strive to point her to Christ Jesus. Thanks for all your support through the years. Our new contact info is:
2159 S. 62nd St.
West Allis, WI 53219
dallen@milmission.org
Love,
Dan and Danica (and Tali too!)
Cinnabons...
I had a number of ladies asking me for a recipe for Cinnabons I made last weekend (the ones that my husband and I couldn't stop eating) so I thought I would share...unfortunately, you need a bread machine - but if any of you ladies live in Jenkins and want to borrow our bread machine, you are more than welcome!! It's my new best friend!! (We live in Jenkins 12J - (262)327-0491).
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup margarine, melted
4 1/2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS:
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start. After the dough has doubled in size turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough into a 16x21 inch rectangle. Spread dough with 1/3 cup butter and sprinkle evenly with sugar/cinnamon mixture. Roll up dough and cut into 12 rolls. Place rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake rolls in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
While rolls are baking, beat together cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.
Also, there's a GREAT website for recipes that taste just like some of the dishes at restaurants. I found my husband's favorite dish from the Cracker Barrel on here, and it tastes JUST LIKE it! Check it out for some fun cooking experiments! http://www.copykat.com/ Happy cooking!!
--Heather Lenox
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup margarine, melted
4 1/2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS:
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start. After the dough has doubled in size turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough into a 16x21 inch rectangle. Spread dough with 1/3 cup butter and sprinkle evenly with sugar/cinnamon mixture. Roll up dough and cut into 12 rolls. Place rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake rolls in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
While rolls are baking, beat together cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.
Also, there's a GREAT website for recipes that taste just like some of the dishes at restaurants. I found my husband's favorite dish from the Cracker Barrel on here, and it tastes JUST LIKE it! Check it out for some fun cooking experiments! http://www.copykat.com/ Happy cooking!!
--Heather Lenox
Monday, October 6, 2008
Ministry Wives Re-Cap...
Below are a few pieces of advice from the ministry wives at last Thursday's meeting, along with the poem from Ruth Graham Bell.
Pray for those who present challenges to your ministry
Be responsible for your own spiritual growth. Don’t leave it up to your husband
Be real in ministry. It allows others to connect with you.
Allow your husband to “come home” to a place where he doesn’t have to be a “pastor.”
Learn to say, “no.”
Be yourself, not what others expect of you.
Don’t try to step into the shoes of the previous pastor’s wife.
Whether you’re working in or outside the home, you won’t have as much time with the congregation as your husband, so seek out opportunities to get to know them.
Learn to minister as a family, especially with your children.
A reminder for you and your children: God hasn’t just called “dad” to this place of ministry. He’s called all of us and has a special place for each of us while we’re here.
Be your husband’s biggest fan. No one else will see and know all the hard work he does.
Love without clinging:
cry
if you must –
but privately cry:
the heart will adjust
to the newness of loving
in practical ways:
cleaning
and cooking
and sorting out clothes,
all say, “I love you,”
when lovingly done.
So –
love
without clinging
cry –
if you must –
but privately cry:
the heart will adjust
to the length of his stride,
the song he is singing,
the trail he must ride,
the tensions that make him
the man that he is,
the world he must face,
the life that is his.
So
love without clinging:
cry –
if you must –
but privately cry:
the heart will adjust
to being the heart,
not the forefront of life:
a part of himself,
not the object _
his wife.
So –
love!
Sitting by My Laughing Fire, Ruth Bell Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 2006.
Pray for those who present challenges to your ministry
Be responsible for your own spiritual growth. Don’t leave it up to your husband
Be real in ministry. It allows others to connect with you.
Allow your husband to “come home” to a place where he doesn’t have to be a “pastor.”
Learn to say, “no.”
Be yourself, not what others expect of you.
Don’t try to step into the shoes of the previous pastor’s wife.
Whether you’re working in or outside the home, you won’t have as much time with the congregation as your husband, so seek out opportunities to get to know them.
Learn to minister as a family, especially with your children.
A reminder for you and your children: God hasn’t just called “dad” to this place of ministry. He’s called all of us and has a special place for each of us while we’re here.
Be your husband’s biggest fan. No one else will see and know all the hard work he does.
Love without clinging:
cry
if you must –
but privately cry:
the heart will adjust
to the newness of loving
in practical ways:
cleaning
and cooking
and sorting out clothes,
all say, “I love you,”
when lovingly done.
So –
love
without clinging
cry –
if you must –
but privately cry:
the heart will adjust
to the length of his stride,
the song he is singing,
the trail he must ride,
the tensions that make him
the man that he is,
the world he must face,
the life that is his.
So
love without clinging:
cry –
if you must –
but privately cry:
the heart will adjust
to being the heart,
not the forefront of life:
a part of himself,
not the object _
his wife.
So –
love!
Sitting by My Laughing Fire, Ruth Bell Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 2006.
Free Printer...
I have a printer that I no longer need (Brother MFC 3420C). It is a print/copy/fax/scan combo. I have only ever used it to print so I cannot guarantee that the other features work. If interested call Julie and Patrick at 312-670-8636.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Update from Lisa...
Hello Friends,
There is no other place to start then to lift our hearts of praise and adoration up to the Lord! How faithful He has been. He continues to walk with us through this journey and what a comfort and strength He is!
James had his follow-up visit in Indy this week, with Plastic Surgery, Neuro Surgery and Opthamology. They were all very pleased with the progress he is making. He is healing well and we are so thankful to see him regaining his strength and stamina. He still has some swelling, tenderness and numbness which is to be expected; and there is still vision healing due to the optic nerve injury. There is also some fluid (from the head injury) that has affected his hearing a bit, so we'll be seeing a doctor this week to take care of that asap, we hope!
We were glad to hear that we can start moving into more activity. James was especially happy, however, we were heavily cautioned on the seriousness of the situation should he get re-injured. We understand completely and don't take it lightly! Needless to say, we are proceeding with caution, common sense and wisdom! We've been told from the beginning that this is a 'marathon' healing process, not a 'sprint'...and how true that is!
It's very clear that James is a walking miracle! We are continuing to trust God for His healing in His perfect time. There is a season for everything, and we realize that this is our season of healing.
Thank you to all of you for your continued love, prayer and concern for us. Our hearts cannot contain the joy and gratefulness we feel for you! Your love has refreshed our hearts! (We'll continue to keep you posted!)
"The Most High God has done miracles and wonderful things for me that I am happy to tell you about. His wonderful acts are great, and his miracles are mighty. His kingdom goes on forever, and his rule continues from now on." Daniel 4: 2-3
Wrapped in His love,
Jim, Lisa, James & Vincent Menditto
There is no other place to start then to lift our hearts of praise and adoration up to the Lord! How faithful He has been. He continues to walk with us through this journey and what a comfort and strength He is!
James had his follow-up visit in Indy this week, with Plastic Surgery, Neuro Surgery and Opthamology. They were all very pleased with the progress he is making. He is healing well and we are so thankful to see him regaining his strength and stamina. He still has some swelling, tenderness and numbness which is to be expected; and there is still vision healing due to the optic nerve injury. There is also some fluid (from the head injury) that has affected his hearing a bit, so we'll be seeing a doctor this week to take care of that asap, we hope!
We were glad to hear that we can start moving into more activity. James was especially happy, however, we were heavily cautioned on the seriousness of the situation should he get re-injured. We understand completely and don't take it lightly! Needless to say, we are proceeding with caution, common sense and wisdom! We've been told from the beginning that this is a 'marathon' healing process, not a 'sprint'...and how true that is!
It's very clear that James is a walking miracle! We are continuing to trust God for His healing in His perfect time. There is a season for everything, and we realize that this is our season of healing.
Thank you to all of you for your continued love, prayer and concern for us. Our hearts cannot contain the joy and gratefulness we feel for you! Your love has refreshed our hearts! (We'll continue to keep you posted!)
"The Most High God has done miracles and wonderful things for me that I am happy to tell you about. His wonderful acts are great, and his miracles are mighty. His kingdom goes on forever, and his rule continues from now on." Daniel 4: 2-3
Wrapped in His love,
Jim, Lisa, James & Vincent Menditto
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