Vivid Women. Jubilee ON A VOYAGE. January Nation Women s Ministry Theme: Psalm 31: Yvonne Hurst s Words. Yvonne

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1 Jubilee Vivid Women January 2018 Yvonne Hurst s Words and mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again! Is that you? Have you sent your students back to school, put away all the tinsel and bows, and are ready for a lonnnnnnnng winter s nap? Well don t get too comfy opportunities abound; opportunities to serve others, opportunities to create new relationships, opportunities to deepen your relationship with our Heavenly Father! This issue of the VIVID Women s newsletter is packed full of the many events that are being planned for Why? So you can prayerfully consider where you would like to participate. In addition, there are brief descriptions of the different areas of ministry that JCC VIVID Women and the Potomac Network VIVID Women share in or support. Our newest opportunity that I am really excited about is a Tuesday EVENING Intergenerational Ladies Bible study starting January 16th at 7:30. We will be using the book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World. Carol Miller will facilitate this study. As we enter the coldest and darkest part of the year, let us keep our heart and mind focused on and warmed by the eternal light and love of God. I look forward to praying and rejoicing with each of you whenever needed..never HESIATATE to call me. Love & Prayers, Yvonne IN THIS ISSUE Jubilee Vivid Women Newsletter Testimonies, Lunches, Bible Studies, Spiritual Encouragement, Parties, Conferences, Connect with Sisters, Outreach, and New Friends! women.html Jubilee Christian Center Nation Women s Ministry Theme: ON A VOYAGE Psalm 31:14-15 But I trust in you, O Lord; I say You are my God My times are in your hands. 1) Yvonne Hurst s Words, In this issue, Nation Women s Ministry Theme. 2) Calendar, Evening Bible Study, Morning Bible Study. 3) What s happening. 4) Out to Lunch Bunch, Sanctity of Life. 5) Encouraging Words, Call for Volunteer, MOMS and MOPS. 6) Woman s Living Free Support Group, Girl s Ministry. 7) Missions Spotlight. 8) Potomac Network. 9) Kitchen Corner, Cookie Sale. 10) Serving our Military.

2 Jubilee Vivid Women January 2018 JANUARY 11 VIVID Women s Out to Lunch Bunch 12 noon 21 Sunday Evening Fellowship Meeting Jubilee Vivid Woman Bible Study Learning the Lost Art of Calligraphy FEBRUARY 8 Vivid Women s Out to Lunch Bunch 12 noon 18 Sunday Evening Fellowship Meeting Jubilee Vivid Woman Bible Study 26 Spontaneous Happenings Loving our Military First Quarter Happenings JUBILEE VIVID WOMEN Bible Study Tuesday Morning Bible Study MARCH 6 Jubilee Vivid Woman Bible Study last winter session 8 VIVID Women s Out to Lunch Bunch 12 noon 18 Sunday Evening Fellowship Meeting 25 Easter Cookie & Candy Sale Fresh Beginnings 2018 Winter teaching Growing in Intimacy with God An independent study facilitated by Elaine Burrows Mathew 6:33 (KJV) 16 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well Guests Always welcome! LISTEN TO LATEST January 16th through March 6th Tuesday Mornings 9:45 AM 12:00 Noon Questions? Elainetburrows@gmail.com JCC Fellowship Hall 9:45am Coffee 10:00 Worship Begins Child Care provided All free of charge VIVID Women Victorious in Faith, Virtuous in Character, Vibrant in service... to God and the Body. 2

3 January 2018 Jubilee Vivid Women WHAT S HAPPENING?? LADIES! Print out this page and file it on your refrigerator as reference all year long! January 11 Out to Lunch Bunch Women Morning Bible Study continues every Tuesday for 8 weeks Ladies Evening Bible Study continues every Tues for 10 weeks 21 Sunday Evening Fellowship 26 Spontaneous Happening The lost art of calligraphy February Women Morning Bible Study 8 Out to Lunch Bunch 18 Sunday Evening Fellowship Loving our Militaries March 6 Women Morning Bible Study 8 Out to Lunch Bunch 9 Coffee, Cake & Comedy 18 Sunday Evening Fellowship 25 Easter Cookie & Candy Sale Fresh Beginnings April 6 Sanctity of Life Fundraiser Banquet 12 Out to Lunch Bunch 22 Sunday Evening Fellowship 28 Spring Brunch May 10 Out to Lunch Bunch 20 Sunday Evening Fellowship June 14 Out to Lunch Bunch 24 Sunday Evening Fellowship Christmas in June Party July 12 Out to Lunch Bunch 15 Sunday Evening Fellowship 21 Mission Day August 9 Out to Lunch Bunch 19 Sunday Evening Fellowship September 13 Out to Lunch Bunch 16 Sunday Evening Fellowship October 11 Out to Lunch Bunch 21 Sunday Evening Fellowship Women s Conference November Poinsettia Sale 8 Out to Lunch Bunch 21 Poinsettia Orders Due 25 Sunday Evening Fellowship December 2 Christmas Cookie & Candy Sale 2 Poinsettia Pick-up 13 Out to Lunch Bunch 16 Sunday Evening Fellowship 3

4 Jubilee Vivid Women January 2018 Out to Lunch Bunch Jubilee Ladies enjoy VIVID meals too! Join us for Food, Fun & Fellowship Always on the 2nd 12 Noon Each lady pays for her own lunch January 11 Jason s Deli Fair Lakes Sanctity of Life Ministry A young couple shared these words with their counselor after the recent birth of their child! They came in months earlier, considering abortion. After counseling and an ultrasound, they changed their minds and chose life! Now they cherish their precious baby and thank us and YOU for helping them to see the beautiful life God gave to them..."if it weren't for you, we would not have this baby." January is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday to marks the anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade court decision legalizing abortion, please consider donating to Sanctity of Life so that they can help educate women and show them that Life begins in the womb. February 8 Brion s Grill Fairfax March 8 Milano s West Springfield Sanctity of Life is holding their annual fundraising banquet at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Dr. Falls Church, VA April 6 th. Spend the evening with like-minded people that believe that life is precious and that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made. Hear uplifting testimonies and inspiring speakers, enjoy a gourmet meal, be a part of a group that is taking a stand for what is right. JCC is hosting a table for all who would like to attend. Please contact the church office if you would like to attend or would like additional info. If you would like additional information about this ministry, or wonder how you can help see, Anna Maylett. 4

5 Jubilee Vivid Women January 2018 ENCOURAGING WORDS An article in the National Geographic many years ago showed a very impressive picture of the wings of God. After a big forest fire at the Yellowstone National Park, the forest keepers initiated a hard work early in the morning to determine and value the damage made to the forest by the fire. One of the forest keepers found a big bird that was practically petrified in ashes, posing like a statue at the base of a tree. A little shaken by the terrifying view, he tap the bird with a stick, to his surprise, three little chicks came from under the petrified wings of the dead mother. The tender mother, in order to protect her chicks, she took them to the base of the tree and she put them save under her wings protecting them from the smoke and fire. She could have flown away and saved herself, find her own security but she refused to abandon her babies. When the fire came and burned her body, she remained firm because she had decided already to die, so those who were under her wings could live. Psalm 91:4 says: with His feathers He will cover you and under His wings you will be save. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Please help us! Vivid Women ministry has many Volunteer opportunities Longing to fill that empty feeling have a need to try something different - want to do something for others? Consider joining the ranks of the Kitchen Brigade. We are putting together a team of volunteers to assist with keeping our shiny, spacious commercial kitchen well stocked, organized and tidy. Additionally, we would like to reenergize our Helping Hands team. This team would be activated when the need arises to provide meals for various reasons for our church family members. Come be a part of these caring teams. Please contact the church office for more information. or Mary Frasnelli, and Yvonne Hurst 4Yhurst@gmail.com Being loved this way should mark a big difference in our lives. Let s don t forget who love us and gave His life for us. Our lives MOMS Mothers Of Preschoolers Every Wednesdays From 10 AM to 11:45 AM Deeper friendships with other moms, yummy food, captivating speakers, playdates and more! Mothers of School Aged Children Fellowship Hall January 28 - February 25 March 11 April 29 May 27 6 PM to 7:45 PM Appetizers, Bible Fellowship, Speakers and so much more! jccmomsnext@yahoo.com 5

6 January 2018 Women s Living Free Support Group Were you aware that JCC was part of the LIVING FREE Support Group network? Terry and Sheila McNair direct this small group ministry. They have a team of caring, loving, compassionate leaders that create a safe environment for people to deal with the many difficult issues of life. Coming soon on Wednesday evenings a new group just for women will be meeting. Please check the Sunday bulletin for further details. ANGER: OUR MASTER OR OUR SERVANT (Creative Use of a Powerful Emotion) Anger is a subject the Bible readily addresses. In preparing to manage anger properly, we know that to deny our feelings, repress them, and/or explode and spew them at others can result in a sinful and destructive use of this powerful energy. From damaged relationships to physical illnesses to depression, the effects of misguided anger can be far-reaching and life altering. God s Word provides important guidelines and principles to help us understand this powerful emotion and His purpose and plan for expressing it appropriately. We welcome you to join us for this confidential time of sharing, enlightenment, and healing. Girl s Ministry Looking for a place where your daughter can explore her talents, discover her calling; develop godly friends in a safe environment? If she is not already actively participating in Girl s Ministries at JCC now is the perfect time to begin. Every Wednesday evening from 7:15-8:30 girls come together according to age and spend time learning about God, Christian principles and how they apply to life from wonderful loving, caring women. In addition to weekly meetings extra fun events are scheduled such events may include, Self Defense Training, Firearms Safety, Sleepovers or Retreats. Check out the website at JCCAG.org, select the Ministries tab, then select Girls Ministries for more information. Girls Ministry is directed by Stephanie Villatoro. She has a heart for girls and it is her desire to see that all of our girls develop a strong and lasting relationship with our Heavenly Father. 6

7 January 2018 MISSIONS SPOTLIGHT Our Mission Spotlight will featured a different Missionary or Outreach each quarter. If you have a favorite Missionary that you think should be feature let us know. This quarter we are shining the Spotlight on JCC VIVID Women s Sponsor Child. Meet Mirna Papue Shakaim JCC VIVID Women s Adopted Daughter The ladies of JCC sponsor her through the Assemblies of God organization called Latin America Child Care. Mirna lives in the Amazon jungle of Ecuador Sierra where she attends a school that is so remote it is only accessible by small airplane. Her school is called Timias, which has 35 students and 3 teachers. Mirna lives with her parents and two sisters. They have no basic services. Through the LAAC sponsorship, which is just $32 a month, basic living and school expenses are met for Mirna. Additional funds are sent during the year to provide for a small birthday and Christmas gift. A monthly offering is received at our Fellowship meeting to help underwrite this monthly fee. If you would like to donate to this and are not able to attend the fellowship meetings you may drop your contribution in any offering with a designation of Sponsored Child Women s Ministry Laura Mockabe is the point of contact for our sweet Mirna. More information is available on the website for LACC, which is 7

8 January 2018 VictoriousVirtuousVibrant.org POTOMAC NETWORK NEWS World Missions: Southern Asia Tutoring/Development Center for girls from the slums U.S. Missions: Chi Alpha Projects: Sound trailer & outreach funds for XA start Frostburg University in Frostburg, MD. Church Plant to be identified Potomac Camp Ministries: Remodeling of Men s/women s bathrooms and hallway beside the Conference Room in the back of the Tabernacle NETWORK EVENTS February Ladies Winter Fest Newport News VA July 21 Missions Day Potomac Park Conference Ctr. WV October Ladies Fall Conference Location TBD October 31-November 6 Mission Trip to Southern Asia 8

9 Jubilee Vivid Women January 2018 KITCHEN CORNER Easter Cookies & Candy Sale! Sunday March 25 After both services!! You bake them! We sell them!! We all bless the missionaries!! Drop cookies off before either AM Service 1 tablespoon butter 8 shallots, chopped WINTER COUNTRY SOUP 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 8 cups chopped fresh kale 3 cups frozen corn (about 15 ounces) 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 cups vegetable broth 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat; sauté sausage with pepper and shallots until browned. Add kale; cook, covered, until kale is wilted, 2-3 minutes. Stir in all remaining ingredients except orzo; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Return to a boil. Stir in orzo. Cook until pasta is tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts). 9

10 Jubilee Vivid Women January 2018 Serving Our Military We will be putting together care packages at our February Fellowship meeting to send to our Service Personnel; and we would like to provide as many boxes as possible. The following is a list of suggested items - things that would be a real treat for our military men and women. Please bring your donations with you on February 18 th or place them in the box in the lobby. Goods $25 VISA and M/C gift cards (gives them maximum flexibility, for WIFI, etc.) Personal hygiene items (unscented whenever possible) Wet wipes, individually wrapped Disposable razors (men's and women's) Chap sticks Body wash, lotion, face wash, mouth wash, deodorant, Q-tips, shampoo, conditioner Foot powder Small grooming kits Laundry PODS packed in a sturdy plastic or metal container. Sunscreen Magazines (clean content) Fun posters and calendars for dressing the place up Movies and music on thumb drives only ( USB devises are cool to send movies and current shows on in digital form! Just please keep them virus free. ) (CDs, DVDs, and tapes are useless) 1 GB + USB memory sticks (thumb drives) (blank) 3M Sticky or Command Strips Wall Hooks Food Beef jerky Hard candy Gum all flavors Protein Bars Hand Sanitizer Cookies, crackers Corn nuts Chocolate Candy Candy Bars Rice Krispy Treats Slim Jims Granola and other snack bars Nuts other than peanuts in re-sealable containers Dried fruits in re-sealable containers Tins and packets of flavored coffee and cappuccino Breath mints Liquid creamers in little plastic cups with a foil top packed in a sturdy plastic or metal container. 10