Ladies Fellowship October 2008!

This past Saturday was the second meeting of the Ladies Fellowship at our church and what a blessing it was! We all brought a dish to share, made a small craft, and also listened to a devotion. This is just a wonderful time to get to know ladies in the church that we might otherwise not get to know. This month our devotion was on depression. In most Christian circles this can be seen as somewhat of a thing that we don't speak of but God had laid it heavily on the heart of our devotion presenter this month! It was amazing to see how we, a group of women of all ages and from all over the world, were able to come together and encourage one another. I truly believe that this is what God wants us to be for each other.

When God brought us to Watertown, New York I was not very happy about it and really did not understand why we needed to live in a place that was so very far from the climate and busy pace that we preferred. I realize now that God is working in our family as well as through the many families of New Hope Baptist Church and I am encouraged by the continuous growth that takes place in our church family!

For our craft this month we made bookmarks like the one you see in these pictures. The scripture, Psalm 51:12 reads, "Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy spirit." Each lady had the opportunity to stamp the bookmark on the front and back as well as laminate it. Then we added a few pieces of ribbon to the top.

I will always look at mine and remember this meeting! I am blessed to be a part of such a wonderful group of ladies!