The Monthly Newsletter of the Women’s Department 

of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ

715 Kansas City Street

Rapid City, SD 57701

Phone & Fax (605) 342-4448

www.faithtemple-cogic.org

Volume 1, Issue 6     June 2002

From the First Lady

    It seems that I have been away from church for such a long time. I very rarely miss attending for three Sunday’s in a row and I have missed the church and I’ve missed you. I appreciate all the kind cards and notes that I received for Mother’s Day and then when I was ill. Thank you for your love!

    I was away in Denver for Mother’s Day, was in the hospital the following weekend and then attending the Church of God in Christ’s International Women’s Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The drive to Denver was good for me for I sorely needed to have a time of reflection between the Lord and I. I needed to sit in His presence without interruption—He heard my heart’s cry and answered me. Even though I spoke few words, He heard everything that my heart said. It was a precious time for me. I suppose much like the time when Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:10 had issues before the Lord. In verse 10, “And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore.” In verse 13, “Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard.” As we look further into Hannah’s story, we see that God honored her as she sought hard after Him—He mightily answered her heart’s cry. In return, for the rest of her life, Hannah saw to it that she kept all of the vows that she made before the Lord and God blessed her tremendously!

    Spiritually, I feel like I’ve been on a long, never ending journey. While I’ve kept guard over my faith to keep it in place—my faith has been stretched and strained. God has allowed it knowing that in that place my heart will seek His face. After the stretching, after the straining, and after the seeking, then God steps in to strengthen. What would we do without His strength, without His love, without His guidance? I purposed to not discuss my issues with anyone but the Lord—it was a strange time as much of my discussion was simple tears streaming down my cheeks. He heard my tears. He saw my heart. He knows all of my need and desire.

    He has ministered to me during my travels as well as during the time that I was hospitalized and recuperating. He has been my helper! He is such a wonderful comforter and a shield of protection for each of us. In case any of you have been in the “valley of the shadow of death” as (it feels like I have been), just realize that God is the restorer of our souls. Let’s help and pray for each other as we continue on in Christ Jesus. He is our strength for this journey no matter how long and tedious it may seem.

    Be encouraged to wait upon the Lord, though stretched and strained through the trials of life, He will strengthen you to go all the way to see the end of the whole matter!

    Much love to each of you!

“Truly my soul waiteth upon God; from Him cometh my salvation.  He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.  My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him.  Trust in Him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before Him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.”   Psalm 62:1,2,5,& 8

Inside This Issue:

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First Nations Women’s Conference

Daughter, receive your inheritance!

August 2nd & 3rd, 2002

Billings Hotel and Convention Center

Billings, Montana

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

If you’re interested in attending, please see Sister Walker for registration form ASAP.  Those interested will be traveling via the church van.

Cost: 

$50 for individual 17 years & older

$85 for married couples

free for children

Hosted by: 

The Aglow International Montana State Inter-cultural Committee

Volunteers Sought

June 26—June 28

Evelyn’s Dog Shack is an annual community fund raiser hosted by the Women’s Ministry.  Proceeds will go toward the expenses of stretching the carpet in the sanctuary and putting down new linoleum in the restrooms and kitchen.  Volunteers are needed to help work the shack on June 26, June 27 and June 28, 11 am to 2 pm and following the morning service on Sunday, June 30.  Please sign up in the foyer or call Sister Tee at the church office @ 342-4448 if you are able to work a shift.

to Brother & Missionary Colquitt for serving Faith Temple for the past 15 years!

All your hard work is greatly appreciated!  We’ll miss you.  Go with God and be blessed!  

We love you!!!

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Father’s Day Church Fellowship

    On Sunday, June 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. Faith Temple Church will be honoring the men with an outdoor “Pot Bless” at Canyon Lake Park, Shelter number 1. This will be a fun way to fellowship, eat and get to know one another.

    Ladies please bring a dish, enough for your family and some to share. The Women’s Ministry will provide fried chicken.

    The agenda for the day is a simple one….to have fun, be together and enjoy lots of gooood food! The featured friend will be Jesus! We will also do some impromptu toasts to the dad’s of the church. Be creative and think of some good ones. Thank you in advance ladies for participating and helping to make this day a special day for the men of our church.

Questions? Please see Sister Norwood.

List of 30 Ways to Pray 

for Your Husband

Taken from: The Power of a Praying Wife

Copyright © 1997 by Stormie Ormatian

Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, OR

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Psalm 23

Have you ever studied the 23rd Psalm?  What is David actually saying?

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD…That’s Relationship!

I SHALL NOT WANT…That’s Supply!

HE MAKETH ME TO LIE DOW IN GREEN PASTURES…That’s Rest!

HE LEADETH ME BESIDE STILL WATERS...That’s Refreshment!

HE RESTORETH MY SOUL…That’s Healing!

HE LEADETH ME IN THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS…That’s Guidance!

FOR HIS NAME SAKE…That’s Purpose!

YEA, THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH…That’s Testing!

I WILL FEAR NO EVIL…That’s Protection!

FOR THOU ART WITH ME…That’s Faithfulness!

THY ROD AND THEY STAFF THEY COMFORT ME…That’s Discipline!

THOU PREPAREST A TABLE BEFORE ME IN THE PRESENCE OF MINE ENEMIES…That’s Hope!

THOU ANOINTEST MY HEAD WITH OIL…That’s Abundance!

SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY SHALL FOLLOW ME ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE...That’s Blessing!

AND I WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD...That’s Security!

FOREVER…That’s Eternity!

You’re Invited to...

~  A Ladies Outing  ~

Get ready to have fun!  Come be a part of an evening set aside to spend time with your sisters in the Lord.  We will be at Pirates Cove (mini golf) for our Wednesday Night Fellowship on June 26.  You’ll experience a good time of unity and laughter.  Please meet at the church at 6:45 p.m., we will leave as a group and return at 8:30 p.m.  Cost is $8.00 each.

Hope you can attend!

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        It’s me again sharing some money tips.  Well, this month I want to share the most valuable, infallible tip of all: PAY YOUR TITHES!  Simple concept, right?  Yes it is, but sometimes it seems hard for us to do.  God asks for our first fruits.  He tells us to bring all the tithes to the store house that there may be meat in His house.  Let us not rob the Lord by holding on to our tithes and offerings.  Believe me, if you cheat the Lord, you will pay it back in one way or another.

    I am not trying to bring on guilt, but the rewards of tithing are great.  You will be blessed.  These blessings come about in different ways.  The reason why I am able to find all the bargains and find items seemingly tucked away for me at the “right” price is because I pay my tithes and offerings.

    I encourage you to be faithful in your giving and watch God mark down that thing you’ve had your eye on for a long time, but just couldn’t pay that much money for.  I am a witness, it happens to me.  God tells us to prove Him and see if He would open up the window of heaven and pour out a blessing that we won’t have room enough to receive.  All it takes is one window to be consumed with blessings from above.  Are you waiting for your window to open?  I am.