Nurture Newsletter
November 18, 2014
Ephesians 3:20-21
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
This verse has meant so much to me for the past 4 years. God has been whispering this verse to me over and over again the past few months. God has done exceedingly abundantly more than I could ever ask or imagine in my life and I know that He is not done yet. I am excited that this is also the Unleashed verse at WFA.
Recently, God has been speaking to me about my prayers. I have been learning that as His child, we have access to all that He has - which is absolutely everything. All we have to do is ask. Now, whether we receive it or not is completely up to God because He knows what is for our benefit.
However, we can still ask. We can pray big, bold prayers knowing that if God wills it, it will happen. He is able to do way more than we could ever ask or imagine. God can exceed even the biggest requests we could think to ask for. And He truly wants to.
I think we can get into an attitude in our prayers where we don't want to ask too much. Whether it is because we don't believe it will happen or we don't want to overstep our bounds with God because we feel so unworthy of anything more than the bare minimum.
I don't know about you but I am in need of some flat-out miracles in my life. Yesterday, God convicted me while I was praying. I tend to say "just" a lot when I pray.
Like "please just help me get through this day."
And God was saying "just? Just help you with this? That's it? Don't you want more? Ask for it. Don't keep saying just ... that limits what you are asking for. Ask for that AND MORE. I want to come in and do more than you could imagine but you need to stop saying just."
That really woke me up. I honestly do say the word just over and over in my prayers. I know some of you do, too. I feel like God is challenging me to change my "justs" to "AND MORE" and see what happens.
Please help me get through this day "AND MORE!"
Let me be a light for you "AND MORE!"
I believe the miracles will start when we truly start asking for them, and believing that God will provide "AND MORE!"
Nursery News During the cold and flu season, our nursery is being disinfected weekly and paying attention to symptoms of illness to keep it a well baby area. If you are parents of nursery age kids, would you consider volunteering once a month to help with our growing baby population? Please see Amy Prebil in the nursery or email amyprebil@gmail.com with questions or interest. |
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FOOD PANTRY AND SOLES FOR JESUS COLLECTIONS
In case you weren't aware, we have a collection point in the foyer for the Waukesha Food Pantry, and one in Uptown for shoes to be donated to Soles for Jesus. We collect all year for these ministries.
Treehouse Treasures Our church family is growing! Many babies have come and will be coming in the next few weeks/months. We would love to bless our new moms with a gift bag filled with newborn items (diapers, wipes, baby bath items, onesies, gowns, or swaddlers). Amy Prebil organizes this and has set up a Treasure Chest back in our nursery area to accept item donations. |
Community Opportunity Elmbrook Church has started a program called "Walking School Bus". The purpose is to assist Whittier students in getting to school on time and safely. There are three starting locations, all within a mile of Whittier. Volunteers meet there by 7:50 am and walk the students to school. If you would like to be involved, please contact Jason Knapp at jknapp@elmbrook.org. |
FIFTH SUNDAY NIGHT OF WORSHIP November 30th @ 6:30 p.m. Please join us for an evening of worship; a wonderful time in the presence of the Lord. Childcare will not be provided. |
COMING UP!
Christmas Decorating Friday, December 5th 4:00-9:00 p.m. Let's have a decorating party!! Anyone that would like to help decorate the church, please join us. Childcare will be offered from 6-8 pm in Uptown as well as free pizza and refreshments. | |
"The Christmas Cupcake" Our Christmas Musical is coming up December 14th at 6:00 p.m. There will be a cupcake reception following. Our kids have been practicing during both services each Sunday. Please note there will be 2 additional practices: December 6th and 13th from 2-4 pm. |
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If you ever have a specific prayer request, please don't hesitate to contact us at nurturewfa@hotmail.com. We would be more than happy to cover you in prayer.
Have a great week!
Jamie Halquist
Nurture coordinator
Nurturewfa@hotmail.com
Nurtureatwfa.blogspot.com
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 NIV
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