December 30, 2014

Nurture Newsletter / December 30



Nurture Newsletter 
December 30, 2014

It's hard to believe 2014 is coming to an end. In a lot of ways it feels like it has just begun and yet so much has happened this year that it can also feel like it's been two years. 

I think this time of year can be depressing for some as they think of another year coming to an end. Endings can be hard. Yet with an ending, a lot of times it brings a new beginning. Beginnings can be scary but they also can be refreshing, exciting, and filled with new life.  

Isaiah 43:18-19 says:
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. 

I feel like this is saying Be excited! New things are coming. Good things are coming! 

As daughters of God we need to believe Jeremiah 29:11 that says "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Two thousand plus years ago, HOPE came as a baby. This baby was our savior, our redeemer, and our way to heaven. This baby was the biggest gift of love ever! It was God telling us how much He loved us! He sent His son to die a horrible death so that we could have forgiveness of our sins. No longer was it up to us and the constant sacrifices and rituals. God said "I am doing this for you. You only need to ask for forgiveness. That's it. Ask and you shall receive." He couldn't have made it any easier for us. 

His love for us is still that same love. The HOPE He sent so long ago, He still offers.  Accept His gift of HOPE as you venture into the newness of 2015. Remember that God knows the plans for your life and they are good!
 
You are SO loved. You are SO beautiful. You are SO valuable. 

Blessings to you in this new year!
:) Jamie 



Here are a few opportunities to be a blessing to others:

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.


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.


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.



THIS WEEK



CHURCH DEDECORATING DAY

We would love to have as many that can help to come take down the Christmas decorations around the church.



COMING UP!

SCRAPPERS AND CRAFTERS

Saturday, January 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Attention Ladies!  Bring your own supplies for your favorite hobby (scrapbooking, card making, knitting, etc.) and come work on them alongside other ladies from WFA.  You can come and go at anytime.  For  more information, please contact Maggie Scherr atmaggiescherr@yahoo.com.


MARRIAGE RETREAT

February 13-14, 2015

Our annual Marriage Retreat is returning to Oak Creek Assembly and having Ted Cunningham back for a 2nd year.  Brochures can be found in the Atrium with all the details.  Here is the link if you would like to register online:  http://www.wnmdag.org/index.php/events/marriage-retreat.  Early deadline is January 30th.






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 

Sara Wiesner
Nurture coordinator
Nurturewfa@hotmail.com
Nurtureatwfa.blogspot.com

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:18-19

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