Circus Cupcakes with Pink Lemonade Icing! Preparing for Saturday's big race and sale!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Work in Progress
Circus Cupcakes with Pink Lemonade Icing! Preparing for Saturday's big race and sale!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
5K & Cupcakes~On your mark, get set, GO!!!
Girls, the 5K and Cupcake Sale is going to be here in the blink of an eye! It's still not too late to register for the race and we need YOUR help getting the word out to the participants to make sure they bring some $ and come celebrate their finish with a CUPCAKE!!! If you have a blog, facebook, twitter, you name it...PLEASE spread the word about all the information below which was originally posted here! GET EXCITED!!!!
Calling alllllllll of our fav Charlotte peeps, their families and even out of towners!!!!!!!! Doesn't Springtime just make you want to get out for a nice run, walk, wog (walk/jog) while enjoying one another's company?!?! What better way to kick off all the freshness of Spring with a 5K?!..and have we got just the one for you!
It's not too late to register for Central's Pure Religion 5K. Even better, ALL of the proceeds from this family activity/morning exercise will go to stamp out Human Trafficking. You may ask, "what in the world is Human Trafficking" and "how does it apply to me?" Good question! In short, human trafficking is today's slavery. According to the US Polaris Project:
In summary, examples of human trafficking include but are not limited to child labor, pornography, prostitution...anything that exploits someone for another person's pleasure. It holds people in bondage, ruins lives and destroys families. The destruction is endless, and sadly, its rampantly growing. So, get involved and come run or walk the 5K for a cause that counts! The fun doesn't stop there...
If the definition of "Human Trafficking" isn't enough to get your bottom off the couch, maybe a cupcake would be some incentive for you? The Women of Central Mom's Heart to Heart Bible Study and their children are hosting a Cupcake Kids sale at the finish line of the Pure Religion 5K!
All of the proceeds of the Cupcake Kids sale will go towards the ministry, SixtyFeet which helps African children who have been victims of human trafficking resulting in imprisonment.
Soooo, don't delay! Sign up NOW for the Pure Religion 5K and bring some money to celebrate with a CUPCAKE at the finish!!!! Spread the word....on your mark, get set, go!
Calling alllllllll of our fav Charlotte peeps, their families and even out of towners!!!!!!!! Doesn't Springtime just make you want to get out for a nice run, walk, wog (walk/jog) while enjoying one another's company?!?! What better way to kick off all the freshness of Spring with a 5K?!..and have we got just the one for you!
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Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery where people profit from the control and exploitation of others. As defined under U.S. federal law, victims of human trafficking include children involved in the sex trade, adults age 18 or over who are coerced or deceived into commercial sex acts, and anyone forced into different forms of "labor or services," such as domestic workers held in a home, or farm-workers forced to labor against their will. The factors that each of these situations have in common are elements of force, fraud, or coercion that are used to control people. Then, that control is tied to inducing someone into commercial sex acts, or labor or services. Numerous people in the field have summed up the concept of human trafficking as "compelled service." Every year, human traffickers generate billions of dollars in profits by victimizing millions of people around the world, and here in the United States. Human trafficking is considered to be one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Making a difference: Human Trafficking
Last week, the director of our women's ministry, Brenda, came to share the heart behind the Pure Religion 5K on March 24 where we will have our Cupcake Kids sale.
She shared what human trafficking IS--the use of someone against their will for someone else's pleasure--modern day slavery. It's rampant. It's not just in other countries. Unfortunately, it's in our back yards. The industry it feeds destroys lives and homes.
Here is an article about some startling truths of human trafficking right here in America--at an all American tradition--the Super Bowl, of all things.
Does this give you incentive to:
Pass it on...
She shared what human trafficking IS--the use of someone against their will for someone else's pleasure--modern day slavery. It's rampant. It's not just in other countries. Unfortunately, it's in our back yards. The industry it feeds destroys lives and homes.
Here is an article about some startling truths of human trafficking right here in America--at an all American tradition--the Super Bowl, of all things.
Does this give you incentive to:
- PRAY about this plague
- sign up for the 5K
- PRAY about the ministries the 5K is supporting
- invite all your peeps to sign up for the 5K
- PRAY about how you can create awareness
- start baking those cupcakes
- PRAY about the cupcake sale?!?!
Pass it on...
Saturday, January 28, 2012
SAVE THE DATE for some FUN!
We have not one but TWO fun things planned that we are REALLY excited about and want YOU to be involved!!!! More details to follow but SAVE THE DATE and start getting excited!
- What: Girls Night Out (includes dinner and a FUN craft!)
- Date: Thursday night, March 1
- Where: Central Church
- Tickets: We will begin selling tickets at Bible Study soon! You can invite friends so spread the word to them, too.
- What: We will be hosting a Cupcake Kids booth at Central's Pure Religion 5K.
- When: Saturday, March 24
- Where: Central Church of God Pure Religion 5K
- Details: Cupcake Kids is a ministry of SixtyFeet and a fun way for little people to get involved in raising awareness and helping the imprisoned children of Africa. Basically, you and your little ones bake as many cupcakes your heart's desire and we will sell them at our booth at the end of the 5K. 100% of the money raised will go towards these imprisoned children. Don't you worry--we will collect all of the cupcakes prior to the race so you can STILL do the race!!!! :) Get to Pinteresting and googling some clever, cute, creative cupcake ideas and start practicing. Shoot...if you have a freezer, get to baking and freeze those puppies. The more we have, the better! We may even have some prizes. :)
Philippians!
While last semeter's timely study of James focused on trials and perseverance, this semester's 10 week study on the book of Philippians will focus on JOY!!!!
Did you know that the word "JOY" means "calm delight?" There is great freedom in knowing that JOY does not equal always having a smile on your face or a bubbly demeanor 24/7. This calm delight can only exist when "the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Our KEY VERSE for these 10 weeks will be:
"Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:11-13
The 1st time we met together, we talked about the negative ways we receive joy and the 3 things that can rob us of our joy. In summary, we must remember that the secret to real joy is to set your mind on, think about and remember who GOD is and what He has brought you through.
We have some exciting things planned and we would love for you to join us! Please let us hear from you in the comments.
Click here for the introduction homework.
Did you know that the word "JOY" means "calm delight?" There is great freedom in knowing that JOY does not equal always having a smile on your face or a bubbly demeanor 24/7. This calm delight can only exist when "the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Our KEY VERSE for these 10 weeks will be:
"Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:11-13
The 1st time we met together, we talked about the negative ways we receive joy and the 3 things that can rob us of our joy. In summary, we must remember that the secret to real joy is to set your mind on, think about and remember who GOD is and what He has brought you through.
We have some exciting things planned and we would love for you to join us! Please let us hear from you in the comments.
Click here for the introduction homework.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Week 8: James 4:1-11~Conflict
RECAP:
Week 1-Polka Dot
Week 2-not letting trials lead to sin
Week 3-not holding your faith in favoritism
Week 4-God's Word
Week 5-Faith and Works
Week 6-The Tongue
Week 7-Wisdom
This Week: Week 8--Conflict
When I prepared for today, I had to fall on my face before the Lord and pray for several hours that he would create in me a clean heart an renew in me a right spirit. I knew without doing so, I could not speak with you on the topic of conflict.
In James 4:1-11, James is writing to Christians and addressing a topic that is common in all of our lives.
From last week, we know what God has put in us when we were in the womb and we have a constant decision whether to live according to that or our sinful nature. In the past few months, however, I have witnessed firsthand just how innate our sin nature really is.
Example: My oldest daughter has twins and they can be the best of friends. One of them does happen to be more aggressive than the other and when she wants something that the other has, she takes time to wisely plot her strategy, circles around and swoops in for "the kill." Then, total chaos ensues. It truly amazes me because no one told them how to do this. They were born with it!
I asked who in the room has conflict? Pretty much everyone raised their hand. Who of you has conflict?
Unfortunately, it is just part of being human and we all encounter it every day.
In this passage we will look at three C's of conflict: CAUSE, CONSEQUENCE and CURE.
CAUSE
A friend once told me conflict comes from the struggle over 3 things:
The scripture warns us of such causes.
Pride: Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18
Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are human eyes. Proverbs 27:20
James says the cause of our conflicts is our own pleasure and it wages war in our soul.
The greek word for "pleasure" is "passion". "Passion" means "desire".
There is a huge trend today that encourages everyone to "find their passion."
I can not help but think when I read this passage that finding "our passion" can be a great source of conflict in our lives. Once we find it, we have to protect it...UNLESS we seek what God has gifted us for and ask what HE wants to use from our lives. Otherwise, we might be finding ourselves sitting in the middle of unnecessary conflict. This can be very wearing! Remember: Passion for passion's sake is not good and will wage war on your soul.
Read Romans 7: 18-23.
Paul talks about wanting to do the right thing but his actions would be something totally opposite. I can testify. There would be times in my life that I would be talking to someone and know that God was making it clear to me to keep my mouth shut but I would just be sitting there and my mouth would open and out would come empty words. So many times when I would do that, the conflict would just go on and on. Praise God that He has given us His Spirit to help us overcome our weaknesses and fleshly desires!
James 4:2 continues to say that our own lust or desire causes conflict. It seems so often that we intentionally take matters into our own hands when we want something so much. We need to pray that the Lord will help us line up our actions with our heart, a heart towards Him.
I Peter 2:11 says lust wages war with our soul. Conflict is caused from being envious, wanting what someone else has. Example: If material things are what we are envious over we will find ourselves in endless turmoil.
CONSEQUENCES
Reason for consequences of our conflicts:
Submit to God, come near to God, humble yourself before the Lord. In other words, get on your face before Him. In doing that you will resist the devil, He will come near to you and He WILL lift you up! It is a promise.
I have encouraged all the ladies to spend some time before the Lord in prayer this week and to come back and share how it helped in their lives and conflicts. I encourage you to do the same and don't be scared to share it with us! Also, feel free to let us know if there is anything we can pray for you!
Week 1-Polka Dot
Week 2-not letting trials lead to sin
Week 3-not holding your faith in favoritism
Week 4-God's Word
Week 5-Faith and Works
Week 6-The Tongue
Week 7-Wisdom
This Week: Week 8--Conflict
When I prepared for today, I had to fall on my face before the Lord and pray for several hours that he would create in me a clean heart an renew in me a right spirit. I knew without doing so, I could not speak with you on the topic of conflict.
In James 4:1-11, James is writing to Christians and addressing a topic that is common in all of our lives.
From last week, we know what God has put in us when we were in the womb and we have a constant decision whether to live according to that or our sinful nature. In the past few months, however, I have witnessed firsthand just how innate our sin nature really is.
Example: My oldest daughter has twins and they can be the best of friends. One of them does happen to be more aggressive than the other and when she wants something that the other has, she takes time to wisely plot her strategy, circles around and swoops in for "the kill." Then, total chaos ensues. It truly amazes me because no one told them how to do this. They were born with it!
I asked who in the room has conflict? Pretty much everyone raised their hand. Who of you has conflict?
Unfortunately, it is just part of being human and we all encounter it every day.
In this passage we will look at three C's of conflict: CAUSE, CONSEQUENCE and CURE.
CAUSE
A friend once told me conflict comes from the struggle over 3 things:
- Land
- Money
- Power
- Stubborness
- Love
- Jealousy
- Expectations
- Pride
- Children
- Teenagers :)
- Selfishness
- Misunderstandings
The scripture warns us of such causes.
Pride: Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18
Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are human eyes. Proverbs 27:20
James says the cause of our conflicts is our own pleasure and it wages war in our soul.
The greek word for "pleasure" is "passion". "Passion" means "desire".
There is a huge trend today that encourages everyone to "find their passion."
I can not help but think when I read this passage that finding "our passion" can be a great source of conflict in our lives. Once we find it, we have to protect it...UNLESS we seek what God has gifted us for and ask what HE wants to use from our lives. Otherwise, we might be finding ourselves sitting in the middle of unnecessary conflict. This can be very wearing! Remember: Passion for passion's sake is not good and will wage war on your soul.
Read Romans 7: 18-23.
Paul talks about wanting to do the right thing but his actions would be something totally opposite. I can testify. There would be times in my life that I would be talking to someone and know that God was making it clear to me to keep my mouth shut but I would just be sitting there and my mouth would open and out would come empty words. So many times when I would do that, the conflict would just go on and on. Praise God that He has given us His Spirit to help us overcome our weaknesses and fleshly desires!
James 4:2 continues to say that our own lust or desire causes conflict. It seems so often that we intentionally take matters into our own hands when we want something so much. We need to pray that the Lord will help us line up our actions with our heart, a heart towards Him.
I Peter 2:11 says lust wages war with our soul. Conflict is caused from being envious, wanting what someone else has. Example: If material things are what we are envious over we will find ourselves in endless turmoil.
CONSEQUENCES
Reason for consequences of our conflicts:
- We do not receive direction because we ask God with the wrong motives. We ask according to what we want so we can lavish ourselves instead of getting on our faces before God and asking what He wants.
- Not having godly friends and being friends with the world instead of God. Who do you want to be friends with? Godly friends are a great support and encouragement and are a must to growing in Christ.
- Lastly, James 4:5 says that a consequence is making God jealous. HE breathed life into you and He jealously looks upon you as His precious child.
Submit to God, come near to God, humble yourself before the Lord. In other words, get on your face before Him. In doing that you will resist the devil, He will come near to you and He WILL lift you up! It is a promise.
I have encouraged all the ladies to spend some time before the Lord in prayer this week and to come back and share how it helped in their lives and conflicts. I encourage you to do the same and don't be scared to share it with us! Also, feel free to let us know if there is anything we can pray for you!
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