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Heartline July 2007
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HeartLines Newsletter
A Lifeline for Ministry Wives |
July 2007
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In This Issue |
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Dear Nancy, |
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These monthly "HeartLines" are from my heart to your heart as we share a very unique and wonderful life, being a ministry wife. My prayer is that these letters will inspire, inform, or encourage you in some way. PLEASE take this to your wife if you, the minister, are receiving this newsletter! |
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As we approach July 4th, our thoughts naturally go to our country's celebration of its 231st year of independence. We remember the courage, commitment, perseverance, and sacrifice of our forefathers for freedom, and we are grateful. We gained liberty because of their forbearance and fortitude. We owe a debt we cannot pay. But we can choose to be grateful and live responsibly.
I am reminded of the independence that we have because of the sacrifice, love, and commitment of our Lord Jesus. He paid the highest price so that we might have true freedom in our lives.
Galatians 5:1 says, It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. What a great verse! Paul is encouraging us to celebrate our indepedence everyday, and live responsibly by not slipping back into bondage and slavery to our flesh.
Thank you, Jesus, for the individual independence that you bought for us with your life. Let us commemorate our freedom each and everyday! | |
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"I'm coming back to the heart of worship, for it's all about you,.....all about you, Jesus. I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it." The words rang loudly and clearly in my ears that morning in church. Even though I'd heard the song many times before, it was as though I was hearing them for the first time.
I awoke that morning thinking, 'Is it Sunday again,.....already?' I felt the dread come over me. I really don't feel like going this morning, but what will they think if I miss church again?' I went to my closet looking for the right thing to wear, hoping to find something that looked contemporary, but definitely conservative enough for a pastor's wife. I thought to myself, 'Should I volunteer for Vacation Bible School today, even though I'm not really good with children and teaching adult women is my passion?' After all, they did say that they didn't have enough VBS teachers. What will they think if I don't do it? What if they disapprove? I'd better hurry and get ready. What will people think if I'm late again?'
Click here to read the rest of the article...
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1. GOOD SEARCH...
If you would like to help Heart and Soul Connection (HASC) earn some cash, simply go to www.GoodSearch. com every time you need to do an internet search.
Please type in "Heart and Soul Connection" in the second blank where it asks Who Do You GoodSearch For?" before you do your search. This ministry will receive charitable contributions from GoodSearch. This will greatly help us build our funds without anyone ever having to write a check!
You don't have to pay anything - you don't have to buy anything! Make www.GoodSearch. com your homepage so you will remember to use it every day!
2. HEART AND SOUL TRAVEL
A brand new service for you when you need to book your travel, hotel, vacation, and entertainment needs. We receive a percentage of the bookings. Please help us by using this service when making your travel plans, buying flowers, purchasing tickets to sports and entertainement venues, and more. Also please tell your friends about this service.
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September 28-29, 2007
"Intimacy With God" Bible Conference hosted by Lucerne Baptist Church, 4805 Stone Mountain Hwy., Lilburn, GA 30047.
October 22, 2007
2nd Annual Champions Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Country Club of Gwinnett, Snellville, GA.
February 28 - March 1, 2008
Southeastern Regional Ministry Wives Retreat at Simpsonwood Conference Center, Norcross, GA, featuring Babbie Mason and Beloved. |
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HOW TO CLEAN THE HOUSE...
1. Open a new file in your PC .
2. Name it "Housework."
3. Send it to the RECYCLE BIN.
4. Empty the RECYCLE BIN.
5. Your PC will ask you, "Are you sure you want to delete Housework permanently?"
6. Calmly answer, "Yes," and press mouse button firmly.....
7. Feel better? Works for me! |
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I have been so out of touch!! Please forgive me! I have made several family-related trips and then I came down with acute bronchitis.
When you don't hear from me, always know there is a really good reason (or reasons) for my lack of communication with you. You are PRECIOUS to me and you're always in my heart.
Blessings on you this busy summer,
Nancy Burgess
Heart and Soul Connection
phone: 1-888-MIN-WIFE (888-646-9433)
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Heart and Soul Connection | PO Box 31 | Tucker | GA | 30085 | | Written by a pastor's daughter who has been disillusioned by church people and church tradition, this poem gives an honest look at the feelings of our children when they encounter ungodliness in the church. Four basic characteristics of ministers' wives that are common to all women who live this very unique life. Caring for traumatized people can exhaust your physical, emotional, and spiritual resources. Frequently, this depletion leaves you in deep emotional pain because you experience the trauma of others vicariously. This is called compassion fatigue. Anyone who regularly cares for others is suceptible. |
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