The Blessings of Loving My Children

Well, Ladies-I am really enjoying the study we are doing now called Feminine Appeal. We just finished this week's chapter on loving our children. I have definitely been challenged to be more patient and tender with my kids. It seems like whenever God has me look at an area of my life that needs work, He provides LOTS of opportunities for me to practice this. I can't tell you how many times the Holy Spirit has stopped me-dare I say frustrated me- this week during my "duties" as mom to focus more on listening to them(without supper in the back of my head), spending quality time with them(without beind distracted by the laundry buzzer), and thinking loving thoughts toward them. The truth is, when I don't give my loved ones priority of my time and my day, I get no peace. Sure, I may get more done around the house, but I have lost opportunities of precious moments with the ones I love I will never get back. Sobering to me.

Now on to this week! :) The Safety of Self-Control. It's a fun one! I am already feeling rotten about eating that bowl of ice cream last night before bed. Hang in there, everyone. I am sure God will give us plenty of opportunites to practice!

Special Event-Tent Revival

The following is an invitation from Cornerstone Baptist Church's Pastor, Greg Kell:

Dear Church Family,

 

  We wanted to send out this reminder to our congregation about the upcoming Citrus County Tent Revival that begins this Sunday, Sept. 12th, and goes through Wednesday, Sept. 15th.  The event is being held in Lecanto each night at 7pm just off Hwy. 44 in a field that is next to Crystal Glen subdivision and Homosassa Trail.  You may enter off of 44 or 491.  Our church will not be holding our regular Sunday evening services, but we are asking you to meet us there!  Evangelist Bill Bozeman from the Crusades for Christ Tent Ministry will be ministering each night along with area choirs.  The tent will seat approximately 2,500 and we are believing for it to be filled.

 

  You may ask the question why is this so important to our Pastor, and our church?  The answer is simple.  America is in desperate need of a move of God.  Our country is in spiritual turmoil, and it is time that the churches stand together to pray for our nation, our state, and our county.  The Citrus County area is no exception, and we need to come together as the body of Christ and look toward the cross for guidance.  Our prayer is that many would come to know Christ, re-dedicate their lives to Him, and began to do the work that needs to be done to further His kingdom.  We are anticipating that God will move in a powerful way to stir the hearts and minds of everyone who attend and that churches across Citrus County will experience a continuation of the revival. 

 

  Please make your plans to attend now.  Even if you are not able to be there each night, make a commitment to come to the revival as much as possible.  It will be a great time of fellowship with other believers, and a wonderful time of worship, and a time of refreshing and renewal in the lives of many across our area.  Bring your friends and family, neighbors and co-workers, and meet us under the tent!

 

Pastor Greg

Moms are back!

Hey moms,

It was great to see you yesterday, what a wonderful way to start the day! Next week, weather permitting, we'll "Play and Pray" at Whispering Pines Park, near "Puddles in the Pines". If it's raining we'll "Play and Pray" at Cornerstone. If you would, please bring a snack to share, we'll provide the water and popsicles.

In the month of September, Bruce Wenger, Minister of Youth at Cornerstone, will be our guest speaker. We'll also be introducing our new Bible study "Shepherding a Child's Heart". It's going to be exciting....you won't want to miss a thing!
Remember to encourage and lift one another up in prayer daily. You just never know what those around you are going through.

"Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24,25

Have a blessed week,

Lori

Our First Meeting!

Hello Moms!!

Did you have an awesome summer? It sure has been a hot one!

Mom In Christ will be in full swing again beginning August 24th at 10:00am at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Can't wait to see you all!

On Tuesday, August 31st it's "Play and Pray". We'll meet near Puddles in the Pines at Whispering Pines Park.  If everyone can please brings some snacks and drinks to share it will lighten the load and make all the kiddos smile!

We will provided bottled water and popsicles for all!

BIG Summer Fun!

Wow Moms!!

There's so much going on this summer for you and your kids! Check it out!

Click the links for details!

Keep up with what's going on right here for kids and the Corner!

Cornerstone Kidz

Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00 am:

Free Movies at the Crystal River Mall

Go to this site to print out coupons for your kids to bowl for free all summer...every day!

KidsBowlFree.com

The Citrus County Library System has tons of fun stuff going on through the summer. Try to win a free bike!

Citrus County Libraries

The following links are from the Citrus Parks and Recreation and there's lots going on!!

Whispering Pines Pool and Puddle in the Pines

CampFusion

Free Movies at the Park

Here's a list of summer camps in Citrus County and surrounding counties:

Summer Camps

But wait! There's more!

Citrus County Moms Like Me

Whew!! Have GREAT summer!

The greatest is love

Hi moms,

I came across this the other day while reading "The Power of a Positive Mom". Hope you enjoy it!

1 Corinthians 13 (A Mother's Version)

If I correct your manners at the dinner table, but do not have love, I am only a clanging dinner bell. If I take you for your annual doctor's visit and to story time at the library, and if I stop off at the mall to by you new shoes, but I have not love, I am nothing. If I give you clean laundry every day and keep the house perfectly straight, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love kisses the boo-boo before scolding about running in the house. Love encourages creativity instead of worrying about the possible mess. Love carefully disciplines and always forgives. Love doesn't sweat the small stuff. Love smiles and hugs. Love takes the time to look you in the eyes and listen to your side of the story.

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
1 Corinthians 13:13

You are loved!

Need a night out?
I recently received a flyer for "The Joy FM 5th annual Girls Night out with Chonda Pierce"

Date: Thursday, June 10th
Where: First Baptist Church Ocala
Doors open at 6:00 pm
The tickets are $25.00 for general admission, if we get a group of 10 or more the ticket cost is $19.00.
Let me know if your interested the tickets go fast. Chonda's a hoot! If you're not familiar with her check out her web site at http://www.chonda.org/