Rejoice!

This week in our summer study the focus is rejoicing. I don't know about you, but some days are harder than others. As I was working on a writing project, I read a passage from 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 which says "May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word."

I came to this realization that God's grace overflows daily. It's not just barely enough. It's more than I can wrap my mind around. That IS encouragement and hope and strength to get me through my day. If there's something to rejoice about, it is God's grace!

Summer Bible Study

We are so excited about this summer's study entitled "Heart-Spa" which provides refreshing relational experiences for women. We had a great turnout for our first week. We ate wonderful fruit tarts and played with rocks! No, really. We compared our burdens to large stones and explored how we might better offer these burdens to Christ and find rest in Him. We lifted each other up in prayer.

I am so thrilled about this week's lesson. Those of you who are traveling this summer, or you are new to Sheppard, don't worry! Each lesson for the summer study stands alone so if you miss one - it's okay! We will always have room a the table for you!

We are meeting in the Religious Education bldg (#962) which is next to Family Readiness between 9th and 10th streets. This is a great location for us because we have space for kids! Those of you with small children are encouraged to let us know you are coming so we can have plenty of craft supplies and snacks. Also, we have access to a variety of rooms for additional Bible studies in the fall.

So, come on out and join us this Thursday morning at 9am. You'll be refreshed and renewed.

Blessings!
Casey