I pray you have been able to attend the past few meetings we had with Dr. Billye Brim, and Brother Rick Renner! They both shared some amazing insights on Israel and the end days! Now more than ever we need to be heeding God's Word, and these blog posts I have been doing on Proverbs are filled with warnings from God!
Take a look at what our next few verses in Proverbs 1 say:
"Because I have called and you have refused [to answer], have stretched out my hand and no man has heeded it, 25 And you treated as nothing all my counsel and would accept none of my reproof, 26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when the thing comes that shall cause you terror and panic–" Proverbs 1:24-26 (AMPC)
God may deal with you about something that no one else would think anything about. But if you want to grow in God, be quick to hear and change even the little things. For instance, if you spoke too harshly to someone, face up to it. Be quick to erase the offense by asking the person's forgiveness. Call that person on the telephone and say, "I'm sorry I said that to you. I shouldn't have been so harsh. I shouldn't have gotten out of love." That's the way to be blessed and to walk in the wisdom of God!
Listen to what the Kesuvim / The Writings (Mishlei/Proverbs) on pg. 12 & 13 say about verses twenty-four to twenty-five:
Vs. 24 "But because I have called you and you refused; because I have stretched forth my hand and no one listened. I reached out to you to return to me, like someone beckoning his friend by extending his hand (Rashi), and you refused to heed my call (Metzudos).
"The verb, I have called, implies that someone is still close enough to hear a call. Thus, chochmah declares, "I called you when you were still close, but you refused to listen. Even when you were far away, I stretched out my hand to signal you to come back, but you pretended not to see or hear" (Vilna Gaon)."
Vs. 25 "And you rejected my every counsel, and desired not my reproof. You neglected my advice, which was intended to make you great in the world (Rashi; see Deuteronomy 4:6). Not only did you refuse to repent, you rejected my counsel when others appealed to you, with the result that you influenced them to sin (Radak)."
Now, here’s a look at what is happening this week into next with our Radiant groups!
- Thursday, January 18th is our monthly Women’s Business Group meeting. Join the group off-site in January for a Vision Board Night! They will be meeting at 7pm at La Madeleine restaurant in Presidio Junction (Alliance area). Address: 8825 N Fwy Service Road E, Fort Worth, TX 76177 Time: 7:00pm (feel free to come early at 6:30pm if you want to order dinner early – not mandatory. You can order food anytime you arrive). They will meet in a private room reserved for their meeting.
- Friday, January 19th is the meeting of our newest group Life In The Middle! This group is specifically for women ages 30-49 and meets every 1st & 3rd Friday at 7pm in SLC Classroom B. NOTE: This night they will be going bowling at The Main Event at Presidio.
- Saturday, January 20th is our Deep group meeting. If you are looking to grow deeper in your relationship with the Lord, to experience greater growth with God, then join us every 3rd week on Saturday at 8 am in the Living Room modular. There will be a potluck brunch – bring something to share if you are able, but it is not required – all are welcome!
- Sunday, January 21st is our Marriage Re-Envisioned group for single women. Come join us as we learn the essentials of preparing for marriage. Whether you are single, divorced, or widowed we have a place for you! We meet every 1st & 3rd Sunday right after service in SLC Classroom B. You may bring lunch with you.
- Sunday, January 21st is when Bridge Moms meet to cook the meal for our Bridge Young Adults group. We cook every 1st & 3rd Sunday. 2:30pm-6:30pm – Prep to clean up. This group requires a food handlers license (license fee reimbursed upon completion), so if you are interested in joining, please reach out directly to Pastor Cathy: cgrigg@emic.org
- Monday, January 22nd is our weekly Radiant Discipleship group led by Pastor Cathy Grigg. Join us as we begin a NEW study of Dr. Bill Winston's book, Living In The Fourth Dimension! We meet at 12:15 pm in the Hospitality Room. This group is also available via Zoom! Click here to register!
- Monday, January 22nd we have our Table Talk (65 and Beyond) group. This group is for women (65 years of age and beyond). We have fellowship around the Word of God and with each other. They meet at 11:30 am at Cattleman’s Ridge every 3rd Monday.
- Tuesday, January 23rd is our Growing From Glory to Glory group. A time to enjoy the Word of God, good teaching, and light refreshments with other women of EMIC. They meet every 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12:15 pm & 5:30pm in the Hospitality Room.
- Thursday, January 25th Join us for a Radiant Night with Pastor Terri Copeland Pearsons at 7pm in the Sanctuary. Doors will open at 6:30 for fellowship and light refreshments. Come be a part of this night of ministry as we hear from the heart of Pastor Terri to all Radiant women! Children’s ministry will be provided for ages Birth through 5th grade. Registration is free but required. Register Here!
For information on any of our groups, email women@emic.org. Also, if you are ever in need of prayer, please call our prayer line at 877-281-6297. Or, if you need pastoral counseling, call the church office at 817-252-2900 to schedule a time to meet with me.
You are LOVED!
Pastor Cathy
