Women Getting Real
Jana Spicka and Women Getting Real Ministries
‘Tis the Season to Celebrate
Dec 10th
Did you miss us? Jana has been in the thick of recording her new worship CD, Real. Love. Life., and is working hard on her next treat for you: her book by the same name! We’re planning to release both at the Unhindered Encounter on February 12th.
You’re going to love the CD. I got a sneak peak at some of the songs since I was part of the WGR choir that sang in the background. Each song is excellent, but “Prayer for Zimbabwe” really hit home for me. Jana took one of the songs that the Zim kids sang to us on our mission trip and put words around our heart’s cry for them – our brothers and sisters.
As I listened and sang, I was struck by the way my heart soared in worship – both when they sang it in Shona (I can’t understand a word!) and when we sang it in English. It was like our hearts were joined in one voice to our One Father. Truly thrilling. You’ll get to hear it both ways, too…
Please keep Jana and the team in your prayers, as we keep you in ours. There’s a lot coming up:
- Real. Love. Life. Book and a CD to be finished and released by February 12th.
- WGR Christmas Celebration this Tuesday! Join us live at Fellowship Church or via Livestream, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
- True Intimacy Marriage Retreat, January 14 – 16. Yippee! The registration deadline has been extended to December 15th. Sign up here.
- Unhindered Encounter 2.0, February 12th. Early registration ends December 15th, so sign up here to get the best price!
Your voice is heard in Heaven and your prayers keep us going.
Blessings,
Laura Jones for the WGR team
P.S. Need a stocking stuffer? Jana’s new yearly devotional, Dine with Me, Real Food for the Hungry Spirit, is available for shipping December 14th.
How’s Your Heart?
Dec 4th
Dallas Willard gives the instruction to do the “next right thing” when you are attempting to live out the God life. And I see that reflected in this verse. Don’t make your life about trying to hold your face just right to please God. Don’t work on outer form. Work on inner assessment. Is your heart toward God? Do what He says. He cares more about your sincere heart that any amount of money you could give or service you could perform. Let the Lord weigh your heart. It might be the most freeing thing you could do. No fear, just honesty between you and your Maker.
“All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.” Proverbs 21: 2-3
Like this? It’s an excerpt from Jana’s new devotional, Dine with Me, Real Food for the Hungry Spirit. Order your copy here.
No Reindeer Games
Dec 1st
Are you hoping there’s more to Christmas than gifts galore, frenzied schedules and the empty exhaution that follows? Do you find yourself trying to unearth Jesus from under the Christmas cards, shopping lists, and wrapping paper? Do you just really not have time to care?
Why not try something new this Christmas? Come join the Women Getting Real Christmas Celebration. It promises great food without the reindeer games. Caroling regardless of vocal ability. And a sassy look at why Jesus beats Santa at paper, rocks, and scissors. This event is open to everyone – guys and girls. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors. It’s free and everyone is welcome. Just RSVP here so we know how much food to make.
Blessings!
What a Difference a Year Makes
Nov 30th
One couple, believe it or not, was divorced when they came. Another couple was moving toward divorce. In fact the only reason the wife stayed was because there were two beds in their room.
Where are they now, a year later? The divorced couple is remarried! Not perfect but willing to try marriage God’s way. The other couple has had radical life changes as they begin to see how God changes everything. Again, they are not perfect, but they are still together and willing to try life with God as the center.
Other couples came to get refreshed, or reconnected, or catch their breaths.
What are we talking about? The Marriage Retreat of 2010. And with the deposit deadline approaching for the Marriage Retreat of 2011, I want to challenge you to get off the fence. Trust God for the money. Take the time to invest in your marriage.
Your marriage affects EVERY area of your life. Don’t think for a moment that this time isn’t well spent, the money isn’t well invested.
Deadline to register is THIS Friday. It’s only $50 to reserve your suite. Renew your hearts with God and with each other.
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Just in Time for Giving
Nov 24th
Wow! Do I have a lot to be thankful for…And on the top of my list is the new book, “Dine with Me.” It is a year’s worth of thoughts, stories, meditations, songs and challenges. It was so good for me to be working on it these last two weeks because it just filled my heart with reminders of God”s faithfulness over the last year.
Hope you will feast on it too. It is a great way to enjoy the Lord, but it is also a great way to introduce your friends and families into the deeper life with God that’s possible for us all. Order now. We are only getting limited numbers in the beginning. Cost is $12.
