NEW ZION BAPTIST 3935 LINCOLN OGDEN UTAH, 84001 CHURCH Rev. James Abrams, Pastor First Women's Workeshos presented by Deaconess and the Women Christian Women Pressing toward the Mark Philippians 3:13-14 Rev. Rosalee Charley, New Testament Baptist Church, Facilitator 394 Du Bois Street Sacramento, California, 95838 (916) 924-8142 Saturday July 22, 2000 Rebounding into the Millennium Sis. Selma Hutchinson, Chairperson Workshop Schedule Saturday July 22, 2000 Philippians 3 13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to comprehended this one thing I do: forgetting those things which are behind me and reaching forth unto those things which are before; I press towards the mark for the Prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 8:45 — 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 Devotion Welcome 9:15 Introduction of Workshop Leader Rev. Rose Charley 9:15 - 10:15 Workshop I 10:15 — 10:30 Break 10:30 — 11:30 Workshop II 11:30 — 12:15 Lunch 12:15-—1:15 Workshop III 1:15 Remarks Sis. Selma Hutchinson Closing Prayer Reverend Rosalee Chariey Kosalee, a native of Marrero, Louisiana, accepted the Lord as her personal savior at the age of nine, and was baptized by the late Rev. Steve J. Griffin of the Little Zion Baptist Church. She attended L. B. Landry High School of New Orleans, LA and later moved to Sacramento, CA in August 1958. She has been employed with McClellan Air Force Base for 30 years and is presently working as an Electronics Worker. Kosalee attended Trinity Schoo! of the Bible on a part-time basis and was certified in Teaching Techniques. She was deeply aware of the Master’s calling as in Matthew 28:19-20, so she began to go, and because of His calling, she began to grow. Asa result of going and growing, she is now glowing. Rose, as she is affectionately known, attended several churches before uniting with New Testament Baptist Church and has been a member since its inception, under the leadership of Rev. C. M. Cummings. She presently serves as Youth Director, Adult sunday School Teacher, a member of Choir #1 and Spiritual Advisor to Choir #2. Rose, @ mother of four and grandmother of three, also teaches at retreats, workshops and community affairs. You may also find her speaking at prayer breakfasts, Women’s Day programs, mission programs, as well as youth programs. Kose’s motto is “Go Tell” and her favorite scripture is Psalm 27. She says that I am constantly reminded that I was a nobody, who met somebody, and now I’m telling everybody about this somebody who can save anybody. Sister, I love you and I respect an d ‘onor the position you hold in I & People: Leader: Xz — AO Y, pa iff can help you to be better in the ministry te which He kas call ed you. f will. | Sut today, Sister, I promise that I will not, for as long as God is mr Ming and Lord. oe People: Pd *g @ Ahi 4 Leader: VVomen's Conference "2099" i will net ever adc, SAY OF caus e to dappen anything that will tr ip you up, tear you down, or discourage — You in Christ. Alls All paths of the Lord are merc y and truth unto such as Keep His ‘covenant and His testimonies. [Fn Jesus name, Amen. Where There Is No Vision, The People Perish” “Press Towards the Mark” phil. 3:14 “Run For The Prize”’ 1 cor. 9:24 Proverbs 29:18 Recognize That As we press towards the mark for the higher calling in Chnst Jesus, this same BIBLICAL FORMULA can be applies to reaching our camal goals. PROCESS: A. Establish your goal(s) through your vision B. Prioritize your goals(s) 1. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be F G7 added unto you” Matt. 6:33 Recognize what your obligations are to achieve these goals ~Ooaononr® 2. 3. Stir up the gift — 2” Tim. 1:6 Stand continue to stand — Eph. 6:11 - 13 Pray for those who despitefully use you - Matt. 5:44 Do good to those who despitefully use you — Matt. 5:44 Be ye not unequally yoked - 2nd Cor. 6:14 (ie - ry, S | Ved p u Sacrifice — Matt. 19:16, 21 - 22, 8:18 - 22 Recognize who you re in Christ a. |cando all things through Christ — Phil. 4:13 b. More than conquerors — Rom. 8:37 c. No weapon formed against me — Ish 54:17 d. In Christ, the battle is not yours — 24 Chron. 20:15 e. Vengeance is mine — Heb. 10:30, Rom. 12:19 ¢ — Eliminate the grasshopper mentality — Num. 13:30 - 31, 33 ¢ ¢ Develop the giant killer mentality - Num. 13:30, 1s Sam. 17:32, 17:45 - 50 Don't let your youth/stature be a drawback - !st Sam 17:33, 16:1, 7, 11- 13 > PRAY WITHOUT CEASING. . .1°' Thes, 5:17 *** PRIZE ATTAINED** Once you into the Promised Land (once you have achieved your goals), don’t forget from whence you’ve come, as the Israelites did. The further the children of Israel got from Egypt, the further many of them got from God. Once they got to the Promised Land they began act like the Canaanites (idoloters). Joshua 24:1 - 20, Judges 2: 1 - 23 @> 3é 7 ya, 'Emergency' Phone Numbers’ When you are in danger, Call Psalm 91. Call Psalm 23. When you are lonely and fearful, When you want Christian assurance, Call Romans When you want courage for a task, Call Joshua 1. Call Matthew 11:25-30. When you want peace and rest, Call Psalm 51. When you have sinned, When you worry, 8:1-30. Call Matthew 6:19-34. When you grow bitter and critical, 1 Corinthians 13. Call 8:31-37. Call Romans When you feel down and out, When you leave home for labor or travel, Call Psalm When you think of investments/returns, Call Mark 10. Call Hebrews 11. When your faith needs stirring, When your prayers grow narrow and selfish, When in sorrow, 121. Call Psalm 67. Call John 14. When man fails you, Call Psalm 27. Call Psalm 139. When God seems far away, When the world seems bigger than God, If you want to be fruitful, If you are depressed, Call Psalm 90. Call John 19. Call Psalm 27. If you find the world growing small and yourself great, If you are losing confidence in people, Call 1 Corinthians 13. Call Psalm 37. If your pocket book is empty, If people seem unkind, Call Psalm 19. Call John 19. If discouraged about your work, Call Psalm 126. For Paul's secret to happiness, Call Colossians 3:12-17. For an idea of Christianity, Call 1 Corinthians 5:15-19. Fora great intervention/opportunity, To get along with fellow men, Call lsaiah 59. Call Romans 12. Emergency numbers may be dialed direct. No operator assistance is necessary. All lines to Heaven open 24 hours a day, Seven days a week. H allelujah! “CULTIVATE YOUR CONFIDENCE” PHIL. 1:6 - 9, PSALMS 108:1 1. Be Yourself (Tell your sister next to you) 1°‘ Corinthians 15:10 Romans 12:3 2. Do your best Galatians 6:40 3. Don’t compare 2” Corinthians 10:12 Psalms 4. 73:2—-— 3 Choose positive friends Psalms 1, 2 Galatians 6:7 5. Invest your life in a worthwhile purpose Matthew 16:25 Jeremiah 17:7 - 8 A LETTER FROM JESUS My Precious Friend: you know 1am sending you this letter by way of one of My Disciples. | just wanted to let ul meaningf a how much | love and care about you and how | greatly desire to become part of your life. Beautiful This morning when you awoke, | was already there with you in the Light of My Sunshine that filled your room. you did not. Me. | was hoping that you would say Good Morning to Me; So, | thought maybe it was just a little too early in the day for you to notice Again, | tried to get your attention when you stepped out of your door. with a Soft Gentle Breeze. Flowers. past Me. | kissed your face | breathed upon you My Fragrant Sweet Breath Scented with Then! sang you a Love Song through the Birds in the Trees. You walked right Later on in the day, | Watched Over You as you were talking with some of your friends. Oh how | wished that you would talk to Me also. | waited and waited, but you went along you way. Drop. This afternoon, | sent you a Refreshing Shower and listened to you from each Rain | Then, attention. your get to trying Thunder with | even shouted to you a time or two you knew just | Clouds. White Fluffy My Painted you a Lovely Rainbow in the midst of would see Me then, BUT you were unaware of My Presence. at you This evening to close your day, | sent you a Beautiful Sunset. After that, | Winked You back. wink and Me see would you a thousand times through My Stars hoping that never did. Tonight, when you went to bed, | Spilled Moonlight upon your face to let you know that | was there with you. | was hoping that you would talk to Me a little while before you went to sleep. You never said a word. It Hurt Me Deeply; however, | continued to Watch Over You all through the night thinking that maybe, just maybe, you would say hello to Me in the morning. Each and Every Day, | have Revealed Myself to you in many Strange and Wondrous Ways hoping that you would accept Me as Your Shepherd. supply you with all your needs. For, | Am the Only One that can My love for you is Deeper than the Deepest Ocean and bigger than the Great Blue Sky. | have so very much to give to you and also share with you. Please let Me hear from you soon. Your Loving Friend Forever, JESUS (_ thos who are on their Knees are in good standing with God. ) “FASTING FOR NEEDS IN YOUR LIFE” 1°’ King 7: 9- 16 . A women in Crisis: . Getting practical (9,12) . Speaking the word of God (17 & 12) . Start walking by faith . “Press Down” return (Luke 6:38, Acts 20:35, Phil. 4:14 — 19) . The power (Psalms 50:14 — 15) _A Child of God (Romans 8:16) Redeemed from the Hand of the Enemy (Psalms 107.2) Forgiven (Colossians 1:13,14) Saved by Grace through Faith (Ephesisns 2:8) 10. 1L. 12 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Justified (Romans 5:1) Sanctified (J Corinthisns 5:17) A New Creature (I Corinthizns 5:17) Partaker of His Divine Nature (II Peter 1:4) Redeemed from the Curse of the Law (Galatians 3:13) Delivered fom the Powers of Darkness (Colossians 1:13) ~=—s Led by the Spirit of God (Romans 8:14) ASonof God (Romans 8:14) Keptin Safety Wherever] Go (Psalms 91:11) Getting All My Needs Met by Jesus (Philippicns 4:19) Casting All My Cares on Jesus (I Peter5:7 — Strong in the Lord and in the Power of His Might (Ephesians 6:10) Doing All Things through Christ Who Strengthens Me (Philippicns 4:13) An Heir of God anda Joint Heir with Jesus (Romans 8:17) Heir to the Blessings of Abraham (Galatians 3:13, 14) . Observing and Doing the Lord’s Commandmenis (Deuteronomy 28:12) 21. ~=— Blessed Coming in and Blessed Going out (Deuteronomy 28:6) © 22. An Heir of Eternal Life (J John 5:11, 12) 23. Blessed with All Spiritual Blessings (Eshesians 1:3) 26. 27. Above Only and Not Beneath (Deuteronomy 28:13) More than a Conqueror (Romans 8:37) 29. © An Overcomer by the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of My Testimony 30. 31. - 32 Daily Overcoming the Devil (I John 4:4) Not Moved by WhatI See (U Corinthians 4:18) Walking by Faith and Not by Sight (11 Corinthians 5:7) 24. 25. 28. 33. 34, 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. Healed by His Stripes (J Peter 2:24) Exercising My Authority over the Enemy (Luke 10:19) Establishing God’s Word Here on Earth (Matthew 16:19) (RevelatonI211) Casting Down Vain Imaginations (I Corinthians 10:4,5) Bringing Every Thought into Captivity (UJ Corinthians 10:5) Being Transformed by Renewing My Mind (Romans 12:1, 2) A Laborer Together with God (I Corinthians 5:21) The Righteousness of God in Christ (lJ Corinthians 5:21) An Imitator of Jesus (Ephesians 5:1) TheLight of the World (Matthew 5:14) Blessing the Lord at All Times and Continually Praising the Lord with My Mouth (Psalm 34:1) — : . Read — James 1:1-18 Let’s look at some ways to respond with a positive attitude toward trials 3 KEYS TO HAVING A GOOD ATTITUDE NOT A BAD ATTITUDE 1. CHOOSE TO HAVE A JOYFUL HEART (James 1:2-4) A. Trials will come into your life. It’s not a choice of if, but when they will come. B. We can rejoice because: 1. Trials are opportunities for growth in faith and trust; 2. We know we will be stronger after the trial for future battles (refer to verse 4) 3. We know that God is at work in our lives. He uses our trails to strengthen and mature us. Why does God allow people to go through trials and tough times? How does a person’s relationship with God change as he or she goes through trials and problems? How can you choose to have a joyful heart? What would you tell a friend who is going through a trial right now? COME TO GOD FOR STRENGTH (James 1:5-8) A. God will strengthen you when you ask him to. B. We need to ask continually for: 1. Strength —- to continue under the trial 2. Wisdom - not to miss opportunities with the trials 3. Perspective - to see trials through his eyes rf What does verse mean? What effect does doubt have on a person when he or she prays? When do you find it hardest to pray? With what doubts have you struggled concerning God and prayer? How can a person seek God for strength? Wisdom? J. Perspective? CHASE AFTER THE CROWN (James 1:12) A. The key to making it through trials is to look at the finish line, the goal, the prize. B. If we keep our eyes on the goal, we will make it through trials with style. C. Focus your eyes on Jesus Christ and what's He’s doing in your life through the trial. What reward waits for the person who perseveres under trials? What is the goal that we should be focused on? What takes our focus off the goal during trials? How can we regain our focus in the midst of trials? Women’s Retreat Facilitator — Sis. Rose Charley TOPIC “WHERE IS GOD WHEN IT HURTS?” KEY VERSE James 1:2-4 - “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trails of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE Romans 5:1-5: James 1:1-18: James 5:5:10,11: 1st Peter 1:3-9: STUDY FOCUS @ Examine the issue of trails in the life of the believer ® Discover how God use trails to bring maturity into the life of the believer @ {implement an attitude of thankfulness, faith and trust toward trails in their personal lives IN THE WORD All of us go through times and trials in our lives. No one is exempt! Our attitudes affect how we handle or react to tough times in our lives. We can respond by: Running Away - trying to ignore them, going in the opposite direction Running Around - trying to hide from them, or trying to sidestep them altogether Running Ahead — taking them on, enduring them with the proper attitude FOR DISCUSSION What is one trail you have faced in the past month? How did you react during that trail? Refer to the four R’s Spiritual Rebounding: Bouncing back from Life’s Failures It doesn’t matter what shot you missed if you will turn aside and come to grips with God in a new way. I. Rebounding from rejection: Exodus 2:11-13. II. A Exodus iI. God’s Perspective: world that’s crumbling: 2:13 (It’s one thing to miss a shot or two) Exodus 2:25, 3:1-3 IV. A New Vision of God: V. Ready forthe Rebound: Closing Look in Your Hands What is in your hands? (God wants us to know, I’m in charge here. You are on holy ground. This is my territory.) Exodus 3:8,10 (Exodus 4:1-4) 1. What do you think God is trying to teach you through the trials and situations that you are facing? 2. In what areas do you need to ask God for his wisdom? 3. What temptations do you need God's help? CHALLENGE YOURSELF What can we do as a group to help one another keep focused on the goal? Close with prayer for one another and for the trials that each of you are facing. Prayers Gan? Be Answered Unlass a Life without purpose is barren indeed, There can't be a harvest unless you plant a seed There can't be attainment unless there's a goal, And man's but a robot unless there's a soul. If we send no ships out, no ships will come in, And unless there's a contest, nobody can win. Games can't be won unless they are played, And prayers can't be answered unless they are prayed. _ So whatever is wrong with your life today, You'll find a solution if you kneel down and pray. Not just for pleasure, enjoyment and health, - Not just for honors and prestige and wealth. 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