All the Gunk is Gone!

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
II Corinthians 5:17

God's grace transforms our lives! That is what we discussed this week at our W.O.W. Bible study.
It is so great to hear the testimonies about God's grace in our lives and how we are all actually taking the time to recognize it in our lives every day!

The strawberries dipped in chocolate were amazing and they reminded us that an every day or average thing can be transformed into something spectacular. We are made into new creations by God's grace.

We also talked about the fact that once we become Christians, the veil of sin that separates us from God is torn away and we are the reflection of God's glory to those around us.

This study is definitely making us all more aware of how grateful we should be for the awesome grace of God!

A Night of Extravagance

Psalm 36:7-8

How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings.

You feed them from the abundance of your own house, letting them drink from your river of delights.

Last night's Bible study was awesome! I think the ladies left feeling truly refreshed and encouraged! I definitely felt like God had worked in lives over the last week and He is making Himself evident in some awesome ways!

This week we enjoyed ice cream sundaes and great discussion about God's desire to generously pour His grace out upon us. We also talked about how important it is to treat ourselves to something indulgent once in a while.

We continue to pray for each other and praise God for the relationships that are being built through this time spent together!

We hope to see you there next week!

What A Surprise!

Our W.O.W. Bible Study has officially launched and we had a very nice evening. We looked at the story of the prodigal son and compared it to the amazing grace that God offers to us. We enjoyed Cracker Jacks and the surprises that went with them. We were challenged to look for God's grace in our lives throughout the next week because it can show up in surprising places!

We divided up into small prayer groups and many of the ladies expressed how much this time of prayer meant to them.

All in all, it was a a great time! We missed those of you who were not able to attend and hope to see you next week!

Did Someone Say "Chocolate"?

There are so many things going on at Willow Community Church this fall!! One of most exciting is our Women's Bible Study, "Chocolate Boutique", that starts on Thursday, September 13 at 6:30pm. We will be exploring the extravagant grace of God and how it can transform your life!!
This is a six week study that will end with a Chocolate Party! We would love for you to join us for this amazing time of Bible study, fellowship and prayer. If you would like to know more, contact Kim Lawson, (517) 214-6425.

We would also like to encourage you to participate in M.P.G. (Monday Prayer Group). This group(It's not just for women!) will meet on a monthly basis to pray for the needs of Willow Community Church, our congregation and our community. The first meeting will be on Monday, October 1 at 7:30pm.