Happy Easter LG's!

Check out our lovely LG's posin' with their Bags, Bangles n' Boots selections from our last get together. Any remaining items will be donated to Chicks Clothing Closet so thanks ladies! And special thanks to Rose (pictured) for hookin' us up with that amazing choco-banana Easter cake as well.

So we wrapped up chapter 2 in our 'Sex is not the problem, Lust is' study. Just a couple highlights from that:

'God says 'not...even a hint' because you can't give in to lust's demands and hope to pacify it. It ALWAYS grows. And as it does, lust will rob you of your ability to enjoy true, godly pleasure. You can't bargain with lust and come out a winner.' (Read 1 Thes. 4:7-8, Psalm 51:4-5)

If you haven't already started, dig into Chapter 3, as well as the workbook and be prepared to share at our next meeting! This is a great study ladies, one that helps keep us accountable to eachother. So speaking of which...we made a slight change to how we connect with our Fridge Note Friends over the next couple of weeks. Instead of the normal phone call or email, I am asking you to take it one step further, nurturing our friendships/creating new ones, by MEETING your FNF out and about somewhere (e.g. over coffee, lunch, walk...your choice). Not only will this be a fun time for you, but I have promised a special gift to each of you who actually participate in this - - yes, it's all about the bribe ; )

Few dates to tuck under your belt:

Sat, 4/9 Next LG Meeting
Sat, 4/10 Rock & Worship Roadshow, US Airways
Sun, 5/23 2nd Quarterly Volunteer Opp. at Greg's House
TBD Family Picnic
TBD Girls Day/Night Out (Looking at Dream Dinner Event)

And ONE MORE EVENT ADDED AS OF TODAY! You know I don't like our single mamas to ever spend a holiday alone, so for those of you who do not have plans (or would just like to join us anyway) - - LG sister Erin has graciously offered up her lovely abode to host an 'Easter Dessert n' Java Potluck' get together THIS Easter Sunday, April 4th at 3pm! See details in separate email!

Last but not least, I just have to give kudos to all m' girls who have so selflessly given of themselves recently to visit and pray for sick friends, help eachother with moves and rides and..and...and!!! At the end of the day, that's what this group is all about - - friendship and growing together in the Lord. I am so incredibly proud of each of you and so honored to be your friend. Please continue to encourage, check in on, and pray for eachother.

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

If you are looking for free events for your children over the Easter weekend, I know Radiant Church, as well as the City of Surprise Stadium will have events on Saturday so check out their web sites for that info.

Meanwhile, PLEASE be sure to share the true meaning of Easter with your children. Easter bunnies, candy and hunting are fun but we must be sure to keep the true meaning alive - - Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, dying on the cross for ALL of our sins! There is no greater joy in any other holiday or thing this world can offer than that! I have personally lived most of parenting life, clinging to this promise...Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 What an incredible promise by an incredible God. For raising our children up to be like Christ, is the best gift any parent could ever give their child. The world will offer money, power and prestige, all of which fade and do not last, but God offers our children ultimate joy in Him and best of all...eternity!

Until next time, remember ladies....be blessed, be a blessing.

Love much and much love, HAPPY EASTER!

Dee