Fort Bragg PWOC: Recent Episodes
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Did you miss PWOC?! Are you stuck at home?!!? Let's worship the Lord together! Let's grow in God's Word and truth together.
Are you in the spring cleaning mood? Do we need to spring clean our hearts and minds? Check out what Amy has to say and be encouraged!
The theme this year is to Be One, Make One. How can we Be One and Make One without sharing out testimony! Amber's not only how to share your story but she shares hers as well!
Kathryn Perez shares all about how we can live intentionally! How do we live intentionally with everyone around us?!
Get your questions answered about applying for next year with interviews from this years current exec board. Each Exec Board Member shares about her job and what God taught her!
Join us as Jennifer Cook shares from her heart about how to discern the call. Thanks so much for joining us!
Preparing Your Heart to Serve
Eph. 2:10
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Did you know God has prepared specific works for each of us to do? It may be hugging your child and cleaning a scrape and kissing a boo boo. It may be sharing Christ with your neighbor. Or it may be in a more organized type of ministry, such as at PWOC.
Each year at this time we begin the process of interviewing and choosing the executive board for next year’s PWOC. These include president, Spiritual Life vp, Programs VP, financial liaison, and administration coordinator. These positions are chosen through an application and interview process. Then the new president chooses the rest of the extended board, for such positions as childcare coordinator, worship leader, publicity, prayer, community reach, hospitality, and participation.
Apply for the Right Reason
I would like to talk today about ways to prepare your heart to serve the Lord most effectively this year. God is calling some of you to serve on the executive board next year. Others he is calling to serve on the extended board. And others he is calling to serve on support teams or in one-on-one relationships. Some he is calling primarily to serve in your family right now. Wherever God calls us, that calling is noble and beautiful when we respond His way.
Phil. 2:20,21
20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
Sometimes people desire a board position for the wrong reason. They feel a need for significance and struggle with feelings of low self-worth. Having an official position can temporarily bolster a person’s weak self-esteem. People notice you and perhaps admire you and look up to you. But this is the wrong reason to be on the board. If you struggle with low self-esteem, then that need will overshadow your ability to genuinely serve others selflessly. Whenever someone brings a criticism or suggestion for improvement, you may take it personally and feel attacked. When someone doesn’t show enough appreciation or approval, you may lash out and complain they don’t appreciate you. Our value comes from God, not from our position on a board. If you recognize yourself here, then bring your heart to God for healing. Seek out ladies who can work with you to see yourself as God sees you. Let him heal this area so you will be free to truly serve others freely in the future.
The application process itself can be a growing process. Perhaps through the interview time you may not be chosen to serve this year, but will see areas to target for personal growth this year so that you will be ready to serve in the future. It’s often also a good growth process to be involved as a team member before actually taking on a board position. If that is the recommendation you receive, receive it graciously and commit to growing and learning all you can until God calls you to something else.
Know You Are not Alone
Heb. 13:5
I will never leave you nor forsake you.
TO APPLY: https://braggpwoc.wordpress.com/2021/02/08/leadership-selection-2021/
Join Shelby Lorenzen challenge us to contend for our faith! How are you contenting for the faith?
This semester we get to have a special time of worship together! Today Steve & Carleene Meyer share all about how God is writing their love story.
Welcome to Leadership Selection season for the 2021-2022 ministry year for Fort Bragg PWOC. You will find the application, attached or hereThe application is for the 5 selected positions on the executive board- President, 1VP Spiritual Life, 2VP Programs, Administrative Coordinator and Financial Liaison. You can read more about those positions in the WMM**.
As you prayerfully consider applying for a selected position, please keep confidentiality in mind.
The prayer, application and interviewing process can be intimidating! When someone shares that they will be applying, it can discourage someone else from applying for the same position.
We are praying you onward as you pray about applying. We are confident that the Lord will guide us in selecting the next executive board.
James 1:27: Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Tara Whitmore**For those not on social media everything can be found in 1 spot right here just for you! https://braggpwoc.wordpress.com/2021/02/08/leadership-selection-2021/
Blessings,
Megan Gramer
Are you feeling dried out? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed with life? Be encouraged by the amazing Kelley Rose!
Several of our ladies got an opportunity to share how they were able to share the gospel with the world. Here is what these amazing ladies had to say!!
Join us for a Bilingual Celebration as we kick-off 2021 with the theme of Go! We are so excited to have you join us!!
Join us in hearing how our PWOC sisters in Christ have grown as disciples of Jesus this semester within Fort Bragg PWOC's various groups!
Cuando la obediencia cumple nuestro propósito
[When obedience fulfills our purpose]
When the Obedience fulfills the purpose:
4 principles of obedience:
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Obedience fulfills the purpose
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When you don't feel passion, obey; obedience to the word of God will become your passion.
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Our obedience is not part time but full time.
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Even if you don't see anything, obey. Our efficacy is not seeing the fruit, it is obeying.
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See John 17 and note verses 4-6-8-12-14.
We see how Jesus in his prayer to the Father, which is written for our lives, leaves an example of obedience that we can well imitate.
Conclusion: If there was a chapter in your life of obedience to God's purpose, what would it be written? Who are you sharing the good news with? Who are you talking to about what Jesus has done in your life? Be all blessed
Even though we are not meeting in person on Tuesday Hannah Shevel, our Hospitality Coordinator still took time to share her heart with each of you! We hope this encourages you!
Thankfulness Challenge:
- write/think of 3 things you’re thankful for each day
- check out 1000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp
Join us as Kathryn Perez shares how we can shine the light of Jesus on Halloween!
In the podcast, Kathryn mentions tracts to give out on Halloween, here are a few places you could order them from:
https://mwtb.org/collections/halloween-tracts
https://www.fancyquarters.com/.../halloween-gospel-tracts...
https://www.crossway.org/search/?q=Halloween
For October's Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Jennifer Cook will be sharing her testimony of walking through pregnancy loss and God's faithfulness through it.
Join Marilyn Coffield share from Ecclesiastes 3. She challenges us with some tough questions:
- What is drawing my heart away from God today?
- What am I pursuing instead of God to meet my desires & passions?
Share with us what you got from the message today!
One of the greatest theologians, Jonathan Edwards said, “let it be our first love to enter into an everlasting friendship with Christ that never shall be broken.”
Did you know that Jesus wants to be friends with you? What does friendship with Jesus look like? Learn from an example of a beautiful friendship that existed between Jesus and two sisters. Then, learn 3 ways we can cultivate a beautiful friendship with our Holy and Righteous Savior, Jesus.
Join DaShawn as she shares her personal testimony about the importance and power of deep connections.
Join us as we kick-off this brand new year together! Join us as we navigate this unique year.
Today the passionate and powerful prayer team join us to talk about God's Grace! The host today is Tauesa Maldonado! The guest speaker is Monisa Dobbins. Also, featured on this podcast are Rena Harvey, Kimberly Kelliber, Elizabeth Buford, and DaShawn Sichel! You will truly be blessed by these amazing ladies and the message they bring about God's AMAZING grace!!
Today, Amber shares her heart about discipleship. Amber is a true student of God's Word and truly loves people and God's word. Amber is an amazing prayer warrior. She bring so much truth about God's discipleship.
Our amazing Prayer Team is back! This powerful force is bringing us an encouraging word about the power of prayer! These are an amazing group of ladies! Join them as they discuss the power of prayer!
Jessica Snyder shares about biblical friendship. What does that mean? What does that look like? Can just hanging out with my friends count as bible friendship? Jessica shares an amazing message today! You will truly be blessed!
Our amazing prayer team came together and discuss Spiritual Warfare. These amazing prayer warriors are: Bonnie Patterson, Kimberly Kelliher, DeShawn Sichel, Elizabeth Buford, Rena Harvey.
Mrs. Carleene and her husband share about discipleship in the marriage relationship! :)
Also, if you are interested in the free Virtual Marriage Conference, you can find out more about that here: https://verticalmarriagemilitary.com/webinar-registration-page1594091454677
Join us as Diana and her daughter's share about how to disciple our children in the ways of the Lord!
Meet the new exec board for Fort Bragg PWOC! Join us as we talk about the summer and fall with PWOC! This is such a fun group of ladies!!
Join Rebekah as she shares about the significance of 2 Fig Trees!
She spends a few minutes explaining how to use the blueletterbible.com and how to do a word study on that awesome resource!
Then, she walks us through Luke 19:1-10!
During this uncertain time, you may be choosing to do church at home or maybe you don't have a choice to do church at home. Check out: www.noplaceleftarmy.net ! Join Ben & Trisha, who have been doing house church for a while, explain what a House Church is and how to do it in your own home!
Is this a time to switch gears? Is something wearing away at you or worn you down? Come listen and be encouraged by precious Amy Griffin as she brings God's truth!
How can we deepen our walk with this Lord? How can we strengthen our relationship with our families (husband and children)? Stress can be used for good in our lives!
How do we find new hope during the challenging season? Join us as Kelley shares biblical truth with practical steps to remember even during this time of social distancing we are not alone.
How should we pray during this time of national and world crisis? What if God is after something bigger than the immediate crisis? Join us as Cindy Pyo, our amazing Prayer Coodinator shares a great message of seeing our circumstances from God's point of view instead of our own.
Jen takes time to dive deep into our theme verse for the year. Colossians 3:12-14. She challenges us to let God be your Fashion Designer.
Join us as we wrap up our retreat with Remember how God has pierced through everything for You! Walk out in your full glory ladies!
Hear Trisha Waters Journey in the wilderness as well as learn how to take those negative thoughts/lies and into God's Truth for you to remember and move forward. To use your gifts!
What does the Desert/wilderness look like? Let's see what God has to say in this first session of our Spring Retreat.
Today, Kelley & Johnny Rose share their hope to help other couples in a mismatched marriage. Kelley is our amazing PWOC President this year!
Join us as Mrs. Rose Drew shares about God's Faithfulness throughout her life! She is a really amazing lady! She has gone through a lot and yet she continues to praise the Lord!
Jo, our PWOC Financial Liaison, shares her heart with us! She encourages us in the midst of hardship not to give up on giving!
She uses verses Ecclesiastes 3:1, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Ecclesiastes 5:10 in her devotional.
Thanks so much for joining us!
Join us as Sunny shares about how God calls imperfect people!
Does her story challenge you to want to apply for the PWOC board for next year? If it does, feel free to contact shelbylorenzen@yahoo.com or fill out the application today!
Our Leadership Selection Team will be accepting applications for the 2020-2021 Executive Board until 31 MARCH. If you or someone you know is interested, please have them complete application found here: https://forms.gle/vnqgHprASgL2imhR7
Join us as Marilyn Coffield takes us through Exdous 14 and the parting of the Red Sea. There are so many biblical truths that relate to how the Israelites felt. You will surly be blessed by how she relates God's truth.
Join us today as Angelica shares her story with us today. She shared about how "God gives the toughest situations to His toughest warriors!" He is still good!
She shares about clinging to Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Are you full of fear and anxiety that all this Coronavirus has disrupted your life?! Stacie encourages us to embrace this time to just be still. So many times we say... We don't have time for _____. Now, we have the time to pray, be in God's word, exercise, etc. Let's embrace this season and just be still before the Lord!
Are you stuck in your house worried about the CONVID-19?! Don't fear embrace God's truth in His word! May you be as encouraged today by Ms. Delphine Floyd, Women In Love with the Lord (W.I.L.L.) leader and our lunch time study leader! You will be truly blessed by her words!
This week at PWOC we introduced our current executive board members as we begin our search for next year's board members. Please join us as we hear their stories.
If you are interested in applying to be on the executive board for next year, please contact shelbylorenzen@yahoo.com or braggpwoc@gmail.com.
We are hope you are truly blessed by their personal journeys and their experiences from this year.
How many times can we be overwhelmed and anxious with all the circumstances in life? We are reminded to stop and take a breath and be still before the Lord. Carrie Pollack from Cru Military came to share our devotion this week.