LADIES: IMPORTANT FALL REGISTRATION INFO HERE, JOURNEY TO THE CROSS: Fall 2016.

Dear Sisters of WOW:

“Blessed is the man (or woman!) who delights in the law of the Lord…she is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields her fruit in season, and whose leaf does not wither (in time of summer heat!)
(Dr. A paraphrase)  Psalm 1


HAPPY SUMMER! The warmer temps are already arriving, but we’ve had so many “spectacular” days for worship, reading, and rest~ I pray you’re already in a new “rhythm…’ In line  with our closing devotional, let me reiterate that the enemy’s tool in the summertime, to thwart our time with the Lord, is DISTRACTION….he will accomplish by many and varied means! We spoke about the ever-present media/technology that we constantly have in our grip (phones) , as well as the steady stream of “nothingness” that come through a glass box in our living rooms ( sad!)
By any means, he will keep our attention “scattered,” so we must CHOOSE intentional focus on God’s Word an prayer.

 I recommend the earliest morning hours in this season, but any time of day is good for pausing with lemonade and His word in hand. Pick a new “place” and time for a spiritual “exhale” in your daily routine. Consciously let go of anxiety, and then re-fill your mind with the Good News of His watcher over ALL Things (see ISA 40!)
Psalm 1 is the record of the man who chooses to “walk in the way of the Lord, and meditate on His law day and night.” This will never happen until it’s cultivated in our life as a discipline.
The WOW Booklist  is a resource for your summer spiritual growth. Mark off one or many to devour in long stretches this summertime.
I will be missing you all!

Formal REGISTRATION For WOW’s fall JOURNEY WITH JESUS TO THE CROSS (Chapters 12-21 of John) will begin in August.
To put your name on our waiting list, email “rosell305@gmail. com” and give your name, email, and preference as to whether “Early" (meets 6-8 p.m. with small group first) or “Late” Groups (meets 7-9 p.m. with small group after).

We will collect $15 for the Fall term the first evening of class 9/12/16) by Check or Cash (only).
Scholarships are available by need.
Women of the WORD will meet this Fall from 9/12 to 12/12  at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 3307  Rea Road, Charlotte.

Be Refreshed in HIM All Summer! Check out Audio lessons of John or Romans to keep you from Distraction!


Dr Alison Littauer Brown
Teaching Director, Women of the WORD

SPRING IS HERE!!! 2016

“The hills are decked with sheep like a garment! The valleys and hills sing with joy ..” ( Psalm 65, amplified) 

All around us, we see evidence of God’s creative Hand, and sustaining power. This is my favorite time of year (hands-down!) And so we pause to reflect on God’s “renewing” energy in nature, and His promise of similar “new life” for us, in all the areas we present to Him, and die to our old ways.  Our ministry is experiencing “Spring Growth” and ~ in Year 7, a move to a new Church Home (thank you Carmel for 6 amazing years of hosting us!) 

We are midway thorough our study of the Gospel of John, and it has been rich, rich. We are also halfway through the “I AM’s” Of Christ, and reflecting with the coming of spring on CHRIST OUR GOOD SHEPHERD! Who knows us, leads us, and reproves us with His “rod and staff..” 

How apropos that the name of our new home is GOOD SHEPHERD PRESBYTERIAN (CLT) on REA Road.

Our Fall Term (beginning 9/12) will take us through the PASSION chapters of John, all the way to Joyful conclusion we all just experienced at EASTER: HE is RISEN!

Please make plans to join us this fall, and tell a friend!

The AUDIO OF JOHn so far is appended to this site, as well as back lecture in Romans for your growth and encouragement~

HAPPY SPRING!

in Him

DR A 

THANKSGIVING/ ADVENT 2015 Christ is King

I love this time of year; it’s my favorite, and was even more so during 25 years in CT, where the weather cooperated to produce the “perfect winter setting” for the Holidays.
So even if “the setting” is missing, in terms of snow and cold winter mornings here, the SPIRIT is alive & producing “the spirit of thanksgiving, the fruit of our lips giving praise to His name.” (Heb 13)

Women of the WORD is deep in a study of the Gospel of JOHN, and it has been amazing thus far, even in chapters 1-5. We are seeing, clearly drawn, a spectacular “unveiling” of the Deity of Christ, in
His earthly life and ministry, and witnessing His heart for the lowly, the outcast, the indigent. At the same time, He is the Incarnate WORD, ONE with the Father, Divine Healer, Bridegroom.

The class will open to Visitors on Jan 11, 2016 and please join us! Monday evenings at Carmel Baptist from 7-9:00 p.m. This winter Term we will study John chapters 6-14.
May God be glorified in this ADVENT Season in His Body, the Church.
The spirit of Advent is to Look! Look! for His appearing, and that is what we want to do, in everything.


Dr A.

"All my fresh Springs shall be in thee...", a Psalm of David

The verse above helps me address the tendency of summer to 'slide, relax, give in' to the aura of indolence in the physical sphere-- the heat (in Charlotte, especially!) makes it more difficult to do everything, and we let our spiritual routine slide as well. Let's claim with David that our 'fresh springs' are in Him! His Word alone provides the needed challenge, comfort, direction for 'hot' or stressful--days...
I pray your times with Him are 'green pastures beside still waters..'
Our Summer Reading List will help with this!
Also, begin a Journey through the book of John in advance of our life-changing trek through that Gospel this fall. We re-convene Sept 14, & registration begins on the Carmel website in August.
We will study John chapters 1-5 this Fall.

God bless you, this summer Season
Dr A

WOW RESUMES 1/12/15

Romans Ends in February, A W Tozer begins, March-May


HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2015

From a “Great Dead Guy” for a New Year of Grace, to each one of us :

I hope it may be the happiest year of your life, as I think each succeeding year of everyone’s life ought to be, for it is certain that there really is~ laid up and ready-to-hand, (for those who will just lay hands upon it)
ENOUGH of God for Everyone, & ENOUGH forever !! In fact, I am quite sure that the central mistake of all lives that are mistaken is to not take this simple fact for granted, and trust that it continues, “though I believe it not: ”

GOD IS
GOD REIGNS
A SOVEREIGN GOD is over all…
I think I can trace every scrap of sorrow in my life to simple unbelief in this!
Because how could I be anything but joyful, if I knew the past is forgiven, the present furnished with power, and the future~ bright with hope ! yea, though I stagger at the promise through unbelief, it stands firm and clear, with its
peaks of pearl cleaving Eternity, and the base secured unfathomably in the ROCK who is OUR GOD!!

c. 1860

LADIES: You're Invited to WOW's CHRISTMAS TEA

When: Monday December 8, 7:30 p.m.
Where: GordonConwell campus, S Charlotte (14542 Choate Circle, CLT 28273)
Why: Christmas Cheer & merriment
What: Caroling, Advent message, Amazing treats, special music

NO COST and bring a friend! Let's reflect on the True Reason for the Season

Questions: write Pamela at pamdabels@gmail.com

FALL of 2014 ROMANS

PRACTICAL HOLINESS

Please join us as we resume our study of Romans Sept 8, Monday night, and begin an entire semester based on the theme verse, "Don't be conformed to this world, but be Transformed, by the renewing of your mind.."

What does that look like? And why has Paul spent 11 in-depth chapters dealing with heavy doctrinal issues, in order to now launch into "Practical Christian Living?"

Join us for study, fellowship, small groups, and assignments at home designed to draw you into the text.

If you're new to WOMEN of the WORD, click on "Audio" to the right, here, and listen to the Lectures from Romans 8 to prepare!

See you 9/8 at 7 p.m., Lord willing!

DR A