Sunday, January 20, 2019

JUST WRITE

Multi-tasker Irah takes aim at the Sole Sisters.
Just when I thought my teaching drought days have crept in, lands this manna from heaven.

"Manna" because teaching-starved-me ached to TEACH (or write, seriously write)! Call me sentimental, but yes, teaching gives me wings.     

My niece, Bambi (Gisella to the rest of the world) and her pal Graceboth Victory Church BGC pastors' wiveshave recently been allowed the flexibility to jazz things up a little (through their Sole Sisters groupings) for these ladies to have fun learning and bonding as they matured in their faith.  

Say wacky, ladies.
One of these efforts? A writing seminar.

Why not indeed, since writing or the ability to communicate is key as we heed Christ's instruction (Matthew 28:19): "Make disciples of all nations…"  

And Grace and Bambi's top-of-mind for this assignment? Syempre si Tita na!

Sooo grateful for the trust and opportunity. Credit of course extends to Pastors Jeff Eliscupidez and Rev Araneta. 

Bambi sets the tone. 
(Ang palad nyo, Pastors, for being blessed with your innovative wives! Ang sipsip ko, hehe.)

And the ladies who came? Thank you! For being on time, being game enough to rap and dance the energizerso that no one would nap the entire time, and your genuine interest to learn.

I guess we validated each other, my sole sisters and I. "Sole" apparently refers to these ladies coming from all walks of life. Cool, huh.

Prayer, always our first and last recourse.
Ella (left) prayed and emceed.
Once upon a time, I too dreaded writing, fearful that my submitted manuscripts would land in the trash bin. But God's grace is greater than my fears, so here I amnumero uno case for 2 Corinthians 12:9,  “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

Feedback from one of the participants: "I am not just inspired, I am moved to action! It validated my dream of continuing the blog I started years ago to encourage women, most especially the moms."

What a great day it's been!
We've warmed each others' hearts, I believe; as well as encouraged one another to kindle our passion for the glory of The One whose name alone we proclaim.

Heaven's applause. His leading. His will. What we sought as we ended the session in prayer.

Some of my new-found sisters

Prayer of gratitude: Thank you, Lord, for writers poised to add life and light to the conversation: That Jesus indeed is Savior and Lord. 
Grace (left)and the team
More new-found sisters

End-of-day treat and laughs with appreciative pastor-hubbies

6 comments:

  1. More, more, more Christian writers, please. We badly need varied voices to speak of the Word where we've been placed as individuals--to collectively spread the Gospel. Any more seminars coming up?

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    1. Fire them up yes! The voices must occupy every airwave and whatever wave. Praying more will come, Grace. And for you too.

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  2. Just do it.. ❤️ You ignited the fire in me to be a writer. Thank you for the wisdom and encouragement. ��

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  3. Aw! Yes, keep the fire burning, Marie. Our voices must rise above the insane noise dominating the world.

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  4. I was there to hear you talk and be inspired for a purpose.. just write it!
    God bless you more, your family and ministry, Ms. Yay.

    Thank you...

    - Lauren

    https://athomewithlaurenblog.wordpress.com

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    1. I receive those words, Lauren. Amen! Praying that you too will not tire proclaiming Jesus. Am glad to note that you too have a blog. Will visit!

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