The Summer of ‘23 will be remembered as a “growing season” for Heart2Heart Women.

And what an amazing summer it has been. Through the “Keep Growing” study series we have dug into the rich soil of God’s word with such topics as the Bible, prayer, and the attributes of God. We have learned where to find true rest, how to encourage and be encouraged and how to keep life simple.

We closed the series yesterday with a study on the “Essentials of Our Faith”. We discussed that while there is room for “differences of opinion” within the Body of Christ, there are some core beliefs, that we must fully accept: The deity of Christ, Salvation is by God’s grace, Salvation through Christ alone, the Resurrection of Christ, the message of the Gospel and infallibility of scripture, Monotheism-One God, and the Holy Trinity. These are Essential beliefs for every true follower of Christ.

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As one season ends, a new one begins. In just a few weeks Heart2Heart will begin the fall/winter study – “But God” Lessons From the Life of Joseph. Through the nine week study we will explore the depths of God’s faithfulness.

We would love for you to join us…and bring a friend.

So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. (Romans 14:19)

Did you know?

Worldwide there is an estimated 4,000 different religions.

In the U.S there are some 300,000 churches, more than 35,000 independent/non-denominational churches, and at least 200 Protestant denominations.

Divisions are not a new problem in the church. You need only read some of Pauls epistles to realize that divisions were just as common in the early church as they are today; long before there was carpet, power point and electric instruments.

In our lesson this week we’re going to discuss what exactly is essential to the Christian Faith and how to discern the Essentials from the non-essentials.

Don’t forget to register for the new fall study: “But God” A study from the life of Joseph.

We’ve all heard it – KISS – (Keep it Simple ……)

She challenged us with some thought-provoking questions:

• How do I measure my life? (Luke 12:15)
• Do I seek God’s kingdom first? (Matthew 6:25-34
• Do I value the simple things of life? (Proverbs 15:16)
• Am I content with what I have? (1 Timothy 6:6-8)

Diane wrapped up her message with some practical applications for us to follow:

• Organize your schedule
• Have a goal and a system
• Cut out what you don’t need
• Complete one task at a time
• Have simple ideas
• Clear out your mental clutter as much as possible
• Release distractions
• Learn to say “no”

Good advice for these busy days.