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Welcome to the Abba’s Heart eBeat, the monthly eNews from Abba’s Heart Ministries and the Revival Center. Read on to be informed and inspired about what God is doing!
From the Webmaster: This is the first issue of the eBeat using our new Inbox Outreach system! We are excited about this upgrade and all the new features. If you have never received the eBeat before, welcome! If you have previously unsubscribed, please accept our apology and use the unsubscribe feature at the end of this email. It will stick this time.
Sandi’s Note to you Today:
It is difficult, very difficult to put into words the gratitude and appreciation that Martin and I feel over your generous hearts in sending us to Hawaii for our 30th Wedding Anniversary. We had to cancel the trip twice because Donny just wasn't well enough, but this time... we were able to go! We came home to many wonderful surprises, one of which was Donny continuing to make awesome progress! Thank you so much, the time away did more good than I ever thought possible!
Donny Update
Check his progress here: Getting better every day!
www.abbasheart.com/donnyupdate3.asp
You have been a big blessing in helping us keep the hospital and ambulance co-pays down and now with all the expenses for Donny's rehabilitation... and we thank you for that. We are coming up on three years... we could not have done it alone!"
www.abbasheart.com/donationlist.asp
Lessons from a Live Oak Tree
"God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees, and flowers, and clouds, and stars." Martin Luther
My husband and I began our ministry in southwest Georgia. We lived near the town of Thomasville, a beautiful southern city that is culturally rich. We did our personal business and shopping there and often took advantage of that time to explore the city and its local color.
Near the center of the city lies a live oak tree. It is truly majestic. Over 300 years old, the old oak is very stately, almost daunting, with its fascinating limbs spreading 162 feet. We used to visit the old oak and gaze in awe at its grandeur. As I reminisce about the old oak, I now marvel at its beautiful spiritual analogy.
Oak trees can absorb, because of their complex root system, about fifty gallons of water each day, and the older the tree is, the more fruit (acorns) it produces. Wood from an oak is some of the strongest available, and it is resistant to attacks from insects and bacteria. These facts may seem trivial, but the Bible refers to the promise of Christians being as "oaks of righteousness" (Isaiah 61:3), and in Psalm 1, it speaks of them as being like a tree planted by water that bears fruit in its season.
That comparison is beautiful for Christians. An oak is strong because of its roots, its inner foundation. An oak is strong because of its ability to absorb water, which continuously feeds the roots, providing nourishment to the entire tree, which gives it beautiful green leaves and fruit. In our walk with God, we are only as strong as our root system, our inner spiritual life that is built through personal prayer and Bible study. Greater strength and maturity in our lives yield greater fruit, and our stability and integrity help us resist attacks from the enemy and the discouraging problems of everyday life.
I want to have a strong root system, and I want my life to be like that live oak I remember. That would certainly be the best legacy I could leave my children and grandchildren. But I know to be an oak of righteousness, I must leave my own feelings and schedule behind and meet God at every turn. So my prayer today is "Lord, help me, in my weakness, to lean on You for my strength. May I never leave You waiting or disappointed. May I never neglect the most precious gift of my life, but may I always be ready to sacrifice my time and give you all of my heart."
Written With Love By Andrea at 12:45 PM
http://aparsonswife.blogspot.com/2009/03/lessons-from-live-oak-tree.html
New Building Update
We are busy with construction and anticipate being in the new building on September 6! The final service in the current building will be Friday, August 28, at 7:00pm, and then for a week the only services will be those of volunteers helping with the move. Come help us move over to the new location at 2221 Villa. South of Shaw, just a few blocks away.
www.abbasheart.com/donationlist.asp
http://www.abbasheart.com/newbuilding.asp
Spiritual Body Builders
We are currently studying Malachi 2-4 and Psalms 22-23. The first Monday in August, start reading Romans 1-5. If you would like to be a Spiritual Body Builder, contact our office for a brochure with instructions, or download it by going to the link below. Recordings of many of the discussions are available in the Audio/Video Media System. The Body Builder scriptures are the basis for the Wednesday Night Bible Study as well. Sandi has been able to resume teaching on Wednesdays now that Donny is home.
www.theRevivalCenter.info
www.abbasheart.com/avms.asp
Ministry News and Opportunities
Website
The message, “Shack Attack” is available on CD for purchase in our online store, or you can listen to it on the website. There is a link on the home pages: www.abbasheart.com and www.theRevivalCenter.info.
Facebook
Become a “fan” of the Revival Center! http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/pages/Clovis-CA/The-Revival-Center/52488823471?v=wall&viewas=1144762363&ref=share
King Camp
Next year’s retreat will be May 28-30. Registration is open!
www.abbasheart.com/registrations.asp
Queen Camp! November 13-15, 2009
We will return to the Tenaya Lodge and the cost will be $395.00 per person. We recommend that you pay your $50.00 deposit now (If you haven’t already) and begin making payments of $120.00 each month starting in August. On October 5, 2009, when registration closes, you will have paid in full! You may also set up automatic payments online.
Visit www.abbasheart.com/donationlist.asp.
Or to register online now and pay in full, visit www.abbasheart.com/registrations.asp.
We were able to get a few more rooms, but there are only five spots left. If you feel you should come, then sign up and put down a deposit. Take that first step and see what God will do!
“The priests will carry the Ark of the Lord, the Lord of all the earth. As soon as their feet touch the water, the flow of water will be cut off upstream, and the river will stand up like a wall.” Joshua 3:13 (NLT)
Young People Ministering in Mexico
The Mexico Team of five has joined forces with Teen Mania in Tecate, Mexico through July 25. The team is building homes, doing street outreach, Vacation Bible School, and teen discipleship. Keep them in your prayers!
If you would like to help with expenses, you may do so here: www.abbasheart.com/donationlist.asp.
Missions Team is back from South Africa
Reports are that the trip was an amazing experience for everyone who went. Maybe we can get a few of them to share some stories.
S.H.A.R.E.S. Cards
We have S.H.A.R.E.S. Cards which you can use at participating stores, including Save Mart, Lucky, Food Maxx, and Smart Foods. When your card is swiped at checkout, three percent of the total of your purchase is given to the ministry. Reply to this email and ask for one!
Revival Center Ministry Schedule in California
Sundays Worship Service at the Revival Center, Clovis, CA 11:00 am
Tuesdays Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm
Wednesdays Bible Study and Communion 7:00 pm
(Staff meeting from 6:00 to 7:00 pm)
Fridays Miracle Crusade @ Revival Center 7:00 pm
See the calendar >> for monthly activities and Sandi’s guest speaking engagements.
To see photos from recent events visit www.theRevivalCenter.info and find the albums on the left navigation.
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For more information about Abba’s Heart Ministries, The Revival Center, Miracle Crusades, Reverend Sandi Querin, or anything else you read about here, visit www.abbasheart.com.
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