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!
Note from Sandi
An amazing Christmas lies just around the corner.
Imagine the joy in heaven when Jesus came. A bittersweet day, I’m sure. As Jesus was born under the shadow of Herod, I wonder why the way was made but not necessarily easily paved. This is truth in our lives and it was true in the life of Jesus our Lord, from the very beginning. All along the way, from inception, the statement shouts in the life of Jesus, “God will make a way!” And that same shout is heard in our daily lives and circumstances as well. God could have simply stopped Herod’s heart in the night. It would have been easier than sending Jesus and his Mom and Dad off to Egypt while Herod went on a rampage to kill babies. But you see, God always gives us the opportunity to hear, listen and obey; thus allowing us to be part of His plan and process. This is how we gain trust. So, as much as God smiled at the idea of building a protection around His Son and never let anyone say or do a wicked thing about Him or to Him… God forsook the idea of a “padded life,” for reality because He knew that we would need to be able to embrace the life of Jesus and His heart, fully knowing that He truly does understand…
Isaiah 53:3-4 - “He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from Him; He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.”
“Lord, may our lives be lived in such a way that you are highly esteemed and never despised or rejected. Thank you for the privilege of knowing you… There is no greater honor.”
Donny Update
Donny is home after 10 weeks in the hospital. This is the first Christmas he will be home for three years. No more “Decking the Halls” of the hospital for us this year! He is on several medications to help finish off the infections and disasters that got a hold of his lungs. He has been home for a week and instead of one machine to help him breathe, like before he went in the hospital, he has four now. We are steadfastly believing the Lord will raise him up, no matter how it looks. He has been home for 12 days and has been unable to get out of bed so far. It is the small victories that we rejoice in… the ability to exert himself to chew his food or to reach and grab a hold of something… Thank you for all your prayers for us. They have mattered. When people ask me how I am doing this… My response is quick and simple, “The prayers of the saints and the faithfulness of God.” Please be in prayer for Donny’s wife, Amy, this week, she is gone to South Carolina for a few days to visit with her family there.
“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, we thank you for that!”
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The Christmas Envelope
It's just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past 10 years or so.
It all began because my husband Mike hated Christmas---oh, not the true meaning of Christmas, but the commercial aspects of it-overspending...the frantic running around at the last minute to get a tie for Uncle Harry and the dusting powder for Grandma -- the gifts given in desperation because you couldn't think of anything else.
Knowing he felt this way, I decided one year to bypass the usual shirts, sweaters, ties and so forth. I reached for something special just for Mike. The inspiration came in an unusual way.
(To read the rest of this story and several others, grab some tissue and click here: www.abbasheart.com/christmasstories.asp.)
(If you can handle one more, click here: https://www.abbasheart.com/mica.asp)
Spiritual Body Builders
We are currently studying John 1-5. The first Monday in January, start reading John 6-10. 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, which is taught by Rev. Sandi Querin.
www.theRevivalCenter.info
www.abbasheart.com/avms.asp
Ministry News and Opportunities
Christmas and New Year’s Day
We will not be having a service on Christmas night so that you may celebrate with your family. There will be a special service on December 23 at 7:00 pm where we will look at how Christmas has been celebrated throughout the ages. On January 1, New Year’s Day, there will not be a service, but we will enjoy a First Fruits of the Heart Watch Night on New Year’s Eve starting at 7:00 pm. At midnight we will have communion. There will be opportunities for offerings of finance, song, and devotions throughout the night, until 7:00 am. On January 3 we will have a special service at 11:00 am as we start 2010 celebrating Jesus! Be sure to come!
Wednesday, December 23 - Christmas Throughout the Ages at 7:00 pm
Friday, December 25 - No service
Sunday, December 27 - Service at 11:00 am
Tuesday, December 29 - Prayer meeting at 6:30pm
Wednesday, December 30 - No Bible Study
Thursday, December 31 - First Fruits of the Heart - 7pm-7am
Friday, January 1 - No Service
Sunday, January 3 - Service at 11:00 am, Potluck afterwards
Foundations of Faith
The Foundations of Faith class will be offered in January. The class meets on Thursday nights and is a great opportunity to learn, or get refreshed on, the basics of Christianity. It will be offered quarterly. Since this is the first time for the class, all Revival Center meetings that normally happen on Thursdays will be cancelled so that everyone will be able to participate. The classes in April, July, October, and thereafter will be primarily for new attenders and new believers, though everyone is welcome.
Monday Flex Classes
There are no Flex classes in January. Love Alliance will begin on February 2. Click the link below to learn more about them.
http://www.abbasheart.com/mondayflex.asp
Fellowship Groups
There is something for everyone at the Revival Center! Small groups meet on a monthly basis for fellowship and Bible study.
Manoah’s Men - Boys ages 11-17
Gideon’s Girls - Girls ages 11-17
Ebenezers - Ages 18-40
Sisters of Encouragement - Women ages 18-40
Titus Two Women - Women age 40 and up
The Journey - Men of all ages
Information about meeting times and locations is available on the website calendar, and if you are on the RC mailing list, you will also get printed and emailed information.
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
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! You can also pick one up at the Revival Center or the ministry office in Kingsburg.
Ideas for if you get money for Christmas:
Clean DVDs
Clean Play is going out of business, but there are still some DVDs with all the things you don’t want to see already taken out. Get them while you can.
www.cleanplaydvds.com
King Camp
Next year’s retreat will be May 28-30, 2010. The speaker will be Donny Querin. Registration is open!
www.abbasheart.com/registrations.asp
Queen Camp!
Queen Camp 2009 was amazing! We have opened registration for 2010. The cost is $395.00 per person, and a non-refundable $50 deposit will hold your spot.
We are anticipating a very special time again at the beautiful Tenaya Lodge. It is such a blessing to worship the Creator in the midst of all the natural wonder of that area. As always, the retreat will be filled with worship, life-changing messages from God’s Word, powerful prayer times, fun, great food, plentiful chocolate, and amazing interaction with godly women. Spend Saturday afternoon in a cozy fireplace area, getting pampered in the spa, riding horses, hiking, soaking in the jacuzzi, or enjoying a long, snoozy nap. Maybe you will be the Queen for a Day and get all the great benefits that go with that. For those building a library of Christian resources, we will have some inspiring books for sale, as well as your favorites. Register early and start making payments of only $40 a month.
To register online, visit www.abbasheart.com/registrations.asp, or you can call Dora in the ministry office at 559-897-9575. If you feel you should come, sign up!
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. At this time, Sandi’s travel has been cancelled so that she can be a caregiver for her son Donny.
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.
The Revival Center
2221 Villa Avenue, in Clovis, just south of Shaw.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 740, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Ministry Office: 1516 Draper Street, in Kingsburg
Phone: 559-897-9575
Email: theRevivalCenter@abbasheart.com
Fax: 559-897-9576
Web: www.theRevivalCenter.
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