Makeover

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1ST THURSDAY CONNECT

Spring is coming, and with it, Nature’s makeover!

Makeovers come in various forms. An external makeover simply requires a new wardrobe and some makeup, the kind of beauty treatment Esther in the Bible may have received before she was chosen to be queen. In tougher times, it may take a mentor to help with a resume, job skills, and an internship. That is where Omega Espresso Bar (OEB) comes in, a ministry giving women in transition help with the skills and opportunity to make life changes. The true and best makeover is the internal change that is a work of God in our hearts. The gospel by nature transforms us, and though we may be far from who we want to be here and now, there is great hope in the promise of Jesus, “Behold, I am making all things new” (Rev. 21:5, ESV).

This month we celebrate spring and makeovers and the deep makeover which sprouts from the gospel at 1st Thursday CONNECT, March 5, 6:30-8:30 PM. We will conclude our study of Jonah and Nahum, learn about the makeover ministry of Omega Espresso Bar and begin a study of Esther.

  • Details: March 5, 6:30-8:30 PM, New Life Church West Linn

  • Salad bar: Please bring a salad topping of your choice for the salad bar. Beans, veggies, fruit, nuts, olives, pickles, meats, cheeses, get creative! Greens, dressing, bread, and a special coffee bar will be provided.

  • Mascara drive: If possible, bring a new package of mascara to contribute to the ministry of OEB and their partner, Divine Threads.

  • RSVP: Text Marcia at 503-720-7197.

GOSPEL MAKEOVER

How does the gospel change people on an on-going basis? This is a question of supreme importance—for those who want to change, for those who know they need to change, for those who can’t figure out how to change, for those who want to please God, perhaps even for those who don’t care. Since we are talking about makeovers this month, here are a few resources that might help you grow in your understanding of the “gospel makeover.”

  • Need to Know by Gary Millar

  • Unlimited Grace by Bryan Chapell

  • Changed into His Image by Jim Berg

  • Future Grace by John Piper

  • Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tripp

  • Counsel the Word podcast has several episodes on sanctification

OPPORTUNITIES

ENTRUSTED: Women’s Training Network is an excellent conference for all women who want to grow in their ability to use the Bible well, in ministry and in life. Registration is now open for the Portland/Vancouver conference which will be held July 10-11. Highly recommended!

Two conferences are happening this weekend in Portland! Ignite for women, put on by Western Seminary is Saturday, March 7. And a 9Marks conference on the gospel will be at Hinson Church Friday and Saturday.

If you are part of the Women’s Ministry Facebook Group, you have seen some recent meal train posts. If you create a meal train for someone in need from New Life Church and would like to let others on the Women’s Ministry Facebook Group know of the opportunity to serve, contact someone on the Women’s Ministry leadership team to get it posted. The team includes Elaine Hochstettler, Toni Hedrick, Gay Haugen, Marcia Reavely, Layna Fullington, Karla Thommen, and Michelle Glynn.

LINKS

In each newsletter, we try to include links to articles or books or music that might be of interest or help on various topics. Enjoy!

(Resources are curated but may not always reflect the views of New Life Church.)

Marcia ReavelyComment