Transforming

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Transforming

At 1st Thursday Connect in October, our theme was Autumn: Aging with Wisdom. We watched a video of Jenny Joseph as an old woman reading her poem “Warning”, and we had some fun creating a Mad Lib version of her poem describing how we might be as old women. Looks like some of us will wear green yoga pants and travel to Budapest!

From the sound of her poem, Jenny Joseph hoped to throw off restraint and responsibility in her old age, but as those who belong to Jesus we want a different ending for our lives. It was a joy to learn about and honor some of most elderly New Life Women who are seeking to age with wisdom. Thank you to Barbara Montgomery, Agnes Spidal, Louise Holladay, Nancy Ross, Eleanora Larson, Pat Meyerdierk, Joan Meyers, and many others for your encouragement and example. We hope to follow you as you have followed Jesus, and it is our prayer that this revised version of Jenny Joseph’s poem describes our lives as we reach old age.

Transforming

When I am an old woman, I may wear purple

With a red hat, but it won’t be what defines me.

I hope to steward well all that God provides

And live out my new identity in Christ.

I shall sit more with age and talk with God throughout the day

And meet with friends and other saints

For help along the way to fear the Lord

And flee the foolishness of youth.

I want to love and serve and enjoy my King until this life is done.

With duties less, God’s Word will rest on my lap,

In my heart, on my lips.

I want to be clothed with the Spirit’s fruit

And walk in wisdom’s way.

May my life display God’s transforming grace

As I tell of all His faithfulness and watch for His return.

 

But now there is much yet to do--

Weeding, laundry, people to feed.

Lord, help me do my tasks with integrity and faith,

Knowing that I am not just doing things, I am becoming someone day by day.

 

I’ll practice now for what is ahead

So I am not surprised. One day soon I will be old,

And I want to be like Christ.

 

1ST THURSDAY CONNECT

1st Thursday Connect for November is coming up soon!

  • Thursday, November 4

  • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

  • New Life Church West Linn

Soup and Cider will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the Bible study will start at 7:00.

This month we will be doing a lesson in the study Transplant: tending our new hearts. We will be doing this study every other month throughout the year, but you can join any time. We will always review and then move on together. Bring a Bible!

Your RSVP at https://newlifenw.com/wl-women is helpful.

If you can’t join us this time, materials will be available in the church foyer, on the website, and can be mailed to you. Livestream will be available at bit.ly/NewLifeWomenLivestreamNovember2021.

We are currently in the middle of our 8 week study of Jeremiah and Lamentations in Side by Side Bible Reading. It’s not too late to start. Find materials in the church foyer or on the website.

 

ODDS AND ENDS

  • Kardiology 101: How to Guard your Heart studies are available. This excellent study can be done at your own pace as a deeper addition to our Transplant study. Request a copy on the Women’s Ministry website.

  • Resources for Side by Side Bible Reading, the Transplant study, and memorization cards for Romans 8 can be found on the website. You can also request mailed resources and share prayer needs there.

  • We will memorize Romans 8:10-14 in November!

  • Women’s Ministry has a Zoom account which you are welcome to use with your Side by Side Bible Reading partner. Access by clicking the link or by typing bit.ly/SidebySideBibleReadingRoom in your browser. If needed, the passcode is 770914.

 

LINKS

Below are links to articles, books, podcasts, and music that might be of interest or help on various topics. Resources are curated but may not always reflect the views of New Life Church. Enjoy!

Marcia ReavelyComment