Continue the dance!
August 19, 2009 by Debbie Harris
Filed under A Heart That Dances Blog ~ Debbie Harris
Quiet time gals!
Were we delighted or what? It was such a treat to finish our summer study off hearing from the author herself last Thursday. Catherine is full of energy, motivated by her love for the Lord and her passion for quiet time and after traveling through her book “on our own”, we so enjoyed our time “all together”! She dedicated her brand new book, A Woman’s Heart that Dances, to her father, who was there to receive it, and we gifted her with a plaque to recall that she was our “personal quiet time tutor” so that she will always remember this journey! Another big thank you to Catherine! I’m still reveling in God’s entire orchestration from beginning to end!
Many of you were recipients of her gracious gifting of all the books that she has written – Catherine was very generous! And in addition to the book give aways, Laura Touchette took home the treasured quiet time journal and the grand prize quiet time basket went to Connie Hampy! We were also blessed with a time of worship by Joi Bowling! I will be humming “sitting at his feet” over and over again!
I hope all you “ladies” enjoyed your lovely framed centerpieces and have found a prominent place to display them as a reminder not only of our study together, but also of the call from the Lord Himself to “be still and know that He is God!” There was a beautiful keepsake for each of you on the table to take home – a bookmark with Psalm 46:10 inscribed on it along with “Quiet Time in Summer 09” . If you were unable to attend on Thursday, I would love for you to still have one, so if you will stop by the women’s table in the pavilion at Shadow Mountain on Sundays, you can pick one up for yourself ; and please take one for your friend or relative that did the study with you if they were out of town or unable to attend so that everyone can have this keepsake – there are plenty!!
I hope after an incredible study like this that calls you to sit at the feet of Jesus, where you were encouraged and challenged and saw God at work, that you are asking, “what next?”
If you are still finishing your book, do that! If you have completed it, there are 4 more books in that same format to do on your own, or many other resources to choose from by going to www.quiettime.org. Or if you are looking for a Bible Study, I hope you saw the Bible Studies that will begin in the fall at Shadow Mountain! I teach a precept class on Thursday mornings and would love to have you — there are also 5 more Bible studies on different days in different studies – I know you would be able to find one to fit your need and schedule! At http://www.shadowmountain.org/default.aspx?page=3411, you can view these options. The sign ups have begun in the pavilion at Shadow Mountain every Sunday morning and you can also register online.
You will also be receiving a card in the mail inviting you to the complimentary brunch on September 12th called “Finding your Niche” from 9:30-noon (there is no charge but you need to pick up a ticket for the count in the pavilion ). This is a great display of all of the ministries in Women’s Ministries – a great way to meet women, get involved, and find your niche! You will hear from each ministry and have opportunity to chat with leaders and sign up for classes!
Well, it has been wonderful traveling through with you. I pray, as I sign off of this summer study, that you will find your “next thing” and be always moving a little closer to knowing God a little more and serving Him a little better!
Would love to hear a last blog from you all!!
Blessings on your journey as you continue to dance!
Debbie Harris
QUIET TIME in SUMMER 09
@ Shadow Mountain
