i’m officially an author :] November 21, 2009
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As of today I am officially an official author (or authoress should i say!) I had another dream of a day today… i got to hold my book for the very first time!
I now have hundreds of my devotionals sitting in my house, if you want to take one, two (or a few) off my hands i’d be more than happy to sell them to you! I’m selling them for £7.00… you can either grab me and I’ll give you one, or you could contact Ambassador (Belfast) directly or pop into a Christian bookshop. They will be in the bookshops in a couple of weeks DV, if not they will definately be out in time for Christmas…
I can’t stress this enough- PLEASE PLEASE PRAY for this project… Please pray for His protection, as well as His strength as I speak out. Also I’m not a one-woman band, I can’t take on this take on my own so I would appreciate your help?! If you want you could blog about it or plug it in your Church, tell anyone and everyone about it… if you would like to announce it in your Church or youth group and you want a photo ask and I’ll email it to you… I would really appreciate it if you could help me get the word out as wide as possible, it’s not going to do anyone any good sitting on a shelf!
One final thing, if you want me to visit your Church or youth group to talk about it let me know. I will try my best to see what I can do… I’ll keep you’s updated… thanks for your prayers, I really do appreciate your support… God bless, connie :]
oh and… here she is :]
the Lord’s prayer November 15, 2009
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Make this your prayer today. I know we can rhyme it off without even thinking but give it some serious thought, don’t just repeat it for the sake of it. Don’t just read it, reflect upon it. Remember that prayer is far more than a string of words, its a cry from the heart that pulls on God’s heartstrings. Pray it with me…
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power,
and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
reckless abandonment November 8, 2009
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Absolute abandonment, that’s what our Father asks of us. He asks for everything, absolutely everything. If we hold back even an ounce of ourselves we are being disobedient. He asks for unquestionable obedience, reckless abandonment. It’s time we threw ourselves at His feet. It’s time we laid our all before the altar.
Pray this with me…
“Father, I abandon myself into your hands;
do with me what you will.
Whatever you may do, I thank you:
I am ready for all, I accept all.
Let only your will be done in me,
and in all Your creatures -
I wish no more than this, O Lord.
Into your hands I commend my soul;
I offer it to you with all the love of my heart,
for I love you Lord,
and so need to give myself,
to surrender myself into your hands,
without reserve,
and with boundless confidence,
For you are my Father.”
Charles de Foucauld (1858-1916)
connie :]
Life@two:42 with Adrian Eagleson + Prayer Room October 31, 2009
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We would appreciate your publicising the following events.
PRAYING PARENTS on THURSDAY 5th November at 8pm in two:42
an opportunity for parents to come together to pray specifically for their children
Life@two:42 on FRIDAY 6th November at 8pm in two:42
60 minutes includes acoustic worship and guest speaker Adrian Eaglesson from 24/7 prayer Ireland. Afterwards stay around and chat with the speaker and enjoy the hospitality.
If you stay until 11:30pm, then join with us in midnight prayer.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
On THURSDAY 5th November we launch our Enniskillen Prayer Room in two:42 and it will run until Christmas.
The room has been designed around a number of prayer stations which will challenge people to go deeper and wider in prayer. We will be running a number of specific prayer events, e.g Praying Parents, Church leaders prayer, but also invite Churches and Christian organisations to come along and use the prayer room. We obviously want the room to be used for prayer, but also hope that Churches will use it to stimulate greater prayer amongst their congregation.
We encourage you to come along and take a look, bring your weekly prayer meeting and use the prayer room to your benefit.
If you wish to use the prayer room, then please contact KARL through eyfc@btinternet.com
Thank you for your support.
KARL
prayer powers us on October 25, 2009
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Prayer can turn anything around in an instant, it has the POWER to accomplish anything. James 5:16 (NCV) pretty much sums it up, “When a believing person prays, great things happen”. Our God is the God of the impossible, if you ask anything of Him (in accordance with His will) it’s as good as done.
I want to see greater things happen in Enniskillen, I’m sure you do too. So why don’t we pray like it? Come to think of it, why don’t we live like it? If we say we’re following the Way we have to follow in His footsteps. That means we have to pray like we mean it, holding ourselves to the promise that we’ll live each and every word of it. When we do prayer powers us on to do greater things for His Glory.
Connie :]
in answer to prayer… October 25, 2009
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“In answer to prayer the Spirit can be poured out, souls can be converted, believers can be established. In prayer the kingdom of darkness can be conquered, souls brought out of prison into the liberty of Christ, and the glory of God be revealed. Through prayer, the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, can be wielded in power, and, in public preaching as in private speaking, the most rebellious made to bow at Jesus’ feet.
What a responsibility on the Church to give herself to the work of intercession.”
Andrew Murray
We know that when we ask God answers. So why do we stay silent?
the restored tour October 19, 2009
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The Restored Tour is an evangelistic event being organised by Real Life on Friday 23rd October in the Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen. Sligo Methodist Church are also organising and hosting the event on the previous night, Thursday 22nd October. It is an evening with “Once an Addict” author Barry Woodward and song-writer Shell Perris. Barry had been dependent on heroin for 14 years and was in and out of prison before he had what he describes as “am encounter with God” which totally transformed his life. Shell, who overcame the eating disorder anorexia, is passionate about using her music as a way of giving hope to real people facing real life situations.
PRAYER POINTS
That Christians will take this on their hearts for prayer.
For safety, good health, energy and strength for Barry and Shell as they travel.
That God would speak His Word through them, in each venue.
As the event is made known that those God wants there will be prompted to go.
That Christians will invite and bring those who have not yet trusted the Lord.
For God’s help in contacting those suffering from addiction/eating disorders, and that they will come along.
That nobody would be deterred from going because of the £5 entrance charge.
That both Sligo Methodist Church (22nd Oct) and the Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen (23rd Oct) will be filled to capacity.
That the Holy Spirit will prepare hearts to respond to the message
For God’s help with publicity, press releases and all the practical arrangements.
For local Christians to help with welcoming, stewarding and to be part of the reponse team.
That those who respond will be adequately helped and nurtured and that they will find fellowship.
i signed on the dotted line! October 12, 2009
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hey all! good news, friday the 25th of september i signed on the dotted line so my first book, “faith undiluted” should be out by november!
i signed with Ambassador Publications, they’re an international company based in Belfast as well as Greenville, South Carolina. met with the CEO, Samuel Lowry, in September so we’ve got a few things sorted out. there’s still an awful lot to do over the next few weeks so your continued prayers would be much appreciated.
also i can’t make any promises but if you want me to visit your Church/youth group to talk about it and/or do a book signing let me know and i’ll try my best to work it out.
not too sure when exactly the book release will be yet but i will keep you posted… connie :]
1 Way Launch October 12, 2009
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Here’s an article I wrote for Life Times magazine on “1 Way”, have a wee read…
“1 Way” is a new ministry that Brookeborough Elim has birthed. These monthly meetings are geared towards the youth of today, young people from far and wide, between the ages of fourteen and thirty are made welcome. The youth meetings feature both a speaker and a band or solo act.
No expense has been spared, some of the best speakers and bands are lined up to bring their message. Nikki Gardener, MTC, Mr Jag and our “1 Way worship band” will be taking part in the programme. George Barkley, Davy Beckett, Rick Hill and our very own pastor Mark McClurg will be bringing a message.
The name “1 Way” comes from John 14:6, it simply says that Jesus is the only Way, “I am the way… No one can come to the Father except through me” We would love you to come along and find out more about what this ministry has to offer. The launch is on Saturday the 17th of October 2009, at 8pm. The meetings continue on until June 2010 before they break during the summer.
Everyone is welcome to stay on after the meeting to socialise. Refreshments are available. As Brookeborough Elim has just built a new Church building we would love you to take the opportunity to come and visit us, enjoy the meetings and make good use of our facilities. We hope that you can accept our invitation, we would love to see you there!
To find out more visit www.1way.me.uk
Most importantly could you pray for our new ministry. Pray believing that we will receive a blessing. Pray for kids not only to come but to commit to it. Pray for the team, pray that God would give us the energy and enthusiasm to go about His work. Pray for the visiting bands, solo acts and speakers, that God would give them a message in season. Please pray that prodigals will be called home. Last of all but definitely not least pray that all the glory would go to God. Pray believing that every prayer will be answered in accordance with His will.
connie :]
to your knees! October 7, 2009
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