It's the end of another Sunday and the beginning of another week. We had a different kind of a service this morning. We split up the ladies and the men and had separate teachings for each. Paul taught the men and I taught the ladies. He's been teaching through Ephesians 5, so I knew exactly what I was to teach on- how to be a Godly wife. Easy, huh??
I've been reading and researching all week and narrowed my outline down to three points: submission, respect and contentment. I was a bit nervous when I stepped behind the pulpit this morning, but my son Sam helped calm my nerves. He was walking out with all the men and looked back and saw me behind the pulpit. He was shocked!
"MOM!" he yelled, loud enough for all to hear. "Why are you preaching?" He was just flabbergasted that I was "preaching" and not his dad. It provided a much needed laugh for me.
Once I got started, God calmed me down and I rather enjoyed it. The ladies were very receptive to some very hard truths. I will say that I am glad I do not have to do this every week.
I'm typing this on my brand new blue laptop Paul bought me for my birthday. It just arrived on Friday and I have really been enjoying it. My old laptop (well, it's only 3 years old) still works, with some modifications. The screen blew on it, so it has to be plugged into a monitor, and about half the keys on the keyboard are missing. Ben has discovered that he can pull off keys, and he does it whenever he gets the chance. :( So, the kids are getting my old laptop to play on and I got this new one. I think I got the best deal. Thanks Paul.
We've got a busy week ahead of us. I've got to get some kind of plan together for school. The summer has slipped right by and I have nothing concrete for the upcoming school year. Sooooo, that is my main focus this week. We're also getting ready for our vacation, coming up a week from tomorrow. We are going to the mountains, only 2-3 hours from our home. We've rented a vacation home and plan to rest and relax all week while we're there. Everyone is really looking forward to it before school begins again.
Have a great week.
3 comments:
Elizabeth,
You did a great job yesterday! You are a wonderful example to all of us ladies, thanks!
I'm very proud of you Beth. The best part is that you are living out what you taught to the ladies & I have a front row seat to that. Love you.
Beth, My cat Hope has pulled the T off my computor and I can not for the life of me put it back on. At least Ben is cuter than her and could get away with it quicker with me. You did just great. You are a good example to all the women in our church and even to me. Mom Dziadul
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