Looking for unique Christmas gifts?

Hey Everyone!

If you're looking for some unique and inexpensive gift ideas, I wanted to let you know that Amelia (my daughter) has made some really beautiful items that I know you'll just love! She has been doing a great job with her new business and I wanted to help her get the word out about this to help you find some unique and special gifts that in purchasing also help the Church 4 Chicks ministry as a portion of all proceeds are donated to C4C!

Below are some pictures to give you an idea of what types of items are available. For all of you who are on the ministry team and attending our Christmas party on December 15, we will have her items with us that you can purchase that evening. For all others, please email me at Shelley@Church4Chicks.com and I'll get Amelia in touch with you to discuss what item(s) you'd like to order. You can make checks payable to Shelley Hendrix.

Amelia and Sarah at the Product Table at a recent ministry event

Assorted bracelets, necklaces, and earrings


Assorted Bracelets
(in various lengths, some for small wrists of children and some for larger wrists as well)

All of the items are made with genuine stones, metals, and are hand-made by Amelia

Bracelets and keychains

If you're going to be at the party, Amelia also has some really cute gift boxes that can be purchased as well.

Many thanks from Shelley and Amelia for your support!

Merry Christmas!!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Hello Everyone!

I miss you all so much! My Tuesdays seem a little strange now that our fall session is over and we won't be back in full swing until March. I'm thankful technology makes it possible for us to keep in touch, though. I hope you'll be an active part of this blog and that you'll stay in touch personally with those friends you've made at Church 4 Chicks. Remember, we were created for deep, meaningful, open, and honest relationships with God and others, so don't allow the busy-ness of the Holiday Season keep you from being intentional to care for those very special people in your life.

The Hendrix Household is feeling pretty peaceful this year. A couple of years ago, when I was trying to attend every party that I was invited to, and felt ragged before Christmas ever got here, I decided I needed to scale back on the craziness and really enjoy this special season. It goes by too fast anyway, and I want to really savor the Christmas season. So, last Christmas and this Christmas, I've been doing just that, and it's wonderful! I can honestly tell you that it has made such a great difference.

It's becoming a tradition for me to read through the Gospel accounts of the true story of Christmas. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore our cultural traditions as well, but if we're not careful, we can miss out on what the season is truly about. Take a look at this sweet picture from the movie The Nativity:

As you look at the picture above, I wonder, what are some words that come to your mind? What feelings do you experience? For me, one thing that overwhelms me is that this picture conveys a wonderful truth, and that is that God proved in such an unbelievable way, that He indeed loves us and keeps His promises. He promised redemption for mankind, and He provided for this in such an incredible way--words just can't adequately describe what He did for us in sending Jesus into our world for us. I am amazed when I stop and take some time to meditate on the fact that God loves us so much that He gave His only Son so that we could be reconciled to God and be made part of His family. I'm undone when I consider that I am an heir of God and a co-heir with Christ because of God's love and grace. WOW.

How does He love us? Let us count the ways this Christmas and may we be expressions of the love to a lost, crazy busy, hectic, and confused world around us. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with us...shall we?

Last Chance to register for the cruise for only....

Ladies, tomorrow December 1st is the last day to register for the cruise for only $25 deposit. After that, the deposit goes up to $100. We are currently 55% sold. You have the option of making payments of $60 per month.
We hope you will join Shelley Hendrix, Beloved and Babbie Mason on this incredible woman's retreat where you will be spoiled, encouraged and loved on for 5 days!
www.cruisechics.com

Beloved THIS Tuesday

Wow! The fall series flew by. This Tuesday is our last night in our fall series and is it going to be great! We are having a giant baby shower to benefit Cobb Pregnancy Services.

Beloved will be our worship leaders! We will have desserts, worship, teaching,games and prizes. Admission is FREE, just bring an unwraped baby gift ( see below).

Grab your dinner on the way and come early for Chick Chat time from 6:30-7pm.

Then Church 4 Chicks will be from 7-9pm.

Please invite some friends and come join us for an incredible night together!

For more info: www.church4chicks.com

Needs for Cobb Pregnancy Services

wipes

diapers

baby towels and washclothes

clothes

bouncey seats

pack an play

highchairs

strollers

bottles

formula

Only TWO more weeks of our fall 2009 series of Church 4 Chicks and you won't want to miss a moment of it! Come enjoy yourself as we have some girl time were you're free--and encouraged!--to be YOU!

This week we'll be strengthened in our trust in God's character. We'll look at how WISDOM helps us trust God even when times are tough. We're in this thing together, so let's be there for one another this week!

Prayerfully Yours,
Shelley

Hey everyone! You do not want to miss C4C on Tuesday! Invite someone to join you for the fun & friendship as we hear from the wonderful folks at Cobb Pregnancy Services right here in our hometown.

Coming Soon!

Hey everyone!

Just a few quick announcements to make sure everyone has the most up-to-date info. :)

• October 27th: Our Musical Guest will be LORI KENNEDY (www.lorikennedy.com) In her own words, Lori says, "I want to be an instrument used by God to inspire others to seek His Mercy and Grace in a very powerful way. We are most beautiful and captivating to Christ when we show love and acceptance to others. This is a goal I continually strive to meet."

~We will also get to hear from Lori Parker and others from Cobb Pregnancy Services located in Marietta, Ga. CPS is a service to women who are struggling with the real-life issues surrounding crisis pregancies. Church 4 Chicks has "adopted" CPS as our Fall 2009 Ministry Partner. It is our desire to bless these wonderful people who share their lives, skills, and services with others in need.

• November 3: Our topic will be "Wisdom and our Words" ~ A very important subject that we all need to hear and respond to! RYAN C FLOYD, (www.ryancfloyd.com) a local recording artist, will be with us as our worship leader/musical guest and you do not want to miss! God is using Ryan in a powerful way and you'll be one of the first to hear his brand new album. In his own words, Ryan says, " My life’s passion is poured out in the lyrics of these songs so eloquently written by their writers’ about the redeeming work of Christ on the cross. I pray you will find true peace, healing, comfort, joy, and God’s goodness from this project."
• More info to come, but make sure you don't miss out on what is happening at Church 4 Chicks!