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Kelview Women’s
Ministry Newsletter JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
Volume 11, Issue 1
Heart Talk PURSUING GODLINESS … Titus 2:12
Inside This Issue
The Beautiful Wife 2
What’s Cookin’? 2
Event Review 3
Group Meetings 4
Books We Love 4
Mark Your Calendar! 5
Birth Announcements 6
Leadership Team Coleen Catalano
Women’s Ministry Director
Samantha Burgess
Julie Catalano
Beverly Dillow
Deanna Dunn
Rosa Jones
Bethany LeRoy
Susan Lilly
Teresa Patteson
Marleah Reed
Katie Robinson
Our Mission
The women’s ministry of Kelview Heights Baptist Church
seeks to encourage women in spiritual growth,
discipleship, enrichment, ministry and evangelism.
This goal will be accomplished by providing resources,
training, enrichment events and a supporting network.
A Place Where Age Doesn’t Matter but Friendships Do!
P recious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Psalm 116:15
2013 has been a year of great loss for us as a church family. Some of us have
personally lost family members, but we all, as a church family, have lost
loved ones as more and more of our older generation have been called
home to be with the Lord.
This older generation is the one who sacrificed and gave with a generous spirit to
make Kelview what it is today. They leave behind big shoes to fill but what a blessing
to see younger generations stepping into those shoes, willing to serve and be used by
the Lord to continue His work. The Bible tells us to “occupy” till He comes. We are
not to just sit around and wait for Him, we are to be busy working to further His
kingdom.
My grandmother passed away in 2009. She was among the ones who were in that
generation of Kelview when it was started. If you visit her gravesite today, you will
find no date of death due to an oversight. The thought struck me how fitting that
was. As Christians, we never die—we have eternal life, from now through eternity.
We don’t know what 2014 holds but, undoubtedly, more of our church family will be
called home. It could be me or it could be you...or the Lord could come back and
take us all home! I want to be busy serving Him when that time comes. How about
you?
Coleen Catalano
www.kelviewwomensministry.com
WHAT’S COOKIN’? THE BEAUTIFUL WIFE
MAKE 2014 A GREAT YEAR
As I write this, it is the days between Christmas and
New Years, the time I always begin to look back at the
last year and take note of where I have improved and
where I have fallen short. My marriage is always a large
area of my life that I look at during this soul-searching
time.
Questions I ask myself: Did I encourage my husband
every day, or were there days I was hard to get along
with or quick to point out his flaws? Did I work diligent-
ly to create a peaceful home for him to come to for
nourishment and rejuvenation? Has my marriage gotten
stronger this year, through the bumps and bruises of life,
or have we let those events become a wedge between
us? Did I pray without ceasing for his strengths and
weaknesses alike, or did I just grumble instead?
Ouch. These are hard questions to answer. Most of
them I can answer, “Both.” I am sure you probably can,
too. So what can we do to make 2014 a better year for
our marriages? I believe all of the answers can be found
in the Bible.
In First Thessalonians 5:16-18, the Bible says, “Rejoice
always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Wow. That steps on a lot of toes. It also gives me the
uncontroverted answer to pretty much all of my ques-
tions. If I am rejoicing always, it would be impossible to
grumble or point out his flaws. If I am giving thanks in
everything, it would be impossible to let the bumps and
bruises of life create a wedge between us. If I am praying
without ceasing, I can turn all of my hurts or concerns
over to the Lord and just enjoy the union with my
husband that God blessed me with.
Will you take a few minutes to take inventory of where
your marriage is? It would do us all good to let First
Thessalonians 5:16-18 be our key verses for 2014. We
can expect great things to happen in our marriages when
we live out these verses, because as it says, “This is the
will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Happy New Year!
Susan Lilly
Heart Talk Page 2
Amish Breakfast Casserole
Makes 12 servings
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion until bacon is
crisp; drain.
2. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients;
stir in bacon mixture.
3. Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 baking dish.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350º for 35-40 minutes or until a
knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
5. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Resolutions are just flimsy ideas.
Goals are better. They are specific,
measurable, and have a deadline.
–Dave Ramsey
Ingredients: 1 pound sliced bacon, diced
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
6 eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups frozen shredded hash brown
potatoes, thawed
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese (or substitute
mozzarella)
We gotta speed this up, Solomon. Your next wedding is in 15 minutes.
Heart Talk Page 3
HIGHLIGHTS – By Susan Lilly
Christmas Tea 2013
The December Christmas Tea could have been a night right out of a fairy tale. As we
entered the room, we were welcomed to tables decorated with nutcrackers,
snowmen, reindeer, popcorn, trees, lanterns, angels, glitter and poinsettias. Each table
was decorated and hosted by one of our sweet ladies, so everyone had a seat chosen
just for them.
The meal was catered by our very own Robert Perales. He made us yummy grilled
chicken with this decadent butter sauce, rice and veggies. It was divine comfort food.
All of the ladies brought Christmas cupcakes for dessert that were decorated so
wonderfully.
We had the pleasure of hearing sweet little Allie Catalano sing “Happy Birthday,
Jesus,” with the Ladies Trio. She did such a great job! We watched a video that
reminded us all of how easy it is to get caught up in gift-giving and cooking and
shopping, and leave Jesus out of our celebrations.
Then we were entertained by a Fashion Show like none we had ever seen before – an
Ugly Christmas Sweater Fashion Show. We laughed as we saw some of the ugliest
sweaters you could ever imagine. They were ridiculously gaudy, decorated with lights,
garland, 4th of July, bears, balls, and mesh-o-plenty. It was really fun.
Oh, then it was Door Prize time! Cookie jars, cookbooks, cookie cutters, apron sets,
pens, journals and gift cards, oh, my! Every single lady that won was the envy of all the
others.
As we closed our evening, we were blessed to have Jenny Broughton speak to us about
“Come to the Table.” She encouraged all of us to look at all the tables that are around
us, and find ways to expect wonderful things while we sit around them, ways to
encourage others as we invite others to sit at our tables with us, and to use all the
tables in our lives to evangelize to those who are in our world.
She admonished us to share our kitchen tables, our coffee tables, our card tables, our
picnic tables or even a bed table at a hospital or nursing home. We are the light of the
world, so we must use our tables to embrace and equip others to live the life Christ
created them to live.
Pictures of this event are posted on our women’s ministry website.
www.kelviewwomensministry.com
Heart Talk Page 4
No More Perfect Moms By: Jill Savage
If you’ve ever forgotten to pick your kid up from
soccer practice or accidentally worn two different
shoes to the grocery store, this book is for you.
Being a mother is not for those who display symp-
toms of the “Perfection Infection.” There is simply
no such thing as the perfect mom. And there are
no such things as perfect kids, perfect bodies,
perfect marriages or even perfect meals. With refreshing honesty,
author Jill Savage exposes some of her own parental shortcomings
with the goal of helping mothers everywhere shelve their desires
for perfection along with their insecurities of not measuring up to
other moms.
Jill delivers some much-needed realism as she explains why we
need to stop comparing our insides to other people’s outsides. She
challenges every mom to exchange her vision of being a “perfect
mother” for God’s beautiful grace in order to learn to love her
real, but imperfect, life.
You’re Made for a God-Sized Dream Opening the Door to All God Has for You By: Holley Gerth
We all long to live with more purpose, passion, and
joy. Yet in the middle of our hectic lives, the God-
sized dreams that have the potential to lead us into
all God has planned for us are the ones that tend to
get lost. With her intimate, approachable style and
constant encouragement, popular author, Holley
Gerth invites women to rediscover the big dreams
God has given them...and then dare to pursue them.
With the enthusiasm and honesty that we all want from our
closest friend, Holley encourages women to overcome excuses …
too busy, too late, too far out of my comfort zone … and believe
that their God-sized dreams can become reality. She take readers
by the heart and says, “Yes! You can do this! Let’s go!” and then
guides them forward with a loving hand. A licensed counselor
and certified life coach, Holley insightfully combines inspiration
with practical application in this positive book.
Books We Love
Check Us Out On the Web!
www.kelviewwomensministry.com
January & February Group Meetings
Heart to Heart Widow Support Group
January 21, 6:00 p.m. February 18, 6:00 p.m. For location information:
Contact Connie Griffin at 697-1951
MOPS January 10 & 24, 9:30 -11:30 a.m. February 14 & 28, 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
Kelview, Room 132 Contact Jessica Hillger at 269-2067
Things Treasured Scrapbooking Club
January 11, 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. February 10, 5:00—9:00 p.m.
Kelview Kitchen Contact Amy Suggs at 689-2438
Moms of Teens
January 13, 6:30 p.m. February 10, 6:30 p.m.
Kelview, Room 132 Contact Helen Whitehead at 553-3924
Women of the Word Ladies Sunday Morning Bible Class
Sunday Mornings at 9:15 a.m., Room 136
Have you ever seen a toddler hold up their arms to be picked up and carried when the little one’s legs have grown
tired from too much walking? No decent parent would ignore the child’s plea. At other times, a child might just need
some attention and nurturing. If you’ve ever carried a child, with their head resting on your shoulder, arms and legs
wrapped around you, you know what a precious time of bonding it can be. Children grow up, but that doesn’t mean
they don’t need to be carried from time to time. Your heavenly Father is always available when your legs have grown
tired and you can’t take another step. And He loves it when you wrap your arms around Him and rest your weary
head on His shoulder. It is His delight to carry you. Climb into His arms today. —Excerpt from Breath Prayers
Carry Me, Lord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Isaiah 40:11
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Heart Talk Page 5
B eacons For Christ!! February 17, 2014
6:30 p.m.
Blessings From Above
January 10 ................................................................................................................................... MOPS Meeting
January 11 ........................................................................................... Things Treasured Scrapbooking Club
January 13 ................................................................................................ Moms of Teens Fellowship Group
January 21 ..................................................................................... Heart to Heart Widows Support Group
January 24 ................................................................................................................................... MOPS Meeting
February 10 ............................................................................................. Moms of Teens Fellowship Group
February 14 ................................................................................................................................ MOPS Meeting
February 17 ..................................................... Beacons for Christ! Ladies Missions Event
February 18 .................................................................................. Heart to Heart Widows Support Group
February 28 ................................................................................................................................ MOPS Meeting
Ladies, please be in prayer for each one of these women as they prepare and plan for this
special day. What a blessing and responsibility to give birth to a little one and raise them in the
nurture and admonition of the Lord. If you or a loved one is expecting, we would love to be
praying for them. Contact Coleen Catalano at [email protected].
Congratulations to these new moms
and remember to keep them in your prayers:
Jenelle Milam .......................... Baby boy, Layton Wayne
Congratulations to these special ladies in the
upcoming births of God’s little precious ones:
Chelsea Stephens .................................... February, 2014
Kristen Hager .................................................. April, 2014
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.”” Psalm 127:3
Heart Talk Page 6