Ladies Seminar 15 Apr 2023
We enjoyed a very precious time of fellowship on Saturday with Francois sharing the Word with us. The Master craftsman (the Lord) softened our hearts with the declaration of His love for each one of us and His call for us to respond to Him.
Here are a few testimonies from some of the ladies who attended. (Carol)
Had a wonderful Blessed time of fellowship on Saturday with the ladies. Francois brought a message of hope, encouragement and inspiration sprinkled with Joy, in our walk with the Lord Jesus. Keeping our focus on Jesus, not the cares of the world!
Thank you to everyone involved for making it possible. (Sandra)
I had a wonderful time with the ladies, and the fellowship was great.
Francois teaching was really excellent.
What touched my heart was that the love of our Lord must bring out the fragrance to be sent out to others so that they can experience it, too. His love must touch us in a way to bring others to him.
It calls for action to be in the Word much more and leave the things that keep us busy a bit aside. (Jackie)
A meal with friends. Jesus having his feet anointed with a fragrance that permeated the house. The secret garden in Song of Solomon, where the fragrance comes over the walls as the wind blows. All speaking of fellowship and getting to know people. That truly was just that on Saturday. Hearing of the deep things of God that we can experience in our walk with the Lord. Letting Jesus be that fragrance coming from our lives to benefit those around us. What can one say? It is so precious. (Ruth)
"Fill the room with your ointment that those around you become more aware of Him. Bring the fragrance of Heaven into the room" -Francois. Saturday's gathering was certainly a big blessing to my heart. I was reminded once again to sit at Jesus' feet. Stop being occupied with superficial things and delve deeper into the things of the Lord.In doing so others are impacted by our fruit. It was a wonderful, joyful morning in the presence of the Lord.🌿(Danielle)
Loved the fellowship and meeting up with old friends.
I could always relate to Martha, Martha....but Mary choose the best part, to sit and listen to Jesus while sitting at His feet. Loved how Francois said we must forget about the troubles of the world around us and come hungry to sit at His feet and absorb the perfume that emanates from the Lord, that that would be the fragrance that we spread out into the world as we go through our day. From the book is song of Solomon we heard the heart of Our Lord telling us how much He loves us and longs for us to spend precious time with him. We gather at His feet empty and come away refreshed and overflowing. (Stevie)
Saturday's ladies seminar was a blessing to me personally. How wonderful that God uses His people to minister to us and teach us more about Jesus and His Word.
I was reminded of David in Psalm 139 when he prayed: "I am fearfully and wonderfully made".
Jeremiah 29 verse 11
"For I know the plans I have for you.... plans to prosper and not to harm you but give you hope for the future"
From those wonderful promises the ointment and fragrance of our Lord and Saviour should permeate from us. What a Hope we have in Jesus.... we only have to reach out and touch Him, keep looking upward knowing that He wants us to draw close to Him. My prayer is that the beauty of Jesus be seen in me. As ladies we have an important role in society to ensure the fragrance of Heaven reaches those around us that folk become aware of Him.
Thank you Lord for using Francois as your vessel to minister to us in order that have a closer walk with you. (Maureen)
Francois read from Song of Solomon where the Lord goes into detail about how much He loves us. The Lord Jesus has an overwhelming desire and love for us and He knows and loves every part of us.
Song of Solomon 4 v 12 to 15 talks about a garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse, etc. We are a garden enclosed- speaking of the church or us individually- set apart for Him. No other love must have pre-eminence. Our fruits must be for Him alone. He takes great delight in us. This speaks of the Lord's great desire for us to be in intimate communion with Him, abiding in Him alone. Loving Him as He loves us, totally overwhelmingly. This has encouraged me to draw closer to the Lord knowing how much He loves me. What a wonderful day of blessing and upliftment it was. (Janelle)
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