share because in so doing, your story can be a blessing and an en- couragement to others. It takes a lot of courage to share your ex- periences, but someone needs your experience as a stepping stone to overcome a particular challenge. Inside this issue are items to do- nate, tricks and tips that has been tried and proven, book of the month, and natural remedies. Welcome to the first edition of the Ontario Conference MSA Newsletter. Undertaking this newly adopted forum for sharing information has been a challenge. But with determination, the first issue has been made available to you. Newsletters will be published on a quarterly basis; therefore, you can expect to receive your sec- ond edition May 2018. The purpose of the newsletter is for minister spouses to share with each other. You are en- couraged to submit articles, share testimonies, and make sugges- tions. This is the first step in a new direction to get pastoral spouses involved. Do not be afraid to Introducing—Ontario Conference MSA Newsletter Embrace The New Year With All Its New Challenges The New Year is a sign of new beginnings. There are many new experiences to be recorded and new chal- lenges to overcome. There are adventures to embark on and new territories to explore. Many of us have recently begun a new journey at our new church. Changes are never easy, but they are necessary for spiritual growth. As you launch out on your new journey re- member “We cannot change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sails to always reach our destination.” For those who continue to serve in your old parish, your work is not yet done. Your opportunity will one day come, when you too are called upon to adjust your sails in the direction of the wind. May God continue to be the source of our strength as we continue to serve Him; may He continue to lead us through paths of righteousness as we con- tinue to follow closely in His footsteps. Ontario Conference Minister Spouses Association January 2018 Volume 1, Issue 1 Ontario Conference MSA Upcoming Features Tips Testimonies Upcoming Events Fun Facts Did You Know Movie of the Month Make Your Own… Services Inside this issue: Introducing Ontario 1 Embrace the New Year and its Chal- lenges 1 Sell & Donate 2 Shared Picture 2 Tried and Proven 2 Book of the Month 3 Natural Remedies 3 Newsletter Team 4 The Joys & struggles of Ministry 4 Recipe 4 Group Email 4 MSA 2017 Worker’s Meeting Just A Touch Of Love “Too often we underes- timate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of car- ing, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ― Leo F. Buscaglia Throughout the pages you will find thoughts that encourages you to pray, read and share the love of Christ in your heart by reach- ing out to someone. Our work is difficult. We are expected to be everything to everyone—to our children and spouses first, and then to church members. The constant expend- ing can sometimes leave us feeling exhausted. We too need a source of constant replenishment. We can obtain a constant flow of refreshing water through Christ alone, but we still need that hu- man touch, now and again, to remind us that we are not alone. Let us endeavor to be there for each other as we journey through the path that only we understand.
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share because in so doing, your
story can be a blessing and an en-
couragement to others. It takes a
lot of courage to share your ex-
periences, but someone needs
your experience as a stepping
stone to overcome a particular
challenge.
Inside this issue are items to do-
nate, tricks and tips that has been
tried and proven, book of the
month, and natural remedies.
Welcome to the first edition of
the Ontario Conference MSA
Newsletter. Undertaking this
newly adopted forum for sharing
information has been a challenge.
But with determination, the first
issue has been made available to
you.
Newsletters will be published on
a quarterly basis; therefore, you
can expect to receive your sec-
ond edition May 2018.
The purpose of the newsletter is
for minister spouses to share
with each other. You are en-
couraged to submit articles, share
testimonies, and make sugges-
tions.
This is the first step in a new
direction to get pastoral spouses
involved. Do not be afraid to
Introducing—Ontario Conference MSA Newsletter
Embrace The New Year With All Its New Challenges
The New Year is a sign of new beginnings. There are many new experiences to be recorded and new chal-lenges to overcome. There are adventures to embark on and new territories to explore. Many of us have recently begun a new journey at our new church. Changes are never easy, but they are
necessary for spiritual growth. As you launch out on your new journey re-member “We cannot change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sails to always reach our destination.” For those who continue to serve in your old parish, your work is not yet done. Your opportunity will one
day come, when you too are called upon to adjust your sails in the direction of the wind. May God continue to be the source of our strength as we continue to serve Him; may He continue to lead us through paths of righteousness as we con-tinue to follow closely in His footsteps.
Ontario Conference Minister Spouses Association
January 2018
Volume 1, Issue 1
Ontario Conference MSA
Upcoming Features
Tips
Testimonies
Upcoming Events
Fun Facts
Did You Know
Movie of the Month
Make Your Own…
Services
Inside this issue:
Introducing Ontario 1
Embrace the New
Year and its Chal-
lenges
1
Sell & Donate 2
Shared Picture 2
Tried and Proven 2
Book of the Month 3
Natural Remedies 3
Newsletter Team 4
The Joys & struggles of
Ministry
4
Recipe 4
Group Email 4
MSA 2017 Worker’s Meeting
Just A Touch Of Love
“Too often we underes-timate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of car-ing, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ― Leo F. Buscaglia
Chia pudding is a delicious alterna-tive to yogurt, and makes the per-fect breakfast meal. It’s very easy to make, very satiating, and very healthy – rich with plant protein, and anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acids. The only tricky part is that most people either buy their almond milk at the store, or make it fresh using soaked almonds. But there is actually a 3rd way that is so quick, easy, and healthy! Ingredients
2 tablespoons of your favor-ite raw nut or seed butter (I like almond or hazelnut)
3 cups water 3-4 Medjoul dates for sweetness A splash of alcohol-free vanilla
extract (optional) 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder + a
pinch of black pepper (optional - for extra anti-inflammatory properties)
2/3 cup chia seeds 1 cup frozen or fresh berries of
seed) butter, water, dates, vanilla, turmeric, and black pepper until smooth.
Place in a bowl, and stir in the chia seeds.
Place in the fridge overnight to thicken for best results.
Add the fruit when ready to serve.
Recipe taken from: http://
rawfoodrecipes.com/recipes/easy-chia-pudding/
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THE JOYS & STRUGGLES OF MINISTRY
JOYS: Being co-laborers—supporting our spouses through prayer, encouragement, confron-tation, respect, and unconditional love. The opportunity to model—setting an ex-ample for others. “Follow me as I follow the Lord” (1 Corinthians 11:1), forces us to grow and keep our own heart fresh with God. Singleness of purpose—Phil. 3:13, “This one thing I do…” Experienced the joy of knowing why you we here and what we are to do. Seeing long-term fruit—Be a part of peo-ple’s growth in love and service to our Lord.
STRUGGLES: Fruitlessness—Giving much to a person or group and seeing little or no response. 1 Cor.3:6 it is up to us to be faithful and up to God to bring forth the fruit. Unrealistic expectations—Every church is different and every person in the church has diverse expectations of the pastoral family. No matter how hard we try, we can-not meet everyone’s expectations. We could only be true to the call that God has placed on our lives. Loneliness—Leadership spells loneliness. Betrayal. Seeing the men we love and re-spect being falsely accused and betrayed. This betrayal often comes from the most unexpected sources over the most unex-pected issues. (The Life).