Hugs.... tears.... grateful hearts....encouragement.... answers to prayers.... toys.... food.... clothing.... dishes..... christmas trees..... ornaments..... all kinds of detail items.
Planning giveaways..... gathering goodies ...... counting to be sure we have enough..... staff laughter.... staff special little gifts..... planning our new break room together.... synergy between all of us.
Christmas time is full of everyday joys and busy activities at Role Models of America.
On this road of life...... there are people all along your pathway.
When you pass by them, the invisible brushes of your life touches each. How shall the existence of
your life along the passageway through them become the beacon of light to show them also how to pass through life?
Where you are going is leading others also.
Turn around and look …… see those who are following you. Where are you leading them?
Be a Role Model and make a difference in the world.
Last night was the Role Models of America Praise and Praise service for women....for 2012. And it was GLORIOUS! The doors were opened at 4 pm for prayer and ended at almost 9pm. Heaven came down and every lady who attended was so blessed. The fire of the Holy Ghost fell in the room, just like the Upper Room in Jerusalem!
Prayers for our President, all governmental branches, the leadership in the coming elections, for our community leaders, our business owners, schools, authorities, spiritual leadership, husbands, fathers, sons, mothers, daughters, grandparents. We prayed for protection for our children, growth in the Lord, healthy in 2012, no drugs no alcohol, no abandonment, no abuse, no abductions on any of them. We prayed for women in need, marriage issues, sickness, unforgiveness, bitterness, sins, financial problems, and living conditions. We prayed for NL all teachers, hostesses, choir members, security, and for the Pastor's. Pastors blessings, encouragement, strength in battles, wisdom, for others to hold their hands up, their children, their homes, their witness, their ministries. We prayed for RMA and it's ministries, it's influence, it's goals, it's needs, it's impact in the world. We prayed for the spiritual warfare that is going on around the world, the missionaries, the gospel to go forward in power and authority.We prayed the Word over every part of a RMA woman's life, from the inward to the outward. We prayed for homeless woman and career women, rich women and poor alike..... we prayed for so many things I can't remember it all now!
Prayers for those who ask us to pray for them on Facebook. We had prayer requests from Thailand, England, Arkansas, Louisiana and all over Texas!
I know Heaven was bombarded and our prayers are living on... 2012 has been prayed over in every possible way we could think of! It was AWESOME. I saw widows, and elderly women, middle aged and young moms, singles and divorced and teenage girls all crying out to God - flaming the fire for revival in our land.
2012.... we are ready for you! It's all under the Blood of Jesus before anything even happens! We know that God has plans for each lady that was there. Jeremiah 29:11.... I know the plans I have for You says the Lord. We planned this service and worked our prayer plan well... now it's all in God's hands how this year will go. To God be the Glory in advance!
Today marks a turning point in our home remodeling project (I think) We are both tired of this and trying to juggle all of the responsibilities in different locations that we have daily as well. It needs to get done. Hurry little house get done!
Late yesterday the faucet in the kitchen was installed and I heard the sweet sound of water running in the sink. Ahhhhh..... what a luxury! While I certainly am so glad about this progress I was also instantly reminded of the millions of people WHO STILL HAVE NO RUNNING WATER IN THEIR ABODES. My prayer of thankfulness turned to their needs as my mind saw again the sights of the suffering...it hurts my heart and I blink back tears seeing the water run from the faucet freely, I am between the vast extremes mentally for a moment.
I can see the little hovels made of rough crude pallets leaned together that I have been in in Mexico. Or the groups of woman I have been with setting on the ground in Africa who still live in mud huts.
And the ongoing horror in Haiti I have witnessed.
The terrible living conditions of people in China.
Or the awful shed in Guatamale that had a dying woman laying inside..
May I never forget God's graciousness to me and all that I must do with my life to help others... So hurry little house.... get done. My work awaits..
Along with practical furniture for family needs such as beds and dressers, couches and chairs, tables and desks, lamps and various items. We have created a linen area for specific needs of a home.
Curtains, sheers, drapes and swags are lined up ready to go.
Bed linens such as sheet sets, pillows, comforters and blankets all in place.
Lots of different supplies for families to shop for. Bath needs as well as table cloths, linens and kitchen type cloths are all in place....
Everything a family needs to get life moving is here....
I love taking odd bits and pieces of furniture and turning them into blessing rooms for families.
There are 9 differently designed rooms now filled with gently used furniture for families. This project has occupied much of my attention recently (thank God for good staff members to help!) And I am happy that this is complete and Role Models of America Furniture is up and running. May God bless our efforts and the lives of many families here.
It's open 10-6 pm .... location is 8325 Spencer..... Mon - Sat now.
What an amazing event! Over 1,200 people came through the doors to offer support for breast cancer survivors and to provide aid to Moms Against Hunger. Vendors.... shoppers.... Role Models.... employees.... volunteers all did their part to make this day wonderful! A very special thank you goes to Role Model Jennifer as this was her event of the year. Pastor Angela and all RMA Leaders and Assistants worked together to make this day incredible
I will be posting much much more about Diva Day on the Role Models of America website.
Dr. Gayla,
Pastor Gayla,
We miss you and love you
very much!!! Our prayers are with you during this time of change in your
personal ministry and still feel very much a part of it. Your strong
mentoring has helped make us all who we are as leaders.
Yes I do believe Pastor Angela
is ready. I know she has a heart for New Life and that will make her the
best kind of leader. We will be proud to follow and serve along side.
I pray that we are all making a
difference in the scope of our dominion area.
love....Rhonda
Pastor
Gayla,
I
wanted to say how happy for you I am. I'm glad that God is using you in so many
new ways. The world is gaining our Mama bear and they need you so much.You
always make a difference anywhere you go. I wish I could ride around in your
pocket and be with you for just a bit longer, but I would probably feel the
same way if we had 20 more years.
I would like to thank you for looking at me all those years ago and finding
value in me. Spiritual mother doesn't encompass all you have been for me, but
its the best word I can find. Thank you for being such an extraordinary force in
my life and holding my shaking paper or hand whenever necessary.I am so honored
by this opportunity to rise to the challenges that God has for me both
personally and corporately. And I know that Pastor Angela feels the same way.
She is truly a lovely woman and I expect our lives at New Life will be enriched
in a new way under her leadership. We will continue to grow and bind together
as the team you and God designed us to be.You have trained us well, and
left us in very capable hands. We will make you proud and God will smile!!!
Love
you,
Shelby
This past weekend was the Role Models of America 12th Annual Tea, and wow was it gorgeous! There will be lots of pictures posted on the RMA site for you to see.
www.rolemodelsofamerica.org Look under the tab 'Events' it truly was a very special day for all women.
With handmade special little cards and notes and booklets at tables, these along with unique gifts made sure each lady left with memories and encouragement!
This picture was actually a commissioned painting just for this event by an area artist. The emails are coming in about how much it was enjoyed by everyone.
Great tea!! Loved the educational aspect. Can’t wait to have time to look up all the scriptures and learn more about each one of these amazing women. As always there is a lot of talent and creativity among our ladies….GREAT JOB!
Yes it was a great job done by everyone. There were some fabulous tables at this tea….. once again!!! I loved everything that was done and said. I just wish I could have had more time to study every detail closer.I really enjoyed every single table that was all about special women's life in the Bible. I learned alot about them and want to say thank you to all those who worked to make this such a success. I am so impressed!! Role Models of America is incredible. Each table looked like it was right out of a magazine. Thank you for caring for women!
1. Eve
2. Zillah
3. Noah’s Wife
4. Sarah
5. Hagar
6. Rebecca
7. Rachel
8. 2 Midwives
9. Jochabed
10. Pharaohs Daughter
11. Tirzah
12. Rahab
13. Deborah
14. Jael
15. Delilah
16. Ruth
17. Michal (David's 1st Wife)
18. Abigail
19. Bathsheba
20. Jezebel
21. Esther
22. Mary Mother of Jesus
23. Elizabeth
24. Woman at the Well
25. Mary Magdalene
26. Woman w/the Issue of Blood
27. Pilate's Wife
28. Dorcas
29. Lydia
30. Phoebe
31. Lois
32. Bride of Christ
These are the Women we come from.....
