Shalom Mishpacha (family)!

A friend and I had an interesting conversation this week about our small fellowship and how the strengths of different people are beginning to shine forth.  It seems that for a long time we've been one homogenous bunch, but now the different "parts of the body" are becoming apparent.  Does a body need three feet? Or 12 fingers? Or two backs?  Each part is important.  We're not all the same, but we can see how the different parts function, with Yeshua as our head, to make up the body of Messiah.  It's so interesting because this differentiation just started happening.  Has anyone else noticed this in your group?

I would like to do a little promo here for the upcoming Iowa Sukkot.  You can find information on this web site - http://www.sukkotiowacentral.com/ .    If you are anywhere near us and you are looking for a place to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, we would LOVE to have you join us. 

Thank you so much to those who helped out the flood victims here in Iowa.  I saw one of the couples last weekend.  They are living with friends, and they did look a little zapped of energy.  Yet they were still smiling and praising YHWH,  although they have no idea what they are going to do.  I would also like to ask you to pray for a friend named Mike Miller.  His body is filled with cancer and he is in need of Divine healing.  He and his wife, Jan, have very little in the way of earthly possessions, but they have been faithful to YHWH.  I believe that as time goes on and the body of Messiah continues to piece itself together, we will see more and more miraculous healings.  How can a toe by itself bring healing?  Or an arm?  Or a shoulder?  But together,as a complete body, we can powerfully pray.  If you would like to send encouragement to Mike, please do so through Marc - mrsteben@isp01.net.

Have a most blessed Shabbat!

Ardelle