GENERATIONS
GENERATIONS…what every woman ought to know about
BEAUTY.
Just a few days ago the daughter of my daughter was born… Scarlet Ruth Mosser…
She is beautiful and wanted and prayed for. Brook is sure she looks like him… Phil thinks that’s hogwash… she looks like his mom, Ruth… I think she looks just like Elizabeth as a baby…
Two weeks ago my first granddaughter arrived from Africa.
I think she looks just like me!
I’ve hoped for her and prayed for her and longed for this little girl for so many months that when she finally arrived and John Mark called to say Come on over, I was all in a dither. Torn between wanting to jump in the car and defy all speed limits to get there as fast as I could… and wanting, needing, to take the time to fuss and polish and paint and curl and spray myself into just the right first impression for this little woman who will be in my life for a long, long time.
I wanted to be beautiful.
Of course.
And even though I know that great sages from who-knows-when say that…
Beauty is more than skin deep.
And…
Beauty is as beauty does.
And…
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I still wanted to be beautiful.
And so does every other woman I know.
That’s why the women of Solid Rock are going to gather together on Saturday, April 21rst to talk about Beauty.
Because beauty matters.
Because every one of us wants to be beautiful.
And because God’s Word has a lot… and I do mean a lot, to say about Beauty.
And I think its time we talked about it.
And… time you all met my beautiful grand-girls. Sunday and Scarlet are going to be there with their mamas… and with me. Hope you can come too!
From my heart,
Diane
Oh, the details…
When?
Saturday, April 21
What time?
Westside 9 am – 11 am
Downtown 7 pm – 9 pm
Where?
Solid Rock Westside 10500 SW Nimbus Ave, Tigard, OR (no sign ups necessary)
Solid Rock Downtown 1233 SW 10th Ave, Portland OR (space is limited, please sign up via the church office)
Cost?
$5
We cannot offer childcare but nursing babies are always welcome.
…so very poignant… …thank you for sharing the tenderness of your beautiful heart…
Hey!
Be blessed!
So I’m from out of town, and sadly have to miss what sounds like an amazing conference. I absolutely love this ministry from afar and was wondering if there would be a podcast of the conference? If not that’s totally fine, and I’m praying for you lovely women
I will be out of town wiyh my family this weekend and was wondering the same thing – i definitely would love to hear the talk. Are thete plans to make it accessible for those that cannot attend?
I’m away at college and can’t make it back home for this either. I would love if it could be podcast also!! I am so bummed I have to miss it.
Congratulations on the new granddaughter!
Now its two new granddaughters! So fun…
Do you have to be a part of Solid Rock to go to this? or can I bring my sisters with me to this, too?
Kathy, Invite anyone you want to. We have plenty of room and haven’t had a women’s event of any sort since the Night in Prayer in February. I think we’re all just longing to laugh and relish friendships!
I would also love to hear this as a podcast as well. Thank you for sharing the beautiful thoughts spoken.
Kelly,
I’ll see what we can do. We’re using the video venue to be cozier so we’re a little limited on recording, etc. But we’ll try!
I had to miss the event as well but really wanted to hear it – was there a recording? I was hoping I’d be able to find it on the SR podcast but no luck!
I didn’t make it to church on Easter when I was planning on signing up. Is there any way to do this via the web? Please let me know, I’d love to attend and I don’t want it to be full by the time I try to sign up this Sunday. Thank you so much!
Hi Samantha, There are no sign ups for the Westside (morning) I heard that Downtown is already full since we can only have a small group there. So just show up!
Congratulations and so much JOY to your whole family on those two beautiful girls! My heart just bursts every time John Mark tweets a photo of Sunday (and I totally see the family resemblance!) and baby Scarlet is just as sweet as can be!
I cannot wait for Saturday, I have been so looking forward to it. You have been such an inspiration to me over the past year and I can’t wait to hear your beautiful words in person!
Diane,
It was so great meeting you this past Sunday and chatting for a little bit. The women’s ministry at Solid Rock has been such a blessing to me ever since I started coming and I’m so excited to share the love and support I have found in this community with friends I am bringing this weekend. I can’t wait!
I really hope I can make this, it looks so fantastic!
A very quick question though- are there any age restrictions/ suggestions?
I will be praying for each women who walks through those doors on Saturday and for your leading. I can not attend, but I do get to decorate the day before. So with each decoration placed know it was smiled and prayed over. Smiling, knowing it will be a beautiful time. Blessings, Elizabeth
After this mornings discussion on beauty, my heart rejoiced when I overheard my 5 year old daughter playing dress up with her best friend in her bedroom this evening. The girls were all put together in thier little dresses, purses, and costume jelwery, and I heard her little friend say ” Am I beautiful, Allyson? ” And my sweet girl replies, “Yes, but we are not only beautiful outside, but inside too.” I pray daily for her to understand that beauty comes from within, and that she will not be swept up into our worlds version of beauty. Thank your for your beautiful words this morning and for sharing so honestly from your heart…….
Hi Diane! I was one of the OSU girls in the front row
I just wanted to tell you that we were all very blessed by what you shared with us on Saturday. We hope to spread the message of beauty to our campus <3 Thank you!