Thursday, February 19, 2009

East Meets West - First Nations Retreat - Local Motels

Local Motels

Capitol Inn and Suites (lots of rooms)
815 E. Wells
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-6387
www.capitolinnandsuites.com

Days Inn Pierre (has singles rooms with queen bed)
520 W. Sioux Avenue Highway 14 (Sioux Avenue) and Poplar
Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 224-0411
www.the.daysinn.com/pierre06833

Budget Host State Motel (handful of 1 bed and 2 bed rooms)
640 N. Euclid
Pierre, SD 57501
1-800-BUD-Host or (605) 224-5896
http://www.budgethost.com/myhotel.aspx?id=122

River Lodge (no rooms, pool tournament in town - may have some cancellations after March 4)
713 W. Sioux Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-1856
(605) 224-4140 or (866-457-0088
www.riverlodgesd.com

Super 8 Motel – Pierre (no rooms, pool tournament in town - may have some cancellations after March 4)
320 W. Sioux Highway 14 Downtown
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-1617 http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=03577

Thursday, February 5, 2009

A little more info about Aglow, and our First Nations Prayer Guide

What is Aglow? (www.aglow.org)
• Aglow International is a transdenominational organization of Christian women that some Christian leaders call a “global movement”
• Aglow is established in 172 nations on 6 continents, all of which have indigenous women overseeing the work in their nations
• It is one of the largest international women's organizations, with over 4,600 fellowship groups in the U.S. and internationally.
• An estimated 200,000 women meet together each month through local Aglow fellowships--the heart of the organization
• More than 21,000 Aglow leaders worldwide minister in their communities
• An estimated 17 million people each year are ministered to through Aglow groups
• Aglow consists of small group studies, care (support) groups, retreats, and annual conferences
• Aglow women, through prayer and evangelism, offer practical gifts of clothing, food, housecleaning, and babysitting, as well as mentoring young women
• Aglow women impact their communities by reaching out to women in prison, in senior homes, inner city neighborhoods, and mental institutions; to single moms, working women, all beginning with the woman next door
• Aglow has experienced rapid growth in the past several years, including the nations of Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
• In Europe, Aglow is established in every major nation (40 nations)
• An active Aglow program in Europe called “Adopt-A-Nation” gives many of the Western European nations the opportunity to “adopt” other nations for support and/or prayer

Aglow's Belief Statement
The whole Bible is our creed. Although we recognize there may be differences in interpretation among Christians, and we have established Aglow International as a transdenominational, worldwide organization, there are certain basic Biblical beliefs to which all Aglow leaders and members need to commit themselves. The rejection of any of these shall disqualify a woman from membership and/or leadership in Aglow. However, she may still attend Aglow functions.
1. We believe in the one and only triune God. We acknowledge there is one true God consisting of three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
2. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, crucified, died, was buried, and resurrected. He ascended into heaven and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father, and is true God and true man.
3. We believe the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and is our rule of faith and practice.
4. We believe that all are born sinners, the Holy Spirit convicts of sin; the Lord Jesus Christ paid the price for sin by shedding His precious blood on the cross as the atonement for sin; those who refuse to accept His sacrifice for their sin are eternally lost; and those who repent of their sin and personally accept the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior receive the forgiveness of sin and life everlasting and are indwelt by the Holy Spirit.
5. We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance, that all the gifts of the Holy Spirit are valid and operative today, and that the fruit of the Holy Spirit should be increasingly evident in a Christian’s life.
6. We believe that the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ provides healing for our spirit, soul, and body.
7. We believe that we should obey Jesus’ command to preach the gospel to all the world.
8. We believe that the members of the Body of Christ are the Church, and that they should regularly fellowship with one another in a local church setting.
9. We believe in and look for the personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Link to Aglow's Prayer Guide for First Nations People of North America

Sunday, January 25, 2009

East Meets West - First Nations Retreat

EAST Meets WEST - SD Aglow First Nations Retreat
Friday, March 6, 7-10 pm & Saturday, March 7, 9 am - 4 pm
New Life Assembly of God, 1120 N. Harrison, Pierre, SD 57501

© Lee Bogle http://www.leebogle.com/

Speakers: Karon Young, Theresa Stead, Gwendolyn Fletcher, Norma Blacksmith, Annie Henry, Jackie Rhode (MC)

Praise and Worship - Testimonies

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Men and Women of all nations are welcome; Childcare available

Free Registration – Contact

deannh@pie.midco.net or (605) 224-2027

Sponsored by: Aglow SD East River and West River Native Liaisons, and Pierre Aglow

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Isaiah 43:4-7 (New International Version) - “Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you, and people in exchange for your life. Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west. I will say to the north, 'Give them up!' and to the south, 'Do not hold them back.' Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth- everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made."


Tentative Schedule: Friday, March 6
Mistress of Ceremonies: Jackie Rhode
7 pm – Welcome – Pastor John Hostettler, New Life Assembly of God
Opening Prayer – Norma Blacksmith
Praise and Worship
Praise Reports
Speaker: Karon Young
Prayer

Saturday, March 7
8:30 am - Continental Breakfast (provided)
9 am – Opening Prayer – Norma Blacksmith
Praise and Worship
Speakers: Theresa Stead, Gwendolyn Fletcher, Annie Henry
Speaker: Karon Young
Lunch (will be provided)
Speaker: Karon Young

Map: New Life Assembly of God
1120 N. Harrison, Pierre, SD



Local Motels

River Lodge
713 W. Sioux Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-1856
(605) 224-4140 or (866-457-0088
www.riverlodgesd.com


Days Inn Pierre
520 W. Sioux Avenue
Highway 14 (Sioux Avenue) and Poplar
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-0411
www.the.daysinn.com/pierre06833

Budget Host State Motel
640 N. Euclid
Pierre, SD 57501
1-800-BUD-Host or (605) 224-5896
http://www.budgethost.com/myhotel.aspx?id=122

Super 8 Motel – Pierre
320 W. Sioux
Highway 14 Downtown
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-1617
http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=03577


Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Bible reading/Bible study plans - it is January, after all.

It's never too late to start reading/studying the Bible - here are some recommended tools from different church sites.

From Pastor John Hostettler at New Life Assembly of God in Pierre:

Pastor John always includes the weekly Torah/New Testament readings on his page:

http://www.newlifepierre.com/pastorjohnspage.asp



From Pastor Brent Parker at Destiny Foursquare in Rapid City:
www.e-sword.com offers the best Bible software I’ve ever used and IT’S FREE! You can pay to add on certain translations and other study tools, however there is plenty to use free of charge.
You can go to our web site at
www.destiny4square.org and find a link to a daily Bible reading plan that connects you to…
www.biblegateway.com is a great online recourse for Bible study, offering many translations and Bible study tools.
www.studylight.org/plan/byemail.cgi is for the geekier types (like me) who want their Bible reading emailed to them every day. You can select from several translations. I’ve been enjoying this for a few months now and love being able to select a font that’s easy on the eyes. [DeAnn - guess I'm a geek, this is the one for me!]

From Community Bible Church in Pierre, Pastor Harvey Friez includes this printable daily Bible reading plan:
http://www.cbcpierre.org/BibleReadingPlan.pdf

I do love the Amplified Version! Psalm 1

Psalm 1:1-6

1 BLESSED (HAPPY, fortunate, prosperous, and enviable) is the
man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly
[following their advice, their plans and purposes], nor stands
[submissive and inactive] in the path where sinners walk, nor
sits down [to relax and rest] where the scornful [and the
mockers] gather.


2 But his delight and desire are in the law of the Lord, and on
His law (the precepts, the instructions, the teachings of God)
he habitually meditates (ponders and studies) by day and by night.

3 And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the
streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season;
its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does
shall prosper [and come to maturity].

4 Not so the wicked [those disobedient and living without God
are not so]. But they are like the chaff [worthless, dead,
without substance] which the wind drives away.


5 Therefore the wicked [those disobedient and living without God] shall not
stand [justified] in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the

righteous [those who are upright and in right standing with God].

6 For the Lord knows and is fullyacquainted with the way of the righteous,
but the way of the ungodly [those living outside God's will] shall perish (end in
ruin and come to nought).



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Copyright Notice:
The Amplified Bible
http://www.studylight.org/info/copyright/bible/amp.html

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Saturday, December 27, 2008

Sunday December 28 - Aglow at the Prison and Update

This month, our Aglow group will share the Louie Giglio video, "How Great is Our God", which is a moving and inspiring discussion of the universe and our (very small) place in it. Here's a link for part of the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1EAmfOu9lE&feature=related .



When we called the distributor for permission to present it at the prison, they were extremely gracious and indicated that we could show it wherever we want, whenever we want, with only the caveat that we not make copies of it (as of course we would never do). Our team members from River Center Church in Pierre will lead us in worship before and after the video.

UPDATE:
Pierre Prison Aglow has several new members - Betty Winkler, who will be eligible to join us this month, as well as Sunny Holloway and Joel Pfeifle whose paperwork was not filed in time for this month's event.

Pierre Aglow is coming alongside a group to plan a First Nations retreat, to be held March 6-7 at New Life Assembly, 1120 N. Harrison, Pierre, SD 57501. The event will be open to all, an opportunity to value and celebrate our fellow believers who preceded us in loving this land. Information will be posted, emailed, and mailed soon. Please email deannh@pie.midco.net if you'd like to be added to the mailing or email lists.

Friday, December 5, 2008

Sharing with Carla Reed, Tuesday, December 9, 7 pm;1917 Flag Mountain Drive, Pierre

Carla is completing her journey to and from the East Coast and has many stories to share concerning God’s grace and direction.

She will be in Pierre Tuesday evening, December 9. We’ll meet at 7 pm, at 1917 Flag Mountain Drive, Pierre, SD (DeAnn and Merlyn Hilmoe’s home).

Please plan to attend and invite anyone the Lord puts on your heart.

Here is an excerpt from her 11-11 email:

"I am lingering on the east coast to be able to spend Thanksgiving with my handsome young soldier son, Josh. He is based at Ft Bragg, NC, and it will be a joy to have several days with him before I begin my drive back to Washington. Enroute I’ll stop in Anderson, IN where my daughter and family just moved and in Sioux Falls, SD to see my oldest son and family. My mom now lives in Neligh, NE, so I’ll make a stop there as well and hope to see other family in the area. It’s one of the perks of travel to see family as most of them are not able to travel very far with young children,school obligations, and jobs. Thank you so much for your prayer cover and your kind words of encouragement and strength.

Today, I have been ‘on the road again’ for 8 weeks and am feeling the effects of much travel. I have already come 8,000 miles in 8 weeks. Were it not for my being able to spend Thanksgiving with my son, I would be heading home. It was a month ago today, October 10-11 that I stepped into the waters of the far northeast corner of America at Eastport, ME. I am still in awe of that Divine moment and the wonder of the beauty of the northeast ablaze with color. As I’ve been on the east coast, I’ve enjoyed several weeks of colorful changes and varieties of foliage. You can access some blog newsletters on my website: www.carlareed.com if you want to catch up or refer others."