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In This Issue:
1. Inspiration: He Will Be Called Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
– Isaiah 9:6
I realize many of you are experiencing a sense of loss, or loneliness, or hurt, or fear, or frustration, or even desperation on this Christmas Eve.
When the prophet Isaiah wrote the verse above 2700 years ago, he was addressing the concerns of the troubled nation of Israel. Five verses prior he writes: "Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress." He continues to write about those in the midst of darkness, death, burdens and oppression. Then he offers his message of hope.
Hope is available to all of us through the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Experience the hope of the Wonderful Counselor. Tap into the power of the Mighty God. Lie in the arms of the Everlasting Father. Feel the love of the Prince of Peace.
I encourage you to attend a Christmas Eve service on Friday night.
If you don't have a church home, or if you wish to attend a service with a friend, call me on my cell phone: 770-823-2710. I'm a member of Peachtree City United Methodist at 225 Robinson Road. Our services are at 5:00, 7:00 and 9:00. I'm attending the 9:00 service, but I'll meet you at any one of these services 20 minutes before it starts. Just call me on my cell and we'll make arrangements.
(GEN friends, we would also love to have you worship here with us at First Presbyterian. Our Christmas Eve services are at 5 pm for families with children, and then again at 7 pm and 11 pm on 12/24. We will also have our 3 regular services on the Sunday after Christmas, at 8:15 am, 9:30 am, and 11 am. We welcome you! Even if we don't know your name, please be sure that we are praying for those who read this blog and are looking for a job. God knows your situation and has a plan for your life!)
May the love of the Holy Child of Bethlehem abide in your heart, and may the Prince of Peace fill you with hope and joy in this Christmas season. Amen.
Copyright © 2010 / Dave O'Farrell / All Rights Reserved
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2. Success Story: Car Wreck, Broken Bones Part of the Journey to a New Job
We love to hear from you when you land a new position. Please write and let us know how you found your job, what you learned from the experience, and how JobSeekers helped you.
There are many times when someone lands and job and we find out about it months later. Matthew Iffland wrote me a few weeks ago to comment on an article I wrote. He was referring to my writing about the faith of the widow at Zarephath from 1 Kings 17:7-16. And then he proceeded to tell me about the trials and tribulations that led up to his new job. Congratulations Matthew!
Hey Dave. That is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. We think giving is associated with loss, and loss keeps us from receiving God's abundance. She did not give away anything; she sowed into the prophet's life and got that her eyes off of her own situation. And look at what that small seed of faith and act of obedience did for her and her son! Money and things are seed to be sown into other people's lives! We all need to have a farmer's mentality. God's system is perfect and never suffers economic downturns. We just need to sow more. And then hope will be alive and well!
I am catering and doing the 'private chef thing' for my pastor and his family. It's going very well. I did an event for 150 people today. The gig in Buckhead was just temporary until this came along. It is funny though, the Chef at the club where I was working offered me the Chef's job, but the offer with my pastor came available, so I took that.
It was weird, for a little while there was nothing, then all of a sudden, all kinds of calls.
Don't know if you heard this, but on September 1st I was involved in a really bad car wreck and broke my leg again. I am thankful to be alive. My truck flipped twice and my door was ripped off. It has been an interesting year, but we never lacked anything. My bones are healed, and I'm recovering and getting my movement back.
Not sure where I would be without God's word. That has been my anchor. I feel like Paul – broke my leg, lost my job, had a car wreck and broke my leg again. Out of all of this, God delivered me! There is no one on this planet that can tell me that there is no God! I have learned to know him by experience. So what I do is keep going. I cannot complain, because I am alive and well. I keep my mind on him and he keeps me in perfect peace – nothing missing, nothing broken; complete wholeness.
It was very weird when I was in that accident. I was so calm and now understand and have experienced the peace that passes all understanding – in a totally chaotic situation. Pretty amazing stuff! Getting a job seems easy compared to all of this!
Hope all is well. I definitely had and have a lot to be thankful for!
Matthew, Matthew's Personal Chef and Catering
"Five star food. Five star service."
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3. This Week's Meeting: No Meeting This Week!
Merry Christmas! See you Friday 7 January 2011.
Who: All are welcome; the topics are targeted for professionals, managers and executives.
What: JobSeekers is a nondenominational career ministry.
When: Friday mornings from 7:30 to 10:00 am.
Where: First Baptist Church in Peachtree City; 208 Willow Bend Road.
Why: We work with you to find a job, and we walk with you on your journey of faith.
Attire: Business casual.
Agenda: 7:30 coffee / 7:45 welcome and devotional / 8:10 introductions and announcements / 8:45 job search training module / 10:00 adjourn to the Atlanta Bread Company
We look forward to seeing you on Friday!
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4. Networking
Atlanta Bread Company
After the JobSeekers meeting, we go to the ABC from 10:15 to 11:30 for an informal gathering. There's no agenda; we just have fellowship and help each other out.
Newnan First UMC Job Networking Ministry
Come join us at our next meeting on Tuesday 11 January 6:00 PM.
Meetings are always held the second Tuesday of each month in the Parish Hall of Newnan First United Methodist Church. The church is located at 33 Greenville Street in Newnan. You may reach them by telephone at 770-253-7400 or go to "newnanfumc.org" and select "Job Network" under "Resources" on the left side of the home page. We look forward to seeing you there.
College Park Job Seekers
Have a family member, friend or neighbor concerned that they may lose their job, and they cannot take time off to attend a job seekers group? Attend the College Park Job Seekers Group which meets the first Saturday in every month from 9:00 am – 11:30 am. The next meeting is Saturday 5 February. This is a community service of Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 5885 Mallory Road, College Park, Georgia 770-306-9922.
Career Transition / Job Search Workshop
New Hope Baptist Church / North Campus Missions Center
Wednesdays, January 12 – 26 from 6-8 PM
* * * Must register for class and complete online assessment prior to class * * *
To register call or email Lesley Deyton, 770-461-4337 ext 884 / lesleyd@newhopebc.org
Childcare is provided!
If you are looking for work or considering changing careers, this workshop is for you. Free gift assessment and workbook will help you discover how God has equipped you. Resume assistance and interview skills are also extensively covered. This workshop is designed to help you find the job(s) that you are gifted for and make the best first impression to land that job! Workshop led by Bruce King.
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