LIFECONNECT - LifeQuest Ministries

LIFECONNECT
November/December 2015
A LifeQuest Ministries Newsletter—Issue 1
WELCOME to “LifeConnect!”
Welcome to LifeQuest’s first issue of LifeConnect! We hope you enjoy receiving
this newsletter, seeing what’s been happening, and getting caught up with the
latest news and upcoming events, as we seek to grow in faith and fellowship!
You’ll see a variety of ways people have already connected to this developing new
faith community, and notice upcoming opportunities where you can “invite” others
to come and see, all God is unfolding at LifeQuest Ministries!
Join Together In the Journey...
GOOD THINGS
ARE HAPPENING!
LET YOUR HEART
BE OPEN AND
LifeQuest...Heads Out on the Town!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday, October 29, for our first Fall
Celebration dinner at Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, in West Des Moines!
EXPECTANT!
- Sandi Krakowski
We shared in a great night of laughter, conversation and building relationships, as
together we gave thanks for the joys we have shared as a family of faith this past
fall! Plus, I happen to think our group simply “lit up” the room that night!
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your
good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)
Benedizioni,
Paige
In This Issue
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. 1 Corinthians 3:9
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WELCOME!!!
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LifeQuest Celebrates
Our First Baptism
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Reaching Out to the
Community
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Candlelight Service
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Bible Studies
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“Elbow” Events
Bible Studies
God has called us to go, “ALL IN”
through our earlier study this fall,
(written by Mark Batterson), and
led by Dr. Daniel. He is now calling
us to “HEAR HIS PLAN” for our
lives, and taking us deeper into His
Word, in our Book of Acts study.
We’ve also dabbled into the Book
of Revelations, and may schedule
a study for this the first of the year.
We are overjoyed in the response
to these life changing studies, and
thankful God is stretching each of
us to grow in this journey. Thank
you for joining in a study this fall!
Baptism of Lila Maxine Wheat—October 31, 2015
LifeQuest Ministries Celebrates
Our First Baptism!
We’ll be offering a Lenten Study,
and wanted to provide you with
these dates. They are February
18 & 25, March 3, 10 & 17. We’ll
share more information in the
January/February newsletter.
On Saturday, October 31, the Spirit of God was swirling in the home of Morgan
and Paige Wheat, as their “little bundle of cheeks,” Lila Maxine was baptized in
the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Pastor, Dr. Wesley Daniel surprised everyone, by baptizing Lila with water from
the River Jordan in Israel, adding to the sacredness of this day! Lila was encircled
by about 25 family and friends, including her big brother, Theo and grandmother,
Sandi Wheat. Pastoral Ministry Associate, Paige Chapman assisted at baptism.
LifeQuest presented Lila with a chewable “Baby’s First Bible,” and handmade pink
and white polka dot blanket. Praying she will be fed by God’s Word daily, and that
she knows God wraps her in the warmth of His grace and peace always!
Please join us in celebrating with Morgan, Paige, Theo and Lila on her baptism!
Precious Little Lila...
UPCOMING ELBOW EVENTS FOR WOMEN!
Come “rub elbows” with new friends, along with inviting your own friends, daughters, sisters to join these
upcoming events! All women are invited!
2015 Pella Christmas Tour of Homes
Enjoy the beautiful decor of the season, by touring four homes in Pella, as well as the Pella Opera House
for Dutch treats on Saturday, December 5. We’ll leave Des Moines at 9:30 a.m. and return by 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $13 each (if ordered by November 27) $15 each ( November 28-December 5) Refreshments
served at Opera House. Please contact Sandi Wheat at [email protected] if you have any
questions and/or to secure your ticket(s). Please note price increase after November 27!
Lavender Springs Spa—A Spiritual Retreat!
Coming in February! More information in the January/February Newsletter. Contact Paige with questions.
LifeQuest In
Mission…
Reaching Out to
the Community
Central Iowa Shelter &
Services’ has provided
free shelter and meals to
thousand of homeless
adults, facilitating them
toward self-sufficiency
since 1992. In 2012,
CISS opened their new
facility at 1420 Mulberry.
Growing from 8,000 sq. ft.
(96 beds) to 42,000 sq. ft.
(207 beds) it’s equipped
to provide an expanded
emergency shelter (150
beds) transitional housing
for Veterans (19 rooms);
and 38 Project Based
Section 8 Voucher
efficiency apartments.
CISS also provides an
on-site health clinic, food
pantry, clothing closet
and classroom. All guests
and residents are provided evening and breakfast
meals; access to shower
and laundry facilities, a
weekly medical clinic, and
group counseling; as well
as individualized case
management, life skills
instruction, and referrals
to other services/benefits.
THANK YOU TO ALL,
WHO SHARED GIFTS
THROUGH GENEROUS
DONATIONS AND
SERVING THOSE AT
CISS THIS MONTH!
Cafeteria at Central Iowa Shelter & Services—LifeQuest Team to serve on November 13
Come and see...
The Early Church grew by leaps and bounds when those who were touched and
transformed with God’s love, went and shared their story of how God was at work
in their own lives. They shared their story, with a sense of enthusiasm to their
relatives, neighbors, friends and in their day-to-day places of life.
After experiencing Christ in a very personal way, Andrew went and said to his
brother, “Come, and see.” When Jesus saw the men at the seashore, he offered
a simple invitation and said, “Come, follow me.”
We too, can and will grow our church, when we share our own story with those
around us, offering a genuine invitation for them to... “Come, and see!”
Please be praying and thinking about who you could invite to be a part of our
circle of faith and fellowship, so that they too can “taste,” “see,” and experience
first-hand, the power of God’s transforming love!
Happy Thanksgiving, and A Joyful
Christmas, from All of Us at LifeQuest!
Dr. Wesley S.K. Daniel
Pastor, LifeQuest Ministries
Community
Candlelight Service
Come, join us for a traditional candlelight
service on Sunday, December 13, 5:30 p.m.
We will soon be sharing the location with you.
Invite a friend, relative, acquaintance or neighbor to join you for this inspirational
and meaningful worship experience, as we celebrate the birth of Christ.
Message: Nothing Is Impossible With God
Scripture: Luke 1: 26-28
Contact Us
Please contact us if you
have questions or need
additional information
about LifeQuest.
LifeQuest Ministries
P.O. Box 65273
West Des Moines, IA
50265
Phone: (515) 346-8451
The Dream for LifeQuest Ministries...
Dr. Wesley Daniel, Pastor
...was born out of deep prayer, passion and a vision to reach multi-generational
and multi-cultural people with the transformational love of Jesus Christ. Our vision
is to know Christ and to make Christ known! In our quest to know and make God
known, our mission is to help one another experience God, discover a community
of genuine love, change lives, our society and the world; and fulfill our God-given
destiny and purpose in this life!
Paige Chapman, Pastoral
Ministry Associate
Visit us on the web at:
www.lifequestministries.org
LifeQuest Ministries...To Know Christ, and To Make Christ Known, In the Journey of Faith!
LifeQuest Ministries
P.O.Box 65273
West Des Moines, IA 50265
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