Daily Archives: April 24, 2012

04/24/12

Meet Our Director

 Charlene W. Kirst, the Director of Women Under His Wings, is a transplanted Virginian. She was born and reared in Newport News, Virginia, the daughter of Pastor Royal C. Wesley, Sr. (deceased) and Irene Ivory Turner Wesley(also deceased). Charlene came to Wisconsin with her preacher husband, John, and daughters Elizabeth and Christina in 1991. Settling in Sparta, John and Charlene co-pastored First Pentecostal Baptist Church from 1991 until 2002. Charlene and her family moved to Town of Bangor in 2003, and they are presently ministering through Grass Roots Revival Ministries. Charlene is a women’s pastor, preacher, and leader of Women Under His Wings. Also a music minister, Charlene is in love with anything that is under the sole dominion of Jesus Christ.

Charlene is an avid learner, and has an A.A.S. degree from Thomas Nelson Community  College in Hampton, Virginia. She acquired a Bachelors in Biblical Studies and a Masters in Servant Leadership from Viterbo University in LaCrosse, WI in 2006. She has studied at Wakefield Seminary in Wakefield, Virginia, and is at  present seeking her Doctorate in Servant Leadership.

“Study to show thyself approved unto GOD, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”   2 Timothy 2:15

 Her passions are The WORD, prayer, counseling, music, teaching, the prophetic, helps, and womens ministry.

Hobbies include art, blogging, writing, songwriting, photography, sewing, and truck gardening.

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04/24/12

What Is Women Under His Wings?

Psalm 17:8

“Keep me as the apple of your eye, hide me in the shadow of your wings…”

Women Under His Wings  is a ministry of helps, prayer, sisterhood and community interaction.  Educational opportunities are emphasized for women in the group through weekly lessons designed to strengthen and encourage growth of all participants. 

Blessed by GOD, Women Under His Wings is faithfully meeting  in community with one another. We are dedicated servants of The Living GOD and all that is HIS.  We walk in love for His children.

Mission of  Women Under His Wings

 Our mission is to help women to grow in their understanding of who they are in Christ Jesus, and to be strengthened to do His will. This is accomplished through working together and learning together as we explore the fundamental truths of the Word of GOD and apply these truths in a practical way. Practicing servant leadership and followership will be a part of our growth time together as we strive to produce good fruit mete for repentence. Women Under His Wings is committed to serving those in need in the Coulee Region and  people living in the surrounding communities.

Over the course of time, Women Under His Wings has reached out to people all over the world. The LORD Jesus has given us The Great Commission in which He says: “All authority in Heaven and Earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations; baptizing them in the Name of The Father and of the Son, and of The Holy Spirit.; and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I Am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Matthew 28:17-20  NIV

We will continue to apply His Word, His Truths, and His Evidence as we minister to all whom He sends.

                                   Serenity Prayer   Reinholdt Niebuht

GOD, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardship as a pathway to peace; taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that you will make things all right if I surrender to Your will; so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next.   AMEN

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04/24/12

April 14th, 2012 To Be A Butterfly by An Anonymous Christian

TO BE A BUTTERFLY

 

I said to the LORD, “LORD, let me be a butterfly so fine and free.

Let my heart take wings, And without a care,

Let me spread enjoyment everywhere!” 

“My child, said the Lord,

It’s up to you,

Are you willing to trust me, Like the butterflies do?”

“Yes, Lord, I trust you!” was my glib reply-

“How much could it cost to be a butterfly?”

 

“Fine, said the Lord, let’s get on with it then,

First you must die–

That’s how we’ll begin!” 

My heart skipped a beat, And my stomach grew tight,

As I said to the Lord, “Did I hear you right?”

 “My child, ” said the Lord, Surely you know–

The worm has to die, So beauty can grow.’ 

“It’s not easy,that’s true, But my way is best,

And I”ll be beside you All through your test.’

 

Then the Lord took his finger And touched my heart,

And began to probe Each secret part. 

Unforgiveness, Anger, Selfishness, too, All had to go

 if I would be new! 

“i’m sorry,” I cried, “Please help me to die.

I do so want to be Your butterfly.” 

“I love you, Jesus, ” Was all I could say,

“Come into my heart, Make it yours today!.” 

Whatever it takes Lord, I’m ready now,

Your servant is waiting, Just show me how!”

 

“My child, ” said the Lord, You’ve already begun,

And we’ll continue the work, Till the job is done.” 

“Little by Little, Each day you’ll die,

But you’ll live again As my butterfly!’ 

 

Anonymous

 

This beautiful poem speaks of transformation and change–but of a good variety. As we think back on the time of our conversion we realize that, yes, it is similar to the journey of the butterfly. We die to our old selves and become new in Christ. What a marvelous mystery is ours to enjoy throughout eternity.

 

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Rev. Charlene W. Kirst

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