Story Written by Sister Cynthia Fails; Photos by Alicia Bailey

The Women of Faith and Love held its 6th Annual Women’s Fellowship Luncheon on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11 o’clock a.m. This year’s theme was “Extreme Makeover for His Glory”.

The room was beautifully adorned with the very feminine colors of purple and pink. Each table contained a beauty product accompanied by a Bible verse. A table at the front had on display several items which were puzzling to the attendees. Items included skull heads, head stone, coffin and other morose items.

After an inspiring devotion, Sister Danielle Brown served as the emcee for the event. Singing was done by the Voices of Empowerment and soloist Sister Kaila Mackey.

Lady Katrice Mackey came forth as the Makeup Artist. She was dressed in black skirt, boots, fringed jacket, silver jewelry and a pink blouse. She somehow bridged the gap between the happy pink and purple with the gloomy black items.

Lady Mackey said that there is nothing wrong with working on our outward beauty in itself. We are children of the King so why not look the part? We should always do our best and look our best but many times we forget about the inside and the way we project ourselves. Lady Mackey shared a very intimate testimony of how the Lord protected her even before she gave her life to him. Perhaps sometimes we just concentrate only on one feature or area of our Christian life but not the whole and our beauty in Christ becomes twisted. 

Being beautiful in Christ involves more than just the outside or just one part of us. Proverbs 31: 30 says, "Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised." She exhorted us to strive for that beauty that transcends time and doesn't fade away. 

She briefly discussed the table décor:

1. Cleanser

In order to make ourselves beautiful, we have to first cleanse ourselves of all unwanted impurities. Our cleansing agent works through our confession and God's forgiveness.  "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)

2. Moisturizer

Having compassion can be a good moisturizer. When we start seeing others and their needs instead of our own it can really soften us up! "Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference." (Jude 21,22)

3. Wrinkle Cream

If we want to smooth out those wrinkles how about applying a meek and quiet spirit? "But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price." (1 Pet 3:4)

4. Foundation

We need to start with a good foundation and what is better than the Word of God? If we have the Word of God in our hearts the rest of our spiritual make-up can be easily applied. "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." (Psalm 119:11)

5. Eye Makeup

To keep our eyes shining the brightest we need to guard them from seeing things that are not fitting of a beautiful woman in Christ. "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?" (1 Corinthians 6:19)

6. Lipstick

To make the face complete don't forget your lips. Apply lipstick in the shade of 'Pleasantness' daily for best results. "Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones." (Proverbs 16:24)

7. Blush

The blush we apply should be God's love radiating through us. "And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us." (Romans 5:5)

8. Hand Lotion

We don't want our hands to become dry and brittle so we need to apply some generosity and good deeds. "Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates." (Proverbs 31:31)

9. Foot Therapy

Sometimes when we overlook our feet they can get callused and rough so we need to get them going in the right direction. Take your feet only to the places that Christ would approve. "Abstain from all appearance of evil." (1 Thessalonians 5:22)

One thing about beauty that we all know as women is that it is a daily thing. In other words we have to keep ourselves up. If we let ourselves go what happens? We're not quite so beautiful anymore are we? It is the same with being beautiful in Christ. We have to constantly work at it. Here are some things to help us improve our beauty in Christ. 

Burial of Old Habits/Short Comings/ Mess Ups…All ladies  served as morticians as they wrote down and deposited old “dead” things in the coffin.

After the blessing of the food, a delicious lunch was served by the Faith Babies Men Ministry. Closing remarks and benediction was given by Pastor Bruce Mackey. Please mark your calendar for our 7th Fellowship Luncheon scheduled for Saturday, April 8, 2017.

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