Gracious Gems April '25 Newsletter 💌

Hey Girl, Hey! 💗

Can you believe we've already gotten through the first quarter of 2025?! Join me in thanking God for all that He has done for us as a community in the past 3 months and what he's done for us as individuals.

This past month I spent a lot of time refining my routine and spending more intentional time with God in the mornings and I'm happy to share that I am in a much better space emotionally, mentally, and spiritually allowing me to get back to pouring more into the community. However, with ALL the growth we have been experiencing over the months the engagement and participation isn't growing at the same pace and I would love to hear from you on what you think we are doing well, what you think needs improvement, etc. so I have linked a form here for you to please complete. Thank you in advance for your participation in this. 

You can keep scrolling to find out more about what's happening within our community.

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Featured Member Highlight: 

This month, we spotlighted the following Gracious Gems Mutsa Bera and Gontse Selahle. These two are both small group leaders in the community and led Bible Study in March. Both sessions were amazing and we cannot wait to hear from them again.

Monthly Theme: 💞 

Our theme for this month (April) is Enduring the Process. 

Craig Cooney said, "Between the promise and the promotion there is always a process."  A number of us may be in our 'waiting season' but this month we want to change that term to being in our 'season of process.' Many characters in the Bible had to go through processing before being elevated by God so consider yourself blessed.

Community Updates: 🗓

• We will be having our usual virtual monthly meet on the 19th. Click here to register and feel free to invite a friend.  

• Bible Study will be happening on the 10th and the 24th. You can join via this link. 

• On Tuesday (1st) we will be starting our devotional for the month. Please click here to join us.

• If you are interested in serving as a small leader please fill this form out and someone from the team will be in contact.

 Inspiration Corner: ✨

"Without this process of preparation, we would arrive at our destination prematurely, unable to sustain or steward all that God longs to give us." - Craig Cooney 

Featured Resource: 

For this month's resource we have linked a sermon from Passion 2025 by Christine titled, 'Don't Listen to Everything You Hear'. Click here to listen. 

Gratitude Spotlight: 

Shoutout to all our amazing small group leaders who have stepped up to lead our biweekly Bible study sessions. 

Closing Thoughts: 

As I wrap this letter up I pray that God grants you the discipline and strength to get through whatever season you are in at this moment. May you draw nearer to Him so He may draw nearer to you as well. P.S. April babies we're UP

For my birthday, as a community you could gift me with participation and involvement. Thank you in advance x

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With love,

Shani (Founder) 🎀💐

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