Angela Courte’s Blog

Hello dear friends:

To everyone who took time to pray for the P.I.N.K. slumber party last weekend, your prayers made a difference. Thank you….I’m grateful.

To everyone who shared generously with finances or give-aways for the goodie bags and helped  make this event happen. Thank you….I’m grateful.

To the young women who decided to attend an event where most likely they did not know anyone, but came to make friends and be a friend. Thank you…..I’m grateful.

To my husband who was away on a business trip and my son who was out of state at summer camp when our home turned into a sorority house for Jesus. I missed you, but…..I’m grateful.

To the amazing talented women who shared their talents and time in makeup, beauty treatments and massage to give a little “posh” to some very deserving pastor’s daughters. Thank you…..I’m grateful.

To my most fabulous friend, our special guest for the P.I.N.K. Slumber Party, Jessica Hinn-Koulanious, whose honesty and transparency about her own journey in life gave insight and courage for all the girls to “find God for themselves.” Thank you….I’m grateful.

To the precious Holy Spirit whose presence saturated my living room and enabled our worship and word to change lives. Thank you….I’m grateful.

For those who have guided me on my journey, prayed for me when I needed peace and lit the fire of God in my heart with their own passion for God. Thank you…..I’m grateful!!!

Dear Friends,

Blessings to you today and always.  This Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18, 2009 are significant days for my ministry and what God has called me to do.  This weekend is the P.I.N.K. Summer Slumber Party.

P.I.N.K. (Pursue God, Invest in Others, Nourish Yourself and Keep the Faith)  is an outreach of Angela Courte Ministries specifically for pastors and ministers daughters.  Did you know that 88% of preachers kids opt out of ministry entirely by age 18?  That is a heartbreaking statistic considering God always chooses a family, never just an individual.  There are a hundred different reasons many preachers kids are becoming disillusioned and jaded by the demands of the work of the ministry and the personal toll it can take on the family unit.

Just today, I had to reach out to a beautiful young 16 year old minister’s daughter and pour in the oil and wine (like the old timers used to say) because some people at church said very unkind and unflattering things to her after service. She is beginning to express her own personal style as a young woman and they unnecessarily judged her.  Her shield of faith was down because she was in the house of God and their curt words cut right into her heart.  After some conversation, love and laughter, she was emotionally restored and I encouraged her to stay strong, walk in love and keep the faith.

“Keep the Faith” is our theme for the slumber party this weekend.  Over 25 young women from 23 different churches in Central Florida (and one flying in from out of state) have already signed up and registrations are coming in everyday.  My house is going to be a great big slumber party event and I can’t wait!  There is an easy and warm connection with pastor’s daughters.  Just like Worship, the Word and the Prophetic, they are part of my assignment in ministry.  I love them unconditionally.  I listen to them.  I pray for them.  I open my schedule for them.  I believe in them.

Without a doubt, in addition to my precious parents, God sent some “big sisters” into my life as I was growing up. It is their kindness to me and interest in me that helped to keep my focus straight ahead on fulfilling the will of God and working through the unique happenings in a ministry family. Now it is my turn to be the big sister….but I need your help. Our P.I.N.K. Slumber Party will be from Friday, July 17th at 6pm to Saturday July 18th at 12 noon.  This 18 hour event includes Worship, Word study, a beauty bar, personal testimony from Jessica (Hinn) Koulianous, a pizza party, Q&A time and much more.

To help this event I am asking you, my friends, to help with the following:

A) Will you pray for the event?  We need intercession by the saints for all 18 hours of the slumber party.  If you’re willing, please email me which time of day or night you will take.

B) Will you consider a special one time $40 gift to help with the expenses of the event?  We are expecting 40 to attend.  Please consider giving $1 per girl.  We are about $800 below budget.  I do not charge the girls to attend, their families give enough.  We need to cover all the meals, expenses and goodies for gift bags.  Thankyou so much!

C) Can you do both?  Your gifts of time and finances will proceed to the Father as a sweet smelling savor.  I know God’s heart must be close to the tender and brokenhearted

Let me hear from you today as the  P.I.N.K. event is less than 5 days away.  Make checks payable to Angela Courte Ministries and mail to:  5505 Latrobe Drive, Windermere, FL  34786.  If you would like to put your generous gift on a bank card, please call (407) 810-7750 for further instructions and personal service.

If you can pray for 15, 30, 45 or even 60 minutes during the event, email your time of choice. Your prayers will make the difference.  Many of the young women coming are strong and doing great but they are vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy who wants to hurt or wound them in their pursuit of God.

There is something powerful that happens when believers gather in a home for fellowship. I believe lives will be transformed and passions ignited for Christ in my living room this weekend.

Invest in others, as you would want someone to invest in you.

Please let me hear from you today and on behalf of all of my sisters…..Thank you!!!

May God continue to pour out His love and blessings on you, your children and generations to come.

Best~

Angela Courte

angela@angelacourte.com

407-810-7750

http://www.AngelaCourte.com

Dear Friends,

Blessings to you today and always. This Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18, 2009 are significant days for my ministry and what God has called me to do. This weekend is the P.I.N.K. Summer Slumber Party.

P.I.N.K. (Pursue God, Invest in Others, Nourish Yourself and Keep the Faith) is an outreach of Angela Courte Ministries specifically for pastors and ministers daughters. Did you know that 88% of preachers kids opt out of ministry entirely by age 18? That is a heartbreaking statistic considering God always chooses a family, never just an individual. There are a hundred different reasons many preachers kids are becoming disillusioned and jaded by the demands of the work of the ministry and the personal toll it can take on the family unit.

Just today, I had to reach out to a beautiful young 16 year old minister’s daughter and pour in the oil and wine (like the old timers used to say) because some people at church said very unkind and unflattering things to her after service. She is beginning to express her own personal style as a young woman and they unnecessarily judged her. Her shield of faith was down because she was in the house of God and their curt words cut right into her heart. After some conversation, love and laughter, she was emotionally restored and I encouraged her to stay strong, walk in love and keep the faith.

“Keep the Faith” is our theme for the slumber party this weekend. Over 25 young women from 23 different churches in Central Florida (and one flying in from out of state) have already signed up and registrations are coming in everyday. My house is going to be a great big slumber party event and I can’t wait! There is an easy and warm connection with pastor’s daughters. Just like Worship, the Word and the Prophetic, they are part of my assignment in ministry. I love them unconditionally. I listen to them. I pray for them. I open my schedule for them. I believe in them.

Without a doubt, in addition to my precious parents, God sent some “big sisters” into my life as I was growing up. It is their kindness to me and interest in me that helped to keep my focus straight ahead on fulfilling the will of God and working through the unique happenings in a ministry family. Now it is my turn to be the big sister….but I need your help. Our P.I.N.K. Slumber Party will be from Friday, July 17th at 6pm to Saturday July 18th at 12 noon. This 18 hour event includes Worship, Word study, a beauty bar, personal testimony from Jessica (Hinn) Koulianous, a pizza party, Q&A time and much more.

To help this event I am asking you, my friends, to help with the following:

A) Will you pray for the event? We need intercession by the saints for all 18 hours of the slumber party. If you’re willing, please email me which time of day or night you will take.

B) Will you consider a special one time $40 gift to help with the expenses of the event? We are expecting 40 to attend. Please consider giving $1 per girl. We are about $800 below budget. I do not charge the girls to attend, their families give enough. We need to cover all the meals, expenses and goodies for gift bags. Thankyou so much!

C) Can you do both? Your gifts of time and finances will proceed to the Father as a sweet smelling savor. I know God’s heart must be close to the tender and brokenhearted.

Let me hear from you today as the P.I.N.K. event is less than 5 days away. Make checks payable to Angela Courte Ministries and mail to: 5505 Latrobe Drive, Windermere, FL 34786. If you would like to put your generous gift on a bank card, please call (407) 810-7750 for further instructions and personal service.

If you can pray for 15, 30, 45 or even 60 minutes during the event, email your time of choice. Your prayers will make the difference. Many of the young women coming are strong and doing great but they are vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy who wants to hurt or wound them in their pursuit of God.

There is something powerful that happens when believers gather in a home for fellowship. I believe lives will be transformed and passions ignited for Christ in my living room this weekend.

Invest in others, as you would want someone to invest in you.

Please let me hear from you today and on behalf of all of my sisters…..Thank you!!!

May God continue to pour out His love and blessings on you, your children and generations to come.

Best~

Angela Courte
angela@angelacourte.com
407-810-7750

http://www.AngelaCourte.com

This message was sent from Angela Courte to angelacourte@mac.com. It was sent from: Angela Courte Ministries, 5055 Latrobe Drive, Windermere, FL 34786.