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Sister to Sister Newsletter Spring 2015

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SISTER TO SISTER

Love’s Ultimate Sacrifice By Beth Widener

I’ve seen this quote recently on everything from hats

and t-shirts to posters. This quote is simple and goes

like this: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given. Short, sweet,

simple, and powerful…. I love it! Jesus’ sacrifice was

anything but simple, though. Just the sheer amount of

stress He was under caused Him to sweat blood. He

could have saved Himself, that’s for certain, but He was

totally committed to loving us and forgiving us, even

though we were yet to be born.

As a mother, I can somewhat imagine the sheer amount of love that He had for us, and His

willingness to do this, because there isn’t anything I wouldn’t do to protect my child. He

loved us as His children and wanted to give us a chance at eternal life, so He went through

more pain and agony than we can possibly imagine – and He did it all for us. He was

blameless but he took our sin and shame as his own and sacrificed himself for us! So as we

approach Easter, let’s remember to be thankful for love’s ultimate sacrifice and the gift of life

that it gives us all. Thank you, Lord Jesus, thank you!

Upcoming Events

April 25 Shopping Trip to Dawsonville, GA Outlet Malls Month of May Fill up the HVCC Food Pantry

June 13 HVCC Summer Games

June 28 Sister Sunday

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our

Lord Jesus Christ.”

May 8 My Favorite Things Party

1 Corinthians 15:57


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Danielle Miller Littleton

was born in Norfolk,

Nebraska and raised in

Johnson City, TN. She

graduated from Science Hill

High School and Milligan

College with a BA in English.

Danielle was baptized on

Easter Sunday when she

was 8 years old in Denver,

CO. Danielle got married on

May 3, 2014 to Andrew

Littleton in Johnson City.

They were married in an old

church turned wedding

chapel! Danielle works at a

preschool in Hixson and

Getting to Know You

I’m a neat freak: True

I’m a night owl: True

I’m always dieting: False

I enjoy being alone: True

I’m competitive/athletic: False

I handle change well: True

I love to cook: True

I’m a prayer warrior: True

I’m a worrier: True

I’m a reader: True

I like yard work: False

I like to dance: True

Danielle’s Favorites

Season of the Year: Summer Flower: Peony Sports Team: Doesn’t really care, so VOLS! Movie: Gone With the Wind Candy: Twizzlers Snack Food: Popcorn Book: At the moment, Angela’s Ashes or Jane Eyre Color: Blue Restaurant: Tres Amigos Meal: Tres Amigos Special Song: Be Thou My Vision – She walked down the aisle to it! Drink: Sweet Tea Store: Wal-Mart

True or False?

Andrew is a pharmacist at Wal-Mart on Gunbarrel Road. Their family consists of the two of them, but they have a niece named Claire who they are in love with!! Danielle doesn’t currently have any pets, but she had cats when she was younger. Some of her favorites were Callie, Chloe, and Mr. Pickles! Some of Danielle’s favorite things to do include watching Netflix, taking care of her new home, and finding new restaurants with Andrew.

Danielle Littleton


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After being asked to write this, I felt blank, so I put out an APB to my five children. When stories started coming in, I wasn’t sure whether to withhold my name or theirs. Keep in mind I’m trying to share only appropriate stories. It may not have been so funny at the time, but quite laughable later. These anecdotes may seem to you as a “guess you had to be there” story, but here goes. A real Cosby moment happened when Charles and I Thoughtful as he is, Tommy, in middle school at the time, walked in and said, “I got the other room done.” What?!? He had taken off the top layer of a recently papered room. He’s walking proof we didn’t kill him. Then there was the time Keith was dating two girls at the same time. Who knew when we came home, both of them would be sitting in the bed of his pick-up truck waiting for him. He said, “Oh no!” I asked if we were stripping wallpaper in the girls’ bedroom. I asked if we should keep driving. He decided to face the music. Have you ever left a child? It doesn’t make you a bad person. The first time we took Becca to church as a newborn, we forgot to stop by Tommy’s classroom. We still weren’t used to counting five children. The second time, Deborah Everley was waiting in the church parking lot holding Becca’s hand. She knew we’d be back. How could I not mention backing down our driveway only to sideswipe Carter’s new car, which he was buying himself. When we woke him up to see the damage, he said, “Call the police.” On his mom?? The truth finally has come out about exactly how Becca’s arm was broken. You’d have to see that demonstrated. Right, Tommy? One of the funniest stories about Alice recently happened. There was no mothering involved, except it was in my living room. She was attempting to show Becca how her habit of sitting a certain way has probably caused her chronic back pain. Next thing I know, Alice is lying face down on the floor with a carpet burn on her nose. Sorry, but we all laughed at her “grace.” No wonder her back hurts. Wish I could have seen the whole fall. Young moms, go ahead and laugh at or with your children. You will later anyway. Even the “big” problems don’t usually mean “the end of the world.” Before you know it, they will be telling you about the escapades of their children - Like smearing Vaseline all over herself or how a botched home haircut resulted in their three year old’s shaved head. Oh, the joys of motherhood! -Carole Cole

Memorable Moments with Mom

“She is clothed with strength and dignity;

she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom,

and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household

and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:

Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”

Proverbs 31:25-29


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Katherine Jackson is a volunteer for Caris

Healthcare through Hospice of Chattanooga.

She learned about the volunteer opportunity

after her husband was diagnosed with cancer

and came home from the hospital. They offered

guidance and support to her and her family. For

one hour every week, Katherine visits patients

and provides companionship and support for

them. They provide grief management and

counseling free of charge. Katherine is giving

back to the organization that gave so much to

her. If you are interested in volunteering for

Chattanooga Hospice, call 423-892-4289.

Katherine Jackson

Rebecca and Adam Bryan welcomed

James Willis “Will” Bryan on

January 30.

Shaun and Niccole Campbell welcomed Gabrielle “Gabby” Grace Campbell on March 8.

Congratulations to these new moms and their families!

Summer Saturdays with Sisters This summer, on the third Saturday of each month,

from 10:00 a.m. until noon, Sister to Sister invites you to come and enjoy a bible lesson and lunch together.

We’ll spend some time in the scriptures and then fellowship together over lunch. Put the dates on your calendar now and join us if you are in town:

June 20, July 18, and August 15.


Answers found on page 7


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Thanks to all who participated in the 2014

Sister to Sister Cookbook! There have been over 250

sold! The bill for the cookbooks was $2,698.00.

$3810.00 was taken up from selling the cookbooks and

donations given at our Cookbook Tasting. From this sale, Sister to Sister received

$1112.00 for our ministry!

Janet Bartley was the second place winner of the first annual HVCC Spelling Bee!! Way

to represent the women, Janet!

Alex Henderson was the 1st place winner, and Nathanial Slough was the 3rd place

winner.

The evening was bee themed. Judy Hays decorated the tables with black tablecloths, yellow plates, and bumblebees. Jenny Allen

made delicious vegetable alphabet soup. There were also scrabble Cheez-Its and

alphabet cookies.

Special thanks to Judy Vandergriff, Debbie Sayne, and Philip Cooper for

being the judges for the evening!


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Kaitlin Christopher

and Kay Billingsley

Modge Podge Madness!

Meet your new teams!

Genia Durham, Katie Durham, and Cindy Henderson

In January, Sister to Sister had a craft night called Modge Podge Madness! Judy Hays taught

everyone how to make these trees with scrapbook paper and magazine cutouts on

canvas. It was a fun event!

Sister to Sister Leadership Team

Sister to Sister Newsletter Team

Karen Armes

Sarah Atkins

Rebecca Bryan

Fran Combs

Michelle Ford

Judy Vandergriff

Venice Miller

Linda Marckel

Abbey Mulkey

Judy Hays

Courtney Palmer

Beth Widener

Lesa Witt

Romona Palmer

Beth Widener

Angel Youell

Crossword Answers Across: 1) Tamar 5) Orpah 7) Zipporah 8) Mary 9) Haggith 10) Rebekah 13) Elisabeth 15) Delilah 17) Gomer 19) Joanna 20) Hagar 21) Michal 22) Sarah 23) Eve Down: 2) Miriam 3) Naamah 4) Naomi 6) Bathsheba 11) Tabitha 12) Jezebel 14) Hannah 15) Dorcas 16) Leah 18) Rachel 21) Merab

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