The Assembly Women

09/04/2026

Still Shining

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5

There are some seasons when you can feel the weight of what people are doing, saying, or thinking about you. You may know in your heart that you've done your best to walk with integrity, yet somehow you find yourself misunderstood, mistreated, or made to feel like you are the problem.

And sometimes, the hardest part isn't what others are doing.

It's trying not to let what they are doing change who you are.

There are days when your flesh wants to respond. You want to defend yourself. You want to say what you've been holding inside. You want people to finally know the truth.

But then God reminds you:

“I know your heart.”

What a comfort it is to know that we don't have to convince everyone of who we are when God already knows.

So, woman of God, keep your heart.

Keep your joy.

Keep your kindness.

Keep your integrity.

Set boundaries when you need to. Speak when God gives you the words. Walk away when He tells you to. But don't allow someone else's behavior to pull you away from the woman God is shaping you to become.

You may be hurting and still have faith.

You may be disappointed and still have joy.

You may be misunderstood and still choose love.

You may walk through a difficult place and still carry the light of Christ.

Your smile doesn't mean you aren't hurting.

It means your hurt doesn't have the final say.

Don't let what happened to you become who you are.

The people who wounded you did not light your light.

God did.

And what God has placed inside of you cannot be extinguished by someone else's darkness.

So get up.

Get dressed.

Take a deep breath.

Pray.

And walk into this day knowing that you don't have to fight every battle.

God sees you.

God knows your heart.

God is with you.

And through it all...

Keep shining.

Prayer

Lord, help me remain who You called me to be, even when I am hurt or misunderstood. Guard my heart from bitterness and my mouth from words I may regret. Give me wisdom to know when to speak, when to be silent, when to set boundaries, and when to simply trust You. Don't let difficult people or painful situations steal the light You placed within me. Heal the places in me that still hurt, and help me continue to walk in love, joy, and peace.

Amen.

Love Onesia ♥️

09/01/2026

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Will we see you 🫵 at our next Women's Gathering?

PEARLS 🫧
September 6 at 4 PM in Sr. High

Invite a friend and let's celebrate who God created us to be!

Childcare 👇
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08/28/2026

Life can be full of never ending to-do lists, stacked schedules and a hurried lifestyle that leaves us feeling rushed, exhausted and simply burned out.

Yet Jesus tells us in Psalm 46:10, "Be still and know that I am God."

How often are you just being still? Do you set aside time daily to simply sit and take a mid-day reset?

There is a reason in the creation story that we see God take a day to rest. We were never meant to live a hurried/ busy lifestyle, never stopping long enough to catch a breath. When we don't allow time in our schedule for breathing room, we become too busy to notice the little moments that God may be speaking to us or even missed opportunities to be a witness.

Take a moment today and set aside 5 minutes to reflect on the goodness of God. Let him refresh your mind and spirit and simply be still and know that He is God!

🙏 Pastor Haleigh Earnest

08/21/2026

The Priest’s Due

In the book of Hebrews we read about our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus.
Through His life, death and resurrection He gave us a new way to approach the throne of grace; boldly and with assurance! I am so grateful for all that Christ has done for us.

A fresh wave of that gratefulness tends to hit me whenever I read through the many requirements the people of Israel were expected to meet in the Old Testament. Thankfully, we aren’t keeping up with 613 commandments and frequent sacrifices.

Jesus died, once for all. A complete and finished work. (Hebrews 7:27)
However, there is still a standard to live by and a sacrifice to be made.

“And this shall be the priests' due from the people, from those offering a sacrifice, whether an ox or a sheep: they shall give to the priest the shoulder and the two cheeks and the stomach.” Deuteronomy 18:3

I don’t have to bring an ox or a sheep, but I am required to bring myself daily before the Lord and ask Him to search me and know me and see if there is any grievous way in me. (PS. 139:23-24) I must do my part to keep the temple within me swept clean for the Holy Spirit to dwell in.

In Deuteronomy 18:3, the shoulders, the two cheeks and the stomach are considered the “Priest’s due”.

Here is what that looks like in our lives today. The shoulders represent our burdens, the two cheeks represent our offenses and the stomach represents our appetites and desires.

Some questions to ask ourselves:

1. What burdens are we carrying that belong to Him alone?

In Matthew 11:28, Jesus said, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Jesus’ Words are not a suggestion, but a command to us. “Come to Me”. Quit carrying things that you were never meant to carry. Allow Him to carry it because His yoke for us is easy and His burden is light. He will carry the weight on His very capable shoulders as we follow Him and learn to rest in Him.

2. What offenses have we held on to that need to be forgiven?

The Lord teaches us in Matthew 5:39 and Luke 6:29 to turn the other cheek when someone strikes us. When someone speaks against me or “strikes my cheek” with an offense, I must remember that the offense is unto Him, not me. Remember when Saul met the Lord on the Damascus Road? Jesus didn’t say, why do you persecute my people or my church. He said, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” (Acts 9:3)

When the offense isn’t ours to hang on to, it is easier to endure, joyfully.
Forgive and be forgiven. Let no root of bitterness spring up within your temple. (Hebrews 12:15)

3. What appetites or desires do we cling to that are not for us?
Whether we want to admit it or not, we’ve all been addicted to something. An appetite or desire for a substance, a person, an activity, money, or even our own need for perfection. Anything that we have held in higher esteem than the Lord Himself is an idol.

There is a promise in Isaiah 30:20-22 that gives me hope in this area of my life.
“… your Teacher will not hide himself anymore, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. Then you will defile your carved idols overlaid with silver and your gold-plated metal images. You will scatter them as unclean things. You will say to them, “Be gone!”

When my eyes behold the King, our Great High Priest, Who does not hide Himself, I will see rightly and hear His voice. He will teach me and give me the strength to say, “Be gone!” to any idol, sin or stronghold in my life. I must fix my eyes on Him through His Word and time spent in prayer because when I behold Him, I become whole.

- Rebekah Po***ck 💛

08/14/2026

I don’t know about y’all, but there’s something about sending your kids back to school that gets me every single time.

We spend so much time and money getting everything ready—school supplies, clothes, shoes, schedules, lunches, haircuts, doctor appointments… trying to make sure they have everything they need.

But then comes the part we can’t control… We have to send them out into a world we don’t get to see.

And that can be hard.

Because we know we can’t be in every classroom. We can’t hear every conversation. We can’t see every person they sit beside. We can’t protect them from every hurt, disappointment, temptation or bad decision.

But here’s what I have to remind myself:
God can.
God will be in that classroom when I can’t.
He will be in the hallway when I’m not there.
He will hear the conversations I never hear.
He will see the things I never see.
And He can reach them in ways that I never could.

Sometimes I think as moms (or Nannie in my case) we spend so much time trying to prepare our kids for the world that we forget to prepare their hearts—and our own hearts—to trust God with them.

So this school year, I’m praying something a little different.

Yes, I’m praying for good grades.
Yes, I’m praying for good friends.
Yes, I’m praying for safety.

But more than that, I’m praying that my kids know who they are and whose they are.

That when they feel left out, they remember they are loved.
When they feel pressured, they have the courage to stand firm.
When they mess up, they know they can come home.
And when I’m tempted to worry about all the things I can’t control…

I remember that the same God who has carried me through every season is the God carrying my kids through theirs.

So here’s to another school year.
Another year of watching them grow, letting go a little more, praying a little harder, and trusting God a whole lot deeper.

Lord, go before our babies. Protect their hearts, guide their steps, surround them with the right people, and remind them every single day that they are never alone.

And Lord… help us mommas & Nannies remember that too. ❤️
- Annie Hobson

08/12/2026

Please join us on September 6th at 4PM in Sr. High for our first 2026–2027 Assembly Women’s Event.

✨This years' theme: PEARLS✨

A pearl is something truly unique. No two pearls are exactly alike. Each one is formed differently, shaped by its own journey, and treasured for its individual beauty.

What a beautiful picture of how God sees each of us.

We are uniquely created by Him—each with our own gifts, experiences, personalities, and purpose. We are not mass-produced or forgotten in the crowd. We don't have to compare ourselves to anyone else because God has intentionally made us who we are.

But a pearl doesn’t become beautiful overnight. It is formed and refined over time. In the same way, God uses every season of our lives—the joys, the challenges, the waiting, and even the trials—to refine us, strengthen our faith, and shape us into the women He has called us to be.

And as we are refined, we are also called to grow in wisdom. True beauty isn't only what others see on the outside; it is the wisdom, grace, character, and love of Christ that develops within us.

“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” — Psalm 139:14

We are precious in His sight, uniquely created, continually refined, and growing in wisdom. Like a pearl, our beauty is revealed through the process of becoming.

Let's embrace the process God is taking us through. Let's seek His wisdom, allow Him to refine our hearts, celebrate the uniqueness He has placed in each of us, and encourage one another to shine for His glory!

Childcare is available for children 10 and under. Please be sure to register them prior to the event.

08/07/2026

The Breaker is Here

Many times we speak of breakthrough, needing breakthrough, and praying for breakthrough. Women of God, it is the Lord’s desire that you carry that breakthrough anointing in your home. This anointing shifts every part and every member of your household into new realms of grace, understanding, and operation that glorify the Lord.

Jesus was anointed by God to heal the sick, cast out demons, and set the oppressed free. This was the key to unlocking His earthly ministry. We can learn this from His own words: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord” (Luke 4:18–19).

Acts 10:38 tells us, “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.” We know that Jesus is God, but we also know that He was the Son of Man, anointed with the power of God. In other words, it was the anointing of the Holy Spirit in and upon Jesus that destroyed yokes of bo***ge. Jesus came to fulfill messianic prophecy as stated in Isaiah 61. This same anointing is available to every single born-again believer today. This anointing is available to you, precious woman of God.

Just like the people during the Bible days needed to experience a powerful anointing in order to shift their lives and circumstances, you and I also need to experience this same anointing. In the book of Micah, the children of Israel were bound, and the prophet Micah prophesied, “The breaker is come up before them.” “Breaker” is the Hebrew word parats, which means “breakthrough.” This is what I call the breaker anointing. The breaker anointing is the yoke-destroying, burden-removing power of God, which causes us to experience supernatural breakthrough in our lives. In other words, this anointing has the power to break barriers, patterns, and life-controlling issues that are operating in our lives or in the lives of those we are praying for.

It doesn’t matter how long you or your family have been bound or how difficult the situation, the breaker anointing is more powerful than any obstacle that stands before you. Today is your day to welcome the breaker anointing to visit, transform, and reside upon you and your household. Decree with me.

Power Prayer:

Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank You for the anointing that You have placed upon my life and family. Thank You, Lord, that You have released the yoke-destroying and burden-removing anointing that produces supernatural breakthrough in every area of my life and my loved ones lives. Thank You, Lord, that this breaker anointing is being released right now. I declare that any and all bo***ge—stagnation, hindrances, or resistance in my life and household —is broken by the power of the name of Jesus and Holy Spirit. Every blessing and promise held captive by the enemy must be released right now in Jesus’ name. I declare that the Anointed One (Jesus Christ) and His anointing is activated and released in my life. From this moment on, we are recipients and carriers of the breaker anointing and will testify to the glory of God! Thank You, Lord, for this grace of total freedom and victory in my life and home in Jesus’ name. Amen!

❤️Lisa Townsend

07/31/2026

Is Anxiety a Lack of Faith?

When Jesus was probably in the most anxious and stressful time of His life, He prayed. It's interesting and powerful to realize that Jesus felt the need to talk with His Father just like you and I fall to our knees when we face
situations too heavy to carry alone.

While in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46), Jesus asked three times if there was another way, could this cup pass from Him, all the while knowing that He chose to be the perfect, substitutionary sacrifice for mankind. Even choosing and knowing, He prayed for help.

So, was Jesus' anxiety a lack of faith?

I don't believe anxiety is always a sign of our lacking faith. I believe it is
often the prompting we need to remind us of our inadequacy and propel us toward Someone with the power to meet our needs and calm our fears. We need a Savior. We need Jesus.

When our lives are spinning faster than that old tilt-a-whirl we used to ride at the fair, Scripture is the seat belt we depend on to hold us tight.

When I'm navigating anxiety or fear, remembering who God is helps me find calm — reminding myself of God's sovereignty and His power. It increases
my confidence in His ability to handle any situation.

Because David used his pen to pour out his heart during difficult times —
times when fear overwhelmed him — we have his words for comfort in the psalms he wrote.

Do you have a favorite go-to psalm? I invite you to leave a comment with
your favorite one.
Here's one of mine:

Psalm 93 Verse one is a key verse: "The Lord is king! He is robed in majesty. Indeed, the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength. The world stands firm and cannot be shaken." NLT

Feeling anxious is not always a lack of faith. Let's accept it as the prompting we need to seek tools to help calm our hearts.

Big hugs, Carmen

07/24/2026

Messy Masterpiece
By: LeNetta Brown

Ephesians 2:10:
"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

The Greek word used for "handiwork" or "workmanship" is poiēma [poy EE mah]. It’s where we get our word poem or masterpiece.

And Mother’s YOU are God’s Masterpiece. Designed for the good works of being a Mother!
I know most days you don’t see yourself like that or even tied being a mom to this verse.
Most days we remember more of our failures of being a mom - than the trust God put in us to be one. I know I am often guilty of that. Maybe your journey to motherhood didn't follow the "Traditional Christian" path - marriage then babies. I am a product of that and so is my son. Maybe it came through adoption, fostering, blending families, or a surprise that shifted your entire world. Maybe you’re sitting here today feeling the weight of the mistakes you made last week or even this morning. The temper you lost [yep, ME about the bathroom not being clean just a couple months ago], the ball you dropped, or the "mom guilt" that whispers you aren’t doing enough.

Yes, most days we are a mess and momma’s we spend more time on the Struggle Bus than we do getting sleep. We spend more time on a float in the Panic Parade than in Peace. Laundry piles up, hearts get bruised, our kids wildin’ out, our older kids haven't found Jesus yet and sometimes we feel like we are just barely treading water. Yet in front of our Church Community and Co-Workers - we seem to have it all figured out. But I’m here to tell you that the mess does not disqualify you. In fact, the mess is often the canvas for Eph 2:10 God’s handy work, His masterpiece.
Think about that. You aren't a mass-produced product. You aren't an afterthought. You are a 100% Messy Masterpiece. God, the Master Artist, looked at the calling of motherhood—at the specific children in your care and the specific challenges in your life—and He said, "I need a masterpiece to handle this. I need her."
He didn't make a mistake when he chose you. He built you with the specific strength, the specific resilience, and the specific grace required to handle the calling on your life. You are "hand-wrought" by the Creator of the Universe to lead your family.

We are seen: God doesn't just see the "filtered" social media self. The real you! We are equipped: He has already placed the "good works" within you to finish it. We are His: Your value is anchored in the fact that you belong to the King.

It’s time to shift our posture. It’s time to carry ourselves with an attitude of identity. That God broke the mold when He made you and called you.

I need us to wake up like a blessing, with an attitude! At peace, but not in the mood to be sleeping on your calling! Messy is ok, but mediocrity is not! We are hand-crafted, and God inspired. Solid in His truth. We don’t need anybody’s permission [to breast feed or not; to vaccinate or not; to soft parent or spare the rod; private school, home school or public, red die - no die, sugar, high fructose corn syrup or sugar free, so what?] because if God said it then we already have the permission and we don’t have to apologize for it. He has invested in us! He expects a return and by His grace you will give it!

No one knows our mess like we do ourselves! No one knows us as His masterpiece like Him. We don’t owe anyone explanations or reasons. We must keep doing what we are by holding on to God. Most times there won’t be someone there to applaud us- But God celebrates Us every day so We must learn to celebrate ourselves too.

Honey! God does not play about us! So don't play about you either! He shifted the earth and hell through Christ Jesus for you! We must remember that when the enemy whispers “you aren’t doing enough!” Or when the world tries to downplay your calling as a Mother; Dear, roll your eyes and stomp your feet. And remember who you are!

Yes! You are a Messy Masterpiece. So be proud of it! You are called. You are capable. You are needed! You are wanted! And you are His. And you better be unapologetic about it! And I need you not to forget!

07/17/2026

God I’m Just Grateful

By: Elevation Worship and Chandler Moore

“What is mankind that You are mindful of them, human beings that You care for them?” Psalm 8:4

I am a worshiper, and I believe the Lord often speaks to my heart through songs. There are moments when a lyric becomes more than just words. It becomes a reminder of God’s presence, His faithfulness, and His love for me. These moments draw me closer to Him, but I also know that every experience must be rooted in His truth.

Jesus said in John 4:24 that we are to worship the Father in spirit and in truth. This reminds me that true worship is more than emotion or a moving moment. It is the response of my heart to the God who has revealed Himself through His Word. I want to honor Him for who He truly is, not for who I imagine Him to be.

This song is one that makes me stop and think about what I’m singing.

🎶“Who am I that You keep me on Your mind? God, I’m so grateful for You.”🎶

Those words are simple, but they carry a powerful truth. As I was singing this song on our last Pursue night at church, I had to stop and ask myself this question, “the Creator of the universe thinks about me? The God who hung every star in the sky knows my name! He sees every tear. He hears every prayer. He walks with me through every season”

If you’re anything like me, sometimes we feel forgotten. We wonder if anyone notices our struggles or understands our pain. But God never loses sight of His children. Even when life feels uncertain, He is working behind the scenes for our good.

Think about how many times God has carried you through situations you never thought you’d survive. Maybe you’ve looked back and realized that what seemed like the end was actually the beginning of God’s greatest work in your life. His faithfulness isn’t based on our perfection. It’s based on His unfailing love for us.

When we truly grasp that God is mindful of us, gratitude naturally fills our hearts. We stop focusing on what we don’t have and begin praising Him for who He is. Gratitude shifts our perspective from our problems to God’s promises.

Today, let your heart echo the words of this song: “Who am I that You keep me on Your mind? God, I’m so grateful for You.” Don’t let those words become just lyrics. Make them your prayer. Thank Him for His presence, His mercy, His grace, and His constant love.

Father, thank You for being mindful of me. Thank You that even when I feel unseen, You never take Your eyes off me. Your love is greater than I can understand, and Your grace is more than I deserve. Help me live each day with a grateful heart, trusting that You are always working in my life. I am humbled that You know me, love me, and call me Your own.

❤️ Michelle Burnett

🎤I have attached the song and when you listen be reminded that you are deeply known, fully loved, and never forgotten.

https://youtu.be/YbGFYaA0SbY?si=BlB1Qese191blF76