Hello All,
What an amazing revival we had with Bro Copeland. Words can’t express how much I appreciate the heartfelt messages he preached. One particular message that sticks out is titled “God hears the things you don’t say”. Bro Copeland talked about how there will be times in life that you feel so overwhelmed by circumstances that all you can do is sigh, the meaning and frustration in your sigh will resonate with God. Such a powerful thought.
We had a packed house on Friday night. I had the opportunity to watch all of God’s young people from around the Bay Area (or to quote one preacher “In the belly of the beast”) fellowship with one another. I know many friendships were formed, and maybe, just maybe one or two love connections.
On a side note, snow has been predicted to fall in the bay area this week. Pray saints pray! The roads are crazy enough out here in ideal conditions. Who knows what it will be like when you throw snow in the mix. Help is dear Jesus!
I hope all is well for everyone in the blogosphere. Take care!
Love,
Siena
P.S. If my blog visitors from Colorado are who I think you are I just want you to know I hope all is well. We’ve never stopped praying for you all. Feel free to contact me vanheusenconsulting@gmail.com
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
2011 Update
Hello All,
I hope 2011 has been kind to you thus far. I must say I am shocked at how quickly time goes by and how long it’s been since I’ve updated my blog!
Our youth group has “hit the ground running”; we’ve got a lot of great activities planned this year. One that I am particularly excited about is a Youth Revival with Bro. Tim Copeland from Buford, GA. I know we will have an amazing service.
The Polished Plume is now officially in a local store. I am so excited! I’ve been working on some flatter flowers, all dupiani silk attached to elastic headbands. I must say they’ve done fairly well since I rolled them out. I’ve included a pic below, these retail for $12. Available in all colors and color combinations. I will be posting more photo’s next week.
If you’d like to place an order feel free to email me at vanheusenconsulting@gmail.com
Love,
Siena
I hope 2011 has been kind to you thus far. I must say I am shocked at how quickly time goes by and how long it’s been since I’ve updated my blog!
Our youth group has “hit the ground running”; we’ve got a lot of great activities planned this year. One that I am particularly excited about is a Youth Revival with Bro. Tim Copeland from Buford, GA. I know we will have an amazing service.
The Polished Plume is now officially in a local store. I am so excited! I’ve been working on some flatter flowers, all dupiani silk attached to elastic headbands. I must say they’ve done fairly well since I rolled them out. I’ve included a pic below, these retail for $12. Available in all colors and color combinations. I will be posting more photo’s next week.
If you’d like to place an order feel free to email me at vanheusenconsulting@gmail.com
Love,
Siena
Friday, December 31, 2010
2010 I'm glad to see you go....
Hello All,
In preparation for our watch night service tonight I've spent the last couple days reflecting on 2010. While I'd like to say this was a year of "mountain top" experiences, overall it was a rough year for not only my family but a lot of families at Revival Tabernacle. I can say without a shadow of a doubt I have the awesome privilege of going to church with some of the strongest saints in Pentecost.
I can't even begin to get into detail of what has transpired, especially in the last few weeks without falling apart. Even in the face of the most extreme tragedies I've seen my brothers and sisters give God the glory. At the end of the day, no matter life's circumstances God is still good. We may never understand why things happen, why children die, why families suffer but we have a God that is touched by our hurts and infirmities. We'll understand it better by and by...
As Christians its important to remember that we were never promised a perfect care free life. Our promise is that we have a God that will never leave us or forsake us.
All that being said I am looking for 2011 to be the year of restoration. In Jesus name this will be the year miracles happen, lost loved ones are saved, more Bible studies are given and we see a revival of backsliders.
Wishing you and yours an amazing 2011!
Siena
In preparation for our watch night service tonight I've spent the last couple days reflecting on 2010. While I'd like to say this was a year of "mountain top" experiences, overall it was a rough year for not only my family but a lot of families at Revival Tabernacle. I can say without a shadow of a doubt I have the awesome privilege of going to church with some of the strongest saints in Pentecost.
I can't even begin to get into detail of what has transpired, especially in the last few weeks without falling apart. Even in the face of the most extreme tragedies I've seen my brothers and sisters give God the glory. At the end of the day, no matter life's circumstances God is still good. We may never understand why things happen, why children die, why families suffer but we have a God that is touched by our hurts and infirmities. We'll understand it better by and by...
As Christians its important to remember that we were never promised a perfect care free life. Our promise is that we have a God that will never leave us or forsake us.
All that being said I am looking for 2011 to be the year of restoration. In Jesus name this will be the year miracles happen, lost loved ones are saved, more Bible studies are given and we see a revival of backsliders.
Wishing you and yours an amazing 2011!
Siena
Thursday, December 16, 2010
All Partied Out
Hello All,
I can't believe the Christmas is about a week away. This year flew by!
I never thought I'd say this but I think I strongly dislike (I HATE to use the word hate :-) hehe) holiday parties. We've had two or three at work, my husbands work party, the youth party, ladies party, church wide party and partridge in a pear tree (no not really).
I'm sure I'll be back to party goer mode once Christmas has passed. I just hope I don't completely turn into Ebenezer Scrooge before I have a house full on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! I know, I'm a bit dramatic tonight. (Its 8:00pm and I haven't eaten all day. The "grumps" always follow hunger pains). All grumbling aside, I am really looking forward to some much needed time with my family (also a week and a half off!).
I'm still sewing, just haven't had a chance to upload any photos. I am getting ready to ramp up again, as of 1/1/11 The Polished Plume will be featured in a local boutique.
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Looking forward to a great 2011!
Love,
Siena
The Polished Plume
I can't believe the Christmas is about a week away. This year flew by!
I never thought I'd say this but I think I strongly dislike (I HATE to use the word hate :-) hehe) holiday parties. We've had two or three at work, my husbands work party, the youth party, ladies party, church wide party and partridge in a pear tree (no not really).
I'm sure I'll be back to party goer mode once Christmas has passed. I just hope I don't completely turn into Ebenezer Scrooge before I have a house full on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! I know, I'm a bit dramatic tonight. (Its 8:00pm and I haven't eaten all day. The "grumps" always follow hunger pains). All grumbling aside, I am really looking forward to some much needed time with my family (also a week and a half off!).
I'm still sewing, just haven't had a chance to upload any photos. I am getting ready to ramp up again, as of 1/1/11 The Polished Plume will be featured in a local boutique.
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Looking forward to a great 2011!
Love,
Siena
The Polished Plume
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
West Coast
Hello All,
I am back home trying get into my daily routine after West Coast Conference. What an amazing Conference! Such anointed preaching and teaching. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that Brother Howard's message changed my outlook on faith.
Sometimes the most profound thoughts are delivered in the simplest forms. At one point in the preaching Brother Howard pulled a brother out of the congregation to give an illustration. He asked the brother what he did for a living, the brother answered and Brother Howard said "now what if I said I don't believe you". He went on to say that we do that do Jesus, when his word says He's a healer but we don't have enough faith to believe we can be healed we are essentially saying we don't believe God can heal us. He is willing and He is able.
I was so overcome with a flood of emotions, both of hope and of conviction. How many times have I not gotten what I have prayed for because deep down I didn't believe God would do it for me? Its easy to have faith that your brother or sisters prayer will be answered, but when it comes to your own we somehow feel God is not as willing. Shame on us.
I am so happy to say that most of our Youth Group made it to the Conference. I cannot emphasize enough how much good, solid meetings are a necessity for Young People. Especially if they are the only ones living for God in their family. They get an opportunity to be away from the filth and carnality of the "day to day" and completely submerge themselves in the preaching and Godly fellowship. My husband and I (along with thousands of other Youth Pastor's) have spent many days and nights fund-raising and fretting on how to get enough money to send young people to meetings like these. Many times making up the difference out of our own pockets. Every dime spent, the countless hours of work, all the energy and stress are worth it all to see just one young person walk away from the meeting knowing they can make it. God save our young people...
That's all for now. I have to go dry my eyes, I'm such a sap I cry every time I think of our kids.
P.S. To any of you boys (or if you're friends with any of the boys) who were swooping down on our beautiful girls just know you'll have to get through me first. We don't give million dollar girls to ten cent boys! You'll be tested and tried. :)
Siena
I am back home trying get into my daily routine after West Coast Conference. What an amazing Conference! Such anointed preaching and teaching. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that Brother Howard's message changed my outlook on faith.
Sometimes the most profound thoughts are delivered in the simplest forms. At one point in the preaching Brother Howard pulled a brother out of the congregation to give an illustration. He asked the brother what he did for a living, the brother answered and Brother Howard said "now what if I said I don't believe you". He went on to say that we do that do Jesus, when his word says He's a healer but we don't have enough faith to believe we can be healed we are essentially saying we don't believe God can heal us. He is willing and He is able.
I was so overcome with a flood of emotions, both of hope and of conviction. How many times have I not gotten what I have prayed for because deep down I didn't believe God would do it for me? Its easy to have faith that your brother or sisters prayer will be answered, but when it comes to your own we somehow feel God is not as willing. Shame on us.
I am so happy to say that most of our Youth Group made it to the Conference. I cannot emphasize enough how much good, solid meetings are a necessity for Young People. Especially if they are the only ones living for God in their family. They get an opportunity to be away from the filth and carnality of the "day to day" and completely submerge themselves in the preaching and Godly fellowship. My husband and I (along with thousands of other Youth Pastor's) have spent many days and nights fund-raising and fretting on how to get enough money to send young people to meetings like these. Many times making up the difference out of our own pockets. Every dime spent, the countless hours of work, all the energy and stress are worth it all to see just one young person walk away from the meeting knowing they can make it. God save our young people...
That's all for now. I have to go dry my eyes, I'm such a sap I cry every time I think of our kids.
P.S. To any of you boys (or if you're friends with any of the boys) who were swooping down on our beautiful girls just know you'll have to get through me first. We don't give million dollar girls to ten cent boys! You'll be tested and tried. :)
Siena
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Flower Update - November
Hello All,
As promised (though slightly late) I am posting a few pics of some flowers in preparation for West Coast Conference. I am hoping to have a few more posted over the weekend.
Any orders for West Coast Conference must be in by Sunday November 7th vanheusenconsulting@gmail.com
Have a great week! Hope to see you in Fresno!
Siena
The Polished Plume
As promised (though slightly late) I am posting a few pics of some flowers in preparation for West Coast Conference. I am hoping to have a few more posted over the weekend.
Any orders for West Coast Conference must be in by Sunday November 7th vanheusenconsulting@gmail.com
Have a great week! Hope to see you in Fresno!
Siena
The Polished Plume
The pics don't do this piece justice! Beautiful navy lace over a warm melon silk!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Pinky Promise Postponement & Praise Report
Howdy All,
I know in my last post I made a "pinky promise" to have photos of the latest flowers posted but I'm afraid I am feeling a bit under the weather. So I am asking for a "Pinky Promise Postponement". Thank you for your patience! My goal is Saturday afternoon...ish.
PRAISE REPORT: We just had a college classmate of one of our young ladies get the Holy Ghost. Thank you Jesus! Feel free to leave a praise report or prayer request in the comments section.
Sick as a dog,
Siena
The Polished Plume
I know in my last post I made a "pinky promise" to have photos of the latest flowers posted but I'm afraid I am feeling a bit under the weather. So I am asking for a "Pinky Promise Postponement". Thank you for your patience! My goal is Saturday afternoon...ish.
PRAISE REPORT: We just had a college classmate of one of our young ladies get the Holy Ghost. Thank you Jesus! Feel free to leave a praise report or prayer request in the comments section.
Sick as a dog,
Siena
The Polished Plume
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