As I’m sorting files and papers from 2009, I’ve found dozens of notes about my new book for Deacon Wives. I received another one online today, and thought you might enjoy reading a few (below).

If you’re a pastor’s wife or deacon’s wife, get a file folder right now, and label it “2010 Love Notes.” Every time you get an encouraging letter or email, put it in that file. Then, when you’re having a bad day or you’re discouraged, glance at that file.  You’ll be amazed at how God can use those to reignite your enthusiasm for loving people and serving Him.

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A few notes  about Deacon Wives (B&H Publishing 2009):

“I am a new Deacons wife and while shopping in LifeWay yesterday the only copy of your book, Deacon Wives jumped up and got my attention. I immediately started reading it in the store. The first thing that caught my attention was “If your husband is not your favorite deacon” made me laugh. Then I read page 4 and almost cried in the store….”

“Our pastor asked the deacon wives to meet at the same time as deacons’ meetings for six sessions, and to use Deacon Wives as a guide. We’re having a blast!”

“I am planning a six-week study of Deacon Wives for our church, and have followed your teaching plan exactly. I am so excited that 100% of our deacon wives are committed to attend!”

“We lost our pastor last year when a gunman entered the church and killed our pastor during the 8:15 a.m. service.  Being a deacon has taken on a whole new meaning since then…I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your article and your wife’s in the Deacon magazine. It is amazing over the past issues how they have been the right thing at the right time for me and the rest of the deacons at our church.  Thank you.”

From a woman I knew when she was a teen…”As a new deacon’s wife, our pastor and his wife recently gave me your book! It makes me want to be a better woman and a better servant of Christ…”

It’s not too late! If you need a gift for a deacon’s wife, pick up a copy of this book at your local Christian bookstore or order at Amazon.com 

I hope she’ll love it!

LifeWay’s Pastors’ newsletter printed my article today. It’s a really simple idea to help faithful church members intentionally welcome guests to church:

The Three Minute Rule.  Read it here–

http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0%2C1703%2CA%25253D169430%252526M%25253D200826%2C00.html?rss=20090728

It seemed like they were everywhere!  There were hundreds of Indiana Baptists who attended the Southern Baptist Convention in Louisville. It was like a fun reunion! 

I found six full tables of Ministers Wives at the SBC ministers wives luncheons, plus lots of others at different tables.  It’s always such a celebration time, hearing all our missions reports and exciting challenges and Bible preaching and music, visiting with Christian friends, and missing out on sleep. We enjoyed the 150th anniversary for Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a tour of Kentucky Baptists’ gorgeous new facility, and more banquets and meetings than I can remember.

I had the privilege of doing my book signing beside Mrs. Joyce (Adrian) Rogers. What a delightful woman of God.  She has a wonderful new book for widows.

  Next year’s SBC is in Orlando. See you there.    

You’re going to LOVE this story. It’s a follow-up on that last post about our daughter and son-in-law moving to Indianapolis. I’m just in awe of how God continues to put this all together. I pasted Autumn’s post on Facebook below. Enjoy!

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Diana’s published articles during May:

You can read most of these by click on them.

Deacon Magazine, Summer 09 issue.

 “The Deacon Wife God Wants You to Be” – an article about the importance of relationships.

Rick Warren’s Ministry Toolbox, May 29 issue

“Ten Small Ways to Enliven Worship”

Let’s Worship magazine, Summer 09 issue.

“Love Your Fellow Staff Member as Yourself” – ten ideas to help you love your co-workers in ministry.

On Mission magazine, Spring issue–national magazine for North American Mission Board.  “Open Wide”

Pastors Today website (LifeWay) – TenTiny Tweaks too Enliven Worship

 Statewide Baptist Papers:

The Indiana Baptist

Southern Baptist Texan

Penn-Jersey Baptist

Hawaii-Pacific Baptist

The Illinois Baptist

Minnesota/Wisconsin Baptist

The Baptist Courier  (South Carolina)

The Iowa Baptist

Western Recorder (Kentucky)

Article titles:

The Worthy Lives of Deacon Wives

Stop, Drop & Pray

Blooming  Blessings

Prayer Walking

If you missed my “occasional” newsletter this month, click below:

May 2009 Update Newsletter

I just found out that I’ll be doing a book signing for my new book, Deacon Wives, at the Southern Baptist Convention in Louisville next month. Hope you’ll stop by and visit!

Monday, June 22nd

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Southern Baptist Convention’s LifeWay Book Store

Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville KY

I received my pre-release copy of my new book, Deacon Wives, today! It’s still not released until June, but what a great feeling to have it in hand! Here’s a photo.

Take a look at this month’s Facts & Trends magazine. It has a very nice feature of my new book, Deacon Wives, in it!  Nice.