Episode 292 - How to Build Community with Michelle Umbehauer

“It’s not about who can show up or who can’t that week, we are
showing up for Christ, for our kids, our teachers, our schools.
Our prayers in the ears of the Lord are just as impactful as
hundreds or thousands of people.” Author and speaker Michelle
Umbehauer joins Aubrie on the podcast this week to remind us not
to do life alone. Gathering with community strengthens us and our
faith, especially when we use that time to pray together. Don’t
miss the sweet encouragement Michelle shares along with the ways
God answered prayers in her group.


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ABOUT OUR GUEST


Michelle K Umbehauer studied Journalism at La Salle University in
Philadelphia. She soon opted to become a stay-at-home momma (x6),
yet has never stopped with her love of writing. She was a regular
speaker at Crossroads Community Church and is a local leader of
Moms in Prayer in New Jersey. Whether in ministry, motherhood, or
marriage, Michelle has a life passion to encourage others in
Christ, and she especially loves doing so alongside of her
husband, Doug.


SCRIPTURES


 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward
love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are
in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the
more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV


For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among
them. Matthew 18:20 ESV


But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power
is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more
gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on
me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV


I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13 ESV


I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to
present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to
God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this
world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by
testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and
acceptable and perfect. For by the grace given to me I say to
everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he
ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according
to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body
we have many members, and the members do not all have the same
function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and
individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ
according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy,
in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one
who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his
exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who
leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with
cheerfulness. Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast
to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo
one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be
fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in
tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of
the saints and seek to show hospitality. Bless those who
persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those
who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one
another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never
be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give
thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible,
so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans
12:1-18 ESV


LINKS


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