Glena Gebara came from a very dysfunctional family and struggled, from an early age, with feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. She sought relationships, and eventually even marriage, to feel better about herself. She never went to college, so when she started working in the banking industry, she felt inferior to co-workers, and avoided talking about her education.

This was our introduction to the confident, professional-looking businesswoman who stood at the podium and spoke to us last month at the March Faith@Work luncheon. Like every one of us, Glena has a reality that the world doesn’t always see.

Your challenge this month has to do with remembering and practicing the confidence we have in Christ:

• Memorize 1 Cor 2:2! Write it out and post it somewhere visible at work
• Every time you feel insecure, say to yourself, "It's not what I know, it's WHO I know!"
• Look for opportunities to share WHO you know with others this month.

Let us know what God is doing in your life. Send us a testimony of how God has used this challenge in your life and we'll share it with the Faith@Work community in an upcoming newsletter.

Glena's message hit home with me! I followed her footsteps pretty closely in my life, including not attending college and even working in a bank! My feeling of insignificance compared to college grads and even Christians was strong.

"I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food." (Job 23:12)

ITS NOT ABOUT YOU!

“It’s not about you.” This is the powerful opening of Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life and a concept last month’s speaker, Glena, learned first-hand. Like Glena, I also have my own share of fears and insecurities. “What if I can’t do the work I’ve been asked to do?” “What will people think if?” “What if I fail?” Notice the common factor in each? I am the focus and theme of each one.

"God doesn't call people who are qualified. He calls people who are willing, and then He qualifies them."

Richard Parker

Upcoming Luncheon:

Wednesday, April 18, 2007
11:45-1:00pm
Hilton Hotel, Rio Grande Room
For more info or to make a reservation click here.

Join a Great Team and Get in on the Fun!

Ask anyone involved in Faith@Work behind the scenes and you'll discover that it's more than just a role to fill. Our great team of volunteers are actively involved in ministry to the women who come to our luncheons. AND we minister to each other as well.

We'd love to add you to our team, and there are lots of options for when and how to help. For more information contact Karen Warin.

Opportunity Spotlight: We will be hosting a leadership recruiting event on Sunday, April 29th, from 2:00-3:30 pm at the home of Jeni Civerolo. If you'd like to attend, call Jeni at 884-4075.