Thursday, May 14, 2009

Friends and Fans

Welcome to the Summer Fan Club, where fans are meant to be shared with new friends, and fans are meant to lead to LIFE!

Do NOT give fans to women like these:
  • Don't even think about giving a fan to a lady pushing a stroller, while holding the hand of a toddler, while talking on a cell phone and balancing a Chick-fil-A iced tea. :)
  • Don't think about giving a fan to a lady who is in the middle of putting on lipstick after she's been visiting the salad bar at Jason's Deli. (Wait til she's done ...)
  • Don't wake up a lady from her sound sleep at the pool (well bathed in sunscreen, of course) where she is dreaming of a private maid and Takeout Taxi coming to her door.
DO give a fan to women like these:
  • That lady who sits outside on the bench (or puts on her walking shoes to stroll) during your lunch hour everday.
  • Definitely the woman who is setting out lunch on a table at the Cove on a hot Sunday afternoon, guarding the fritos from the squirrels.
  • A woman who is walking in your neighborhood on a steamy June evening.
  • The lady behind you at a table on Market Square when you overhear her saying (no, you weren't eavesdropping!) that it is awfully hot for the middle of June.
  • The neighbor lady who sits on her porch every evening after work talking on the phone.
  • The woman who watches the kids in the yard while they play in the pool.
  • The young lady who works at the pool as a lifeguard.
I could go on, but you get the idea. There are lots of moments and women that are perfect for passing on a SUMMER FAN! Sometimes, timing makes the difference. The Holy Spirit will do the prompting, and you'll know when it's the right time to give your fan. And remember, these fans will do more than refresh a face and relieve the heat; they have words of hope and an invitation for life. Your fan may be a connection that leads to real refreshment for a thirsty woman.

5 Things You Could Say When You Give a Fan

1. Would you like a fan to use? It's from the Women's group at my church.
2. There's a lot of good info on here, too. I'd love for you to come with me sometime.
3. It's only going to get hotter. Have a fan. :)
4. We're having a ladies night out on June 25th. It will be great time with other women.
5. I've wanted to invite you to come with me sometime. This fan tells you what's going on.


Have you given out a fan? Leave us a comment by clicking on the word "Comments" below right, and we will join with you in praying for those around our town who receive a fan, and an invitation to know real life in Christ, this summer. Not clear on how to "comment"? Just click on "Comments," then choose "annonymous," and go from there. We'd love to hear who got your fan! Let us know.

2 comments:

  1. Timing is perfect..... I got this email today, the day I handed out my first fan. I gave mine to my son's Speech therapist. She recently moved to the area from Reno and is attending another Church, but is also looking at other Churches in the area. She is in her 20's and was just recently engaged also!! She was blessed to receive the fan, and I was blessed to hear her say, she will visit our Church.

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  2. I gave my fan to my neighbor down the hall from me who has turned out to be a best friend. She came to church with me last Sunday and we had a wonderful time. I believe she is planning on coming more as her health permits.

    Dorothy Dover

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