Meets: Tuesday Evenings Weekly
Place: Media Mennonite Church http://www.mmchurch.org/ for directions
Time: 7:00 fellowship 7:30-9:00 Class
Who: Any lady who is interested in learning about God, His Word and the Christian Faith.
Come relax and learn with like-minded women. We have a come as you are attitude and dress is casual. The ladies that attend this class all have different stories and are at different places in
their lives and in their faith. Some are seekers with no connection with a church family. It is the goal of this ministry that the Lost will get found and the found go deeper and that we become "Oaks of Righteousness, a planting of the Lord, for the display of HIS splendor" Isaiah 61:1-3
What is an Oak of Righteousness? An Oak of Righteousness is a woman who is in a right relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Living her life to the full. Empowered by the Holy Spirit to live a life of Peace, Joy and Love which will enable her to laugh at the days to come, for her confidence is in the Lord. She is a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.
How did this Ministry get started?
In March 2010 one nite I was having a problem sleeping...I was tossing and turning and the enemy was filling my mind with negative thoughts...so I prayed. As I was praying, eyes shut, God gave me a vision. It was as if I was transported to a beautiful sunny, meadow with nothing but beautiful tree in the middle of it. I was admiring the beauty of the scene from a distance and wanted to get closer. I was a little startled thinking "What is this"? To see this tree better what would you do? I slowly opened my eyes and the vision faded. This "freaked me out"....I had no idea what it was about... The Spirit within me confirmed that the tree I saw was an Oak tree...but it didn't make any sense to me. I have never seen a scene like it. I still look for it from time to time here on earth. About a week later I received my last lesson from Tripp Bible Institute as I was studying to get a degree in Chaplaincy. The last scripture that I had to write and study was Isaiah 61:1-3. As I was copying this scripture for my lesson, the Spirit came upon me and I was moved to tears. (this was not a normal thing) I felt as if God was saying, Robin take this to heart... this is for you. "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me. because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God. to comfort all who mourn and provide for those who grieve in Zion, to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair"...as tears were flowing down my face...I came to the last line.."They will be called oaks of righteousness.,a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor." The Spirit confirmed in me that the vision of the beautiful Oak tree was a symbol of the ministry He has called me too.
At that time I had been leading a Tuesday nite ladies bible study, another small group at Media, but I felt God was calling me to do something different. So I met with my Pastor and told him what I wanted to do. He gave me his blessing.
I did not want to be just another "small group" at Media. I felt God was calling me to open it up even further.
Our group is now meeting upstairs in the sancuary where there is plenty of room for growth instead of sitting around a table in the basement, we now sit in rows facing forward as if in a church service. I stand when I teach/preach/speak (take your pick) and there is more listening. We have a worship leader and a prayer person to take requests and pray for the needs. I meet many women who are broken hearted, in bondage to sin, who are in despair because life has not turned out the way they thought it would. I am there to love them and tell them there is a better way. Some of the ladies that come to class were connected with a church years ago but have backslidden and now appear to be coming back to the Lord. I believe that we are in the last days and God is calling His Children home. Many women, like me I am finding, have lived in the world and are finding that the things this world offers does not satisfy. God has asked me to share the good news, and let them know how much He loves them and the plan that He has for their lives. Lives are being changed and souls are being saved...and I thank God for this ministry. It is His...I am His vessel....I'm trying to live my life everyday according to His Word...practicing His presence and responding to His call in my life. Many times I fall short and I'm so thankful that God has made a provision for that. 1 John 1:9 "If you confess your sins He is faithful and just and will forgive you your sins and cleanse you from all unrighteousness". I admit it and I quit it. To God be the glory!!!
You may contact me at robinmartin3@hotmail.com if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you.
