H.A.N.D.M.A.I.D.S.

H-Hope

A-Allegiance

N-News

D-Defense

M-Mercy

A-Abundance

I-Involvement

D-Dignity

S-Submission

Hope - We put all of our hope for all things in Jesus Christ our Lord & Savior. Psalm 78:7 "That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments.

Allegiance - Our allegiance to Jesus Christ is expressed by our sanctification. We are to set ourselves apart from the world and to the Lord (I Thess. 4:3-5).

News - Sharing the good news of the gospel should be the desire and aim of each blood-bought believer

Defense - Our Lord is our defense against the injustices of this world. Psalm 94:22 "But the Lord is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge." Psalm 59:17 "Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing; for God is my defense, and the God of my mercy."

Mercy - If not for the mercies of God we would have no hope. Psalm 31:7 "I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy; for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities."

Abundance - God will satisfy us - Psalm 36:8 "They shall be abundantly satisfied.....," He helps us do great things for him. Eph 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exeeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." And gives us abundant life. John 10:10"..... I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."

Involvement - Involvement means service through the local church. God established His church in the New Testement for the purpose of reaching a world for Christ.

Dignity - That in all things we should carry ourselves with the dignity befitting our position as daughters of the King.

Submission - Submitting to all God-given authorities placed in our lives.