1. “My Name is Resourceful” by Malinda Edgell

2. “My Name is Resourceful” Joanna 1.Wife of Chuza 2.Learned of Christ through others 3.Committed herself to serving Christ 4.Saw her Lord crucified 5.Experienced the wonder and joy of Christ’s Resurrection power

3. “My Name is Resourceful” Key Verses: “And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were there with him, and certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities…Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward…” (Luke 8:1-3). Key Thought: Finding who we are in Christ frees us to become the person God designs us to be. RESOURCEFUL WOMAN

4. “My Name is Resourceful” Joanna Allow me to introduce you to Joanna. a)Identified by the male b)Enjoyed status c)Follower of Christ

5. “My Name is Resourceful” Testing 1, 2, 3… Who or what defines you? a)Personality b)Spiritual gifts c)Life experience

6. “My Name is Resourceful” Key Verses: “And ye are witnesses of these things” (Luke 24:48). Key Thought: Our stories are the only ones we know by heart. Sharing them is a very personal part of evangelism. RESOURCEFUL WITNESS

7. “My Name is Resourceful” Joanna’s testimony a)Her most valuable resource b)It was personal c)She shared who she was, and who she had become

8. “My Name is Resourceful” Testimony Components Helpful hints for writing your testimony a)History b)Happening c)Hope

9. “My Name is Resourceful” Key Verses: “I know you seek the Lord Jesus” (Luke 24:8). Key Thought: Many things attempt to fill our heads, hearts and hours. Discerning what deserves our attention is dependent upon our time spent with God. RESOURCEFUL FOLLOWER

10. “My Name is Resourceful” Joanna a)Last at the cross, first at the tomb b)Thirst to know more about Jesus c)Found all she needed in Jesus 1)Found all she was called to be 2)Found her purpose in her ministry 3)Couldn’t get enough of Him.

11. “My Name is Resourceful” Quality Time Make the most of your daily quiet time with God. a)Establish a location b)Set a time c)Reflect and review

12. “My Name is Resourceful” Key Verses: “Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre” (Luke 24:22). Key Thought: The pursuit of godliness entails giving your all to becoming who God intends you to be—no more and no less. RESOURCEFUL INDIVIDUAL

13. “My Name is Resourceful” How was it Joanna ministered to the Lord Jesus Christ and His disciples ? a)She did what she could b)She used her talents c)She became the woman God intended

14. “My Name is Resourceful” Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade? —Benjamin Franklin What He has called us to do-- no more and no less