When you have the opportunity to worship with widows who are pouring out their praises through song, through testimonies, and through serving others, you get to see the radiance reflected from being close to God. Many times at our conferences we have been reminded of the story of Moses and his radiant face after he encountered God. As God has built our community of widows in our ministry we have experienced first hand the incredible blessings that can be realized when widows are equipped and encouraged to share their faith. INTENTIONALLY EQUIP WIDOWS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR CHURCH & COMMUNITYĪlthough we hate to admit it, widows are often perceived as a drain on the church body, not as a valuable member with much to contribute. Our goal is to assist the local church in providing excellent care - not only during the initial stages- but also as they continue to grow in their faith. Like family and friends, the local church also struggles with how to support widows beyond the initial stages of grief. One of the questions we often ask ourselves when our spouses pass away is “If I am no longer a wife, what is my purpose now?” We invite you to partner with us to discover how God will continue to guide you in fulfilling the primary purpose for your life.īut I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV DISCOVER GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. Our prayer is that you will be encouraged and strengthened by the unwavering faithfulness of God as revealed in our stories. We want to share with you how we have seen God’s grace repeatedly in our lives. It is not an easy journey it is filled with some surprising highs and an excruciating number of gut-wrenching lows. We get it, we are walking this journey also.
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