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MAY 2003
GCWM Launches 12 New Brochures Update on Leadership Certification Program
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GCWM Launches 12 New, Full Color Brochures We are happy to announce that this month the General Conference Women’s Ministries department is introducing 12 new WM brochures for use in your churches, retreats, conference/union programs, and a variety of other ways. These brochures are in full color on the outside and are designed to be attractive and appealing to all. They come in two sets and can be purchased singly or as a set from the GCWM department. For churches in the North American division they will be available through AdventSource. USA-Toll Free: 800-328-0525; Fax 402-486-2572. Website: www.adventsource.org. E-mail: Service@adventsource.org. The first set carries a butterfly motif and covers the following topics: Mentoring Young Women, A Ministry for Every Woman, If They Can’t Read They Can’t Read the Bible, Women’s Ministries and Our Teens, Six Challenge Issues Facing Women, and Finding and Using Your Spiritual Gifts. The second set with the floral motif covers: No Time for Another Meeting, What Your Church Says About Women, Putting Your Mission Statement Into Action, Organizing Support Groups in Your Church, Organizing Your Women’s Ministries Committee, and Devotional Book Guidelines.
These are seven of the twelve brochures which will greatly enhance your ministry to women and their understanding of Women’s Ministries.
SSD - Largest WM Congress in Southern Asia-Pacific Division The South Philippine Union Conference, under the leadership of Pleny Camagay, held a union-wide WM congress at Mountain View College (MVC), March 11-15, 2003. More than 2,500 women registered for this huge gathering. It is the largest WM gathering in the division territory. Women came in jeeps, buses, trucks, cars, and motor bikes. Hundreds of tents were set up to house these women and the husbands and children who came along too. Linda Koh (SSD WM director) and Dr. Kathleen Kuntaraf (GC Health Ministries) were the main plenary speakers, presenting topics on Professional Appearance, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Menopause, Understanding Women, and other relevant topics. There were also breakout seminars for single women, wives, and others groups. The weekend coincided with the first visit of the GC president, Elder Jan Paulsen, who flew into MVC on President Gloria Arroyo’s personal helicopter. He was given a big welcome with cultural dances and other performances. This was the highlight of the weekend. The WM leaders had inspiring reports of how God has used women in evangelism, prison ministry, and reclaiming the discouraged. We praise God for the women of SSD who have discovered their gifts of ministry. Linda Koh, WM Director, SSD SUD - Weaving Centre The women at Siddabari Weaving Centre weave (dhofena) a particular type of dress that the Boro women wear. Two teachers train the women in the art of weaving. They plan to start another centre at Panbari. One group of women are already trained in tailoring. This enables the women to support their families financially. Rita Tudu, WM Director, North Bengal Section Pastor’s
Wife Plans Women’s Meeting Gladys Jones, Prakasapuram Church Witness One newly married Hindu lady, Mrs. Shanti, witnessed that she had had three miscarriages. She and her family were very distressed by this. One day she called for the principal’s wife, Mrs. Celina Arulkoil, to pray for her. Mrs. Koil and one of the teachers, Ms. Packiathai, visited her. She asked them to pray for a child, and she began reading the Bible every day even though she had to hide it. Many times our sisters went to her house and prayed and God heard their prayers and gave Mrs. Shanti a baby girl. On March 1st she brought the child to the church and told of God’s goodness. She wants to come to church every week, but she is not getting permission from her family members. Our sisters are earnestly praying for her. After the service, all the ladies and their children had potluck. All enjoyed the program and the fellowship lunch. In the afternoon all the women gathered again in the church and they prayed for many special requests. Huldah Paulasir, WM Director, South Tamil Conference Correction: In the March Mosaic’s Focus on the News, Ohio Conference, ... credit goes to the Columbia Union Visitor not the Columbian Union Conference Visitor. KEEPERS
PAGE - Just for You These ideas are taken from various resources that have been sent to us over a period of time. We ask that if you use any of these ideas that you give credit to the source. Moms In Touch is a Christian, non-Adventist organization that is based in the United States but which is also international in focus. The purpose of Moms in Touch is “To intercede for our children through prayer and to pray that our schools may be guided by biblical values and high moral standards.” Their desire is “For God to raise up mothers to intercede for every school around the world.” Material for this program is available from Moms In Touch International (MITI) PO Box 1120, Poway, CA 92704-1120, USA, or at their website www.MomsInTouch.org Materials are available in a variety of languages including Arabic, Portuguese, Romanian, Korean, and even Braille. MotherWise Ministries, also Christian and non-Adventist, seeks to restore weary moms through communities of caring. “MotherWise is a lifeline for mothers of all ages and stages providing the Biblical and practical instruction moms need to thrive in today’s chaotic, changing world.” Even though this group is based in the United States the ideas can be used anywhere in the world. For more information about MotherWise write them at MotherWise, P. O. Box 572387, Houston, TX 77257 or visit their website www.motherwise.org. Care Baskets – The Edmond Church WM department, in the Southwestern Union, NAD, recently began a new project. Their focus was to reach young adults in the church who are away in college or away from their homes as student missionaries. Their goal is to provide a safe place for these young people who are away from home and many times in a secular college/university environment but who are in need of a church family. As a result, the WM created a care package project. Last Thanksgiving they packed boxes with homemade cookies, candies, and other goodies, along with a note of encouragement. Since most of the students were unable to travel home for the holidays the packages were very appreciated. The women were able to give the students a little bit of home where they were. (Taken from the Southwestern Union Record, 2/03) Ministry Ideas for Your Church
MOPS stands for ‘Mothers of Preschoolers’. “MOPS International exists to meet the needs of every mom—urban, suburban, and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms—moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be! MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy to kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.” There are many good ideas to be found on their website at http://www.gospelcom.net/mops/ Baby-Sitting Ministry - The idea is simple: women in your church who are able to assist with baby-sitting services baby-sit for moms of young children so that they can attend WM meetings and other events from time to time. This is also ideal for single moms. Baby Gift Bag - Women of the Saulte Ste. Marie SDA Church, Michigan, USA, have started a baby gift bag at the local hospital. They take two bags each month to the hospital, one for a boy and one for a girl. There is a reply card inside and the mothers who receive these bags can send in to receive a gift for their baby’s first birthday. The gift is a small set of Bible stories. This is a wonderful outreach idea for your WM group. Important Update on Leadership Certification Program Over the past months we have received a number of queries concerning the Leadership Certification Program from women around the world. We are thrilled and excited that so many of you want to know more about this course. Materials for the program have been sent to all 13 Women’s Ministries division directors. In many cases the material has been passed on to the conference/union WM directors. If you need to find out more information about this program please go to our website at http://wm.gc.adventist.org/Pages/certification_2.html or your conference/union directors. The complete program—which consists of 18 seminars, handouts, overheads, and PowerPoint presentations, is available on CD from the General Conference Women’s Ministries department and from AdventSource for persons in the North American Division. It is our prayer that this material will enhance your ministry and your life as you grow spiritually.
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