We began to ponder this very question, "What would happen if our passion to serve God developed legs and we carried it to the world -- and changed it?" If for one evening, we were just girls who loved God - no denominational differences, no ministry agendas, just girls who loved God.
When 150 women showed up from 15 different churches - -we were tickled pink! To see
multi-generations and churches worshiping one God -- was pretty cool. Out of that gathering the following has taken place:
- Someone with a heart to serve women got the push she needed to begin a prayer shawl ministry wherein ladies will gather from all different churches and knit shawls for shut-ins, new moms, etc. This begins in October. For more info check out our Passion in Action page.
- A woman attending CG was compelled to give back to a program that helped her in her time of need many years ago. That program is First Step (program for domestic violence.)
We believe that God has opened a door for First Step to be our first CG outreach focus -- here is how... at our next event on August 28th - we're encouraging everyone to bring one or more of the following items with you when you attend.- Hand soap in a pump (full size)
- Bar of soap (full size)
- Deodorant (full size)
- Hair care products and other supplies for women of color
We'll collect items that evening and deliver them to First Step in Plymouth the following Monday. This is a great opportunity for you to get the teen girls, women you work with, etc. involved in collecting -- to help reach out to women who are in great need when they come to First Step.
Women meeting the needs of other women -- how awesome is that?
For more info on donations please contact Linda Cox at memacox@yahoo.com
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