Wednesday, February 20, 2013

"Women of Destiny"....


"Women of Destiny" is the title of the Bible study we are facilitating for ladies in Kibera slum the first quarter of 2013. This is the third, and most ambitious, Bible study we've done with this group of ladies... and we are so excited to join God in the work He is already doing in their lives! 



Keeping the group intentionally small we are able to connect with each lady on both a personal and spiritual level as we pray, worship and share the Word in the context of relationship.  These foundational components of the class guide us as we explore the unique story God is writing for each lady. 



Divided into three main themes the study reveals God's presence in our "past", "present" and "future";
Where You've Come From...is not who you are!
Who You Are.....is not what you do!
Where You Are Going...is up to you!

Kenya is a culture that values story telling and like a good story our Destiny is a journey with twist, turns and surprises. Filled with characters, adventures, joys, tragedies, circumstances of our making and those beyond our control....... we get to play a part in the outcome!

We are currently reflecting on the "life story" we have each entered into. Our family history, circumstances of our birth and other events form the backdrop of our lives. Exploring events from the early years of our life, we can learn how certain thought patterns and beliefs were formed, see how God was at work and discover places of woundedness that need healing. 


Please be in prayer for each of the ladies, and the New Hope facilitators, as we walk this journey. This is the first study of this type the ladies have ever done and we know that the enemy would prefer to keep them ignorant of his schemes and block the path to their destiny. Most of them have experienced serious trauma in their lives and the stories of parental loss, attempted murder, domestic violence and sexual abuse are heartbreaking but not hope-ending. 

I would like to ask you to join us in covering this study in prayer and to even consider praying for one, or all, of the ladies individually. Specifically pray for God's wisdom to guide our every step...for His love to be firmly established in each heart...for revelation & understanding......for breaking of strongholds & healing....for protection....for truth & freedom....for wholeness & complete restoration....for clear vision & strength to follow His leading...and for His resurrection power to bring life & hope to the desolate areas!


The ladies names are as follows:


Rose                           Dorothy                           Everline
Rachel                        Dorothy                           Joyce
Sarah                         Elida                                Leni
Serah                         Elphine                            Linet
Catherine                   Emily                          
Nancy                         Lucy
Stella                          Susan
Sophy                         Patricia


        
Thank you for joining us in this journey!

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