WOMEN'S MINISTRIES

From the desk of the World President of Women's Ministries – Commissioner Silvia Cox

December 2013

Immanuel - God With Us

We were privileged to participate with the Australian South Territory in their Christmas concert: “the gift of Christmas.” What an excellent and varied programme we enjoyed with a great opportunity to remind each spectator of the real gift of Christmas, Jesus. As the nativity scene was played, I thought of the name given to Jesus, at the time of his birth: He will be called Immanuel, “which means God is with us “(Matt 1: 23)

What a precious gift it is to have God’s presence!

Lately as we travelled to Kenya, Uganda, Australia South, and now back to London, I realised once again the truth of this statement: Immanuel, God is with us! Everywhere we went, God was with us and with the people we met!

Now many of us are looking forward to celebrate Christmas with friends and family, let us be thankful for the gift of Christmas: Jesus “Immanuel”!

Maybe because of painful memories, loneliness, illness there are some who are not looking forward to this festive season, yet the message of the Angel is for all and the presence of God through Jesus is a reality no matter what our circumstances!

God’s presence is guaranteed in the happy times as in the sad, difficult times of our lives.

Have a blessed Christmas!

BIBLE STUDY

Isaiah 40:28-31

‘Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint’ (vv 30, 31).

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Focus on the Zones

Around the Salvation Army world women are engaging with women and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Often this is through modelling Christ like relationships. Read more about how God is at work in this world as people engage in his word, are encouraged and flourish.

The International Salvation Army is administered in five Zones – Africa, Americas & Caribbean, Europe, South Asia (SASIA) and South Pacific & East Asia Zone (SPEA).

Find out more stories of women from around the world working in community, building relationships and seeking relationship with God.

Europe

Baby Song - Greenland

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Americas & Caribbean

Catching the Joy

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by Gail Fleeman

Africa

Ghana Territory Women’s Congress 2013

South Pacific & East Asia

Habitat for Humanity - New Zealand, Fiji & Tonga Territory

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Memories of Tacloban

by Lieut-Colonel Edna Willams

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South Asia

Home League Rally - India South Eastern Territory

by Commissioner Susamma James (abridged)
TPWM India South Eastern Territory

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About Women's Ministries

The ideal basic unit of society is the home and family, where women play a vital and definitive role. Furthermore, as natural providers of hope, women play an important part in shaping society. Therefore any fellowship of women in which Christian influence is exerted and practical help given benefits not only the individual and the family, but also the nation.

Women’s Ministries provide a programme of meetings and other activities based on the fourfold aims of the Army’s international women’s organisation, the Home League, which was inaugurated in 1907. The aims are worship, education, fellowship and service.

The mission of Women’s Ministries is to:

bring women into a knowledge of Jesus Christ

encourage their full potential in influencing family, friends and community

equip them for growth in personal understanding and life skills

address issues which affect women and their families in the world

Indeed, the motto of the Home League is: ‘I will live a pure life in my house ...’ (Psalm 101:2b, Good News Bible).