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 by Janet Minnix
"Every woman has a story," one lady observed at the first Women's Transformational Summit in Alaska in 2010. It was true. Stories of broken dreams, rebellion and grief were shared around the tables, sometimes hesitantly and sometimes quite freely. Women prayed together, laughed together, and wept together. By Sunday morning walls had come down, old friendships were renewed and new friendships were established. The closing three-fold communion was also a time to reflect on what God had done in our hearts
This September 28-30, women will gather again in Anchorage, Alaska, for the second Women's Transformational Summit. Goals of the weekend include strengthening friendships and encouraging sisters in Christ who are separated from each other by miles and geography. Equally important will be discussions about what it means to be Embossed: Made in the Image of God. Returning to lead the Summit will be Dr. Christy Hill, professor in the School of Ministry Studies at Grace College and Seminary. Sessions will focus on being an image bearer, what mars our God-designed role, and a biblical perspective on "helper" as opposed to our cultural ideas and perspective. Enjoying breath-taking views of towering snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and pristine evergreen forests - majestic splendors of God's creation - will add vivid reminders of God's power and glory.
Lord willing, I'll be at the Summit. I look forward to reconnecting with women I met last time and hearing what God has done in their lives. Won't you come and join us? Click here for registration information. If you are unable to go, thank you for praying with us for God's blessing on this event. |
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Lighting the darkness
As a special prayer focus this month, pray against the human trafficking in your area. Pray for God to shine His light into the dark places in our cities. Pray for God to rescue many young women who are deceived into this lifestyle that strips them of their God-given value. You can go to www.starfish-project.com to find out how your women can shop to save girls and help change their story. |
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at Vision2020
Don't miss the Women's Celebration on Wednesday, August 1, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. to find out how you can join with other women to unleash grace locally and globally. Includes a brief corporation meeting and a chance to hear the stories of other women--and share your own. Click here for more information. |
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Czech team news
The ministry team to Prague is home, but God continues to work in hearts. Click here to see reports from their time in the Czech Republic. |
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Grace is not some wimpy response to life's issues,
 but rather a powerful force for good and for God's kingdom. This year's issue of Women's Spectrum explores the power of grace at work through the stories of women just like you. Available July 26th. Order online now.
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Matching gift update
Last month we sent a letter to everyone on our mailing list, telling them of a matching gift of up to $2,000 that has been offered to Women of Grace USA. To date, $1,393 in donations have been received. Your gift will help us reach our goal of $2,000 to match the donor's offer. For a donation of $25 or more you will receive a free copy of the current Women's Spectrum. Donate now |
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The Sacred Echo by Margaret Feinberg |
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Review by Christy Carmean 
What do you do when you're in the In-between place, "that place of blind trust where the precepts of faith meet the narrow path of fortitude, and movement is demanded though there's no definitive place to go but forward."? Find out more about hearing God's voice in this month's review of The Sacred Echo. |
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