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Simplicity must come from within. When we are inwardly simple—at rest, free, willing to trust—then we can step into a chaotic world and be at peace.
September 8-November 17
Register early—space may be limited
Akron 9:30-11:30 am, Berean Room; 6:30-8:00 pm, Learning Lab
Green 9:30-11:30 am, Rm 207; 6:30-8:00 pm, Rm 207
Call Shannon Wolf at 330.315.5487.
True Woman Conference
Chapel contact: Martha
Women of Faith Conference/Cleveland
Chapel contact: Marie
It's difficult to put into words the impact of the Walk of Worth this past Saturday. One of the men who walked it said, “This was truly a spiritual experience.” At the end of the walk, most were either in tears, prayer or wanting to know more.
The walk focused on the plight of the Devadasi temple prostitutes. Devadasi means “god servant” or “slave” and they are often seen as the godking's wives or “married to their temple.” These are very young girls. In fact, one village in India has no girls over five-years-old because they've been given or traded to the temple. For more about the Devadasis, read Fragmented Bodies.
After participants walked through “India,” the hallway and temple, they were given the outcome of their girls—whether they were rescued, went on to school, or were rejected once again by their family and ended up on the streets.
The walk came about through the combined efforts of a committed team of women whose hearts were moved to action after hearing about the plight of the Devadasis.We’re thankful that this walk is developing an awareness of the sex trafficking trade around the world, moving women and men to pray and undergird ground level efforts.
Women gave $3,000 on Saturday! This money was donated through gifts received in the “response room” after the completion of the walk.
This Women's Giving initiative for “Women of Worth” will continue through November. A beautiful bracelet was designed for us and made in India to use as a symbolic reminder of how we can pray to break the bondage. Bracelets are still available to anyone who donates to the project.
In Mozambican language, Kulangutela translates to “hope,” and that is what the knitted bag
project provides for the women in this desperately poor country. The bags were designed for the purpose of carrying vegetables and for the women to learn a trade skill.
An original pattern was devised, materials were obtained, and knitting needles were handmade by the congregation. The team from The Chapel included five women. These five women were taught knitting skills that they in turn passed on to one hundred village women. In one week, the village women learned to knit despite the language barrier. Six months later a new team took more materials, dye, and beads. The village women had not forgotten their knitting skills and were able to create unique bags that they can now sell.
Some women chose to keep and use their bags, while others chose to sell theirs to the team from The Chapel. Proceeds from the sale of these bags in the U.S. will be reinvested in the project to provide materials and income for the villages. Ultimately the goal is for the people of Chaimite and Koka Misava to undertake the operation of this business as a source of income for their villages.
Our prayer is that through this project, hearts will be opened to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Contact Kathie Clark for more information.