revive (july 2012)
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SETTING UP APRAYER�ROOM
THE PROPHETICLEADER
COMMUNICATINGCHRIST UNASHAMEDLY
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MAKING THE MESSAGE
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INTERNATIoNAL HEAdqUARTERS INTERNATIoNAL HEAdqUARTERS
Major Lorraine HartPRIvATE SECRETARy To THE GENERAL
From Her HeartSelections from the preaching
and teaching of Helen Clifton
From Her Heart is an inspiring selection of Commissioner
Helen Clifton’s writings, chosen by her husband, General
Shaw Clifton (Rtd), following her promotion to Glory on
14 June 2011.
Part one includes preaching and personal testimonies from
her service in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), UK, USA, Pakistan
and New Zealand. Part two contains extracts from Helen’s
prayer journals that are eloquent testimony to a deep faith.
Part three comprises 20 talks from Commissioner Clifton’s
years as World President of Women’s Ministries.
Clear scriptural teaching is interspersed with fascinating
glimpses of both family life and the challenge of service as
an Army officer. Her love and prayerful concern for her family
and the worldwide family of The Salvation Army are evident.
Each talk is enhanced by background information, whether
Helen Clifton was preaching at a small corps or speaking to
the Massachusetts State Legislature.
Her public addresses, given in January and March 2011,
provide a poignant conclusion to this record of a lifetime
spent communicating the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In the introduction General Clifton expresses his hope that
the book will ‘honour her memory’ and ‘prove of help and
encouragement to readers in many cultures.’ I am certain
that it will – here is a legacy from the heart and mind of a
beautiful woman of God.
The Other Woman Exploring the Story of Hagar
by JoAnn Streeter Shade
The Other Woman: Exploring the Story of Hagar, by JoAnn
Streeter Shade, brings to life a Bible character who does not
receive much attention. In the story of Abram and Sarah, the
Egyptian slave-girl Hagar has been cast into the shadows and
often overlooked. When she is mentioned it is usually with a
quick reference as the woman who carried a child for Abraham
with the hope of fulfilling God’s promise that he would be the
father of many descendants.
Hagar’s story provides a number of valuable lessons. From the
hurtful events of Hagar’s life, the author draws lessons of
encouragement, hope and healing. In the midst of her pain and
brokenness, she found that she was not forgotten. God saw
her and he heard her. God was present, and where he is, there
is life and hope.
Are you discouraged, grieving, fearful, lonely, abused? If so, this
book brings the assurance that you are not alone, God sees
and hears your heart’s cry – God is with you.
The Other Woman challenges and strengthens our faith as it
reveals that God is closest in the difficult places of life.
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05 How I share my faith
06 Love to tell the story
08 Taking Jesus public
09 Freedom, hope and life
11 Communicating Christ unashamedly
15 It’s not over – it’s only just beginning
19 Faith in action
20 Simply live Jesus
21 How I met my Lord
22 A stitch in time
COLUMNs
10 The prophetic leaderLEAdERSHIP
17 Make the message clear and plainSPIRITUAL LIFE
02 Book Reviews
04 Editorial
18 The Prayer House
23 Coming events/iQuote
IN�EvERY�IssUE
ONE�MEssAGE
JULY-SEPTEMBER 2012
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Front cover: Photo of Lieut-Colonel Arschette Moukoko by Berni Georges
Back cover: Psalm 119:105 in Shona and English, illustration by Berni Georges
Articles on any subject of interest
to women in ministry are welcomed
by the editor. To send an article,
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A RESOURCE MAGAZINE FOR WOMEN IN MINISTRY AND MISSION
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CONTACT EMAiL AddRESS: [email protected]
Publisher: Commissioner Sue Swanson, World President of Women’s Ministries
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Lieut-Colonel Laurie Robertson
Editor: Lieut-Colonel Simone Robertson
Designer: Berni Georges
© Linda Bond, General of The Salvation Army, 2012
Founders�of�The�salvation�Army: William and Catherine Booth
Printed in the UK by Lamport Gilbert Printers Ltd
All Bible quotations throughout this edition of revive are from the new international version 2011 unless stated otherwiseTM - The Message, GW - God’s Word, NASB - New American Standard Bible, NKSv - New King James version, KJv - King James version, GNB - Good News Bible, NLT - New Living Translation, SASB - The Song Book of The Salvation Army
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living the message
– sharing life
Lieut-Colonel Simone Robertson EDiToR
editorial
OW! It’s so exciting
when we receive a gift,
especially when it is so
much more than we
expected. All sorts of emotions come into
play – thankfulness, joy, excitement,
appreciation and love, just to name a few.
When this happens to me I want to do
a big show-and-tell routine – I want to tell
everybody I meet about the amazing gift I
have just received. More importantly
however, I also love to hear others share
their thankful ‘gift-getting’ stories. Gift-
giving and receiving is exciting!
This edition of Revive is full of articles
from women around the world who have
had their lives changed by the gift of
salvation. Instead of our usual main
feature article, we have many stories of
women communicating Christ
unashamedly. They are living out the
International Vision Plan: One Message –
with the transforming message of Jesus,
bringing freedom, hope and life.
We have a message to share, loud and
clear, to all we meet. This message brings
hope, freedom and love. It is neither
complicated nor restricted – it is available
to all!
I love how Eugene Peterson brings to
life Matthew 5:14-16; in The Message
‘Here’s another way to put it: You’re here
to be light, bringing out the God-colours
in the world. God is not a secret to
be kept. We’re going
public with this,
as public as a
city on a
hill.
If I make you light-bearers, you don’t
think I’m going to hide you under a
bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light
stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a
hilltop, on a light stand – shine! Keep
open house; be generous with your lives.
By opening up to others, you’ll prompt
people to open up with God, this generous
Father in Heaven.’
God is not a secret and neither is his
message. When we receive his life-
changing gift we can’t help but go public
– we become a light that shines brightly to
all those around us.
I pray that you will see the variety of
the God-colours through the stories that
are shared in this edition of Revive.
Ordinary women ‘doing life’ with
others, sharing in others’ sorrows –
offering hope, sharing in their joys
and celebrating God!
May we each be
encouraged to share with
other women what the
message of Christ means to
us. We mustn’t hesitate to
read and follow the living
Word of God.
‘By your words I can see
where I’m going; they throw a
beam of light on my dark path’
(Psalm 119:105 TM).
W‘BY OPENING UP TOOTHERS, YOU’LLPROMPT PEOPLE TOOPEN UP WITH GOD’
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There is a message, a simple message,
And it’s a message for us all;
There is a Saviour, and what
a Saviour!
There is a Saviour for us all.
(SaSB No 270 v 1, John Gowans)
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welcoming, non-judgemental environment. I know I could never
do this alone. God gives me strength when I’m down or have my
doubts.
In our hospital, we begin the day with worship and prayer
after the nurses have done their handover rounds. This helps to set
the tone for the day and focus on the work at hand.
I started sharing one-to-one with our nurses and we have been
able to be supportive of one another. We
even have a prayer chain when one of us is
undergoing challenges.
I find that if the health workers trust in
God it is easier to work with them – they
become more diligent. I trust and believe
this has been my calling and that it is God’s
guidance that helps and sustains me in
my work.
how
I share
my faith
thank God for a unique opportunity that he has given me
of ministering in my workplace. Initially it was very
intimidating to share the love of Jesus with sick people.
The HIV/Aids pandemic in our country caught us by
surprise. Suddenly we had many very sick people needing care
that we, as health workers, had not had time to learn about.
When I left the government hospital after being trained as a
specialist physician, specific treatment for Aids was not
available.
Working in a new environment I soon learnt that if I were to
testify about the God who does not fail, I had to quickly equip
myself with knowledge of antiretroviral medications. I enrolled
for diplomas in HIV/Aids treatment. I had to fight with medical
aid insurance to secure funds for authorisation of drugs for my
patients.
In the same way as it is difficult to preach to a hungry
person – it’s even more difficult to encourage and testify to a
chronically ill person facing death.
I felt I had to bring hope for both the physical and spiritual
needs of the patients. I have learnt to be completely accepting
when I approach my patients, showing them the love that I
believe Jesus would show them.
One of my patients was a nurse in complete denial of her
illness and severely depressed. I prayed with her and asked to
test her for HIV/Aids. It took her a long time to agree to this –
she tested positive. Through sustained support, sharing and
encouragement, she responded wonderfully well to
antiretroviral medication. She is still alive and has been
hospitalised only once after her initial treatment, and more good
news is that she has accepted Jesus Christ as her personal
saviour.
A frequent comment from patients who come into the
hospital aware of the stigma attached to the disease and totally
self-conscious, is that what makes them feel better is our
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‘WHAT MAKES THEM FEELBETTER IS OUR WELCOMING,
NON-JUDGEMENTALENVIRONMENT’
Busisiwe Khumalo QwabePEART MEMoRIAL CoRPS
HoME LEAGUE SECRETARy
SoUTHERN AFRICA TERRIToRy
Busisiwe Khumalo
Qwabe
church over the phone or across the table at the coffee shop.
Offering to listen and pray for the concerns that weigh them
down has opened many doors to sharing my faith. The children
are a special gift to our corps and how wonderful to tell and sing
with them the message of Jesus!
It begins, for me, early in the morning as I spend time with the
Lord, loving and praising him, and giving him my day to write on
it as he pleases.
Recently my husband and I were at a resort in the
Caribbean. As I enjoyed my devotions while
overlooking the glories of creation,
God opened my heart in a special
way. I saw the locals around
me working so hard to
make my vacation
enjoyable.
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ife is a story and every page we turn God is right there
beside us, writing his love and plans for us.
My story had a beautiful beginning in a Christian
home where I gave my life to Jesus as a little girl. God’s
story and mine further combined as I married a wonderful
Christian man, became mother to a beautiful daughter and had a
fulfilling teaching career for over 30 years. This latest chapter of
my life is now as a Salvation Army lay pastor in a small
community in Ontario, Canada.
‘I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory,
To tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.’
Arabella Catherine Hankey
I truly do love to tell the story of Jesus and this sharing has
brought me such joy from opportunities in the corps to the
classroom and now as a pastor.
However what has happened in the last couple of years is a
more intentional sharing. The Holy Spirit’s leading is the key. His
promptings are critical to my sharing as he opens my eyes to those
around me. There is a transparency about my faith that is
translated into opportunities to share the love of Christ. It can be
as simple as caring for another lady on the Curves fitness circuit,
connecting with a customer in our Thrift Store or a lady from the
love to
tell thestory
Starr Ferris
to keep the resort in such immaculate condition. I was prompted to
go over and thank the man hard at work. When I spoke to him, he
looked up almost fearful that he had done something wrong. I
thanked him for doing such a wonderful job and reached over and
put a couple of rolled up one dollar bills in his shirt pocket. He
seemed almost stunned and gave me only a small nod as I
continued my walk to the shore.
As I reclined under the shade of a palm tree, up beside me
shyly came the gardener holding a bouquet of three beautiful
freshly cut red exora flowers! His face was beaming. Addressing
me as ‘My Lady’ he explained that he had been having a difficult
morning and was rather down when I came along and spoke to
him. ‘Oh my God, my Lady! Oh my God.’ We spoke for the next
few moments about how wonderful God is and how caring,
especially when we are feeling down. A huge smile was across his
face as he went back to work!
Over the remainder of my stay, we saw each other several
times in passing, always with a smile and words of
gratitude and praise. On my final morning at the resort,
we had our picture taken together. I gave him a note,
encouraging him in his walk with the Lord and
assured him of my prayers.
As I look back over that week away, those few
moments stand out in my memory. Thank You,
Holy Spirit for the nudge to speak to that gardener.
What a difference it made to both of us and only
God knows the difference it will make for eternity!
All of this is by ‘Grace Alone’.
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I wanted to thank them for their kindness and on several occasions
the door to share the love of God was opened. I was amazed at the
reception of a cleaning lady and later a gardener. But what else
would I expect when the Holy Spirit was writing another chapter!
ThE gaRDEnER
It was a hand-picked morning! The tropical blues of sky and sea
offset with the white sands, waving palm trees and glorious
flowers were pleasure to my spirit. It was so easy to connect with
the King of Creation in such a setting. I spent an hour in prayer
and praise thanking God for this privileged vacation and asking
the Holy Spirit to guide me through the day.
It was then that I noticed a gardener busy at work weeding one
of the flowerbeds. It was obvious that many workers were needed
‘OFFERING TO LISTEN AND PRAY FOR THECONCERNS THAT WEIGH THEM DOWN
HAS OPENED MANY DOORSTO SHARING MY FAITH’
‘Every soul we long to reach,
Every heart we hope to teach,
Everywhere we share his peace
is only by his grace.
Every loving word we say,
Every tear we wipe away
Every sorrow turned to praise
is only by his grace.’
Scott Wesley Brown and Jeff Nelson –
Copyright Maranatha! Music
Starr Ferris
TILLSoNBURG CoRPS, oNTARIo
CANAdA ANd BERMUdA TERRIToRy
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y husband wanted to teach
me how to surf. In his
effort to convince me he
said, ‘It’s like a sidewalk.
There’s no way you won’t be able to
stand up!’ My answer was no! I was
perfectly content to be a spectator from
the beach. And as I watched I took in the
entire scene.
I saw girls out there! Well surely – I
couldn’t! I’d make a fool of myself. Then
a mature woman caught my eye. Let me
be specific – a 70-something woman who
was surfing and having a blast. I was sold!
The dictionary defines the word ‘sell’
as ‘persuade to course of action, develop
belief in truth, gain acceptance.’ That 70-
something surfer made the sale. I wanted
in, not because she made it look supercool,
but rather, it was evident she had the joy
of the sport.
I wish I could say it turned out well for
me, that I was a natural, took to it
immediately and ‘rode toes on the nose’ as
it were. No, it was ugly. Learning to surf
was humiliating – it’s not like the movies.
My arms were so sore that I literally
couldn’t lift them to wash my hair. I was
pummelled. Where’s the joy in that?
Finally, after countless failed attempts,
I caught my first wave alongside my
husband and teacher. There’s nothing like
it, ‘walking on water’. No tricks, just a
ride that was smooth, short and worth
all the awkwardness. I’m hopeless
at surfing. But it taught me
valuable lessons on how to
evangelise for Jesus.
Daring to try things that appear artless is
an acceptable strategy for evangelical
outreach. Stepping outside my comfort
zone is something that’s become habitual.
Christianity may require discomfort.
Witnessing to this earthbound world calls
for me to try things that don’t come
naturally, like talking and living for Jesus.
Muy difícil? Sí! (Very difficult? Yes!)
When others
see me in the midst
of Godly joy, they
grow curious –
sometimes even engaged.
God has allowed me to help
make the sale for him and
develop a belief in the truth.
At our corps we’re all about
taking Jesus public. We hold
Bible studies in restaurants and
do personal Bible lessons at
coffee shops. Each person says
‘God bless you’ in their second language
to as many people as possible. We commit
to say Jesus’ name at least three times in
each community meeting.
I was sitting in a public area reading
my Bible and someone nearby asked me,
‘Is that a Bible you’re reading?’ ‘Yes, it is’
I replied, and they said ‘Huh, you don’t
see that any more.’ Riding on God’s wave
of joy I said, ‘Oh, it’s so much fun!’
Matthew 9:37 speaks of us as the
workers with a plentiful harvest.
Sometimes, when surfing, I come out of
the water looking like a drowned rat – that
is not fun. But when God provides a
smooth wave to ride into the joy of his
harvest with people coming to know Jesus
– that really is fantastic!
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‘SOMETIMES,WHEN
SURFING, I COME OUT OF
THE WATERLOOKING
LIKE ADROWNED
RAT’
Kari RuddUSA WESTERN TERRIToRy
Lieutenant Kari Rud
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was born into a Christian home and
grew up fully committed to all
church activities. To me this meant
all was well between me and my
God. I did not know that I needed to give
my life to Jesus.
I had been married for a number of
years but was unable to have a baby, so I
constantly asked God why, despite my
commitment to him through church, he did
not give me a child of my own. I started
attending Bible studies at Kanyama Corps
and during the prayer time on one
occasion the officer started praying for my
situation.
During this prayer, I felt as though I
was being lifted up. I fell to the ground
and later rose to hear myself confessing
Christ and accepting him as my Lord and
Saviour. I felt a great sense of relief. I
realised then that I had received the spirit
of forgiveness because I was able to
forgive all those that had wronged me –
something which was not easy for me to
do before.
This transformation brought freedom
and hope to my life. I continue to pray for
a child and, although this has not yet
happened, I realise since giving my life to
Christ that God’s timing is best. If I
do not have a child I will continue
to count myself blessed because
God has given me a loving and
understanding husband.
freedom
hope
and
life
Emily Mutami CHIPATA CoRPS
ZAMBIA TERRIToRy
Even though I have no children of my
own I mentor others who regard me as
their ‘spiritual mother’. They bring me
much joy and hardly a day goes by
without a phone call from one of them.
I always have a strong urge to share
my faith with other people wherever I go.
I constantly place my hope and faith in
God because each time I pray he answers
my prayers.
One night when my husband became
very sick, I prayed for him and he was
healed. From that day on, I received and
began a healing ministry which
strengthens my faith and gives me courage
to go on and tell the story of this Jesus
who transforms lives.
Despite being childless I
love God and have hope in
him. I am not ashamed to
share his good news with
people wherever I go. God
is with me and he answers
my prayers. I draw strength
from Psalm 116:1, 2: ‘I love
the Lord, for he heard my
voice; he heard my cry for
mercy. Because he turned
his ear to me, I will call on
him as long as I live.’
‘I ALWAYS HAVE A STRONGURGE TO SHARE MY FAITHWITH OTHER PEOPLE’
Emily Mutami
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Lieut-Colonel Susan BukiewiczdIvISIoNAL dIRECToR FoR WoMEN’S MINISTRIES, METRoPoLITAN dIvISIoNUSA CENTRAL TERRIToRy
Columnist for 2012
here is a lovely old church in my neighborhood and I
am always intrigued by the words it puts on the large
neon sign in front of the century-old, medieval-
looking façade. These are usually short, clever, edgy
statements intended to give the passer-by a pithy and provocative
thought that will linger in the mind throughout the day.
Driving by one day, I slowed down on my approach because I
could see a longer line of scrolling text. If I’d been going my
normal speed I wouldn’t have been able to read it at all. The sign
said: ‘Our church will proclaim the message of reconciliation
through Jesus Christ to all who pass by.’
Now, I have a tendency to overthink and I immediately went
into my ‘Susan-as-word-analyst’ mode. But I really only
questioned the last four words. This message would be proclaimed
to ‘all who pass by’. My prayer was, ‘Oh Lord, don’t let the
proclamation stop there.’ I’m sure the beautiful Christ-followers
within that faith community don’t intend to sit and wait for a
passer-by to read the sign, enter the church and ask, ‘What does
your sign mean?’ – even though it could happen! However, as
spiritual leaders, God has asked us to put our feet to the prophetic
message and not wait for the one in spiritual peril to come to us.
We are to reach out to others.
As I considered this further, notes in my ESV Study Bible
helped me personalise 2 Corinthians 5:18-20:
1. The core of my ministry of spiritual leadership is my personal
reconciliation to God through Christ. What about you?
2. The consequence of that reconciliation is my God-given
calling to proclaim the same message to the world. Do you see
the unending opportunities God has given you to do this?
God has placed you in the optimal place to fulfil your
mission. Your obedience is essential!
3. The content of the message is the forgiveness of sin by virtue
of Christ’s death. We don’t cloud the message with our own
bias or tradition. The message stands – complete, pure,
powerful!
4. The call on our life is this: I am and you are, dear sister, an
ambassador for Christ. God makes his appeal through us!
What is an ambassador? ‘A diplomatic official of the highest rank,
sent by one sovereign or state to another as its resident
representative.’ Let’s break it down:
= A diplomatic official – skilled in dealing with sensitive matters
or people, tactfully.
= Of the highest rank – deemed to be trustworthy and equipped
for representing the sovereign in all matters.
= Resident representative – this world is not our home, but we
have been called to live and work here for this purpose alone:
to represent our Sovereign Lord and his message of
reconciliation through the death and resurrection of his own
Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
This is the one message of the prophetic leader.
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‘GOD HAS PLACED YOUIN THE OPTIMAL PLACE TO FULFIL YOUR MISSION’
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bible study
The example of Jesus
Look up John 4:1-42 in the Bible and, if
possible, watch the story on The Visual
Bible: The Gospel of John (2003) – this
brings the story alive.
How does Jesus relate to this woman
of Samaria?
A. He does life with her
‘Now he had to go through Samaria’ (v 4).
As he has done many times before, Jesus
singles out an individual with a need.
Actually, he shouldn’t even be speaking to
her. She is a Samaritan woman of
questionable character. He is single,
religious, Jewish and pure. A single man
never speaks to or touches a woman.
Jesus is tired. He sits. It’s noon. The
Samaritan woman comes to draw water
when none of the other women are about.
Lieut-Colonel M
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communicating
Christ
recently attended a ball! A strange
thing for a Salvation Army officer to
attend, you may think. My biggest
concern was what I might need to
wear. It turned out to be Salvation
Army uniform, so that made things easy.
The rich and the poor gathered together.
The purpose of the ball was to raise money
for our work with homeless people.
There was no doubt that this purpose was
accomplished, but I also noticed
something far greater than fund-raising.
The young people who shared their stories
and talents in a variety of creative ways
had all been helped by others. People had
come alongside them, worked with them
and shared the journey. Many of those who
attended the ball had become mentors to
the young people, involving themselves in
their lives, and caring about what
happened to them.
IAlso, Jesus was shared unashamedly.
There were stories of transformation. The
Word of God was read. There was prayer.
No one was embarrassed to have Jesus at
the forefront.
During the evening an auction was held to
support the work with homeless young
people. Many people who bought items
donated their purchases back to the Army.
You see, working in this area – and
supporting such a great cause – gave added
meaning to those who had lives of success
and means.
It was a great example of:
A. Doing* life with people.
(*incarnational ministry)
B. Sharing a Jesus faith journey.
C. Inspiring people to serve alongside us.
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Jesus takes a risk, reaches out, speaks to
her. He talks to her about water and
husbands and earthly things.
She is convinced that he is the Messiah
1. What feelings do you think
the Samaritan woman would
have experienced?
2. What might her life have been like
because of the choices she had made?
3. When Jesus first spoke to her, what
might she have thought and felt? Imagine
the variety of thoughts and feelings and
talk about them within your group, or
write them down if you are doing this
study by yourself.
4. Try to imagine her loneliness and
shame, coming at noon each day to avoid
the other women who came to draw water.
5. Why did Jesus do this? Why did he take
the risk to reach out and speak to her?
6. Is the Kingdom of God really for
everyone, from every nation and every
culture?
B. He shares a Jesus faith
journey with her
Jesus talks about things that she
understands. She comes every day to draw
water. She talks about things she is
comfortable with, and readily debates. He
talks about things she understands and
needs, but more than that, something that
she doesn’t yet know about.
He talks about living water – water that
flows. This kind of water was valued. It
was the only water that could be used in
ritual washings to make unclean
worshippers pure. Shechem had no rivers
or streams. Even Jacob had to dig a well!
At first, she doesn’t understand the gift or
the giver!
He talks about husbands, but doesn’t judge
her. He knows that she has had five
husbands and isn’t married to her current
lover. There is no hint of condemnation.
She knows he’s a prophet.
She changes the subject, suggesting that
‘your people worship in Jerusalem, our
people worship here, so we have little in
common’. And Jesus shares with her that
there is more.
Worship is dynamic and life-giving. That’s
what she needs, and what he wants for
her.
Worship isn’t tied to holy places, but is a
response to a holy person – Jesus.
And then she identifies Jesus!
This is the longest conversation recorded
in the gospels between Jesus and an
individual.
Jesus and the Samaritan woman are
sharing a faith journey. The disciples
return and don’t understand why he is even
talking to her – especially about things that
are so profound.
Jesus doesn’t offer religion, but rather a
relationship with him. He isn’t afraid to
delve deeply into her life. The woman has
both a heart and a head experience and
bears witness to Jesus. Her life is
transformed.
1. Jesus talks about things to do
with her life. Why was that
important?
2. She understood drawing water. She
understood about living water. She wanted
something that might make her life easier!
What do you think her first thoughts may
have been when Jesus spoke about living
water?
3. Jesus keeps going deeper into the
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subject. He doesn’t leave it at the
superficial level. Where does he get to?
4. He talks about husbands, without
judgement. What would that have meant to
her? How did she begin to see him?
5. She changes the subject and starts to
talk about differences. Why did she do
that?
6. What is the difference between religion
and relationship? What did she
understand?
7. How do you think this changed her life?
C. Through one enthusiastic convert the
word is spread and others believe
John 4:39-42 says ‘Many of the
Samaritans from that town believed in him
because of the woman’s testimony, “He
told me everything I’ve ever done.” So
when the Samaritans came to him, they
urged him to stay with them, and he stayed
two days. And because of his words many
more became believers. They said to the
woman, “We no longer believe just
because of what you said; now we have
heard for ourselves, and we know that this
man really is the Saviour of the world.”’
This woman goes away transformed, and
tells everyone in her town about the
experience she has had with Jesus. She
leaves her water jar, like those who had
left their nets, or their tax collector’s table,
to respond to Jesus. Almost immediately,
the woman becomes an evangelist and
apostle, going out to tell people about
Jesus and bringing them in. The whole
village comes to see for themselves! Many
Samaritans believe because of the
woman’s witness.
Jesus talks with the disciples about
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harvest, about the many people who would
believe in him. The Jews and Samaritans
were enemies, so Jesus’ inclusion of the
Samaritans among those he favours is
revolutionary.
1. What do you think happened
when the woman went back to
the town and shared with the
people? What was so convincing?
What was so different?
2. Why does Jesus talk about the harvest in
this story? What does it say about the
harvest?
3. How do you think the Samaritans felt?
What did this mean for them?
4. There is power in the story of a
transformed life. What are three major
things that happened for this woman, the
disciples, the Samaritans?
For us to apply to our lives today
A. Doing life with people
B. Sharing a Jesus faith journey
C. Inspiring people to serve alongside us
A. Doing life with people
1. Who is the needy individual I need to
single out and, like Jesus, do life with?
2. What will this look like if it takes time?
What if the person becomes a Christian?
What if they don’t?
3. What will it mean to create a safe place
for them – loving them, knowing them,
serving them and celebrating them? Will I
let them love, know, serve and celebrate
me?
4. What things might come up from their
life? How might I help them with some of
those feelings, past hurts, loneliness,
shame and pain?
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5. Am I prepared to give time to
relationships like this? How many people
can I really do life with outside of my
circle of friends and family? How
important is this to me?
B. Sharing a Jesus faith journey
1. Write down your own story (no-one can
dispute your personal story). Take out any
clichés. See if you can put it on a single
page. Write about what your life was like
before you became a Christian, how you
encountered Jesus at the Cross, and how
life is now. Share it with each other. Make
this a normal part of life. Unashamedly
share what Jesus has done.
2. What is your responsibility in drinking,
sharing and making known this living
water?
3. How might you bring Jesus into
conversations, relationships, friendships –
naturally?
4. What is involved in a Jesus faith
journey? Tell your group about some of
the journey you have taken with people
and how you shared Jesus.
5. The Samaritan woman brought her
empty jar to the well to be filled. She also
brought her empty self, not knowing that
she would be filled. What brings you to the
well?
6. The Church needs to find the Samaritan
woman/man today and share the Saviour
of the world with them. How might we do
that?
C. Inspiring people to serve alongside us
1. People are looking for meaning. Where
could they come and serve alongside you
to see what this adventure is all about?
How might that add meaning to their
lives?
2. People usually leave something behind
to come and follow Jesus – jars, fishing
nets, tax-collector’s table. How might you
help people to do that in order to find what
they are really looking for?
3. New Christians make great evangelists.
How might you help them to share Jesus
as they serve alongside you? How might
you also be a ‘discipler’?
4. In serving alongside them, what would
you want that person to do, learn, become?
How might you help them?
5. Apply the Army’s International Vision
to the story of Jesus and the Samaritan
woman – We see a God-raised, Spirit-
filled Army for the 21st century convinced
of its calling moving forward together into
the world of the hurting, broken, lonely,
dispossessed and lost, reaching them in
love by all means with the transforming
message of Jesus, bringing freedom, hope
and life.
Going forward
Ask God to give you the names of people
that he wants you to do life with. Write
their names down.
Decide as a group how you can keep each
other accountable – pray for each other
and for the people that you will share with.
Believe for ‘salvations’! Believe for
transformed lives!
Miriam GluyasTERRIToRIAL PRoGRAMME
SECRETARy
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TERRIToRy
‘ASK GOD TO GIVE YOU THE NAMES OFPEOPLE THAT HE WANTS YOU TO DO LIFEWITH. WRITE THEIR NAMES DOWN’
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or 35 years Lol lived in
hardened addiction which
resulted in the destruction of
her family, the death of her son
to a drug overdose, and the loss of a
partner in drug-related circumstances.
Now Lol is a woman who says, ‘No
more!’ Through God’s transformation of
her life she now knows she is called to
live for and serve Jesus. As a Maori
woman her witness speaks powerfully to
others of her culture.
Today Lol and her husband Rob are
corps officers of the Tokoroa Corps,
effectively ministering God’s saving grace
in the community.
Jeremiah 1:5 is the verse that best
describes Lol’s life. God knew her before
she was born and had better plans for her
than the life she was living.
Lol says, ‘I have been in prison both
physically and spiritually, but you must
never give up. I was sentenced to a life
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the complete story.
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imprisoned in substance abuse, but God
was in that sentence and he had another
life plan.’ Lol had not been in a place to
see or recognise this and she describes her
life of addiction as being ‘handcuffed and
tied up completely during these years. My
prison was like steel but God was able to
infiltrate those walls.’
Lol had helped build that steel wall
around herself, creating her own prison
which was more formidable than the
physical detention centre. From her
experiences Lol knows that God
relentlessly pursues us and he will not give
up. What a concept! Although it is deeply
personal and dramatic, Lol is prepared to
tell her story because she wants to be an
instrument of God’s redeeming grace.
Release came for her in 2004 when
God intervened in her life during a period
in a Salvation Army addictions treatment
programme. Lol began to see that she had
believed a lie and in reality Jesus had
come to set people free – to set her free!
Lol has an amazing gift of music and
she can talk the ‘old’ language of drug
users, but then turns it to good. She can
build authentic relationships with people
who know the reality of her journey but
can see in front of them the evidence of
extraordinary change.
For them her story is like looking in a
mirror and Lol believes her unmistakable
transformation is living proof of Jesus’
power at work in her life.
In the past, people tried to push Jesus
at her and she would resentfully back
away. She now knows that she must
simply be quietly present with people, and
watch God work as she walks alongside
them.
When Lol meets people she first sits
and listens, trying to see and hear with
God’s eyes and ears. She recognises that
her role is not to fix others but to be a
channel for God to work through. In that
space, she sees God move by his Holy
Spirit.
‘I am just imitating what others have
taught me through what Jesus has taught
them!’ she says. And now she models the
same behaviour, believing that in time
those she has contact with will be God’s
instruments in the same way. Lol describes
her interactions as ‘intentionally making
disciples’ and her agenda is totally in line
with The Salvation Army’s mandate or
kaupapa (Maori term with similar
meaning), following Christ’s instruction in
Matthew’s Gospel to make disciples.
Lol is constantly amazed by what God
has done for her and her daily mantra is,
‘It’s not over – it’s only just beginning. I
never give up because God never gave up
on me!’
Article submitted by Major Lynette HutsondIvISIoNAL dIRECToR oF WoMEN’S MINISTRIES
NATIoNAL CoNSULTANT – AddICTIoNS SUPPoRTIvE
ACCoMModATIoN SERvICES, MIdLANd dIvISIoN
NEW ZEALANd, FIJI ANd ToNGA TERRIToRy
‘LOL HAD HELPED BUILD THATSTEEL WALL AROUND HERSELF,CREATING HER OWN PRISON’
Photo: courtesy Luke Tearle, War Cry New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory
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Columnist for 2012
Major Molvie Graham
spiritual life
EdIToR, CARIBBEAN TERRIToRy
clear and plain message captures the listeners’
attention and connects them to God.
As we continue to live out the International
Vision, One Army, One Mission, One Message, let us
bear in mind that being linked by prayer unifies the message and
‘though sundered far, by faith they meet around one common mercy
seat’ (SASB No 573 v 3).
Simplicity How we share the message is vital if we are to reach our target
audience. Whatever the language, it should have as its base, Jesus
saves, keeps and satisfies. It must be geared to reach all, especially
those who have not heard the gospel.
Today many of us can share the message simply through social
media such as Facebook and Twitter to reach a large number of
people.
A plain and simple message is important as we communicate
with our heavenly Father in prayer. While on earth Jesus preached
using analogies with which his audience could identify. In a farming
community he drew the attention of his followers to the fields: ‘I
tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for
harvest’ (John 4:35).
For those of us who are leaders, we try to tailor our messages to
suit our congregations. Regardless of the occasion it should be clear
and plain – ‘Christ receiveth sinful men’ (SASB No 262). A doctor
uses his medical knowledge to heal the sick, the lawyer defends his
clients, and as God’s representatives Christians should always seek
to win souls for Christ.
William Booth, the Founder of The
Salvation Army, encouraged Salvationists
to ‘Go for souls and go for the worst’,
aware that the ‘whoever’ recorded in John
3:16 meant ‘all’.
Effectiveness In the early 1970s a Hindu girl, Nalini, and
Mukesh, her brother, came to our Sunday
school and other youth programmes in
Guyana. Although still Hindu by tradition,
Nalini confided in me that she knew much
about Christianity which she learned from
the ministry of my husband and me. After
we left the corps we were delighted to hear that she became a
Sunday school teacher when she was 14 years old. In 2007 she sent
my husband an air ticket to attend her wedding in Canada and asked
him to wear his uniform and play his cornet. We sow the seeds of
ministry – God completes his work of grace.
In my teenage years I began listening with keen interest,
to evangelist Dr Billy Graham, whose sermons were simple
and plain, yet profound. Fifty years later, I still listen and am
still impacted by his ministry. His life and ministry is an example
for us all.
Preparation As we continue to share the gospel message let us seek the Holy
Spirit’s guidance to make it effective. Using the Bible and pertinent
literature such as a concordance and other resource materials in our
preparation, may we make prayer a vital part of this venture and
claim souls as the ultimate goal.
To reiterate songwriter Erdmann Neumeister, let us persistently
‘make the message clear and plain, Christ receiveth sinful men’.
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‘ThEY aLL JoinED TogEThER ConSTanTLY in PRaYER’ (aCTS 1:14)
theprayerhouse
The Kenya East Territory is experiencing the
spiritual fruits of a women officers’ retreat,
‘Growing in Grace and Knowledge’, led by
Lieut-Colonel Janet Munn, International
Secretary for Spiritual Life development.
Workshops included teaching on the spiritual
disciplines of praying the Bible, simplicity,
prayer and fasting. Lieut-Colonel Munn led
four Bible studies on the theme El roi – ‘The
God who sees’ and quoted from memory the
Scripture passages related to the Bible
studies.
A prayer room was created for 24-7 prayer
during the four days of the retreat. Since then
many officers have been inspired to set up
prayer rooms in their corps office, hall or
quarters. Men, women and youth have
become involved. Some officers have been
prayer walking in their communities and many
are now able to recite Scripture.
Lieut-Colonel Phyllis Mukonga (divisional
director of Women’s Ministries, Embu
division) writes about the transformation she
has seen in her officers:
‘I have received testimonies of new converts
joining the Army through the powerful
sermons preached in meetings, and this is
through the empowerment women officers
received during the retreat. Two men officers
have told me of the great change they are
seeing in their wives’ ministry, personal
spiritual growth and when dealing with family
issues. Some have joined their wives in using
the prayer room – something that did not
happen before the retreat. during praise and
worship times we are seeing the unlimited
moving of the Spirit – people praying to God
asking for forgiveness of their sins and
claiming the presence of the Holy Spirit in
their lives.’
I also have created a prayer room in a spare
room in my home. I visit it twice a day –
morning and evening.
When I invited my husband to the prayer
room it was a surprise to him and at first he
had many questions. I thank God that he is
now familiar with the prayer room and uses it
for his personal devotions.
For me this is not something that will last just
a few years. I will always have the prayer
room and I will teach my children and even
my grandchildren how to use it.
PRAYER ROOM
KENyA EAST TERRIToRy
‘MANY OFFICERS HAVEBEEN INSPIRED TO SETUP PRAYER ROOMS INTHEIR CORPS OFFICE,HALL OR QUARTERS’
= There is no interruption during prayers
= It is available to you at any time of the
day
= you can take all the time you wish
= It is a commitment you have made with
your inner self
= The room is there as a reminder to pray
= other family members learn the
importance of prayer.
= A Bible
= A song book
= Four small pillows for kneeling
= A small table
= A chair to sit in while reading the Bible
= A monthly prayer list
= A daily devotional guide.
Some of the blessings of
the prayer room are:
My prayer room contains:
Women officers at the final praise and worship
meeting of the women officers’ retreat where all
the delegates dressed in the outfits they had
made from the 90th anniversary kanga material.
Commissioner Dorita Wainwright
TERRIToRIAL PRESIdENT
oF WoMEN’S MINISTRIES
KENyA EAST TERRIToRy
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y name is Myriam Segura
– I am 28 years old and an
adherent member of The
Salvation Army.
I have been employed by the Army for
two years in youth ministry with ‘Action
Quartiers’ (youth work in deprived areas)
led by Majors Isabella and Didier
Chastagnier.
My mission in Mulhouse is to set up
street activities in the district, run an after-
school club for homework twice a week,
meet with a group of mums, and welcome
young adults from another area. This work
allows me to share my faith in positive
ways supporting needy children and their
families.
For me, the key is that God is always
present when I visit families, or when I’m
involved with street ministry activities. I
give him my attitudes and my words so
that he will inspire me in everything.
Our faith must be lived out by putting
the gospel into action, even more than
through our words. Smiles and our
availability and generosity are things that
touch the greatest number of Muslim
mothers with whom we are in contact. I
often tell myself that we may do a
thousand and one things to offer Christian
love and a ray of hope to these families in
distress, but if we do not have love for
others at heart, then our actions are in
vain. Our sincere attitude toward these
families and God instills confidence.
I can see God at work through these
relationships. He opens doors for me to
present the gospel and I can testify about a
God who loves and cares for them.
An example of this was seen in a
mother – an illegal immigrant – who we
helped to get her documents in order.
Later she witnessed that through this
process she had learned the
importance of prayer. I do not
hesitate to tell the children and their
parents that we pray for them, and
this gives me the opportunity to testify
about God.
I have learned that the most important
things are a sincere smile, a look of love, a
large dose of prayer, and the need to take a
firm hold of the words and promises of
God. These promises are applied to my
life, but also to the life of my neighbour –
whoever that may be. These are the tools
that God has given me – tools which I
must put into use as a Christian, right here
where he has placed me.
It’s not always easy, but I lean on the
only One who has the power to transform
all things – Jesus Christ. For without him I
can do nothing!
I guard in my heart this verse from
John’s Gospel: ‘I am the vine; you are the
branches. If you remain in me and I in
you, you will bear much fruit; apart from
me you can do nothing’ (John 15:5).
Myriam Segura
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am continually amazed by the way
God takes us to unexpected places.
When we received a request for help
from the Notorious Chapter of the
Mongrel Mob, a New Zealand Maori gang
known for their culture of violence and
criminal behaviour, I was cautious.
Because of their violent history the gang is
feared and rejected and its members are
societal outcasts.
The Mongrel Mob had been severely
impacted by its involvement with the drug
methamphetamine and its use and dealing
had spread through the gang like a virus,
leading to the deaths of more than 50
members in five years. The leaders had
come to a point of wanting more than
prison and addiction for their children. The
costs were simply too high.
A large part of my ministry has been in
the area of addictions. My passion is
seeing broken people healed and restored
(made whole again) through God’s power
combined with the professional treatment
we provide. God is still in the business of
transforming lives, but the challenge of
working with the Mongrel Mob was at the
extreme end of the spectrum – hence my
caution.
Designing a programme that used our
skills and experience but also included
their knowledge was a challenge. The
Maori cultural paradigm is to work in
partnership and to involve the whole
family (whanau) and so the design for a
seven-week residential programme, where
the entire family accompanied the client,
began.
Mongrel Mob members were to
provide supervision and the day-to-day
activities were guided by joint leadership
with The Salvation Army. This was a new
experience for both parties and it was a
rocky journey at first.
The first programme commenced – by
an amazing intervention of God we
received government funding on the very
day we started – however we faced
enormous community opposition and
national media attention. As a Salvation
Army officer I had always experienced
positive community support, but working
with this group was perceived as a step too
far and few believed the Mob were
genuine in wanting help. I was convinced
differently and even though things were
rough at the edges I was sure God was
leading us.
In the early days of the programme it
became evident that we needed to live in
community with them, both to keep a
steadying influence and also to show our
genuine commitment. I was extremely
uncertain, but living together cemented
genuine and positive relationships and
earned us the right to speak into the issues
of dysfunctional behaviour of the gang
members.
Personally this relationship has
proven to be a delight of unexpected
learning. Far from coming in as the
expert, I have found that in their total
commitment and caring for each other
the Mob has taught me much. More
I
‘My passion is seeingbroken people healedand restored’
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importantly, Jesus was already present
with the group and he has prepared the
way.
Many in the Mongrel Mob have
experienced great pain and rejection and
had a perception of a harsh and unjust
God. I struggled with wanting to defend
Jesus, but a wise Maori elder told me that
because Jesus is so beautiful I don’t need
to defend him. I must simply live Jesus!
In my journey with this amazing group
of people I have seen more and more of
Jesus speaking to me through them, as his
light shines ever more powerfully into
their lives.
dIvISIoNAL dIRECToR oF WoMEN’S MINISTRIES
NATIoNAL CoNSULTANT – AddICTIoNS SUPPoRTIvE
ACCoMModATIoN SERvICES, MIdLANd dIvISIoN
NEW ZEALANd, FIJI ANd ToNGA TERRIToRy
How I met my LordLieut-Colonel
Arschette Moukoko
y mum was a woman of prayer and I am the
product of her faith. When I was young I battled
to recognise God’s love in my life, as I wanted
to live in the same way as many girls in my
generation did, but God worked through my mum’s love, care
and faithfulness to draw me close to him.
I was 11 years old when I was enrolled as a junior soldier,
but I was not really conscious of God’s love and
grace at that time. My enthusiasm and love for
others is something God used to help my
faith grow.
At the age of 20 I became more
serious about God and knew who he was
and what he meant to me. I decided to
commit my life to him and became a senior
soldier.
The influence of my mum helped me to
discern the purpose of my life. The power of
a praying woman is not a means of gaining
control – it’s quite the opposite. It’s laying
down all and relying on God’s power to
transform circumstances and people.
I know that God has plans for
me, he has things he wants me to
do and I am in his mighty hands.
But I have to take steps of
obedience to get there, trusting
that he knows the way.
God has called me to love,
care, encourage, help and be
the voice of the voiceless.
I delight in the Lord and
place my confidence in him!
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Arschette MoukokoTERRIToRIAL SECRETARy FoR WoMEN’S MINISTRIES
CoNGo (BRAZZAvILLE)TERRIToRy
Lynette Hutson
y name is Ranjani
and I am the third of
four children. We are
Buddhists by birth and
none of our family
members were Christians.
I had no knowledge of Christianity.
I only knew Jesus Christ as another
religious leader. We were taught that this
religion was a lie. However, the Lord that
I didn’t know performed a miracle in
my life!
I was a science student in school and,
as a result, I could not do any further
study in what I liked – dancing, singing
and sewing. However, I spent most of the
time at home learning sewing from my
mother and sister.
I was married at the age of 24. My
husband was also a Buddhist. After 17
years of married life I got a job as the
sewing instructor for a development
research institute, but even though I could
sew I had no formal qualifications.
A couple connected with The Salvation
Army asked if I could teach in a sewing
class they were planning to start in
Ranjani SamarathungaGoNAHENA CoRPSSRI LANKA TERRIToRy
Gonahena Corps. I agreed even though I
had not heard of The Salvation Army
before.
Within no time at all, while listening
to the prayers before and after the sewing
classes, I felt the need to attend Sunday
church services. I wanted to read the Bible
and I was given one. I saw Jesus through
the love and kindness poured out by the
people I met at The Salvation Army.
Further, the promises in the Bible,
‘Come near to God and he will come near
to you’ (James 4:8) and ‘Call to me and I
will answer you and tell you great and
unsearchable things you do not know’
(Jeremiah 33:3) went deep into my heart.
Even though I accepted Jesus Christ as my
personal Saviour much later, I strongly
believe that all this was the work of the
Lord. When I look back, I
see that God’s hand has
been on my life from a
young age.
After I came to the Lord, I prayed
about my husband. Exactly three months
after this he suddenly said that he too had
accepted Jesus Christ. I asked him how?
Then he said that he had read the Bible
and that it was the truth.
I believe that God changed my
husband in this way, as a blessing to the
journey I started with him. My parents
and brothers never objected to this, which
is great.
The path prepared by the Lord for me
to come to him was a beautiful one,
devoid of any hard rocks, mountains,
bends or thorny bushes. My soul will
praise the Lord forever.
The Salvation Army as a Christian
church has become very popular and well-
known among many women – Sinhala,
Muslim and Tamil – and the village folks
because of the sewing classes. I never fail
to share my experience of God with them
and through these classes women have
learned about God.
The close association I have with the
women – both married and single – makes
them feel comfortable sharing their
problems with me. I thank God for his
grace in showing me how to do this.
I praise God for his guidance and
for using me to benefit the women
that I teach.
Ranjani Samarathunga
Sharingthe
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‘The Lord that I didn’t knowperformed a miracle in my life!’
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Not only do we have themessage but we also
are the message.
KRIs�vALLOTTON
A candleloses noneof its lightby lightinganothercandle.UNKNOwN
I believe that in each generation God has calledenough men and women to evangelise all the yet
unreached tribes of the earth. It is not God whodoes not call. It is man who will not respond!
IsObEL�KUHN, missionary to China and Thailand
There are two ways of spreadinglight: being the candle or themirror that reflects it.
EDITH�wHARTON�
Now we’re going to take up the offering but you won’t need your wallets –[pointing to the mercy seat] here’s the offering plate.
COMMIssIONER�sUE�swANsON�
In a number of parts of the world, girls are killed, aborted and abandoned simply because they are girls.
Girls who survive infancy are often subject to neglect, growing up to face extreme violence and evendeath at the hands of their husbands or other family members.
it’s a Girl is a documentary which asks why this is happening, and examines why so little is being doneto save them.
Visit www.itsagirlmovie.com for screening details globally
By your words
I can see
where I’m going;
they throw
a beam of light
on my dark path
Psalm 119:105 (The Message)
Neshoko renyu ndinoona kwandinoenda; Rinopa chiedzamunzirayangu ine rima.