WOMEN IN ACTION

This last Friday, 180 young ladies have gathered together to participate of one more Girls’ Talk held every Friday afternoons in our Cathedral of Faith, at 4pm. They come from several branches to participate of this special meeting with the purpose of learning more on how to become precious women of God and how to cope with peer pressure proper to their age group, be in school or work environment.

Particularly in this last meeting, girls  were surprised by a different activity and had a a beautician teaching how to apply a light and perfect make up. They have enjoyed the opportunity and had a good time together.

They are looking forward for what is the next surporise in store. Girls from Cape Town, do not miss out your last appointment.

4th to 6th February 2010 – Alexandra Community

Do you know about cancer?  Do you know how to check yourself?  Do you know the warning signs of cancer?  Do you know where to go for treatment?

CANSA, the Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development, the Breast
Health Foundation and Universal Church of the Kingdom of God have joined hands to empower you to:

· be more informed about cancer
· take more responsibility for your own health
· detect cancer early
· go for treatment early

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Obviously we desire to lead young girls and women to become exemplary women of God.  But that can only come about when God’s principals are lived out and valued above all the world has to offer.  The common direction that the world is taking women, is leading them away from the God-given blessings and responsibilities that were given to us from the time of Creation.  Our uniqueness as women is being blurred by philosophies of feminism and immorality that fills every aspect of our culture.

The Sisterhood is meant to be a refuge from those negative attitudes and also a place where true womanhood can grow and flourish through the Biblically based teaching and encouragement of the leadership, and the bonds of friendship that will be formed among other young women of faith.

Most women are asking, “What does it mean to be a fulfilled as a woman?”  Our goal is to be God’s living answer to that question, an example to the world around us that God’s Way leads to the best, most abundant life ever imagined.

Your last chance to join this first Rush Week and Rush Month is on the 14/02, at 2pm, First Hall, Old Park Station Church – Do not miss it!

WIA in partnership with the Cancer Association of South Africa, Breast Cancer Foundation and the Health Department will be hosting a Health Project targeting women from Alexandra Community.

There will be counsellors from few other organizations dealing with cancer to offer to the community knowledge about the matter and above all to teach on prevention and early detection.

This initiative is not restricted to the members of our UCKG’s in Alexandra but it is our target to cover the whole location. Mobile units from the government will be brought to the parking lot of our Alex 1 church so that medical exams of preventive nature be conducted there.

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Every single Pare de Sufrir (Stop Suffering) Newsletter is now talking about this Sisterhood thing… I look at some of the Sisterhood members and… yeah, they look happy, even trendy, but is that something I want for myself? Would I fit in?
First of all, anyone can fit in the Sisterhood if they’re between 14 and 30 years old and willing to be a woman of God. The secret is in that word ‘willing’.
When we’re really willing, nothing stops us, nothing is too hard, nothing is impossible. When a young woman wants something in her life, she goes after it and does not stop until she gets it, be it a career, a diploma, or even a relationship. If you’re willing to be a woman of God, you’re willing to change to become one and that is enough to fit in!
A woman of God is not religious or someone who can dictate the whole Bible. A woman of God represents God here on Earth. She’s a reference of Him to her family, friends, and even strangers. She’s an example to be followed, and unlike the Hollywood celebrities, she truly lives what she preaches to the point of attracting people’s admiration and respect… and that’s when people start wanting to have what she has: God.
This is what the Sisterhood is about. To help you, as a young woman, become this referential everywhere you go and in everything you do. We’ll help you deal with your problems the godly way. We’ll insure that you grow in every single month, with personalised tasks just for you.
It this too good to be true? No really, it’s good and it’s true. The Sisterhood started last December with 17 young women in the Church and we already have testimonies from most of them. They’ve become a better version of themselves and yet, didn’t lose any of their personality. The Sisterhood believes every woman is unique and so we aim to keep it that way.
It’s not free though. Only 20 of all the candidates will make it this next Rush month of March so get your form today from the pastor’s wife, take a look at all the requirements you’ll need to fulfil before applying and being interviewed during Rush week (last week of February) by one of the Big Sisters. Applications after Rush week will not be accepted until the following Rush week in a few months’ time.

Cristiane Cardoso

It was with great honor and regard that 20 of our WiA members have joined a workshop on Supporting Cancer patients and after being properly trained our members will be able to better serve our community and to volunteer in shifts at the JHB Gen – oncology ward – every week mornings in full support to patients undergoing cancer treatments.

Well done WiA!

Following in the footsteps of its sister church in South Africa, Women in Action has begun in Nigeria. .

On December 19^th, 2009, the WiA in Nigeria had its first official outing by visiting one of the many Orphanages around. The Orphanage of choice goes by the name of Compassionate Orphanage and houses up to 35 children ranging from their newest member of 2 months who was born prematurely and the mother died to 14 years of age. The Orphanage is dedicated in protecting its children where they are schooled on the premises in order to prevent them from being mistreated or abused by outsiders. The Orphanage also runs an Outreach support group program for people living with HIV/AIDS and also helps unwed pregnant mothers.

WiA decided to make this Orphanage their first project by donating the food/toiletries and pampers to them as one of it’s members (Susan) was assisted by them, when she found herself pregnant with no place to go and no one to help with the delivery of her baby, it was at Compassionate Orphanage Home that she received the love and care she needed.

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You are our special guest – remember the best treatment is prevention and early detection. In partnership with CANSA, Breast Health Foundation and Dept of Health

My husband makes a remark how we behave when we buy something new but still we want to keep the old one just in case. When we buy a new set of pots, we tend to keep one or two of the old set, which do not look good anyway, just in case we need that later.

When we rationalize about it, we actually see no sense but I know many friends who do the same.

Imagine you are in dear need of a new mattress and when the company delivers the new one, you tell the guys to place it on top of the old one? It will not serve the purpose!

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When we first came to Jesus, we did so seeking for a solution to a series of problems and frustrations that we were living with, but gradually we understood the great need of considering where we want to spend eternity and salvation then should have been our priority seeking purpose.

However, many so dwell in the solution to their problems that they despise totally what is the essence of a Christian Life: eternity with Jesus! It goes beyond of words but it is said on an affirmative action, more like a spiritual strike or bargain: as I do not get what I want, I leave the church.

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