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TREASURES OF HOPE - Reflections

Treasures of Hope is a place where women can meet and make new friendships, share their stories, and receive encouragement from one another. It has been a privilege to meet the women and hear them share their stories from their their journey.

We had two new women at our last meeting and one of them came because of a chance text she received from a friend.
The theme and message of our evening was "hope." The women responded well during our group activity which facilitated some new learning for all of us.

I believe every woman that comes to treasures of hope is valuable to God. I thank God for their openness to the scriptures and prayer. Faith pleases God. Hebrews 11:6 "For without faith it is impossible to please God, for anyone that comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." I pray the women will remember Jesus in their journey.

Psalm 139:16 says, "All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." God ordained our beginning and our end. Recently, this scripture has made a lot of difference to me as I get up to begin my day and when I sleep at night. It spoke to me last week when I was running behind schedule with delivering the flyers to the letter boxes. I committed the need to God in prayer and praise God for answered prayers. He sent someone to deliver the flyers and the same person is now my helper and assistant! God knows our needs - and where He guides, he provides!


Here are some comments from the women: 
  • 'I loved tonight. It was a chance text that was sent to me by accident but I think I was meant to be here tonight. The friendship is awesome, just what I needed.' (Robin)
  • 'What an awesome night, really enjoyed being back...' (Michelle)

  • 'Thank you for the opportunity to be with friends who are lovely and kind... I did learn a lot. I loved one of the women's story and the strength she showed...also learning a lot about the other women. I feel like I've started off a lovely friendship... I'm definitely coming back'! (Patricia)
  • "Thank you again for having me... I always go away feeling really blessed...'  (Fetu)
Prayer
Please continue to pray for the Lord to bless these women and their families. Please pray also for the Lord to draw more women to come to the meetings through the flyers and word of mouth. Our next meeting is on the 9th of July.

Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. God bless you all!



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