LOCAL CHURCH WOMEN CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY IS A GLOBAL DAY CELEBRATING THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND POLITICAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN.
“It was fun and what a delight to see the smiles on the faces of many women as they received the cookies (for free). All we did was greet them with a 'Happy Women’s Day' and hand them a free cookie with a smile. We really Held March 8th this year, Adventist enjoyed the experience!” says leader Women around Sydney took up the Minerva Sindac-Lebmeier. challenge to use the International Women’s Day as an opportunity to connect and bless with women in their various communities. These are some of their stories.
Parramatta women used International Women’s Day to gather their church Despite the panic of the Corona Virus women and launch Women’s MinisFreshwater and Cabramatta Women’s tries afresh in their church, sharing the Ministries teams took to the streets in opportunities ahead for connection their respective locations. with each other and also to reach the women in the community around the church. It was a beautiful experience Cabramatta Women’s Ministries lead- getting to know each other and coner Su Lawi was overjoyed by the sup- necting. The leaders felt encouraged port of her women as they braved the and excited by the response! rain to to hand out 250 scripture cookies to the women at the Cabramatta Train Station. She believes that this will become an annual tradition for their church. Freshwater Women’s Ministries connected with over 300 women in the Manly Corso distributing cookies and chocolates. These were graciously received by the women passing by and brought smiles to many.
Bankstown Women’s Ministries used the Day as an opportunity to honour and celebrate the grandmothers in their church with a special lunch. The men and pathfinders escorted the women into the hall, serving and cleaning. Leader Meleofa Fifita-Tovo praised God for the godly women of Bankstown and the church family.
Wahroonga women’s Ministries gathered their women to build community and foster friendship. It was very encouraging to see the Women’s Ministries leaders of the local churches around Greater Sydney taking up the challenge, using the International Women’s Day as an opportunity to connect with their local communities and emphasize the value of women.
