IWD 2020

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.

Held March 8th this year, Adventist Women around Sydney took up the 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.

Despite the panic of the Corona Virus Freshwater and Cabramatta Women’s Ministries teams took to the streets in their respective locations.

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.

“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 enjoyed the experience!” says leader Minerva Sindac-Lebmeier.

Cabramatta Women’s Ministries leader Su Lawi was overjoyed by the support of her women as they braved the 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.

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 ofBankstown and the church family.

Parramatta women used International Women’s Day to gather their church women and launch Women’s Ministries afresh in their church, sharing the opportunities ahead for connection with each other and also to reach the women in the community around the church. It was a beautiful experience getting to know each other and connecting. The leaders felt encouraged and excited by the response!

Wahroonga women’s Ministries gathered their women to build communityand 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.