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February/March 2015
Inside this issue: Woman of inlfunence: Dora Phala 2 Women for Jesus mentorship programme
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On the 5th of July 2015, we will be celebrating our 4 year anniversary as a ministry. Our ministry began back in 2011 and God has seen us through the good and the bad. Ministry is more than titles and accolades, it requires selflessness, dedication and a whole lot of prayer! Most importantly, it requires a faithful servant’s heart. God has been faithful in providing us with resources and people to advance his kingdom. For us, the most rewarding aspect of ministry is seeing someone’s life, even if its just one person, reconciling and reconnecting with Christ through the ministry. We have met amazing women and have grown. This year, we will be celebrating our journey by hosting a faith-filled conference for women. This will feature amazing men and women of God who will be equipping us with the right type of tools in order to be effective women in every area of our lives. We appeal to you to inform us regarding what you would like us to cover during the conference and if you would like to be one of our volunteers. Looking forward to an amazing day! 4th Anniversary conference Celebrating 4 years of love, fellowship and faith
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Woman of influence : Dora Phala
In the bible we read of the story of Esther, who even she has gone through the pain of growing up an orphan, did not allow that to define or become a crutch which she would lean on when she was needed the most. In fact n would say it was this great adversity and that made Queen Esther so compassionate to the Israelites. This month’s Woman of Influence is a lot like Esther, even though her childhood was not as rosey as others seem, she choose to use her adversity to help save the lives of many others. Ladies meet Ms Dora Phala
Can you tell us a bit more about yourself (where you grew up, your childhood memories and the type of vision you had for yourself whilst growing up? I grew up in two places, a village called Sekuruwe and a township called Mahwelereng of which I still reside. Most of my memories revolves around being in and out of hospital, because I was a sick child. The only vision I had of myself was to see me being healed and being normal like any other child. I always wear my heart on my sleeve, love to speak and finding solutions for people. Totally sold out for Jesus. What type of challenges have you had to face that have ultimately shaped you into the woman that you are today? There is quite a lot but the one that stands out is being sick for a longer period and finally finding my healing through Jesus and I regained confidence to be able to stand. I always wear my heart on my sleeve, love to speak and finding solutions for people. Totally sold out for Jesus. Tell us more about Daughters of Esther? Daughters of Esther is a righteousness and Beauty class aimed to transform the life of a feminine vessel through mentorship, leadership and etiquette.
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Where do you see Daughters of Esther in the future? Last year we reached 2778 girls around 3 Provinces in SA we believe this number can be multiplied into a greater multitude and that is our cry. How can people get involved? By attending our events, sponsoring and just being part of the brand.
What message can you give to our readers? Yesterday is in the tomb today is in the womb, seize the day. Jesus said ...'apart from me you can do nothing'...John 15:5 Receive Him today and experience newness of life.
Woman of influence, we are proud of you. May God continue blessing the work of your hands.
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Launch of our mentorship programme
Here are some alarming statistics around issues facing our youth today The unemployment rate among youth increased from 32,7% to 36,1% in the past year. 1 in 3: The number of 19 year-olds said to be mothers 40% of children live without their biological fathers. In the cities this figure goes up to 80%. 85% of children with behavioural problems come from fatherless homes. 90% of homeless children come from fatherless homes. 63% of children attempting suicide come from fatherless homes. These issues stem from a lack of a proper foundation in homes because broken people raise broken children and the cycle spans from generation to generation. The current mechanisms devised to deal with these issues including birth control and sex education are simply dealing with causes rather than root of the issues we are currently facing. As it has been said “It is easier to fix a broken child than a broken adult” and that “without a proper foundation we cannot build proper structures”. It is crucial to focus on how to groom a child into a focused adult by fostering structures meant to build a child. The teenage phase is one of the most challenging phases of a person’s development cycle because that is where one becomes impressionable and the world’s system preys on that. Media endorses misogyny, glamorised dangerous lifestyles and overnight success and this, together with peer pressure, contributes to these alarming statistics.
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The question posed to us, as adult is what are we doing to combat these issues? We are stewards of the world we live in and that we are accountable for our contribution and deposit in the lives of people around us. “The world suffers a lot. Not because of the violence of bad people, but the silence of good people”. Without a shadow of a doubt, Limpopo is the home of prominent leaders. The most influential parliamentary figures have emerged from our soil. From the current governor of the reserve bank, the former MEC of education who is now the Minister of health, to the Premier of Gauteng province! Clearly there is great potential found in the lives of our people. Dare I say, in the next 10 years, the world’s most powerful and influential figures will emerge from our soil. However, we cannot let our future leaders become subject to a lack of leadership structures to assist them in reaching their potential and also being exposed to the right amount of opportunities that connect them to their purpose. What is Future leaders Mentorship programme? This programme is aimed at ensuring that teenagers receive mentorship to bring a young person together with an older, more experienced individual who can offer support and guidance, to create a relationship which will improve the young person’s life. Target? This programme will be targeted at high school pupils from age 14 to 18. What the programme will offer? This programme will include the following; Offering leadership masterclasses to young individuals Connecting pupils to relevant stakeholders regarding opportunities available to further their studies Ensuring that each of our prospective members mentor at least one child for a prolonged period Connecting pupils to youth programmes in the community and also assisting those community outreach initiatives Programme outcomes Our key performance indicators will be based on; •
Number of mentors recruited
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Number of mentees recruited
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Number of new matches
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Number of completions
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Length of matches
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Frequency of meetings
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Number of partnerships / alliances
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Mentor satisfaction of the match, training, support
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Mentee satisfaction of the match, training, support
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Financial contribution
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Support of your staff in supporting fundraising activities
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Employee volunteers to become mentors
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Contribution of a [service, goods, rent free office space etc] to be used for [promotional activities, fundraising activities, staff training etc]
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Donation of pro-bono services or specialist skills
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Quality work experience or work placements for mentees
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Performance indicators The following aspects will be used as our key performance indicators regarding efficiency of the programme and outcome PROGRAM EFFICIENCY
SOCIAL IMPACT
School attendance rates Academic performance Classroom engagement Number of young people obtaining employment Engagement in risky behavior Family relationships Achievement of goals set in the mentor/mentee plan Participation in community activities Supportive adult relationships
School completion rates Levels of education achieved Employment participation rates Re-offending rates Literacy rates Social and emotional well-being Participation in community groups and projects
What we aim to achieve? This programme is designed to raise future leaders who will stay in school and pursue opportunities. Furthermore, this will also propel them to contribute the same way to the teens in their communities. The programme will be based on 3 pillars; Transitional program- equipping teens for varsity Development program- Ongoing support through mentorship Engagement program- Connecting with local community initiatives
Your part? The programme will be launched the same day as our anniversary conference on the 5th of July. We are under the process of recruiting stakeholders and investors for this project. If you would like to assist or be part of this conference, contact us (details on the last page) for a formal meeting with the committee members, or alternatively we can email you the proposal for a clarity. We are excited about this project and we hope that we can influence and impact lives for the kingdom.
New member on board We are excited to have a new member to our Women for Jesus family. Caroline Maroga is a young lady passionate about God. She’s a Law student and resides in Polokwane It is an exciting time for us because we are growing as a family and having more ladies to truly connect with and love on is wonderful. Furthermore, this means more ideas, more influence, and more craziness in this ministry. All for the Kingdom. Welcome on board. Looking forward to an exciting time with you. If you would like to join us, kindly contact us on womenforjesus10@gmail.com We would like to pray for you. If you are going through a difficult time, and require encouragement, prayer or any form of assistance, kindly contact us on our email address.
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Upcoming events It’s finally here!! the latest edition of Clay will be hitting the online shelves on the 6th of March! Mark those calendars. #Clay2015
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Birthdays Happy birthday to the following Feb/March babies Moshia Raleaka Naledi Ralebipi Karabo Tledima
Dineo Lekalakala Joslin Sehoana Mpele Nchabeleng Kgaogelo Mogashoa
Kwena Mokgolo
Botsang Mathabatha
Valentine Boshielo
Pontsho Kgomo
Potego Chabalala Caroline Ledwaba Kulani Mxubalo Selokela Boledi Kgodisho Lebopa
May God grant you the desires of your heart. We love you