MISSION MOMENTS….
And I sought for a man among them that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV)
Loving and supporting those willing to “Stand in the Gap”
OUR MISSIONARIES
We have an up-date for Peter and Sarah McCurdy and their family of four children. We first met this family at the ABW Western Association meeting in St Paris. They were just starting their training to go into the mission field. Since that introduction, two of their children has graduated and two are still in high school.
Peter and Sarah did get to go into the Mission field but Peter soon started having health issues. He then left International Ministries and is now a Pastor at First Baptist Church in Jeffersonville, Indiana. His wife Sarah opted to stay with IM and is enjoying her mission work. Her main focus is outreach to women and children who live in the rural communities in the outskirts of Mexico City. Her job entails, traveling and on line work as well.
She has traveled into Mexico City and reconnected with the coordinator of the two Talita Cumi Girls Clubs where she gained a clear insight of the literary needs of the girls. Sarah is spearheading a special project to provide each club with their own mini-library. The girl’s reading levels took a hit during a two year shut down during COVID. When school resumed, they were pushed ahead two grades without necessary instruction, so you can see they need the library.
In March Sarah traveled to Tijuana, Mexico where she visited two schools. Those schools were Deborah House and Didoque School. They offer education and shelter to abused women and children. her travels also to El Salvador and Nicaragua and talks with the leaders about their needs. Her official title is “Regional Coordinator for Education in Iberoamerica and the Caribbean. This is through International Ministries. Please pray for Sarah’s enthusiasm to continue to work closely with needs of the women and children.
Submitted By:
Polly McCormick ABW President
American Baptist Women News
Thanks to Dave Gates for giving his program on the Everglades. Attendance was low but those who attended enjoyed the presentation.
I know your March calendar is full, so let’s start on April. For our ABW April meeting, will travel to Osgood, Ohio to have lunch at “Do Good Restaurant” on Saturday, April 13th at 12:00 noon.
RESERVATIONS NEED TO BE MADE BY APRIL 6th.
Contact Beth Smith or Brenda Shamblin. We will need to car pool. A representative at the restaurant will explain their mission program. Joan Freidét will give devotions and table blessing. All ladies of the church are invited to attend, but we do need reservation. You will not be disappointed.
Our ABW Western Association Spring Rally will be Saturday, April 27th at Lena Baptist Church. . . .9:00 a.m. through lunch. The speaker will be Sharon Merz from Grove City. She will bring her book “Strength for Body and Soul” – which is a receipt book with a devotion with for each receipt. Contact Polly McCormick if you are interested in attending. All Ladies of our church are invited.
The Mother-Daughter Brunch is scheduled for June 8th. Marilyn Miller, Betty Prescott and Linda Snider are busy planning an exciting morning for us. Details are coming soon.
A busy spring is in store for each of you ladies! Mark your calendars and plan to attend some or all of these events. Everyone works hard to plan these activities. Please plan to support them.
Polly McCormick, President
American Baptist Women