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Show your friends, corps members/officers and family some love this Valentine's week with our free Valentine's printables! Download them here: www.sawomensministries.org/resources/

Salvation Army Women's Ministries USA South

Registration for Older Adult Camp is open now on Adminicamp.com. Registration closes February 28th, so make sure to sign up soon for a time of fun, fellowship, and adventure!

Salvation Army Women's Ministries USA South

"Women throughout the Southern Territory have expressed a hunger for connection, belonging and community... Women want deep relationships... They want to sit at tables and laugh together, cry together, and pray together. Mostly, they want to sit at tables and encounter Jesus." - excerpt from Gather

Gather is our *new* resource guide for women in mission and ministry. To download your very own copy or check out our other resources, visit sawomensministries.org/resources

Enjoy a fresh perspective to our Ministry to Women.

On Monday, January 13th, we celebrated the release of our new resource guide, Gather, with a launch party at THQ! The whole building was invited to celebrate with us throughout the lunch hour, enjoying cake, fellowship and giveaways!

"Sometimes we keep old programs alive only because ‘we’ve always done them’, but every ministry needs critical evaluation on an annual basis. Even the best of ministries can become dated and no long effective. And sometimes an old program just needs a fresh approach that realigns it to mission – enter Gather.

Its purpose is to supply resources that will help you and your women custom-create and tailor your ministry based on the needs of women in your community. Gather provides structure, accountability, and guidelines that will be essential to future-proofing your ministry."

To learn more about Gather or to download resources, please visit sawomensministries.org/resources

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PRESENTING: Gather - our new resource guide for leaders in mission and ministry to women!

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To view the full video or download resources, please visit: sawomensministries.org/resources

Registration is open now on Adminicamp.com. Make sure you register by January 29!

Looking for a new self-care system? How about accepting God's invitation to enter into His rest. We're looking into Hebrews 4:1-10 at Holiness Retreat February 7-9, 2020. We hope to see you there!

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We want to encourage our Corps to have intentional gatherings to minister to the women in their communities to win them for Jesus, "and to nurture spiritual growth: to engage, encourage, equip and inspire everyone at our table to become all God created them to be."

"What transforms a program into ministry is Jesus at the table."

A morning devotional thought from Women's Ministries Associate Brenda:

(Scroll down for Spanish translation; Traducción abajo del mensaje)

Lamentations 3:22-23
22 It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.

[Chorus]
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

"Great is Thy Faithfulness" - what a great hymn! And some of our young people don’t even know it. I love the old hymns; that’s what I grew up with. Let’s make sure our young people know the hymn’s that we love and grew up with.

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Lamentaciones 3:22-23
22 ¡El fiel amor del Señor nunca se acaba!
Sus misericordias jamás terminan.
23 Grande es su fidelidad;
sus misericordias son nuevas cada mañana.

Oh, Dios eterno, tu misericordia,
Ni una sombra de duda tendrá;
Tu compasión y bondad nunca fallan,
Y por los siglos el mismo serás.

Coro:
¡Oh, tu fidelidad! ¡Oh, tu fidelidad!
Cada momento la veo en mí.
Nada me falta, pues todo provees,
¡Grande, Señor, es tu fidelidad!

La noche obscura, el sol y la luna,
Las estaciones del año también,
Unen su canto cual fieles criaturas,
Porque eres bueno, por siempre eres fiel.

Tú me perdonas, me impartes el gozo,
Tierno me guías por sendas de paz;
Eres mi fuerza, mi fe, mi reposo,
Y por los siglos mi Padre serás.

"Grande es Tu fidelidad" es un gran himno de la iglesia que hoy en día muchos no conocen. Me encanta este viejo himno con el cual crecí. Asegurémonos de que nuestros jóvenes sepan los himnos que amamos y con los que crecimos.

Looking for a new self-care system? How about accepting God's invitation to enter into His rest. We're looking into Hebrews 4:1-10 at Holiness Retreat February 7-9, 2020. We hope to see you there!

The Art of Holiness: Bringing a Sabbath Spirit into your Life. Holiness Retreat is February 7-9, 2020. Adminicamp Registration closes January 29th. We're excited to see what God has planned for us during this weekend of learning and rest!

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"What transforms a program into ministry is Jesus at the table."

4 Ways to Prepare Your Heart for Christmas | Cru

How are you preparing your heart for Christ in this busy Christmas season? Here are a few thoughts and ideas for you.

cru.org Christmas isn’t just about gatherings and to-do lists, it’s also about our hearts. Here are some ideas to help you prepare your heart and mind for the season.

Grateful, Even for the Storms - Encouragement for Today - November 25, 2019

Here's a word of encouragement and a reminder to be thankful to God for his work in your life, even through the storms and heartbreaks. He is our Rock and Shelter. Make sure you take a moment to thank Him for all of His blessings this Thanksgiving week!

ibelieve.com November 25, 2019 Grateful, Even for the Storms WENDI LOU LEE Listen to this devotion “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for...

Save the date!

The Salvation Army - Dallas Pleasant Grove Corps Women's Ministries hosted a family game night this past weekend. It looks like lots of fun, food, and fellowship! What a great idea ladies!

Tonight was women’s ministries game night. They came with their families. Prizes were given out, everyone had a great night of fun and fellowship. Thank you Icelyn Prehay and Dalia Arroyo, for planning and organizing this night of fun.

A holy urging for reimagining Women's Ministries: Commissioner Rosalie Peddle

women.salvationarmy.org.nz Our World President of Women's Minstries speaks about the Reimagining launch of 2020 for Women's Ministries.

The Tyler Women's Auxiliary welcomed 28 new members this month! Congratulations Tyler! This New Membership Coffee looks amazing, and we look forward to seeing the amazing things God will do in your community through this commitment!

A great day of fellowship and learning the functions of The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary of Tyler! We have had 28 new members join this month! We celebrate our new members and look forward to getting to know each of you!

Here's your devotional thought for this crisp Fall Monday from Major Christine Harris. Scroll down for the Spanish translation.

Traducción abajo del mensaje.

"I remember a long time ago a lesson I learned from a YPSM about a pumpkin – and this is the season for pumpkins.

We as Christians are like a pumpkin (and I’m not talking about if you have ever used a bad self-tanner). In the garden we are dirty, but God lifts us from the garden to wash the dirt away. Being cleaned feels awesome but wiping the dirt from the outside isn’t all God has to do, He will also cut open the top to remove what we have allowed to grow on the inside. God must remove the seeds of anger, bitterness, self-pity, unforgiveness and gossip. Sometimes this “surgery” can hurt, but if God doesn’t clean it all out, we can get infected and then we really have problems.

Not allowing God to remove these things from our hearts can cause spiritual infections that could spread to others. When we are done letting God have control of the cleanup (you know, not trying to hide a bit of ourselves in a corner we think Jesus doesn’t see) He does something amazing. He puts His light in us to shine for Him! (see what I did there with the pumpkin/jack o lantern?)
When this is done, we are not better than the poor pumpkins still in the garden, we just understand that we have been pulled from darkness, cleansed and been given light. Now your job is to share what the Gardener has done for you."

John 8:12 ESV
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

"Recuerdo hace mucho tiempo una lección que aprendí de mi YPSM (pastora de jóvenes) acerca de la calabaza – y esta es la temporada de las calabazas. Nosotros como cristianos somos como una calabaza (y no estoy hablando de si alguna vez has usado mal un autobronceador). En el jardín estamos sucios, pero Dios nos saca del jardín y lava nuestra suciedad. Es muy bueno sentirse limpio, pero el limpiar nuestra suciedad exterior no es lo único que Dios tiene que hacer, Él también tiene que cortar la parte de arriba para eliminar lo que hemos permitido crecer en el interior. Dios tiene que sacar de nosotros las semillas de la ira, la amargura, la autocompasión, el perdón y el chisme. A veces esta "cirugía" causa mucho dolor, pero si Dios no lo limpia todo, arriesgamos tener una infección y entonces realmente tendremos problemas.

Si no permitimos que Dios retire esas malas semillas de nuestro corazón ellas pueden causar infecciones espirituales que podrían propagarse a los demás. Cuando finalmente dejamos que Dios tenga el control de la limpieza (ya sabes, no tratando de esconder partes de nuestras vidas en un rincón pensando que Jesús no las ve) Él hace algo increíble. ¡Él pone Su luz en nosotros para que nosotros brillemos por Él! (¿Vez lo que hice allí con la calabaza o linterna?) Cuando esto se hace, nos damos cuenta de que no somos mejores que las pobres calabazas que todavía están en el jardín, pero nosotros tenemos la capacidad de entender que hemos sido sacados de la oscuridad, limpiados y se nos ha dado luz. Ahora nuestro trabajo es compartir lo que el Jardinero ha hecho por nosotros."

Juan 8:12 NVI Una vez más Jesús se dirigió a la gente, y les dijo:
—Yo soy la luz del mundo. El que me sigue no andará en tinieblas, sino que tendrá la luz de la vida.

BEST PRACTICES: You can host a Ministry to Women gathering with the women at your shelter. Your consistent ministry to a transient population can produce faithful attendees to the Corps. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

The Fort Worth Lancaster Corps’ ministry is different from most typical corps. They are a robust Social Services center and Shelter that also incorporate selected Corps ministries. Ministry to Women is one of the programs they find useful and beneficial.

Major Dolores Watts reports, “The first Monday of every month we have a guest from Mary Kay who volunteers her talents to the ladies. This is a very popular program! The second Monday of the month we have a guest from the Women’s Center teach about healthy relationships. The ladies seem to appreciate this program as well. The third Monday of every month we have a Nail Spa Party. The fourth Monday of every month we have Healing Art Therapy.”

Hugs can be powerful. If you're looking for a theme for your next ladies event, check out this program!

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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth! 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives, so early detection is key! Ladies, if you need a reminder to schedule an appointment with your doctor, here it is 👇🏼

A devotional thought from Women's Ministries Associate Molly Lee. Scroll down for Spanish translation.

Traducción abajo del mensaje.

One thing I have felt challenged in over the past few months is my pursuit of God and the position of my heart while in the middle of difficult seasons. It is so easy for me to allow my circumstances and emotions to lead me to believe dishonest things about myself and God instead of going to God first and seeking truth about the situation. When I let my circumstances define my view of God instead of His character, I am projecting my own fears, insecurities, and failures as the nature of Christ which is the exact opposite of what scripture reveals.

Isaiah 41:10-12 says, “fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Behold, all who are incensed against you shall be put to shame and confounded; those who strive against you shall be as nothing and shall perish. You shall seek those who contend with you, but you shall not find them; those who war against you shall be as nothing at all.” (ESV)

I was encouraged to remember to seek a new perspective during trials. When we choose to look at our circumstances through the lens of hope and the truth of a faithful God who is FOR us, we can find peace and even choose joy in the midst of uncertainty. He has already equipped us with everything we need to fight our battles and will continue to as we call on Him and lean into His presence to sustain us. I often have to remind myself that God does not intend for me to live this life alone or in my own strength. As believers, we get to fight FROM victory and are not burdened with fighting FOR victory as the battle has already been won! I pray this week we find the strength to position ourselves to “FEAR NOT” during the storms and remember He is with us always.

-Molly Lee

Una cosa en la que me he sentido desafiada en estos últimos meses es en mi búsqueda de Dios y la posición de mi corazón durante tiempos difíciles. Es muy fácil para mí permitir que mis circunstancias y mis emociones me lleven a creer mentiras acerca de mí y de Dios, en lugar de ir a Dios primero y buscar la verdad sobre la situación. Cuando yo permito que mis circunstancias definan mi visión de Dios en lugar de Su carácter, estoy proyectando mis propios temores, inseguridades y fracasos como si eso fuera la naturaleza de Cristo; eso es exactamente lo contrario de lo que las Escrituras revelan.

Isaías 41:10-12 dice: "Por tanto, no tengan miedo, pues yo soy su Dios y estoy con ustedes. Mi mano victoriosa les dará fuerza y ayuda; mi mano victoriosa siempre les dará su apoyo. Ustedes tienen enemigos que los odian y los combaten, pero yo haré que desaparezcan llenos de vergüenza. Los buscarán, y no los encontrarán, pues habrán dejado de existir.” (TLA)

Yo he sido exhortada a buscar una nueva perspectiva durante las pruebas. Cuando elegimos ver nuestras circunstancias con los lentes de la esperanza y la verdad de que tenemos un Dios fiel que ESTÁ con nosotros, podemos encontrar la paz e incluso elegir gozo en medio de la incertidumbre. Él nos ha equipado con todo lo que necesitamos para luchar nuestras batallas, y Él continuará ayudándonos a medida que invocamos Su nombre y nos apoyamos en Su presencia para sostenernos. Yo tengo que recordarme a menudo que Dios no tiene intención de que yo viva esta vida sola o en mi propia fuerza. Como creyentes, nosotros luchamos DEL LADO DE la victoria y no estamos cargados de luchar PARA la victoria, ya que la batalla ya ha sido ganada! Mi oración en esta semana es que encontremos la fuerza para posicionarnos a "NO TEMER" durante las tormentas y recordar que Dios siempre está con nosotros.

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"You are not alone. Many have walked this road. I am a better Salvation Army officer because I have gone through the fire and put my faith and hope in God. He carried me through. Now I can encourage others on this road to keep their eyes on Jesus."
-excerpt from 'Divorce - From Guilt to Guidance', by Major Prezza Morrison. Click to read the full article!