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KDW NEWS BYTES
Since 2005, Kansas Disciples Women have published a electronic monthly communication, KDW NEWS BYTES. It is produced by the staff and e-mailed to all interested women and others who have signed up with Rebecca Burton, Cabinet Recorder/Communications Director.
The NEWS BYTES are generally sent out early each calendar month, but also on the occasion of special events or pressing news can be received more often.
Many individuals do not have internet capabilities, so they have chosen to have the publication sent to the local church secretary who passes the information along to the DWF/CWF membership. If interested in receiving this publication, email your request to kansasdiscipleswomen@gmail.com
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Another year has passed and I pray that each of you is working on exciting new projects for 2012.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS DAY PRAYERS
Wednesday, Jan. 11, was Human Trafficking Awareness Day. The United Nations defines human trafficking as “The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation".
As Christians we come on this day to stand together believing the power of prayer, praise and God's Word are the most powerful forces to fight this. As we pray together, we remember each victim and each parent who is deeply affected by this evil. We are standing before God on their behalf, seeking God for help, just as we would our own child. We also are asking God for protection from the perpetrators who continue seeking to capture our children.
PRAYING FOR THE VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
We stand together praying for the protection, rescue & recovery of the victims Protection We thank you God for defending the helpless in their situation and removing any guilt they have. Calling out to you O God we ask that you cause them to be rescued soon and quickly. Rescue We anxiously seek Your help Mighty God and thank you for hearing our request for their rescue. You are omniscient and omnipotent, able to hear what we cannot, knowing how to rescue them to be released from the various places their perpetrator hides them from us Recovery We are thankful and most grateful for Your Word that is all healing and powerful.
SPIRIT FEST DATES SET
The 2012 Spirit Fests have been scheduled. On April 14, women are invited to attend Spirit Fest at First Christian Church in Erie, 703 W. State; April 21, First Christian, Leavenworth, 103 N. 6th will welcome women and April 28, the women of First Christian Church, McPherson, 101 S. Walnut, invite you to attend. Registration will remain at $15 per person and includes a light breakfast snack, lunch and all materials.
The program, “Beautiful Through Grace,” is based on I Peter 3:4 and Heb. 13: 9B. Workshops will be offered by Ruth Winkler on her experiences on the Woman to Woman journey to The Congo; Leadership as Ministry led by Fran Gast; Bible Study by Barb Runge based on the 2012 Just Women “Community” material; and Grace through Symbols and Worship by Linda Kemp.
Blessing Box offerings will be received, there will be a book sale and an offering to support Kansas Disciples Women ministry. Women are encouraged to register no later than two weeks prior to the Spirit Fest they plan to attend – March 31 for Erie; April 7 for Leavenworth; and April 14 for McPherson. Registration forms are now available on the regional website at cck@kansasDisciples.org.
MAKES PLANS NOW FOR THE 2012 REGIONAL SPIRITUAL RETREAT
The annual Spiritual retreat, sponsored by the Spiritual Priority Committee with the generosity of the Kansas Bible Chair is set for March 14- 17, 2012. Come discover Spiritual trail blazers and learn to use ancient prayer practices for personal and communal growth that will help you grow in love with God.
Retreat Facilitators are the Reverends Kathy Bryant, Danny Ginn, Ken Marston, with Don Jenssen and all the Spiritual Priority Committee. It will be held at the Heartland Spirituality Center, Great Bend. The cost is $130 per person which includes meals and lodging. The retreat will run from Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 2:00PM thru Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 10:00AM.
WANT TO GO TO CHINA?
The 2012 Woman to Woman Experience will travel to China and we hope some woman in Kansas will want to make this a part of her plans for the year. The application form will be on the www.discipleswomen.org website in February. Estimated cost for the journey is $4,000 with KDW helping with one-third, local church helping with one-third and the participant also contributing one-third.
Contact Barb Runge for more information about this life-changing experience.
BE SURE TO SAVE 2012 RETREAT DATES
October 3-5 and 5-7 are the dates of the 2012 Kansas Disciples Women retreats. Our Speaker, Dr. Sharyn Dowd, brings such a great knowledge and love of scripture; it will be an incredible experience. Mark your calendars so you do not miss this outstanding speaker.