A collection of letters, poems, and stories about connections.
Thank you for your courageous faithfulness to “step up to the plate”, even though you do not always have any say in what’s being served. You have been an example and role model to not only women and men in the church but also staff at Hope Mission. God has allowed you many past “tough times” to prepare you like Joseph of the Old Testament for tough ministry you are now leading in. Seeing the women at Wellspring the last two Wednesdays has given me an even greater appreciation of the trust that God has given you to Shepherd sheep because you have been trustworthy. When I think of your ministry I think of the leader Deborah of the Old Testament, called by God not to only lead women, but also men (Judges Chapter 4 & 5). She not only was judge settling disputes as you now do at Wellspring, she also lead the men warriors into warfare which you are doing with the men working with you. Keep up the fight of faith as in Judges 5:12 and continue to sing and play. Wake up, wake up, Deborah! Wake up, wake up, Deborah, and break into song!” – Alan and Catherine Pysar (2008?)
I believe that Isaiah 61 is a passage of promise to you. I believe that praise is a key for the refreshing that the Lord desires to pour out on you. You have been a great blessing and the Lord desires to take you deeper into Him so that He can multiply what He has already done in your life. There are many “will” promises in the passages that are significant. Personally, I like the promises that refer to your descendants and offspring being known among the nations! – Randy Loewen (2009)
Your little book has such a big message; messages of love, honor, care and concern. Thank you for helping people, including me, to heal and leading us towards wholeness through God. – Toby Mary Roach-Yule (2012)
