WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR WOMEN AT RSCC (Raleigh Street Christian Centre)
WOMEN TOGETHER:
This is held every Wednesday morning during the school terms at 10 am. While their children play in the next room, a lovely group of mothers meet together to discuss what is going on in their lives, and to learn more about God’s desire to be involved with them.
For more information contact Mags Johnson on 07 871 2947 or Rhonda Badger on 07827 8227
CRAFT CAFE:
A number of ladies in our church run a craft café during school term time on Tuesday evenings at 7.00pm. Many ladies from the community come along to share crafts, get help on crafts they are working on, and enjoy some friendship.
For more information contact Lyn Suisted on 07 827 3937
MAINLY MUSIC:
Mainly Music caters to preschoolers, parents and caregivers. A programme of music & movement for 30 minutes followed by morning tea (which is provided) and a play time.
For more information contact Karen Morris on 07 823 4240
GIRLS RALLY:
Girls Rally meets on Thursday night from
6:45-8:30pm.
Hobbies, games, devotions, and many other activities are used to teach practical skills, teamwork, and Christian values.
Besides this, Rally is heaps of fun!.
For more information contact Gillian Diprose on 07 827 1816
EDEN:
Eden is a group specifically for young women in their late teens and 20s. We aim to focus on strengthening friendships, connections and sharing what God has done in our lives by hanging out together.
Eden meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month and our time together varies from sharing dinner, BBQ's (no boys needed), dessert, coffee, tea and a myriad of other ways to 'hang out'.
For more information contact Heidi Crawford at thatheidicrawford@hotmail.com
This is held every Wednesday morning during the school terms at 10 am. While their children play in the next room, a lovely group of mothers meet together to discuss what is going on in their lives, and to learn more about God’s desire to be involved with them.
For more information contact Mags Johnson on 07 871 2947 or Rhonda Badger on 07827 8227
CRAFT CAFE:
A number of ladies in our church run a craft café during school term time on Tuesday evenings at 7.00pm. Many ladies from the community come along to share crafts, get help on crafts they are working on, and enjoy some friendship.
For more information contact Lyn Suisted on 07 827 3937
MAINLY MUSIC:
Mainly Music caters to preschoolers, parents and caregivers. A programme of music & movement for 30 minutes followed by morning tea (which is provided) and a play time.
For more information contact Karen Morris on 07 823 4240
GIRLS RALLY:
Girls Rally meets on Thursday night from
6:45-8:30pm.
Hobbies, games, devotions, and many other activities are used to teach practical skills, teamwork, and Christian values.
Besides this, Rally is heaps of fun!.
For more information contact Gillian Diprose on 07 827 1816
EDEN:
Eden is a group specifically for young women in their late teens and 20s. We aim to focus on strengthening friendships, connections and sharing what God has done in our lives by hanging out together.
Eden meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month and our time together varies from sharing dinner, BBQ's (no boys needed), dessert, coffee, tea and a myriad of other ways to 'hang out'.
For more information contact Heidi Crawford at thatheidicrawford@hotmail.com
Marina who runs the Button Project has first hand experienced abortion and has a heart for those who have experienced this too.
The following is an excerpt from her web-site explaining the Button Project. For more information see the web-site www.buttonsproject.org:
Two decades ago, when I was 20, I had an abortion. At the time, I thought it was the answer to my situation and that it would be quickly forgotten. It was not.
I have not talked about it very openly over the years, as abortion is still something of a taboo subject. But I have come to realise that many women feel the same: it can be difficult to work through and difficult to gain any sense of closure. There is no grave to visit, no tangible way of remembering this baby.
The inspiration for the Buttons Project came from the Paperclips Project ( www.paperclipsmovie.com ) which involved eighth graders in a small American town. They decided to collect paperclips to commemorate the loss of Jewish lives, mainly in the Holocaust. They received over 20 million paperclips - and created an incredible memorial.
My dream is to collect buttons – thousands upon thousands of buttons, to commemorate the babies we never met. To enable women who have been affected by abortion to "do something when there is nothing you can do." For some it will be a way of simply remembering; for others a step on the journey of healing. Buttons will also come from fathers, grandparents, sisters or brothers: anyone affected by the loss of an unborn baby.
They will be displayed in an appropriate manner; and together we will create a memorial. A collective statement which simply says, "what happened mattered." A way to remember, to grieve and to love.
Why a button?
It is easy to find and easy to send.
It can be unique – representing a personal loss.
It can symbolise closure, or security.
Buttons are long-lasting, though fabric may fade or tear.
Buttons join; buttons bring together. We are not alone.
Email: marina@buttonsproject.org
The following is an excerpt from her web-site explaining the Button Project. For more information see the web-site www.buttonsproject.org:
Two decades ago, when I was 20, I had an abortion. At the time, I thought it was the answer to my situation and that it would be quickly forgotten. It was not.
I have not talked about it very openly over the years, as abortion is still something of a taboo subject. But I have come to realise that many women feel the same: it can be difficult to work through and difficult to gain any sense of closure. There is no grave to visit, no tangible way of remembering this baby.
The inspiration for the Buttons Project came from the Paperclips Project ( www.paperclipsmovie.com ) which involved eighth graders in a small American town. They decided to collect paperclips to commemorate the loss of Jewish lives, mainly in the Holocaust. They received over 20 million paperclips - and created an incredible memorial.
My dream is to collect buttons – thousands upon thousands of buttons, to commemorate the babies we never met. To enable women who have been affected by abortion to "do something when there is nothing you can do." For some it will be a way of simply remembering; for others a step on the journey of healing. Buttons will also come from fathers, grandparents, sisters or brothers: anyone affected by the loss of an unborn baby.
They will be displayed in an appropriate manner; and together we will create a memorial. A collective statement which simply says, "what happened mattered." A way to remember, to grieve and to love.
Why a button?
It is easy to find and easy to send.
It can be unique – representing a personal loss.
It can symbolise closure, or security.
Buttons are long-lasting, though fabric may fade or tear.
Buttons join; buttons bring together. We are not alone.
Email: marina@buttonsproject.org
More Community Groups will be added ASAP!
If you know of any community groups or ministry groups at Raleigh Street that would like to include their information on our WOW website email info@womenofworship.co.nz and let us know.
Freeset is a business in Kolkata, India that offers sex workers an alternative occupation - freedom from forced exploitation.
Each Freeset T-Shirt and Bag tells a story of one woman's journey to freedom. She used to stand with 6,000 other prostitutes in a small but well known area of North Kolkata. She didn't choose her profession; it chose her. Poverty does that. It robs people of their dignity and children of their innocence.
She still lives in the same area, but instead of selling her body she makes Freeset T-Shirts and Bags. Now she has choices, the choice to work decent hours for decent pay, to re-establish her dignity in her community and to learn to read and write.
Now her daughter won't have to stand in the street selling her body like her mother used to. Freedom has been passed on to the next generation.
By purchasing a Freeset product, you become part of the story of freedom.
Bags are available to purchase from $12+. Contact Cherry on 07 847 6558 or email Pam - pamelamary1956@hotmail.com . Also Cherry and Pam take out the Freeset bags etc to the Tamahere Markets each month so you could find them there!
For more information and to see the different bags available check out www.freeset.org.nz or www.freesetglobal.com
DREAM OF SARI'S FOR THE FREESET WOMEN!
Pam McCarthy from Freeset came to speak to us in April and On The Couch shared a particular dream that she had.
The women that Pam and Freeset work with in India have only two Sari (outfits), the one on their back and the one that is being washed. Pam pointed out to us how much we have, especially since all of us can look into our closets on any given day and have more then one set of clothing to wear.
Pam's dream is to be able to buy a Sari (which costs $20 New Zealand dollars for a good quality one) for each of the women working at Freeset by the time she leaves India at the end of January 2011. Pam also shared that her dream is to have each Sari wrapped up with ribbon for every women.
If you would like to be part of this contact Pam on pamelamary1965@hotmail.com or bring a donation to the next WOW as we plan to continue raising money to give to this dream!
Each Freeset T-Shirt and Bag tells a story of one woman's journey to freedom. She used to stand with 6,000 other prostitutes in a small but well known area of North Kolkata. She didn't choose her profession; it chose her. Poverty does that. It robs people of their dignity and children of their innocence.
She still lives in the same area, but instead of selling her body she makes Freeset T-Shirts and Bags. Now she has choices, the choice to work decent hours for decent pay, to re-establish her dignity in her community and to learn to read and write.
Now her daughter won't have to stand in the street selling her body like her mother used to. Freedom has been passed on to the next generation.
By purchasing a Freeset product, you become part of the story of freedom.
Bags are available to purchase from $12+. Contact Cherry on 07 847 6558 or email Pam - pamelamary1956@hotmail.com . Also Cherry and Pam take out the Freeset bags etc to the Tamahere Markets each month so you could find them there!
For more information and to see the different bags available check out www.freeset.org.nz or www.freesetglobal.com
DREAM OF SARI'S FOR THE FREESET WOMEN!
Pam McCarthy from Freeset came to speak to us in April and On The Couch shared a particular dream that she had.
The women that Pam and Freeset work with in India have only two Sari (outfits), the one on their back and the one that is being washed. Pam pointed out to us how much we have, especially since all of us can look into our closets on any given day and have more then one set of clothing to wear.
Pam's dream is to be able to buy a Sari (which costs $20 New Zealand dollars for a good quality one) for each of the women working at Freeset by the time she leaves India at the end of January 2011. Pam also shared that her dream is to have each Sari wrapped up with ribbon for every women.
If you would like to be part of this contact Pam on pamelamary1965@hotmail.com or bring a donation to the next WOW as we plan to continue raising money to give to this dream!
Mercy Ministries New Zealand is a non–profit organisation working with young women who face life–controlling issues, such as abuse, addictions, depression, eating disorders, self harm and unplanned pregnancy. We exist to provide a future full of hope and potential to every young woman – to show them that they are valued, purposed and above all have a reason to live.
The Mercy Ministries approach is a structured six-month residential programme provided free of charge for young women aged 16 to 28 years. The programme is designed to equip them with life principles, social skills, training in nutrition and fitness, career guidance and counselling. The practical and holistic approach draws on Christian principles in working with the physical, spiritual and emotional issues consuming the young women that seek our help.
Their goal is to see young women restored to full health; to discover the purpose for their lives and bring value to their world as productive and thriving individuals.
WOW supports Mercy Ministries regularly throughout the year from all our coffee, hot chocolate sales as well as through events like Cambridge Fashion Night.
For more information about Mercy see their web-site www.mercyministries.org.nz
The Mercy Ministries approach is a structured six-month residential programme provided free of charge for young women aged 16 to 28 years. The programme is designed to equip them with life principles, social skills, training in nutrition and fitness, career guidance and counselling. The practical and holistic approach draws on Christian principles in working with the physical, spiritual and emotional issues consuming the young women that seek our help.
Their goal is to see young women restored to full health; to discover the purpose for their lives and bring value to their world as productive and thriving individuals.
WOW supports Mercy Ministries regularly throughout the year from all our coffee, hot chocolate sales as well as through events like Cambridge Fashion Night.
For more information about Mercy see their web-site www.mercyministries.org.nz