Pamper Yourself Ladies!

Widow's Might Ministry has two fun opportunities for you ladies to support a great cause!
JUNE 23, 2007-High Tea on Central Lake
Join us for an afternoon of tea, cakes, music, and enjoyable entertainment. Tickets are $100 and all proceeds go to the development of the Nigerian Widows' Center.
AUGUST 15, 2007-Walk through the Secret Garden
Spend a few hours enjoying your friends' company while you walk through a beautiful garden, listening to classical music, sipping lemonade, enjoying God's creation. Admittance by ticket only. 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

For more information please contact katiebeth@startministries.com.

Update: Nigerian Widows' Center

Fall 2006

At the beginning of September 2006, Linda received word from Pastor Tony Agwaniru that the plots of land had been made available to build the widows' center in Onitsha, Nigeria. Joy sprang up in the team!

That same week Michigan State University donated over 400 desks, 200 hutches, and 40 tilt back chairs for the centers. Catch this-4,000 square feet have been chalked off in a warehouse by a man of God so that the donated furniture has housing until the future centers are prepared.

There's more! A young man who inherited land from his father in Kenya is desirous of us partnering with him to build a widows' center. Of course, we are overwhelmed by God's provision.

A few months ago, we were approached by another ministry in Mali who are also willing to donate land for the same purpose.

Now, you can see why all those desks came when they did.

Of course, plans are in the mix for raising necessary funds to raise the buildings.

Winter/Spring 2007

"W3" is our Phase II project to raise money for the widows center in Nigeria. We must build a wall, a water tower and a well before the actual building is constructed. The total cost of Phase II is $24,000. If you would like more information on Phase II or would like to donate toward the project please email linda@startministries.com.

April 2007

We are half way to our goal of raising $24,000 for the "W3" Project. We are in the process of securing the paper work for purchasing the land in Nigeria. That is in the hands of the Lord and the lawyer! Keep that in prayer.

Testimony from Urbana Delegate

Linda is standing in the Widow's Might Ministry/START Ministries booth at the Urbana 2006 Missions Conference. The following is a testimony from a young lady who spoke with Linda at Urbana.
"Five years ago, as I headed toward my first mission trip as a high school graduate, God impressed James 1:27 on my heart. Little did I know that this same verse would stare back at me, literally, as I began to contemplate what to do after my university graduation.

I remember very clearly God's instruction for me to minister to the widows and orphans-that He did not merely want me to reach out and care for the poor or the needy, but specifically, these two groups of people-women and children who are left alone and often forgotten. I did not know the how of reaching out to them then, but during my time here at Urbana 2006, I began to ask God to specifically show me the steps to take. 'Show me what to do Lord. Show me how to follow your call of five years ago because I really don't know where to begin...'. Those thoughts raced through my mind as I stared at the overwhelming maze of mission organization booths at Urbana.

Lo, and behold, the first aisle I walked down, the Widow's Might Ministry banner with James 1:27 loomed in front of me-my answer to prayer! God was faithful; I knew I had to talk to the representative at START!

In sharing with Linda how God placed a burden on my heart, and listening to her share the vision for Widow's Might Ministries, I knew that God had indeed answered my prayer for how. Not only is the ministry focused on the people I have a heart for, the anticipated establishment of training and medical programs compliments with my interest in healthcare and public speaking.

Just this morning, I had broken down and surrendered my life to answer the Lord's call-whatever, wherever, and whenever. The response songs sung, had the exact words of 'take my hands, take my life'. It is no coincidence that as Linda prayed for me, she lifted up my hands and my life to the Lord, for Him to use and He chooses. While I still don't know for sure about the next few months and where I will end up during my summer break, he has begun to show me how to answer His call and I am excited to be used by Him in His mighty plan. I know God will lead and provide an opportunity to partner with Widow's Might Ministries to reach and touch our widows and orphans with God's love."

-Lydia, Toronto, Ontario