The Mink Hat-Siberia Trip

Cathy Bytwerk and I flew together to Moscow and then transferred to Tyumen. During that second flight, God placed a woman next to us who acted like she was our hostess during that flight. Any time we had a need or a question, she responded very graciously. Thank You, Lord, for sending her to help us. Just before disembarking in Tyumen, the lady said to me, “You do not have a proper Russian hat.” I thought that was rather strange since she had been so kind to us. I was wondering what a proper Russian hat for a woman really is. It was very cold while we were there and I had brought hats that were suited for a Michigan winter. But, it never gets to 34 degrees below zero in Michigan! My last day in Tyumen, a very dear widow found my translator, Alexie, and presented me with a proper Russian hat. She told me I did not have a proper Russian hat…the same words the other woman had spoken. It is absolutely gorgeous, Mink to boot. My last day there I wore my new hat knowing that God wanted me to have a proper Russian hat. When I return to Siberia I will be sure to share this story with my widows and wear the beautiful hat a dear widow provided for me.

Siberia, February 16-25, 2007

February in Siberia is cold. It was the coldest I have ever been in my life. But, Tyumen Christian Church extended all the warmth I needed to be able to serve the widows. During our stay our team was privileged to minister at five conferences at various churches in Tyumen and two in adjacent villages.

Each of the conferences was well attended and we were prepared to present them with the love of Christ. Cathy Bytwerk and Sabrina Todd brought words of encouragement and beautiful music dedicated to encouraging the widows. Katie Beth also blessed us with her violin and she was able to film the conferences. I, of course, continued to pray for each widow and present monetary and material gifts to them. Revival has entered into one of the churches as a result of last year’s widow’s conference. These women are literally glowing, and they are so happy. Their hands are God’s hands. Since our first meeting, they are currently ministering to orphans in their community.

A representative from Novosibirsk and Omsk, cities to the north west of Tyumen, has issued an invitation for us to return in October. We are looking forward to planning that visit.

Garden Walk Fundraiser

On August 15, Mrs. May Dubuc, is opening her home to host a “Bring a Friend” garden walk to benefit Widow’s Might Ministry, International. Her garden is a replica of a portion of the sunken garden found in Bouschea Gardens in British Columbia. She refers to this garden as God’s Garden. When you come, you will see why. Not only is it breathtakingly beautiful, but she has sprinkled Scriptures throughout that encourage you in the Lord. Mrs. Dubuc’s garden has been featured with the Northville Garden Club for several years. When she was asked if she would consider a garden walk to benefit the widows of the world, her response was immediate, decisive and positive! We are thrilled to have this opportunity for others to enjoy God’s Garden as well as to learn about our ministry to widows.

If you are interested in joining us, please email us or call the number listed below.
248-349-8389

mbdubuc@wowway.com

A huge thank you goes out to all who are helping to make this fundraiser happen.

Fanny Crosby Fundraiser

Saturday, June 23, was a beautiful day in central lake. The plans had begun several months earlier for the Victorian luncheon hosted by Mrs. Lois Whitehead at her home on Central Lake.

As usual, Lois had a vision, and brought that vision to pass. The food, decorations and music were exceptional. Lois’ friend, Gail, had come from Livonia to make her labor light. Beth and Sherri, Lois’ daughters, brought their beautiful voices from Jackson and Commerce Township, to lead the women with hymns that have blessed generations of Christians.

I humbly became Fanny Crosby, the great, blind hymnist. God provided delightful ladies attired in Victorian array that enjoyed our afternoon together. They also heard many stories about God’s provision for Widow’s Might Ministry, International. And as a plea was made for further funding, they generously contributed to our W-3 project a well, a wall, and a water tower for the widow’s skill acquisition center in Onitsha, Nigeria.

A huge thank you goes out to all the women who served and attended.