August 15th was a perfect day for a walk through God’s garden at the home of Mrs. May Dubuc. It was exciting as approximately three-hundred people strolled through the sunken garden, a replica of Buchart Gardens in British Columbia, following the pathway and reading the scripture passages strategically placed along the walk. Mrs. Dubuc calls this God’s garden because he gets all the glory for the beauty he created.
Linda and her team had prayed diligently for months in anticipation of this great day. It took over thirty friends to complete the preparations for this gala event. As the cars approached the home, three men were there to help with parking and shuttling the visitors to their destinations. Greeters kindly pointed the way to begin the walk. Others waited along the pathway to answer questions and draw attention to the scripture boards. The terminus of the walk was on the back, lower level patio. As the guests entered the home they were greeted again by volunteers who cheerfully offered light refreshments.
Widow’s Might Ministry, International presented a display of the plight and hope of the widow’s through a photo-poster display. Fourteen six foot posters were placed in a well lighted alcove creating an art gallery effect. As the visitors strolled through the gallery they were confronted with the realities of widowhood in Africa and Siberia. Many commented that their eyes were opened as a result of this event.
Katie Beth and her co-worker, Kristen Garrett, produced a DVD that Linda showed to the participants. About every fifteen minutes a new group would be seated at the far end of the room and see a nine minute presentation followed by Linda fielding questions and answers about Widow’s Might Ministry, International. She was also able to share some of her wonderful, God stories with the groups.
As the visitors left the room and returned to the patio for their final exit, they were handed a folder containing Linda’s business card, a vision brochure, a Widow’s Might Brochure, a small book called God’s Promises, a copy of the DVD, and a self-addressed, stamped envelop for those who wished to partner with the ministry at a later date. Secondly, they were encouraged to give on the spot as they were led by the Lord. Many did just that and gave approximately five-thousand dollars for the Widow’s Skills Acquisition center in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
It was truly a glorious day. God was honored and the people who attended were blessed. The pictures reflect some of the beauty of what occurred at the garden walk, but they fail to capture what the Spirit accomplished. Only time will tell how many hearts were touched and lives affected as a result of this great day.
There are so many people to thank for all they did in making this a success for the Lord. To each of you May and Linda give a huge hug and a kiss on each check.
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