Summer Reading Suggestion

What does it feel like to live life as a homeless person on the streets of Ft. Worth, TX?  How should we respond when God calls us to serve the homeless and be His Hands extended to the marginalized in our cities? 

Denver Moore and Ron Hall's journey in the New York Times Bestseller the Same Kind of Different As Me answers both of these questions in an amazing true story of how God brought together a man of complete poverty and a wealthy international art dealer through the prayers and vision of a Godly woman, Deborah Hall.

The contrasts presented when two men encounter one another creates a seemingly impossible blend of two lives but as the reader turns the pages a beautiful tapestry is created capturing the essence of forgiveness, unconditional love and the miracle of life-changing conversions on the part of both men.  Follow the Reader's Guide to discover what happened when three lives dealt with prejudice, homelessness, sickness and suffering, forgiveness and faith that changed their city forever.  "This is a truly wonderful book!" Mrs. Barbara Bush.

After reading this book, please share your comments with us here. 

SchoolTools Backpack Assembly Takes Place Today

The North Puget Sound chapter of Women of Vision has graciously extended the invitation to our chapter partners & friends to join them in this local service activity. They plan to stuff around 2,000 backpacks!

School Tools is a program benefiting children in need by supplying them with a backpack stuffed full of school supplies. We will have the pleasure of helping to assemble these backpacks. All are welcome to join!

July 21, 2010

10am - 2pm

(may attend for only part of this time)

Location:

World Vision Distribution Center

4200 Industry Drive East, Suite D

Fife, WA

July Devotional: God's Good Plan Jer. 29:11

Our July devotion is a very personal one shared by our Spiritual Life Chair encouraging us to remember God's good plan for our lives when we face dire circumstances.   There are times when circumstances belie our beliefs. Events surround us that challenge the Word of God that permeates our soul. The Word of God is the same yesterday, today and forever. God promises good plans yet, circumstances happen that appear anything but good.

How do we face such trails? As Christians we have the Lord and His Holy Spirit, the scriptures, and family and friends for guidance and support but we also have free will.  Despite what we have in Christ, do we become angry, bitter and vengeful? Even with support from family and friends, do we engage in self pity and grovel in sadness? Indeed we might choose some of these things for a time. Sometimes it is part of the process. However, aren’t we compelled to be better than that through Christ who strengthens us? God’s good plan for us doesn’t change with dire circumstances. All circumstances work together for the good to bring about God’s good plan for our lives.

Yes, God does have a plan for our life for good and not for calamity that does give us a future and a hope. Yes, all things do work together for the good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Yes, God’s love never fails and His Word is the same yesterday and forever. These are the promises that we hold as we work through trails. All of us face difficulties, but as we stand firm on God’s promises by faith, nothing can overcome God’s will for our lives or God’s good plan.  We can use our circumstances as testimonies of God's faithfulness as we reach out to others through Women of Vision South Puget Sound Chapter to those in need.

Our Spiritual Life Chair, Karen, invites you to read this devotional in full here.

Moving Video Posted of Our Human Trafficking Conference

Rebecca Halton, a delightful World Vision intern and videographer, attended our Human Trafficking conference in June. Out of her own initiative and passion for the injustices discussed at the conference, she created this very moving video. We are so excited that women of all ages are passionate advocates, joining the cause to end these evil practices.

Trafficking in Persons Report Released

This extensive report was just released by the Department of State.
Definitely worth a look.
You might note that the United States is now listed...

TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT

JUNE 2010

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Appalachia Visit by SPS Chapter--Next Week

Two members of the leadership team for our chapter will visit West Virginia next week, to learn about rural poverty in the U.S., and, experience Women of Vision / World Vision program and missions work in the area. Our group is committed to raising funds for these programs, and, we hope next year to send a much larger group from our chapter, on a missions trip. Please pray for safety and understanding.

Women of Vision Staff Position Available!

Tip of the Day!

Do you love Women of Vision, have experience managing and training volunteer programs, and live in the Seattle/Tacoma area? A great new job has just been posted with Women of Vision - check it out! Jobs at World Vision/Women of Vision tend to get filled quickly, so if you are interested, do not delay!

National Chapter Advisor for Women of Vision

www.worldvision.org/careers