Project De Clutter – directed the funds to a Calgary mom and her 3 children whose husband/father walked out on them earlier this year.
I just spoke with Zena and she will graciously receive this gift. Her info is below to finish filling out the cheque. She is working two 4-hour shifts and 3 6-hour shifts per week being a caregiver for seniors. her two little ones are in daycare but her grade 2 daughter is in need of care on days when she is off school.
She has been able to get into a milk program which is really helpful. But I'm certain that the energy to find and apply for the various services that are available to her is in short supply. We have a lot to offer because of our gifts and talents when pooled are so much more than we could do individually. I am so grateful that we have had the opportunity to include this in our projects this term. Let us pray for Zena and for each other. (Verna)
I met with Zena today to deliver the gift. I was somewhat grudging (being busy) and scared (what kind of encouragement could I offer). But I knocked on the door with my two daughters and we left two hours later thoroughly blessed. Zena is a lovely lady with an encouraging trust in Christ. Her testimony is amazing and I was honored to hear it. she immigrated to Italy and then Canada as a refugee in 1996, knowing no English. She had been supporting her extended family up until now as they are scattered throughout the world as refugees. She gave her life to the Lord in 1995 in a country where Christians are persecuted and jailed for their faith. Her husband hs walked away from the Lord and left her on New Year's Eve of this year. Her kids are 7, 4, and 2 and were gracious and fun hosts to my 3 and 4 year old's. She now is relying on her brother for support (whom she used to support), has to work full time and put her kids in day care (which is not her desire), and still does not make ends meet. She has a good church in her neighborhood who has been supporting her in prayer and paying her utility bills. And yet, her faith seemed unwaivering. She told me she relies on prayer. She was grateful for this gift, confident that it was God's provision and that it would go a long way. Not once did she complain about her situation, or refer to life as unfair, instead she shared her commitment to serving Christ and that His way is the only way. Wow. I left humbled and convicted of my own selfish life and reminded of God's constant provision and care for us even when it's not what we imagined. Remembering that God is sovereign, let's allow him to be. Let's remember and believe His PROMISE in Romans 8:28 " And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to whose who are called according to His purpose." (Lindsay)
