"Lighting Up Our Community"
The evening of local organizations, churches and community members coming together in unity to support women in crisis and need of assistance. Focusing on spiritual and physical needs, the Daughters of Naomi Embraced Women's Ministry brings awareness as well as support to South Bend and beyond.
Many times there is a need but no one knows where to go . . . we are changing that in our area. Connecting women to counseling, employment assistance, financial assistance and housing. Currently our goal is to purchase a house to help women have a safe place to live and recover. Partnering with other organizations that have women's health, wholeness and security in mind, it has been a great year!
We welcomed the new Director of the St. Joseph County Right to Life, Jackie Appleman as our guest. Supporting this organization is an important part of showing women we stand for life! For the past three years we have volunteered at the Right to Life outreach booth at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair. Attending their prayer dinner this year was a blessing and we celebrate their campaign to pray as well as informing women of alternatives like adoption to end abortion.
We address issues of addiction, abuse and abandonment through empowering women, teaching them biblical principles, practical living and financial independence.
Pastor Jack Smith opened the evening with prayer over the event and dinner.
Pastor Jennifer Sabin presented a year in review . . .
Norman Howse blessed the evening with hymns on the keyboard
LUMINOS MUSIC sang acapella "Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Hallelujah, Stand By Me & Standing By"
Leigh Prathaftakis, Mentor/Teacher announced the Dessert Auction
Volunteer, Jo Ann Stanton serving
Catered dinner by Allie's Cafe, served by volunteers from the Daughters of Naomi Embraced
Volunteer, Jo Ann Stanton serving
Kathleen Davidson, Addictions Counselor & Founder of Women Anchored in Hope
The Crossing Principle, Alyssa Jackson sharing on the similar mission of the educational institution and the Daughters of Naomi Mentoring & Support Group
Ron Johnson singing "I Got Saved"
Dr. Mark Lantz, Pastor Christian Center Church
New addition to the Prathaftakis' family, Pastor Al Sabin III holding baby Kameron
Proud Grandmother, Leigh holding her grandson, Kameron
We thank our sponsors and those that donated to the
delectable desserts for the auction donated by:
Meijer, Harris' Family, Martin's Bakery, Kroger & Melody Pletcher
We thank our sponsors and those that donated to the
delectable desserts for the auction donated by:
Meijer, Harris' Family, Martin's Bakery, Kroger & Melody Pletcher
Special thanks to: Darnold Family, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship, Brenda Childs, Prathaftakis' Family, Gleason Family, Hill Family, Roach Family & Colvin Family
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