Mentoring & Support Group

Sisters of Strength

Tuesday, March 12th Minister Linda Easton Taught our group. We took our class on the road to Rochester, Indiana. "Making a Difference in the Kingdom of God" Turning I can't into I can!

Linda, Pastor Jennifer, Alexa, Janice & Mari

Minister Linda teaching Pt. 1 Making a Difference in the Kingdom of God

                                        Pt. 2 of Making a Difference in the Kingdom of God

                                        Pt. 3 of Making a Difference in the Kingdom of God

We are a group of women:

1) Supporting women in an atmosphere of love

2) Encouraging women to get beyond their fear

3) Learning who we are in Christ

4) Developing a godly character

5) Finding out God's purpose for our lives

6) Committing to serve God no matter what happens

7) Sharing our testimonies

8) Giving back to our community

9) Teaching those who we have influence over to live for God

10) Worshipping together and praying together

2nd Annual Banquet & Dessert Auction

"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

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

Time of prayer over Pastors Al & Jennifer Sabin

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

Special thanks to: Darnold Family, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship, Brenda Childs, Prathaftakis' Family, Gleason Family, Hill Family, Roach Family & Colvin Family

Daughters of Naomi Embraced welcomes Pastor Jack Smith

What an incredible testimony of healing, deliverance & divine revelation! Pastor Jack Smith was gracious enough to come and share from the depths of his heart his testimony. God literally came down and spoke to Him as well as revealed himself in a powerful way. The scripture he was led to before he even knew the Word was Romans 10:9 "that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead you will be saved."

Not only was Jack radically saved, but filled with divine knowledge. As the room filled up, our eyes did too. The powerful story of his abusive and addictive background including neglect as a child and abandonment culminating in visions of Jesus, angels and demonic spirits was riveting. But the most moving part of his life was a lonely, broken little boy who found a love he'd never known. Becoming a man on fire for God was the change Jack needed to turn his life around.

He began sharing his new experience and faith with others. After finding out about church, other Christians and being mentored, Jack was able to not only lead many to the Lord but also went to Bible college, established churches and became a pastor. My husband and I met Pastor Jack and attended his church for six years. He currently holds services online and is a great friend of the ministry.

Daughter of Naomi Embraced at Cornerstone Bible Fellowship

Speaking on the ministry at a local church in South Bend

Being the "light in the darkness" takes #1 Acknowledging God is light and there is no darkness in Him #2 God is the source of light and He fills us with His light when we accept Him as our Lord #3 We are children of the light and we should walk in it. Only through walking in the light can we expose the darkness & offer redemption to those who are lost and walking in darkness.

 Testimony is powerful when the experiences show the person God is the only way to live a life of  joy & freedom! Courtney's story of God's saving, healing & delivering power will give hope to the hopeless and encouragement to those struggling.

 Even those that had a Christian home can stray and following the deceiving voice of the enemy. Steve's story of coming to a realization that without God he would not be able to overcome his addiction and destructive lifestyle. God not only restored him but blessed him beyond his belief.

                                          Pastor Jennifer Sabin, Founder of D.O.N.E.

Courtney & Steve Roach sharing testimonies

Mentoring & Support Group Pastor Mark Lantz from Christian Center Teaching

 "The size of your challenges will determine the size of the influence you leave on this world." Now, you think, why would that matter to me? I have no influence. My friend, I must tell you we all have influence on someone. Whether it be your family, friends, workplace, church or those you casually come in contact with in your area. What kind of influence are you?
Our Pastor, Mark Lantz from our home church, came to teach our women at our group meeting on Tuesday, August 28th and brought a powerful and encouraging message on Living Through a Paradigm Shift. His context was from Joshua Chapter 1 verses 2 through 6.

Pastor Mark's reference to Joshua, who came after Moses, a leader of the Hebrews, was able to see what other's couldn't see. He was a spy who went into Canaan to see what was there. He held onto the promise God gave him in Joshua 1:3 "Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you as I said unto Moses." 

"The reason some people never grow is because they are never willing to change their mindset away from what got them to where they are, to get a mindset of where they need to go."

"You can never change what is in your hand until you change what is in your head." Dr. Mark Lantz


YOU MUST BE SECURE IN WHO YOU ARE

Joshua 1:5-6 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] will I be with thee: I will not forsake thee 6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people thou shalt divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.

Secure people learn what to give. Luke 6:38 Give and it shall be given unto you: good measure, pressed down and shaken together, and running over shall men give into your bossom. For the same measure that you mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

You must increase your circle of people who are better than you. Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

BE BOLD ENOUGH TO DO SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER DONE

Change takes guts.

The challenges you are going to face -
People are comfortable with mediocrity - go through a shift, but can't accept it
People are fearful of what they don't know

Update on Outreach to Inner-City Youth

The Crossing Back to School Bash in the Park Lot Outreach

Jennifer's live video invitation

We brought an encouraging and inspiring word to High School age students & their families we also had a time of prayer

Some partners involved: Steve Ignowski from 180 Outreach Ministries

Steve & Josh video from 180 Outreach Ministries

Derek Spencer video

Derek Spencer from Christian Center Church

Some of our ladies from our group

                                                                   The Crossing Staff

                                           Maria talking to a lady that had a child & looking for help

Lisa & Bree talking with a lady

The Dunk Tank 

Teachers taking the plung

Teacher, Ms. Robinson video taking the plunge

Calvin Roach ministering in song

Calvin's video

Josh Orick from 180 Outreach Ministries

Bree singing worship music