Celebrating One Year!

It was one year ago today that we opened the doors to Esther House Women's Empowerment Center.

First and foremost, I have to say THANK YOU LORD for opening the doors and for Your guidance and protection  the past year!

The year has been filled with exhilarating highs as we have watched each month as new ladies would make their way through the doors of the center for the first time. Many not knowing what to except but often eager to learn and expand their horizons. It hasn't always been easy but it has always been worth it. At times the days would seem long, as if we were in an uphill battle with little hope for accomplishment. There have also been months that the ladies seemed to thrive and grow by leaps and bounds. We may never know why some people seem to never quite "get it" while others need only some encouragement and guidance from people who believe in them. Regardless if we have a group of ladies who just doesn't get it or if we have a group who is soaking everything up like a sponge...we are committed, as staff, volunteers, board of directors and community to fulfill this call we have on our lives. The call to reach out to ladies who have, for what ever reason, found themselves at a place in life where they need someone to give a helping hand and a word of encouragement. We will continue to plant seed, water what we have planted and prayerfully watch as these ladies develop  into their full potential and purpose.

I can not end this post without saying a Huge THANK YOU  to all the instructors both past and present, both paid and volunteers who have made this past year possible. I am truly blessed to have the support of strong women who know from where their strength comes to accompany me on this incredible journey!

I would also like to take this opportunity to invite you to join us for our one year celebration on February 17, 2011  from 1:00 - 5:00 at the center. We will have a ribbon cutting at 1:00, great refreshments and we encourage you to tour the center and meet some of the students and staff.

In His Service,
Kelly Guffey, Founder / Director