Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks......A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out. Until He leads justice to victory, In His name the nations will put their hope. Matt. 12:20-21
These encouraging words remind us that even when we are bruised and beaten down from life's struggles, and only a tiny ember remains of our joy, God lovingly shows us His compassion and mercy, mends our brokenness, and renews our spirits.
He doesn't berate or condemn our failures, but instead He shows us a preview of the person we can become as we allow Him to reshape our lives into His image.
When we focus too long on our pain (and the source of that pain), we fall into the snare of anger, bitterness, revenge, and all the physical and emotional distresses that follow.
However, when we look out of our pain toward the Lord, we receive hope and confidence that God is in control. He will restore our joy and give us a purpose for living.....Focus Ministries
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
We are half way through our February classes!
Wow! We are half way through our February classes and they are going great...new classes, new instructors and new participants. We are extremely busy and loving every minute of it!
Computer classes are very encouraging; the ladies are excited about the new skills they are learning. With the help of our new computer instructor, Jessica Morris, we have broken the classes down into manageable components so that all students are working at a pace that is challenging but not discouraging.
We have added phone skills and mastering office equipment to our schedule. Ms Angela Samson is working hard to equip the ladies with this basic knowledge that is so important in the high tech world in which we live.
Mr. Billy Guffey is teaching a blogging class for a fun way to continue honing computer skills. The ladies really enjoy this class and are improving their computer knowledge while having a great time.
Ms. Connie Duvall is doing a fabulous job as always with her classes; Self- Enrichment, Finance and Cooking. We feel these basic life skills classes are necessary in giving the ladies that extra boost of confidence they need to succeed.
Ms. Erika Adams continues to prepare the ladies for the workplace with her Job Readiness Classes. In this class Ms. Erika takes the ladies through the process of pre-career preparation. They evaluate their strengths and skills and build a statue of rapport that highlights them as a valued employee. The Job Readiness class equips the girls with a resume and cover letter before leaving the class and allows the girls to discover all options of employment instead of the limited employment concept.
I cannot say enough about the team God has put into place to speak into the lives of the ladies we are so privileged to work with everyday. Without the devotion and dedication of these people, the center would be just another place to come, go through the motions and go home; but because of the love and compassion that these individuals bring with them each and every day, we are seeing lives changed and dreams realized.
We have a great group of hard working ladies participating in the program. These women are setting short and long term goals and devising plans to make it happen!
I invite you to stop and visit, ask questions and see firsthand the steps Esther House Women’s Empowerment Center is taking to improve the quality of the individuals we serve.
Many Blessings,
Kelly Guffey, Founder/Director
“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them to become what they are capable of being” - Goethe
Computer classes are very encouraging; the ladies are excited about the new skills they are learning. With the help of our new computer instructor, Jessica Morris, we have broken the classes down into manageable components so that all students are working at a pace that is challenging but not discouraging.
We have added phone skills and mastering office equipment to our schedule. Ms Angela Samson is working hard to equip the ladies with this basic knowledge that is so important in the high tech world in which we live.
Mr. Billy Guffey is teaching a blogging class for a fun way to continue honing computer skills. The ladies really enjoy this class and are improving their computer knowledge while having a great time.
Ms. Connie Duvall is doing a fabulous job as always with her classes; Self- Enrichment, Finance and Cooking. We feel these basic life skills classes are necessary in giving the ladies that extra boost of confidence they need to succeed.
Ms. Erika Adams continues to prepare the ladies for the workplace with her Job Readiness Classes. In this class Ms. Erika takes the ladies through the process of pre-career preparation. They evaluate their strengths and skills and build a statue of rapport that highlights them as a valued employee. The Job Readiness class equips the girls with a resume and cover letter before leaving the class and allows the girls to discover all options of employment instead of the limited employment concept.
I cannot say enough about the team God has put into place to speak into the lives of the ladies we are so privileged to work with everyday. Without the devotion and dedication of these people, the center would be just another place to come, go through the motions and go home; but because of the love and compassion that these individuals bring with them each and every day, we are seeing lives changed and dreams realized.
We have a great group of hard working ladies participating in the program. These women are setting short and long term goals and devising plans to make it happen!
I invite you to stop and visit, ask questions and see firsthand the steps Esther House Women’s Empowerment Center is taking to improve the quality of the individuals we serve.
Many Blessings,
Kelly Guffey, Founder/Director
“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them to become what they are capable of being” - Goethe
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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
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
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