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We hardly recognize the world in
which we live when we hear about tsunamis,
wars and natural disasters. But these
days we not only hear about them,
but too many of us are having to deal
with them in our own lives, and the
lives of friends, family and loved
ones. We extend our deepest concern
and prayers, as well as the assistance
that Aglow is sending, to those areas
and people, in the wake of Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita, and the wild fires
in California. We will continue to
pray and do what we can to help.
Aglow has been in contact with our
women in the disaster areas, and has
diligently attempted to help, and
handle information, by setting up
a Command and Control Center at our
offices. Through our data base, we
have been accessing our women in the
gulf region. All of our Mississippi
woman are accounted for, though some
are homeless, and all are helping
each other, including housing those
in need. Many of our women in Louisiana
have not yet been reached. Aglow women
were among the first responders in
the Gulf Coast, as they were in the
tsunami area last December and January.
Jane Hansen, Aglow's International
President, will be traveling to the
hurricane disaster area in October
to bring our gifts and comfort to
our Aglow women there. We have already
been sending monies from our Disaster
Relief Fund, and will continue to
do so. (Go to Aglow@aglow.org
to donate online or send donations
to Aglow Worldwide Headquarters, PO
Box 1749, Edmonds WA 98020. You can
also find Prayer Targets for the Katrina
and Rita Disaster Areas on that website.)
To quote Jane, " . . . the key
to proper insight, is seeing everything
through the lens of God's mercy. .
. It is an almost unbearable tragedy,
and our Aglow women are going to need
our prayers and support for some time.
. . "
In Aglow, God reaches into a woman’s
life and brings answers to her questions,
hope to her heart, and peace and meaning
to her life, as a result of His salvation,
redemption, restoration, healing and
wholeness.
Whether you are wondering if there
is a God, or are a Christian, we offer
a place to grow, find caring and supportive
friendships, listening ears and hearts,
and a sense of belonging. When we
gather together, God’s presence is
in our midst, and His presence strengthens
our lives.
Each local group is called a Lighthouse,
our symbol for a beacon to show the
way, a light to warn of danger, a
reliable source of information, God
Himself, His Word, and the warmth
of godly friendships and family.
Our concerns extend far beyond ourselves
and our families, to today’s world
concerns of terrorism, war and disaster,
as we encourage one another toward
a Biblical world view, and a life
of prayer, service and trust in God.
We hope this website will help you
locate Aglow in your area.
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