The Women's Workshop

“Is it just me, or has the HCO ministry exploded lately?” Our great friend and partner, Rachel Hodges, asked me that the other day.

Answer: “Ummmm…..Yeah!” And praise God for that!

Things seem to be moving so quickly right now, and falling into place so naturally. It is such a confirmation of God’s direction and timing. In this country, you simply cannot force things to happen. At least not without serious headache and fighting.

Just one week ago we met with these women to begin what we thought would be a time of skill training. Today, we are meeting in our new shop!!

We began looking for a centrally located place to rent last week, thinking it would take a few weeks to find just the right place. Nope. In just an afternoon, as they were rounding the last corner to end their search and return home, Angie and Kennedy happened upon our new shop!

 Paying deposit on our new shop! 

A true testament to God's provision.

Yes, we have a shop! Our women will be having a nice place to go and work on their craft. It is still a work in progress, but we are on our way!

This is not your typical shop, especially in this area. We want to make this a nice, comfortable place for our women to come. We want to give them a place where they will feel special and honored. We want to give them a safe haven where they can come and be encouraged. We want them to know that we value them enough to give them a nice place to work with nice "things." And if we value them and want to give good gifts, how much more does their Heavenly Father value them and want to give them even greater gifts?!

Our ladies come today, and I can’t wait to see what they think of our new place! I will be sure to update on the progress of our shop and how the women like it. They totally deserve the best!