Last night was a little slower as there was a Bruins hockey game but three women who we have built relationships with came over to chat. There were real connections made throughout the evening as one team member was able to use her personal life and history to speak into the women current life struggles, lives and past hurts. One woman was celebrating a birthday and this led to an opportunity for an invitation to a church picnic this next Sunday.
We also learned that we have a presence in this club because it was mentioned at least 3 times that one of the team members was missing. (only 3 team members were present instead of the usual 4). We asked the bouncer if he thought there was anything more the girls needed and he said, "No, just your presence." Repeatedly the women have mentioned how they love seeing us in the club. This is truly amazing. Also, the week before, one of the women who works in the club - she's only 19 - emailed one of the team members right after she got off work to say she'd missed seeing her in the club that night. She also asked to go to church with this team member. This hasn't happened - yet - but it is a big deal for this woman to be brave and connect.
The presence of the Lord is moving - keep praying.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
We've continued to see growth in our friendship-building during our time in the club:
Last week, we made the acquaintance of two new women with whom we hope to build friendships. Both of these women enthusiastically shared about their Christian beliefs and expressed a possible desire to pop in to church on Sunday for a visit. Each of these women were very open about their personal choices and even asked, "What would 'your church' think about that?"
This week, as we walked into the club, several customers at the bar made comments such as: "Are you 'church ladies' are here to do a Bible study?" (These and previous comments are very telling of where these men are currently with the level of respect they have for women in general, not just of the women who work in the club.) Regardless of the comments from the customers, we enjoyed our conversations with our friends. On the whole, they are hanging around and chatting with us for longer amounts of time every couple of weeks.
We continue to pray for God's protection for these women and that they will come to know his love for them.
Last week, we made the acquaintance of two new women with whom we hope to build friendships. Both of these women enthusiastically shared about their Christian beliefs and expressed a possible desire to pop in to church on Sunday for a visit. Each of these women were very open about their personal choices and even asked, "What would 'your church' think about that?"
This week, as we walked into the club, several customers at the bar made comments such as: "Are you 'church ladies' are here to do a Bible study?" (These and previous comments are very telling of where these men are currently with the level of respect they have for women in general, not just of the women who work in the club.) Regardless of the comments from the customers, we enjoyed our conversations with our friends. On the whole, they are hanging around and chatting with us for longer amounts of time every couple of weeks.
We continue to pray for God's protection for these women and that they will come to know his love for them.
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