Humbled by the following list, I invite you to join with us in giving thanks for all God has done through Iron Rose Sister Ministries in 2017.
• Estimated total number of women equipped/impacted across the Americas: Over 3,000
• Number of congregations represented by equipped women: More than 320 congregations across the Americas
• Events: 35 Seminars (2 Bilingual; 9 English; 5 Spanish in U.S.; 19 Spanish in Latin America)
• Destination Retreat: IRSM-hosted event with women from eight states and over 20 congregations represented
• Missionary Renewal Retreat: Conexiones, in partnership with Great Cities Missions (51 missionary women from 12 countries)
• Ministry consultations: 20 churches in event coordination, planning, communication, etc.; 8 other congregations, especially regarding bilingual ministry, small group studies, IRSM resources, etc.
• Private counseling/personal study (long-distance and locally): 7
• Missionary Care: 6 local Latin America visits, 12+ through year-round WhatsApp/ Skype/ FB communication, prayer partnering, etc.
• Bible Study Materials: Release of 4th small group women’s Bible study book, Called to Listen: Forty Days of Devotion and Llamada a escuchar: Cuarenta días de devoción.
• Local Bible studies: 2 Spanish, total of 20 young women; 2 English, total of 18 women
• Students/women mentored locally on a consistent basis: 3 (including summer intern)
• Blog: Now being read and received by Cuban women!
• Countries visited in 2017 for events: Honduras, Chile, Peru, Cuba, Guatemala
• U.S. States visited in 2017 for events: Colorado, Tennessee, California, Florida, Louisiana, and of course, Arkansas
Thanksgiving
• Overwhelming and humbling gratefulness for all God has done through IRSM in the past year: our continued growth and opportunities.
• Growing group of volunteers locally in Searcy, AR
• Excellent summer intern, Mackenzie Lancaster, and other Harding students looking to get involved with IRSM
• Erica Peck, IRSM part-time bilingual assistant
• Being able to increase the awareness of churches and individuals regarding the need to equip more women in their walk with God (starting, growing, or deepening)
• The number of women encouraged, equipped, empowered, and inspired through IRSM seminars and small group Bible studies.
• Meeting a need—such a blessing to feed those who are hungry and point them to the bread of life and living water—equipping women to connect to God and one another more deeply.
• Growing partnership with Downtown Church of Christ (Searcy, AR).
• More opportunities and invitations than we can accept in 2018.
• Safety and health for Michelle, especially in travel.
