Indiana — The Glendale women's ministry team is serious about reaching out to women—both in our church family and in the community. Through careful planning, we hope to reach others for Christ.

The women's ministry leaders hosted the worship service on Sabbath, May 15, commemorating Mother's Day. Nordka Blackmon-Richards from Rosedale, N.Y., a renowned motivational speaker, author, and facilitator on women’s issues, diversity, and education, was the guest speaker. The theme the committee selected for this special Sabbath was, “Every Woman Can Make a Difference for the Lord.” We wanted to make the day special and to touch the lives of each woman who was present.

All women in attendance at Glendale that Sabbath received a carnation and a carefully prepared “care bag” containing a wealth of health information. A special presentation was made to Savelia Mansfield, 92, the oldest mother present.

Plans are underway for Glendale women's ministry to juncture with St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis. Working with the lead volunteer, Glendale women will initiate the "Mother Love Program." This program pairs church members with high-risk mothers and their babies. The ladies will form relationships with the mothers during their hospital stay and offer love and care to their babies. Business cards will be given to the mothers so they know how to reach caring women when they leave the hospital.

St. Vincent's is also excited that Glendale women are willing to be involved in patient visitation in other areas of the hospital—visiting women who never receive visitors during their stay.

Paulette Taylor, Glendale women's ministry leader