Widow Strong July Newsletter: Freedom Edition

Happy Independence Day, Friends! 

Welcome to the Widow Strong July Newsletter: Freedom Edition! (Our apologies for the resend. Please be patient with us as we create new ways to serve). We are passionate about speaking hope and freedom into the lives of widows and widowed families.

This edition includes a blog encouraging us to be the difference for someone, many fun ministry events, and how our community (yes, you!) can live a life characterized by freedom!

•  Freedom Edition Music: Check out this month’s upbeat tune and take a moment to declare we are “walking free”!

Her Strong Story: Freedom Found Together
Life’s challenges can be overpowering and sometimes a widow can feel held captive to grief. By a divine appointment, Carrie figured out a missing piece a year after being widowed for the second time. She shares how community made all the difference for her and her daughter to break free from fear and shame. Don’t miss your pivotal God-moments and how a tribe can find freedom together. “Her Strong Story” Blog: Freedom Found Together by Carrie Stringer

Freedom in the Bible
Do you recall the word “freedom” in God’s Word? Where do you start? Well, we found 30 Scripture Verses on Freedom! Click on the blue title to read up on God’s promises regarding freedom. We have freedom over sin and darkness when we follow Jesus.
Because of Jesus’s sacrifice, we can experience the gift of freedom. We encourage you today through these powerful truths and this good news!
Galatians 5:1 says, “It is freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery”. 

Widow Strong Workshops: Freedom to Feel Fabulous

• 5 Ways Essential Oils Can Bring Freedom from Depression, Anxiety, Sleeplessness, Inflammation, and Sugar Cravings (Online ZOOM Meeting)  with Wellness Expert Linda Woodley. Information & Sign Up Here 7/21/22
• (Coming up in August) Healthy Gut, Healthy Mind (Online or In-Person at Widows’ Center) with our dear friend, Lisa Adams Information & Sign Up Here 8/11/22

Free Up Some Time to Connect
Click on the links provided to see more information and to signup for these online and in-person events. Welcome to contact Carrie S. for more information on online events or Gita P. for in-person events. 

July 7th  Informational Luncheon for new 180 Your Life Chapter Study at The Well, RSVP to Lisa M (Georgia)
July 9th Widow Strong Fitness 5K Fun Walk and Training (Atlanta area, widowed ladies and their children welcome)
July 28th Widow Strong Prayer Circle Online ZOOM Meeting (Open for widows, friends, families, and supporters of the ministry)
Save the Date, October 29th to join Widow Strong at Miles for Bethany 5k honoring the incredible life and legacy of Bethany Rutledge. This event will be a great time and benefits Bethany’s favorite nonprofit organizations, including Widow Strong
*For more scheduling of recurring grief support meetings go to the updated community calendar by clicking on “Community Calendar”

Team, Train, and Triumph

Widow Strong Father’s Day Fun Walk was a success (watch a video from the event below)! We are so happy for the Widow Strong ladies near Atlanta deciding to keep training together in preparation for Miles for Bethany 5k. Please find out more on our Widow Strong: Private Widows’ Tribe on Facebook (widows only). Ladies please RSVP for the next in-person training/walk near Atlanta on Saturday, July 9th by clicking here: Fitness Walk near Atlanta PS: Gita, your awesome, so muck hard work coordinating, way to inspire. Let’s get moving! 

Summer Looks at Grief Strong Gifts

Beautiful purses, hand-crafted jewelry, and unique gift items that suppose programs for widowed families, what is not to love! Check out the quality inventory by clicking on the “Grief Strong Gifts” Button or going to www.griefstronggifts.com, and thank you!

Free Way to Give
Use Smile.Amazon.com to designate Widow Strong as your charity of choice and Amazon will make a small donation for FREE every time you shop!

On this holiday weekend, join us in spirit to thank God for freedom and pray for our country and the communities we serve. We remember that freedom goes hand in hand with struggles and sacrifice. We give thanks to you for partnering with us to love widows and their children well! As always, your tax-deductible, faithful giving allows us to grow chapters that serve widows and their children with free in-person and online programs. 

Happy July all, and a special round of applause for YOU! You are showing up, doing the work, and  breaking ground to live in freedom starting today!

Stronger Together,

 Mishael & the Widow Strong Newsletter Team