Submitted by Beth Mills, PWOCI President
It’s that exciting time of year when we hand off the leadership baton to the next generation of leaders at each PWOC installation. It’s a time of celebration for all the Lord has taught us over the year, and the deepening of our relationships with one another. For some of us, it’s a time to say goodbye to friends and launch out to a new adventure in God. It’s a time of excitement and expectation as we head into a new year of discovery in God’s Kingdom. To those who have been in local leadership this past year, thank you so very much for embracing the call the Lord laid upon your hearts to lead women into an ever deepening relationship with Christ. Thank you for your loving service to the women and families in your chapel community, and for your strength and partnership in prayer with the chaplains to shine the light of God’s glory at your installation. As you have gathered together in worship and Bible study and willingly followed God’s leading, you have been a “city on a hill”, bringing God’s light and life to those in need. To those ladies who have just recently said, “Yes” to this call of leadership, thank you for your willingness to step out in faith and follow the Lord wherever He leads. We will all be praying for you and with you as you seek God’s vision to meet the unique needs at your installations. As you receive this baton of leadership, keep your eyes focused on the goal, throw off everything that would get in your way, and know that we are cheering you onward in God’s Kingdom calling. May God bless you abundantly with His love and His grace, may Jesus be lifted high as you meet together with Him, and may you be filled to overflowing with His Holy Spirit!
