Women’s Seminar at St Francis of Assisi, Vanderbijlpark

by Admin · Published August 12, 2024 · Updated August 12, 2024

Top left: All gifts were prayed over and left at Our Mother’s Altar as a blessing to each attendee. Top right: “I am the daughter of a King who is not moved by the world for my God is with me and goes before me. I do not fear because I am His.” Based on Proverbs 31 and Deuteronomy 31:8. Bottom: Scrumptious cake shared and enjoyed by all.

Submitted by Elaine Prosper, Photos: Storm Farnworth – St Francis of Assisi Parish in Vanderbijlpark, held a Women’s Day Seminar, on August 10, with the theme “The Essence of a Woman”. This was well attended by approximately 60 ladies and was a huge success as many shared their experiences of the time spent together.

Lizzie Esteves, a Parishioner of St Francis and a Eucharistic Minister, was the guest speaker. The talk and testimony were profound and inspiring. It was about time spent in prayer, from our waking moment to giving thanks and how to interact with God in our daily living from scripture reading, praying and through song, praising and worshipping God Almighty. ‘Goodness of God’, was a song that resonated with all as they joined in singing.

Our Lady, was given reverence, as our Mother who is always there for us and from whom we learn, our huge source of inspiration!

Such encouragement regarding the role that women in the Bible were known for and touching on the current times of the remarkable nature of a woman.

Two learners from Emfulenipark Primary also joined in and captured the attendee’s attention by what they shared, one being that of her mom as a superhero whilst the other shared the various roles exhibited by each member of her family and how essential family life is, with ‘mom’ being the one who holds all together.

It was a fun-filled time with a quiz held, snacks shared and networking, with attendants each receiving a gift. Our heartfelt gratitude to all sponsors and those who attended.