Dear Beautiful Women of God,

It is that time of year again for our annual theme change. I continue to be amazed at how the whole theme process unfolds for PWOC. Have you ever noticed that we are not the only ones who seek the Lord for a new theme each year? Many songs and ministries announce a similar theme when we do. I can’t tell you how many times I heard the word, “Arise” or “Rise” this past theme year.

Our new 2010-2011 theme, “Shine in the Light of His Glory” is much the same as themes past. At the beginning of a new theme year, we get to see glimpses of what the Lord is after for us as a ministry. Then, like that of a beautiful flower blossoming we watch it unfold before our very eyes. We cannot see the fullness of our themes in the beginning, but by year-end, we can look back and see how the beauty of it was brought forth as we walked it out together. Programs, conferences, Bible studies, devotionals, prayer times and times of discussion with our sisters provide the necessary layers of the progressive truth that God wants us to discover throughout the theme year. It has been suggested that we write one general Bible study to help us understand our theme. Although the idea seems to be a good one, I think we would miss the beauty of the fullness of what the Lord is after if we all studied the same thing. What I have discovered is that themes are multifaceted and are full of treasures to be uncovered through out the year.

Although we will provide you with the vision and a myriad of ideas to help you get started, it is ultimately up to you to ask God what He desires for you and your PWOC to discover about this theme. God will unveil His plan for us as we seek Him for His answers in each season. So, if you don’t quite understand a theme in the beginning, seek His face and wait on Him for His answers. He wants to reveal His deep truths as we dig for them as one digs for secret treasures hidden away.

Be sure to watch the new PWOC International executive board DVD on our web site at www.pwoc.org. It will give you some clues on where we believe God is at work within our ministry. He is going to shine His light brightly through us!

Shining for Jesus' Glory,

Brenda Marlin, President
PWOC International

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 4:10-11a

Dearest Sisters in Christ,

I’m excited to let you know that it is that time of year again for us to begin thinking about the International Conference and the Selection Process! Time for us to begin preparing our hearts and minds so that God can speak to us about what it is He wants us to do to further the cause of PWOC International over the next 2 years. Looking at the above scripture let us use the gifts and talents God has given us to serve the women of PWOC International and to honor Him.

As we go about seeking God for the women He has for this season, be in prayer with us for God’s heart to be pleased with the Selection process. My prayer is for God’s will to be done and His Kingdom to come on earth as it is in Heaven. My desire is for us to bring Glory to God through what is done and the women that are chosen. I do not take this lightly and I covet your prayers as I begin this process.

This year we will begin taking applications in May and they must be returned by mail NLT 5 November 2010. You can find the Request for Consideration online under Resources (International) along with other documents of interest. Let us work with excellence together as we go through this Selection Process and as God reveals who He has chosen for such a time as this.

The PWOC International Board is diligently praying for you as you seek God’s will in this process. We are praying that as you hear from God that you will act in obedience to His call. Please pray for us as we seek to discern God’s choice for the next PWOC International Board. Thank you for your willingness to serve.

If you have any questions regarding the responsibilities of any of the positions or about the selection process, please consult your PWOCI WMM, speak directly to one who is currently serving in that position, or contact me at LeadershipSelection@pwoc.org.

Believe God with me ladies for His purposes and will to be completely fulfilled in PWOC International through this process and through the faithfulness of the women who will serve us next term. Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe. (Augustine) Let’s ask ourselves, “What are we currently doing that will bring us closer to where God wants us to be?” Let us seek His face with all diligence so that we are always in the center of His perfect will for our lives. Please send your Request for Consideration to
LeadershipSelection@pwoc.org.

I pray that each of us will rally to His call, whatever that may be for your life in obedience and in faith. May God Bless you.

Barbara Boykin,
PWOCI Leadership Selection Coordinator, 2008-2010