General Conference Department of Women’s Ministries
eMosaic Vol. 24, No. 1, 2025

Features

Farewell to Rebecca Timon Turner

After 13 years of service in the Women’s Ministries Department, and more than two decades in the Presidential office, in total 35 years at the GC, Rebecca Turner closes a successful career.

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News – I Will Go Reach My World

Nurture

West-Central Africa Division (WAD): Not only prayer but also evangelism and service characterized the International Women's Day of prayer.

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Trans-European Division: Eighty women gathered in Wisła, Poland for a WM Retreat on the weekend of the International Women’s Day of Prayer.

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Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD)—Bangladesh: Women earnestly sought the Lord during the International Women's Day of Prayer in Bangladesh.

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West-Central Africa Division (WAD): This March, the West-Central Africa Division Women's Ministries Department extended the pilot trauma recovery project.

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International Women's Day of Prayer Gallery: View International Women's Day of Prayer pictures from various divisions.

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Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD)—Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan women joyfully participated in the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD)—Nepal: The women of Nepal came together for the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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Southern Asia Division (SUD): The International Women's Day of Prayer was celebrated across the Southern Asia Division.

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East-Central India Union Section (ECIU): Strong participation characterized the International Women's Day of Prayer in the East-Central India Union Section.

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SUD Headquarters: The headquarters church for SUD supported the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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Northeast India Union Section (NEIU): A number of churches in the Northeast India Union Section chose to gather for the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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Northern India Union Section (NIU): Women in the Northern India Section found a variety of ways to celebrate the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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South-Central India Union Section (SCIU): The women of South-Central India Union Section showed strong support for the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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Southeast India Union Section (SIU): The women of the Southeast India Union Section took a creative approach to the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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Southwest India Union Section (SWIU): The women of the Southwest India Union Section embraced the call to the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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Western India Union Section (WIU): The women of the Western India Union Section gathered their resources to recognize the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD)—Philippines: Women in the Philippines make prayer a priority.

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South American Division (SAD): The South American Division found creative ways to highlight the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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Argentina Union Conference (UA): Prayer and outreach were central to Argentina's International Women's Day of Prayer.

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Bolivia Union Mission (UB): The women of Bolivia Union Mission prioritized prayer ministry during the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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Central Brazil Union Conference (UCB): The International Women's Day of Prayer in the Central Brazil Union Conference was a time of unity for the whole church.

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Chile Union Mission (UCH): Women in the the Chile Union Mission put God first during the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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East Brazil Union Mission (ULB): Outreach and baptisms were part of the International Women's Day of Prayer in the East Brazil Union Mission.

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Ecuador Union Mission (UE): Women in Ecuador Union Mission kept evangelism at the center of the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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North Brazil Union Mission (UNB): Prayers in the North Brazil Union Mission propelled outreach and baptisms during the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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North Peru Union Mission (UPN): The North Peru Union Mission's Women's Ministries Department organized special prayer booths across their territory.

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Northeast Brazil Union Mission (UNEB): Women in the the Northeast Brazil Union Mission earnestly sought God during the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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Northwest Brazil Union Mission (UNOB): The women of the Northwest Brazil Union Mission went out into their community for the International Women's Day of Prayer.

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Paraguay Union of Churches (UP): The International Women's Day of Prayer was integral to drawing the church together in the Paraguay Union of Churches Mission.

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South Brazil Union Conference (USB): Prayer and community characterized the International Women's Day of Prayer in the South Brazil Union Conference.

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South Peru Union Mission (UPS): Women in the South Peru Union Mission found that the International Women's Day of Prayer offered precious moments with God.

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Southeast Brazil Union Conference (USEB): The International Women's Day of Prayer was an opportunity for prayer for families in the Southeast Brazil Union Conference.

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Uruguay Union of Churches Mission (UU): Across the Uruguay Union of Churches, people gathered to commemorate the International Women's Day of Prayer in conjunction with the 10 Days of Prayer.

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West Central Brazil Union Mission (UCOB): The Central Brazil Union Mission held special programs in recognition of the International Women's Day of Prayer and the 10 Days of Prayer.

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Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD)—Thailand: Women in Thailand gather for prayer.

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Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD)—Malaysia: The International Women's Day of Prayer often is not just one day. Women in Malaysia led the church on this special day.

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Inter-European Division (EUD): Churches throughout the Inter-European Division celebrated the International Women’s Day of Prayer as well as the International Women’s Day holiday.

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Inter-European Division (EUD)—Spain: The Adventist church in Santa Cruz de Tenerife enjoyed a special day directed by the Women’s Ministries department.

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Inter-European Division (EUD)—Madrid, Spain (Alenza): Women’s Ministries of the Madrid Alenza Adventist Church, designated as MAR (Mujeres Alenzanas en Red), developed the program: “Que nadie apagague tu fe” (Let no one extinguish your faith)—a special event full of praise, inspiration, and unity.

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Inter-European Division (EUD)—Coruña, Spain: The event in Coruña, Spain, highlighted the importance of the role of women in the religious community and their participation in the mission of the Church.

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Inter-European Division (EUD)—Leon, Spain: The event in Coruña, Spain, highlighted the importance of the role of women in the religious community and their participation in the mission of the Church.

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Inter-European Division (EUD)—Soria, Spain: Women’s Ministries in Soria, Spain, held various activities to strengthen faith and community.

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Inter-European Division (EUD)—Madrid, Spain (Ventas): On Sabbath, March 8, 2025, the Adventist Church in Ventas held a special Sabbath School program that emphasized the role of women, their influence, and encouraged great support in the home and in society.

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Northern German Union Conference (NGUC): On March 8, the Adventist church in Uetze, Germany experienced a blessed International Women’s Day of Prayer with Chantal and Gerald Klingbeil.

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South German Union Conference (SDV): The women of the Adventist Church in Tübingen prepared an International Women's Day of Prayer and led the congregation on an informative and inspiring virtual journey to the South Pacific.

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Northern German Union Conference (NGUC): In Rostock, Germany, on the International Women’s Day of Prayer, Sabbath, March 1, 2025 the speaker applied some lifestyle elements to spiritual life.

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Northern German Union Conference (NGUC): Verden: On March 1, 2025, the Adventgemeinde Verden church experienced a “Treasure Hunt With Jesus.”

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Northern German Union Conference (NGUC): Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: On March 8, the streets were unusually quiet in the morning—and in the most glorious spring weather.

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Northern German Union Conference (NGUC): Hamburg: The sisters of the Hamburg International Adventist Church held a successful celebration for the International Women’s Day of Prayer.

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Italian Union of Churches (IUOC): Milan: On Sabbath, March 8, the Women’s Ministries Department of the Bovisio Masciago Adventist church in the Lombardy region had as our guest speaker Deborah Giombarresi, who is a psychologist and psychotherapist.

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Italian Union of Churches (IUOC): Syracuse, Sicily: On Saturday, March 8, to mark the International Women's Day of Prayer, the Lentini church hosted a special gathering that provided a unique opportunity for prayer, reflection, and sharing for all members of the community.

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Italian Union of Churches (IUOC): Agrigento, Sicily: Sciacca, Sicily, celebrated the International Women’s Day of Prayer with a special message dedicated to three female figures who embodied courage, faith, and unconditional love.

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Muntenia Conference: Bucharest, Romania: The Church of the Conquerors in Bucharest, Romania, held special programs dedicated to mothers and women.

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Italian Union of Churches (IUOC): Catania, Sicily:

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Italian Union of Churches (IUOC): Milan (Mirabello): On Sabbath, March 8, Women, and some men, participated in a workshop that combined art, creativity, and social interaction.

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Italian Union of Churches (IUOC): Naples: On Sabbath, March 8, on International Women’s Day, the Women’s Ministries group of the Naples Adventist Church organized a day that was both festive and very spiritual.

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Empower

West-Central Africa Division (WAD): GC WM and WAD WM launch pilot trauma recovery project at Babcock University

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General Conference Headquarters: GC Women's Ministries Awareness Week brought inspiration and support for Adventist sisters in need of education.

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General Conference Headquarters: GC Women’s Ministries Department held their second virtual global orientation for newly elected Women’s Ministries (WM) leaders.

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West-Central Cameroon Union Mission: Women in West-Central Cameroon Union Mission found support for trauma healing.

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Western Nigeria Union Conference (WNUC): WAD unions complete an expansion of the pilot trauma recovery program developed in collaboration with GC WM.

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Northern Nigeria Union Conference (NNUC): The Northern Nigeria Union Conference sees strong participation in its trauma healing seminars.

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Eastern Nigeria Union Conference (ENUC): The women of the Eastern Nigeria Union Conference came together in the pursuit of healing from trauma.

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Eastern Sahel Union Mission (ESUM): Women in Eastern Sahel Union Mission created a comfortable environment for trauma healing.

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Mid-Ghana Union Conference (MGUC): Trauma healing seminars in the Mid-Ghana Union Conference were well attended.

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North-Central Ghana Mission (NCGM): In North-Central Ghana, women sought healing from trauma in faith.

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Southern Ghana Union Conference (SGUC): The Southern Ghana Union Conference hosted a beautiful trauma healing event in March.

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West Sahel Union Mission (WSUM): In Western Sahel Union Mission, women, young and old, came together to seek healing from trauma.

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Resource Helps Women in NSD: Find out more about this practical resource developed in NSD for the Korea Union Conference.

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Women’s Ministries Leadership Training in Bulgaria: Dagmar Dorn led a WM leadership training in the Bulgarian Union Conference. Find out more here.

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Northern German Union Conference (NGUC): Hanover South: The Hanseatic Conference enditnow team visited the Hanover South church with a special, intergenerational program.

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Outreach

South German Union Conference (SDV): Baden-Wuerttemberg (Lahr): The Women’s Ministries team of the Lahr church in the Black Forest was delighted to welcome a total of 50 women to the women’s breakfast at the beginning of March.

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enditnow

Adventist News Network (ANN):

ANN Highlights Women's Demonstration Against Violence

Thousands of Angolan Adventist Women Stand Against Gender-Based Violence

Thousands of Seventh-day Adventist women mobilized to stand against gender-based violence. The efforts of these women are an effort to improve the future of Angolan women and women everywhere. You can watch ANN's news release here.

Watch past ANN interviews with GC WM leaders:

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Northern German Union Conference (NGUC): Hanover South: The Hanseatic Conference enditnow team visited the Hanover South church with a special, intergenerational program.

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Dates to Remember

2025 Dates to Remember: The Women's Ministries Emphasis Day resource packet, download here June 14, Women's Ministries Emphasis Day

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Ministering to Women

Weekend for Russian-Speaking Women in Germany

Under the theme Life in Balance, the speakers Elena Vegas and Irina Vegas hosted a Russian-speaking event for 200 women in the Central Rhenish Conference.

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Women’s Issues

Bringing Hope to East Rukum: Women’s and Children’s Ministries in Action

Ministries in the NSD come together for service.

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The Church in Spain Says No to Gender-Based Violence

EUD women in Spain held a special program to resist gender-based violence and to increase awareness about breast cancer. Find out more about it here.

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My Daily Walk with God

Daily Devotional Readings

Read the daily devotional from the book, In His Presence.

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About WM Newsletter

News from the World of Women's Ministries is published quarterly by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Department of Women's Ministries for the purpose of communicating news and information about Women's Ministries.

Director:
Heather-Dawn Small

Editor:
Nilde Itin

Editorial assistant:
Rebecca Turner

General Conference Department of Women's Ministries (GC WM)
12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904-6600
USA

Phone: (301) 680-6608
Fax: (301) 680-6600
Email Us at [email protected]