Shepherding the Flock: Lesson 32 Ministry to Widows
(Cloze test 128)

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Your congregation probably has some older women, widows, who love the Lord and are faithful in the services. They may feel . They too should be using their in the
service of the Lord, . Speak to them of these widows:

1. Naomi became the (Ruth 4:16) and was able to pass along her faith to generations to come. Grandmothers can be a great help in the care of little children of the parish, and they will receive love in return.

2. The hosted a man of God (1 Kings 17). Older women can perform a .

3. was a widow of 84 years who “served God with day and night, and . . . spoke of Him to all” (Luke 2:36-38). Older women make .

4. Another chose to give to God “all the livelihood that she had” ().

5. Possibly , who comforted many and for them, was a widow, because those who stood by weeping were widows (Acts 9:39). She helped those in need.

6. had a part in preparing for his ministry ().

This period of life may be . How much better than simply awaiting the call to eternity!

Discussion - Review the ideas suggested by these Scriptures for widows’ ministries. Can you add others?


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