Hello Sisters,October is “Domestic Violence Awareness” month. On October 27th, 2024, we are asking our brothers and sister to worship in Purple. Brother Johnson has agreed to preach a sermon on Domestic Violence (DV).
We are requesting all sisters to purchase a copy of “Tamar Stories, Sisterhood” Book 1 and read. These are powerful stories of God’s redemption of women in the Church. Take this opportunity to read in the Bible about Tamar I, Genesis 38:1-30 and Tamar II, in II Samuel 13:1-NIV. I (Cydney Barnes) will have copies of the book for $25 each, or they are also available on Amazon .
The goal for purchasing the book and reading is to set up a zoom meeting to discuss the book. There will be a Tamar Stories Sisterhood Book 2, Sister Sandra Craft is going to share her story.
Many Sisters in the Church has been a victim of abuse and remain a victim. Until you are willing to acknowledge the abuse and except the fact it was not your fault, the healing process cannot begin.
Some forms of abuse:
- Emotional abuse
- Put down
- Low self esteem
- Abandon
- Mental Abuse
- Manipulation
- Negative talk
- Name calling
- Physical Abuse
- Hit or beat
- Threaten with guns
- Molested or raped
- Spiritual Abuse
- Violation by a man in authority
- Not heard by leadership
Take off the mask, acknowledge the pain, mentor another sister who may be going through the same thing you may have experience. “Iron Sharpens Iron” We have a team of Sisters at SCOC, who are confidential, loving, compassionate and supportive.
Domestic Violence Team:
- Shirley Tune
- Linda White
- Georgia Washington
- Tuanette Hill-Logan
- Cydney Barnes
Please reach out to any of the above Sisters in total confidence if you need support.
In Christian,
The Domestic Violence Team
