WIDOWS MINISTRY
REACH, INTEGRATE, HELP
Caring for widows is a tangible manifestation of the gospel. Where the world abandons them, God sustains them.
1 Timothy 5:3 (NTV) 3 Care for every widow who has no one to care for her.
The city of Cusco has a population of approximately 435,000, and the region as a whole is home to over 1.5 million people. Across its 13 districts, the majority of residents come from indigenous Quechua-speaking communities. Through our research, we have identified a variety of needs faced by people in this area, especially among the most vulnerable widows and families.
Many young widows, forced to work for wages well below the minimum, are often forced to leave their children unattended as they struggle to survive. Older widows are, in many cases, forgotten by their own relatives and face a life of loneliness and extreme deprivation. This abandonment and isolation creates deep pain and despair in their hearts, leading them to lose all hope.
In the midst of these hardships, the suffering of these widowed women resonates as a call to action. As a Christian church, we have the opportunity to bring the love of Christ into their lives, offering them both material and spiritual support, so that they can experience the hope and restoration that only God can provide.
``God's word exhorts us to be sensitive to the needs of a widow, to be aware of her pain and loneliness``
As a church, and in obedience to God’s command, we are launching the Widows Ministry “Loved and Not Forsaken by God.”
This ministry aims to serve those women who have lost their spouse and are in situations of great need. Through this service, we seek to provide them with comprehensive support, covering their emotional, material and spiritual needs, so that they can experience the comfort and love of God in the midst of their pain.
Our desire is for every widow to know that she is not alone or forgotten, but that she is deeply loved by God and by his church.
VISION:
Our church is deeply committed to reaching out to widows in our community, leading them to a personal encounter with the Lord Jesus. We want to integrate them into the family of God, so that they may experience fellowship and brotherly love that transform lives. Our focus is to provide them with material and spiritual support, as well as to equip them for ministry and the fulfillment of their mission in the kingdom of God. REACH – INTEGRATE – HELP.
WHAT DO WE DO EVERY WEEK?
In the community of Chinchero, our program to help widows combines evangelism, discipleship, Bible teaching, and faith in action. By focusing our work on sharing the gospel, we provide these women with a solid foundation in the Word of God, strengthening their faith and spiritual life. Our goal is not only to strengthen their spiritual growth, but also to ensure that they receive the necessary sustenance through assistance with basic food for their home.
In addition, the active participation of the Calvary La Semilla church is encouraged, involving them in faith in action, to ensure a common commitment to the well-being and spiritual growth of these women.
