Friends of Stonecroft
June 2024
Sometimes change is hard! How many times have you had plans laid out that you were certain were iron-clad, only to have something (or many things!) change those plans?
Today’s story of impact is about two faithful women, Julie and Cindy, who were not afraid to have their plans changed. Their story of obedience helped create a needed space for young women to connect, be part of a loving community, and to grow into leaders. Julie and Cindy had already planned their outreach for the year, but health issues, travel and other obstacles made it impossible for the usual volunteers to serve. So, they put the event on hold and started asking God how He wanted them to reach women in the community.
During this time, they traveled to a Stonecroft event and were inspired by the book Ordinary People, Extraordinary Influence. They bought a few copies, not knowing exactly how they would use them. Back home, they were moved to start small groups in their homes. They invited women of all ages and gifted them with a study. This simple obedience created a powerful space for women to learn how they were loved and could be extraordinary influencers. The older and younger women supported each other through life’s challenges, whether it be caring for young children, divorce, or struggles with depression, growing together towards a community of influence. Many of the women experienced transformation and started new groups.
When you give to Stonecroft you mobilize women just like this. You equip leaders like Julie and Cindy to create welcoming spaces in their communities for women, produce resources for them to use, make it possible for staff to come alongside leaders in prayer, support, and training, and launch generations of leaders to reach women where they are as they are.