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Jamie Pulos-Fry’s Widow’s Cry is a book for widow ministries. Beyond helping readers understand what this ministry stands for, she hopes they help encourage and empower these women through what they’re experiencing.

God is claimed to be a God who carefully monitors widows. In fact, He is someone who keeps a close eye on everyone, cares and ensures the world is a little kinder, and provides for them. He is the kind of God who sees, treats, and loves everyone equally, for they are His children and creation.

However, the Bible, especially, says so much about widows. They’ve been repeatedly highlighted in the Bible, their problems accentuated, and stories told over and over. What sets them apart from everyone else that He is said to be significantly and profoundly concerned for them? The Bible reflects how God and other individuals value them, and this can be seen in a couple of verses:

“You shall not mistreat any widow or fatherless child. If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry, and my wrath will burn…” (Exodus 22:22-24)

“Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.” (Psalm 68:5)

“Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows.” (1 Timothy 5:16)

These are only a few instances wherein the Bible specifically preached how valued and protected the widows are in God’s time. And He specifies that everyone must also display the same sentiments and behavior toward them. Widows, perceived as women who have nobody to provide for them, are typically grouped with the vulnerable members of society. This is why they’re treated with honor and compassion.

However, in today’s society, these women aren’t as aided.

Their struggles are now typically overlooked by society. They’re often the center of ridicule from others over a problem they have no control over. Especially since the primary reason for their situation is unavoidable, like in cases of a dead husband. Or when the situation isn’t even their accountability, to begin with, for those women whose partners escaped responsibility.

It’s undeniably unfair how they’re treated as such. Fortunately, it seems as though this fate is about to change. Through the Widows Ministry, the church steps forward and cares for the people they should be caring for.

This is the most significant ministry among the numerous orders that churches manage. As a mandated ministry, churches have been commanded to oversee that such a ministry exists as explicitly commanded by God. Over anything else, a widow ministry exists to guarantee that the church and its members protect these women’s well-being, as God has told them to.

Author Jamie Pulos-Fry has written a book that perfectly illustrates the significance of a Widows Ministry to the community. Widow’s Cry is a book for widow ministries. This aims to help her readers understand what these women need for encouragement when they visit, call, or organize church events for them as community or church members.

As readers and society, in general, become more interested in Widows Ministry, they may begin to look into what constitutes it and how to start one. Though, let it be known opening one won’t be easy, despite it being extremely fulfilling. But nothing is always too impossible for a determined mind. To start, here are some steps one should consider before taking the giant leap toward organizing a ministry.

Pray

Prayer will always go a long way. Especially for endeavors people aren’t quite sure about taking. They can ask God for guidance. Are they doing the right thing? Where should they start on this journey? God loves and cares for widows. Hence, it can be crucial to ask for His wisdom for the people closest to His heart.

Community Help

Since it’s a ministry that’s supposedly the church’s responsibility, people shouldn’t hesitate to ask for help from pastors and church members. This must be done for the church and get their support for plans or events the ministry will be doing. This widow ministry isn’t a one-time thing. It must be constantly accessible for those who need it and want to offer their hand.

Promote

There’s no better way to gather interested assistants and invite more women to the community than to promote it. Like any other group, this needs not only people to join in activities but will also need help with funds. Social media can be an excellent means of growing the community and allowing people to communicate and connect. Regardless of what the ministry has in store, getting the word out will always benefit the group.