What is a wabi-sabi woman? We get asked that question all the time. That is one of the reasons we decided on the name wabi-sabi women. Not only does it describe who we are but it opens the door for us to talk to people. It gives us the opportunity to speak about our Savior, Jesus Christ to those who show an interest or just curiosity. For all of you who are interested or just curious here is what wabi-sabi means to us.
WHAT IS WABI-SABI? WABI-SABI IS THE JAPANESE ART OF FINDING BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTION AND IN NATURE, WILLING TO ACCEPT THE NATURAL CYCLE OF GROWTH, DECAY AND DEATH. IT IS A SIMPLE AND UNCLUTTERED LIFESTYLE AND IT REVERES AUTHENTICITY ABOVE ALL. IT CELEBRATES CRACKS, CREVICES AND ALL OTHER MARKS THAT TIME AND LOVING USE HAVE LEFT BEHIND. IT REMINDS US THAT WE ARE ALL TRANSIENT BEINGS ON THIS PLANET, OUR LIVES JUST A VAPOR, HERE TODAY AND GONE TOMORROW. OUR BODIES, AS WELL AS THE MATERIAL WORLD AROUND US, ARE IN THE PROCESS OF RETURNING TO THE DUST FROM WHICH WE CAME. THROUGH WABI-SABI, WE LEARN TO EMBRACE AGE SPOTS, RUST, FRAYED EDGES AND THE MARCH OF TIME, WHICH IS OUR LIFE, THAT THEY ALL REPRESENT.
WHAT IS A WABI-SABI WOMAN? A WABI-SABI WOMAN IS A WOMAN IN ONE OF THE MANY STAGES OF A WOMAN'S LIFE. SHE HAS LEARNED TO CELEBRATE ALL THE SEASONS OF A WOMAN'S LIFE AND REALIZES SHE HAS SOMETHING TO OFFER OR TO LEARN IN EACH SEASON. A WABI-SABI WOMAN IS NOT PERFECT AND KNOWS SHE WILL NEVER BE ON HER OWN BUT IS CONTENT IN KNOWING SHE IS MADE PERFECT IN THE SACRIFICE OF HER SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST. SHE MAY NOT BE BEAUTIFUL IN THE EYES OF THE WORLD, BUT THE KING IS ENTHRALLED BY HER BEAUTY. SHE IS REAL AND AUTHENTIC WITH NO AIRS OR PRETENSE BEFORE HER, HAVING ONLY THE LIGHT SHE RADIATES FROM WITHIN AND THE FRAGRANCE OF SWEET INTERCESSION THAT SHE CARRIES WHEREVER SHE GOES.
A WABI-SABI WOMAN IS A WOMAN WHO HAS A HEART FOR GOD AND FOR HIS PERFECT PLAN IN HER LIFE. SHE IS LIKE A SPONGE SOAKING UP WISDOM ON A DAILY BASIS BUT SHE IS ALSO LIKE A SWEET SPRING THAT CONTINUES TO POUR INTO OTHERS ALL SHE HAS. A WABI-SABI WOMAN IS LIVING HER LIFE, WHATEVER STAGE SHE IS IN, TO KNOW AND BECOME MORE LIKE CHRIST. SHE DOES NOT WAIT FOR GOOD THINGS TO HAPPEN, SHE MAKES GOOD THINGS HAPPEN. SHE SHARES HER EXPERIENCE WITH THOSE YOUNGER THAT HER AND TRIES TO TEACH AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO APPRECIATE WHO GOD HAS MADE THEM TO BE. SHE DOES THE BEST FOR HER FAMILY SHE CAN POSSIBLY DO AND APPRECIATES ALL SHE HAS BEEN GIVEN. SHE IS HUMBLE AND WILLING TO RECEIVE INSTRUCTION AND CORRECTION FROM THOSE OLDER AND MORE MATURE WITHOUT ANGER OR PRIDE AND IS SUCCESSFULAT RECEIVING CRITICISM AND USING IT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES SHE MAY NEED TO MAKE. SHE IS BOLD AND UNAFRAID TO STAND UP FOR WHAT SHE BELIEVES AND GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE TO JESUS ON A DAILY BASIS. SHE IS A TRUE WORSHIPPER, SEEING GOD IN ALL THINGS. SHE KNOWS HOW TO ENTER INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD IN QUIET WORSHIP. SHE ENJOYS A QUIET MOMENT TO SOAK IN THE BEAUTY OF NATURE OR TO REFLECT ABOUT THE BIRTH OF HER FIRST CHILD, HER FIRST KISS, HER WEDDING OR ANY OF THE GOOD MEMORIES THAT HAVE BROUGHT HER TO THIS PLACE, FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS....
WABI-SABI WOMEN IS THE WOMEN'S MINISTRY PART OF GOD'S HELPING HANDS INCORPORATED. WE HAVE TAKEN ON THE WABI-SABI NAME TO REMIND US THAT GOD HAS CREATED US THE WAY WE ARE. HE HAS KNITTED US TOGETHER. HE HAS GIVEN US GIFTS AND PASSIONS. HE DID NOT MAKE US TO STRUGGLE ALL OUR LIFE AND BE BOUND BY SIN. HE SENT HIS SON TO BREAK THE BONDAGE OF SIN SO WE CAN ENJOY LIFE TO THE FULLEST. HE PLACED US IN AN EARTHLY FAMILY AND A CHURCH FAMILY TO DO LIFE WITH. WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER. THE WABI-SABI WOMEN WANT TO GROW, LEARN, HAVE FUN, SHARE PRAISE AND PAINS, CELEBRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH OTHER AND ALSO BE THERE TO HELP AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERY WOMAN WHO IS LOOKING TO GROW IN WHATEVER SEASON THEY ARE IN. "WE ARE BROKEN, WE ARE CRACKED AND WE ARE FAR FROM PERFECT BUT WE ARE WILLING AND YIELDED TO THE PURPOSE OF GOD IN OUR LIVES.
I AM PROUD TO BE A WABI-SABI WOMAN.................
Pizza was the main dish!! ummmmmm!!
Eddie Heath and JJ Camper get comfortable and make themselves at home.
The residents and ministry members enjoy talking and getting to know each other.
The Wabi-Sabi girls had a great time. So much so we are planning on going down to work with the girls on a regular basis. Offering them bible studies and activities that will encourage them to become prepared for life and grow into godly young women.
Johnny Camper uses Ray Freeman to explain the significance of the Under His Shadow Patch which shows how we live in shadow of what Jesus did for us.
Plenty of food and fun for everyone!
Barbara McCracken and Jean Neal (BIG M) share a seat and a smile!
Nerina McKenna and Hannah Freeman join the group for some TV.
Is that testosterone in the air?
Here are some of the girls that were present for the party! We wish them all the best as they continue to work through their personal situations. We pray that God will use us to minister to them in any way we can. 
Here are some of the girls that were present for the party! We wish them all the best as they continue to work through their personal situations. We pray that God will use us to minister to them in any way we can. 
