Plan to join us at our Fall Kick-Off!
Saturday morning, October 14, 2023
9 to 11:30 a.m.
Lake Grove Presbyterian Church
4040 Sunset Drive, Lake Oswego
CLICK HERE TO RSVP TODAY
9 to 11:30 a.m.
Lake Grove Presbyterian Church
4040 Sunset Drive, Lake Oswego
CLICK HERE TO RSVP TODAY
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Women of Vision Then and Now: Finding Hope in Our History
Columbia-Willamette Women of Vision was founded 25 years ago. Since 1998, we have supported World Vision's transformational work in fourteen countries and raised over four million dollars! The Fall Kick-Off will be an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the successes of the past and invite new women to participate with us as we strive to continue God’s work with Columbia-Willamette Women of Vision. Plus, we will have a very special guest! Gilbert Kamanga, the National Director of World Vision Kenya, and his wife will be joining us. We count it a privilege to hear from this seasoned development professional. (See bio below.) We'll start with brunch and coffee. Then, long-time Women of Vision partner Sandy Grubb will walk us through the impact of our chapter's history before we hear from Gilbert. We’ll end with a brief word from each of our chapter's Focus Teams. We hope you will join us. See how the Lord is working though World Vision...and YOU! Click on the video below to hear Sandy's greeting from Kenya this past August, then come on the 14th to celebrate with us and learn more. CLICK HERE TO RSVP NOW! |
Women of Vision in Action
Women of Vision in Action
World Vision and Women of Vision know that life can be very hard for children and families on the other side of the world as well as in our own local communities. This is why Women of Vision in Action teams serve locally, so that we, with God's help, can make a difference in the lives of others close to home.
Join us on these upcoming dates:
Thursday, October 26, from 9 to 11 a.m. we will be serving at the Children's Book Bank. Click here to learn more and RSVP.
World Vision and Women of Vision know that life can be very hard for children and families on the other side of the world as well as in our own local communities. This is why Women of Vision in Action teams serve locally, so that we, with God's help, can make a difference in the lives of others close to home.
Join us on these upcoming dates:
Thursday, October 26, from 9 to 11 a.m. we will be serving at the Children's Book Bank. Click here to learn more and RSVP.
Archive of recent events
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Share the Light 2023
We gathered on April 16 at the Multnomah Athletic Club for a delicious dinner, special music, a fresh new raffle concept, learning from Margaret Schuler, World Vision's Chief Impact Officer, and a chance to equip young people through our giving for a promising future. Thank you to all who joined us! |
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A Journey to Hope:
On March 11, 2023, we traveled (virtually) to communities in Kenya, Central America, and areas struck by disaster where we support World Vision programs. The program was held at Columbia Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, WA. |
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A Midsummer Night's Share the Light Gala
Sunday evening, August 7th, 2022 It was a lovely evening. Thank you to all our friends who came and celebrated, prayed and gave. We were inspired by Sean Kerrigan's insightful message. Courtney Temple and Judi Mittelstaedt blessed us with joyful music. It was an evening that touched our hearts and connected us to children in Syria, Honduras, and Kenya.
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Refugee Women:
Sharing from the Heart Saturday, May 21, 2022 No one dreams they will ever become a refugee. One day life is normal, and the next, everything changes in an instant as it did for our featured guest, a young mother from Chernihiv, Ukraine. Her family arrived in Portland in March 2022. We had the special privilege of talking with her in person on May 21st. We also heard stories of a refugee women from amongst the Rohingya and a woman who fled Syria. |
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HOPE FOR HONDURAS with Nadia Castro
Nadio Castro of World Vision Honduras shared an update on the Hope for Honduras work on February 12, 2022. Click here to view a recording of the event. Click here for a list of prayer requests for Honduras. |
KENYA Project Communication and ConversationWomen of Vision presented an update on the Kenya Big Dream project on November 13, 2021.
Click here to view a recording of the event. |
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2021 Fall Kick-OffWorld Vision International Global WASH Sector Lead Ray Norman joined us on October 2, 2021.
Click here for a recording of the program. |
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Syria Field BriefingWe enjoyed an update on the work of World Vision in Syria and the surrounding countries on May 22, 2021. A highlight was the conversation with Cindy Mesko, National Women of Vision Director, and Jill Sherman, seasoned Columbia-Willamette Women of Vision leader and traveler, as they shared their experiences meeting Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Click here for the recording of that conversation. |
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Share the Light 2021 Virtual Gala
Rich and Reneé Stearns were our special guests for Share the Light 2021 on April 24th. They continue to be passionate ambassadors for ending extreme poverty and injustice so children can live life in all its fullness. You may view the recording of the event here. |
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Hope for Honduras
The Hope for Honduras event with World Vision's Christopher Shore took place on February 6th, 2021. You may view the recording here. |
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Kenya Field Briefing
This event took place on: Saturday, November 14, 2020 You may view the recording here. |
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Columbia-Willamette Fall Kickoff: HOPE WINS!
Columbia-Willamette Women of Vision introduced our plans for the coming year at our annual Kickoff on September 26, 2020. While the global pandemic continues to cause much uncertainty, we are unwavering in our mission to bring hope to a hurting world. If you missed the event, we're providing a link to the recording. Click here. |