Impact Stories
March 2026 Update
I just got back from an eight-day mission trip to the Dominican Republic, where we visited our widows and welcomed new friends into our ministry family. This trip was anything but easy, but God’s presence was unmistakable every step of the way. Three incredible women joined us for the full journey, and midway through, we were blessed to have Pastor Kirk Coffman from Harvest Hill Church in Midlothian, Texas, and Pastor Bill Hawks and his wife, Leigh Ann, from Highland Colony Baptist Church in Ridgeland, ...
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February 2026 Update
February has been a month of miracles, and I can’t wait to share what God has done. From a life-changing surgery that cost our ministry absolutely nothing, to four precious widows waiting for a sponsor, to a mission team currently serving this week — God is moving in Barahona, and you are a part of every single story. Thank you for praying, giving, and standing with us. I hope this update fills your heart with ...
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January 2026 Update
Happy New Year from all of us at For the Widow Ministries. Every January feels like a fresh start – and I’m stepping into 2026 with so much gratitude and expectation for what God is going to do. This month, we’ve seen the ministry grow in beautiful and tangible ways: new widows have joined our program, new opportunities to empower them have opened up, and our team in the Dominican Republic is expanding so we ...
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December 2025 Update
Today is Giving Tuesday – a day when millions of people around the world give to causes they believe in. I want to tell you about a moment from our recent mission trip that perfectly captures why your gift to For the Widow Ministries matters – and why consistency, faithfulness, and showing up changes lives for eternity. Sign up to Receive Monthly Updates Maisola Gives Her Life to Jesus One of the greatest joys of ...
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November 2025 Update
I’m writing to you from the other side of an incredible week in the Dominican Republic. Our team just returned from a powerful mission trip, and I can’t wait to share what God did in the hearts of our widows, our team, and the communities we serve. From November 15-22, our team of six Americans from Texas and Florida joined three Dominican team members to visit widows, lead Bible studies, distribute food, and share the ...
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October 2025 Update
It has been a difficult few weeks for the people of Hispaniola. Hurricane Melissa brought two weeks of storms and flooding to the Dominican Republic. But we have incredible news: all 29 of our widows are safe and weathered the storm, thanks be to God. I just arrived in the Dominican Republic yesterday to prepare for an exciting week ahead. In just 3 days, our team of five arrives to serve alongside me. Together, we’ll ...
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June 2025 Update
Our For the Widow team recently returned from an amazing trip to visit our widows, conduct multiple Bible studies for women and children, and go into the communities to share the Gospel with individuals and families. We had an incredible group of 22 people, including 15 teenagers, join us and it was truly a time of service, relationship-building, and ministering to those in need. Oftentimes, when a group that large travels together it can be ...
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May 2025 Update
Exciting things are happening at For the Widow, and we are happy to bring you some important updates that show the impact your support is having in the lives of our widows, their families, and their communities! We have a team of 22 people leaving this Saturday, June 21, for our summer mission trip, including 15 teens and 7 adults. Please pray for safe travels, no hurricanes, and open hearts to hear God’s word. We ...
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April 2025 Update
We’ve had an incredible start to 2025. Each week, we are seeing God work in different, incredible ways. Early in March, we added 9 new widows from 4 new communities, all of whom have been sponsored.
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January 2025 Update
Happy New Year! We’re stepping into 2025 with hearts full of gratitude for all that God has done through For the Widow Ministries.
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