Women’s Ministry in the Upper Midwest

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

– Philippians 4:4 NIV

We are grateful for all of you who support Women’s Ministry in your local churches and in our wonderful Upper Midwest Conference!

Over the next few months, we are excited to share some stories from the Conference Mission Trip to South Africa, written by Upper Midwest women. The March story comes from Rev. Val Reinhiller.  Enjoy!

“I had the God-given privilege of being part of the South Africa Mission Team in

November 2025. When I was growing up, I never dreamed I would go to South Africa. It was an exciting trip.

Before we left the USA, I was excited to see the landscape and animals of South

Africa. When we arrived, I became very excited to meet the people of South Africa. We met people of all ages. I held and fed a little six-month-old boy at the orphanage, as well as a 1½ year old girl I wanted to bring home. I visited with ladies who were in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and up. It was a joy to meet elementary children, middle school, and high school youth.

 

We were at Sterkrivier School for a few events. Hope Christian Church (a Global

Methodist Church) is housed on their compound. During the various events and worship services, I saw the faith and witness of several high school girls. A few led the worship service, and others assisted with music. Following the last worship service, we attended with the youth, my husband, Ross, and I had the honor of praying with several girls. The girls requested prayer for themselves as they completed their finals (if they did not pass their finals, they would not be able to come back for the next school term). A few of the girls were seniors and graduating the next week, and their next steps in life were prayer concerns. Six of the girls we prayed with believed God was calling them into ministry. It was

exciting to pray with them as they discern their calling and prepare for ministry.

 

God is working in mighty ways!

“We rejoice in whom God has made us!”

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