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This past winter, I attended a memorial service for an amazing 92-year-old woman, Mettie Williams, who attended the church I grew up in. She was the mother of six children, wife of a doctor, a quilter, a photographer, and a caring Christian woman. Mettie was one of those people who always had a twinkle in her eye and a burst of joy and excitement to share with others. So, at the service we listened, laughed, cried, and then heard the story of her business card.
Mettie owned rental properties and when they needed some maintenance, she rolled up her sleeves and made it happen. When she walked into the local paint shop, she was denied the business discount because she couldn’t produce a business card. A little later on, she entered the shop and presented the owner with her new business card: “Mettie W. Williams, Little Old Lady in Tennis Shoes.” She got the discount!
It made me think of what I would do to fight for my rights and dreams. In Women of Vision, what can we boldly do to make sure children growing up in poverty have a full life. What would our WOV business card look like?
We could begin with Women of Vision’s Four Pillars:
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Fellowship with the Lord, with one another in WOV, and with those we serve in our projects
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Faith and Spiritual Growth through prayer, following God’s calling in this ministry, and living out our faith
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Knowledge about our Projects as we share our passion and information with others
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Giving with a thankful heart, considering it a privilege and essential part of an active, living faith
If this doesn’t fit on a business card, how about an elevator speech to share with someone who has never heard of World Vision or Women of Vision?
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