Women Development Services, Diocese of Raiwind-Church of Pakistan

13/08/2024

On the third day of Women Leadership Retreat, the day started with devotion, led by Asad Yousaf and team members; followed by a session on Solutions to Problems and Advocacy; led by Amal Sarah. In this session, participants were given various case studies; based on real stories and were asked to analyze them and seek solutions and precautions to avoid conflicting situations.

In the end, Aqib Sarwar led the Feedback activity. During this session, participants shared their valuable insights and how this training has positively transformed them.
WDS is grateful to God Almighty for giving us resources and ability to implement this wonderful activity. Remember WDS in your prayers.

09/08/2024

The second day of the Women Leadership Retreat began with morning devotion, led by Seerat Kamal and team from Psalm 121. Reflecting on the Word of God in a beautiful environment reminds us of His endless promises and love that protects and guides us in all ways of our life.

Next, Miss. Amal Sarah led the session on Challenges faced by Women and Girls in the local and global context. She proposed several situations faced by the women of our society that were discussed in detail. Participants interacted greatly and shared examples and observations from daily life.

During the session, participants were given an opportunity to propose solution at personal, family, church and societal level that can be implemented for the alleviation and minimization of domestic abuse and other violations against women and girls in our Pakistani society. Miss. Sarah pondered upon the need of financial independence and sustainability as the core elements of making our women and girls empowered, cautious about their dignity and identity as an individual. This was a thought-provoking session and participants learnt and shared in a safe environment.

On second day, the participants prepared skits revolving around the problems faced by women and girls in society and proposed various solutions through these acts. A trip to Nathia Gali was organized for the participants on same day; followed with a bonfire night.

06/08/2024

The Women Development Services organized a three days Women Leadership Retreat, themed, Talitha Cumi: Maiden Arise from 25 to 28 July, 2024 at NCCP Retreat Center, Khanaspur. The retreat was a tribute to the ongoing services of Mrs. Alice Garrick (late); former Executive Director of WDS. This retreat was her vision that has been taken by Miss. Amal Sarah, Coordinator of WDS.

The first day of retreat started with a devotion, led by Aqib Sarwar and group; followed with an orientation by the WDS team. The first day of retreat focused on Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. The sessions and activities were led by Miss Amal Sarah and Miss Amar Zara.

The key points of Emotional Intelligence were thoroughly discussed in which self-awareness was mainly highlighted as the first step towards leadership. Miss Amal Sarah shared further aspects of leadership including effective communication, team management and integrity.

The sessions were followed by engaging activities on communication and team management. The Biblical narrative of leadership was also shared; emphasizing on the exemplary leadership skills of Queen Esther, Miriam, sister of Moses, Ruth and Slave Girl of Naaman the L***r.

The day ended with a devotion led by Miss. Amar Zara and team from Philippians 4:13.

20/07/2024

All Females Attention!
New dates of WDS Summer Retreat have been announced. Join this exciting venture. Please contact on the details given for registration. First come first served. Thanks

06/06/2024

It is to inform that the WDS summer retreat is postponed until further notice. Thanks

01/06/2024

For those outside Lahore and Pakistan :

Plz use the link below to attend the Thanksgiving Service of Mrs. Alice Rani Garrick at 5 pm Pakistan time. The video will be live on this profile of Christopher Edgar. Thanks

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004242821691&mibextid=ZbWKwL

30/05/2024

29/05/2024

It is to share that the backbone of Women Development Services, Alice Garrick left us alone to be with the Lord on May 27. She served this department for more than 34 years with complete dedication and commitment. Words are short to describe anything!
To honor her life, a Thanksgiving Prayer will be held on 1st June 2024 at Central Cathedral of Praying Hands, Warris Road, Lahore at 5 pm. Remember us during this difficult time.

17/05/2024

Continuing the “Knowing Yourself” series, WDS team visited Wesleyan School System, Satukatla on 16 May 2024 for conducting an activity with Middle school students on Emotional Intelligence. Miss Amar Zara led session, explaining components of Emotional Intelligence like Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Empathy, Motivation and Social Skills, along with useful skills and exercises that can be done to regulate our overwhelming emotions.

Miss Amal Sarah conducted activities on self-awareness and social skills. She also led an art activity in which students were allowed to explicitly express themselves around the term “Peace”; in which students actively participated and presented what they meant from what they drew or wrote.

This activity was quite interactive and helped a number 17 people to understand who they are. WDS is thankful to Ms. Zubaida Aster for helping us implement this activity with their students.

17/05/2024

Hello everyone🎉🎉

Women Development Services brings an exciting news for women and girls (aged 16+ and above). This Summer, we are organizing a five days retreat on Women Leadership at NCCP Retreat Center, Khanaspur, Ayubia from 29 June-3 July 2024. The registration fee is Rs. 8500, which includes travel, meals and accommodation. The deadline to register is 15 June 2024. You can contact on the details given for any queries and payment. Apply at your earliest🙏🙏