2 Jul 2026, 15:08Tamara MuroiwaDundee, Dundee City, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dundee Church Explores God's Call During Women's Ministries Emphasis Day
Women's Ministries Emphasis Day at Dundee Church provided opportunities for members to step beyond their comfort zones as they embraced the theme, "Henani! Here am I."
“Look!” she said to me after the service, thrusting out a trembling hand. “I was so nervous. I got my words all muddled up. It was my first time being up front!”
I smiled, reassuring her that she didn’t need to worry. Although ninety-nine per cent of the congregation hadn’t understood a word of her pastoral prayer, it was beautiful to hear her petition the throne of God fluently in her mother tongue. Everyone was blessed by her ministry.
This was just one feature of the Women’s Ministry Emphasis Day held at Dundee Seventh-day Adventist Church on 13 June 2026. Many took part who weren’t usually involved in church programmes, and it was a delight to see God work through them. The theme of the day – devised by the world church and shared globally – was Henani! Here am I.
The speaker for the morning was Audrey Mutongi-Darko from Faifley, who took the congregation on a journey through the responses of several Bible characters to God’s call. While the lessons from each person’s encounter were deeply thought-provoking, perhaps what resonated most was hearing Audrey’s own experience of allowing God to work through her. Having come to the UK from Zimbabwe on her own in her early twenties and experienced profound loneliness, she felt called to start a charity to support others facing isolation, despite having no resources or influence. To date, her organisation has helped thousands of people, raised hundreds of thousands of pounds, and given purpose to around two thousand volunteers.
After an opportunity to fellowship over a hearty meal – and pose for group photos beneath the balloon arch – it was time to gather again to reflect on the afternoon’s theme, “Listening for Him: God’s Voice and Call in Our Lives”. Based on resources provided by the General Conference, the programme encouraged participants to reflect on the things that hinder us from hearing God’s voice (including, importantly, becoming overcommitted, even in His work), the things that help us hear Him, and how we should respond. The discussion was frank, encouraging, and supportive as people shared their personal experiences.
The lesson of being willing to answer God’s call was evident in more ways than just the presentations. The dedication of the women’s ministries leader in organising every detail, the willingness of those invited to minister beyond their comfort zones, and the coming together of the church family – led by the ladies but supported by the men – all reinforced the message that when we say, “Here I am” to God, everyone is blessed and strengthened, including ourselves.
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Women's Ministries Emphasis Day at Dundee Church provided opportunities for members to step beyond their comfort zones as they embraced the theme, "Henani! Here am I."
“Look!” she said to me after the service, thrusting out a trembling hand. “I was so nervous. I got my words all muddled up. It was my first time being up front!”
I smiled, reassuring her that she didn’t need to worry. Although ninety-nine per cent of the congregation hadn’t understood a word of her pastoral prayer, it was beautiful to hear her petition the throne of God fluently in her mother tongue. Everyone was blessed by her ministry.
This was just one feature of the Women’s Ministry Emphasis Day held at Dundee Seventh-day Adventist Church on 13 June 2026. Many took part who weren’t usually involved in church programmes, and it was a delight to see God work through them. The theme of the day – devised by the world church and shared globally – was Henani! Here am I.
The speaker for the morning was Audrey Mutongi-Darko from Faifley, who took the congregation on a journey through the responses of several Bible characters to God’s call. While the lessons from each person’s encounter were deeply thought-provoking, perhaps what resonated most was hearing Audrey’s own experience of allowing God to work through her. Having come to the UK from Zimbabwe on her own in her early twenties and experienced profound loneliness, she felt called to start a charity to support others facing isolation, despite having no resources or influence. To date, her organisation has helped thousands of people, raised hundreds of thousands of pounds, and given purpose to around two thousand volunteers.
After an opportunity to fellowship over a hearty meal – and pose for group photos beneath the balloon arch – it was time to gather again to reflect on the afternoon’s theme, “Listening for Him: God’s Voice and Call in Our Lives”. Based on resources provided by the General Conference, the programme encouraged participants to reflect on the things that hinder us from hearing God’s voice (including, importantly, becoming overcommitted, even in His work), the things that help us hear Him, and how we should respond. The discussion was frank, encouraging, and supportive as people shared their personal experiences.
The lesson of being willing to answer God’s call was evident in more ways than just the presentations. The dedication of the women’s ministries leader in organising every detail, the willingness of those invited to minister beyond their comfort zones, and the coming together of the church family – led by the ladies but supported by the men – all reinforced the message that when we say, “Here I am” to God, everyone is blessed and strengthened, including ourselves.
Related articles: Member of Faifley Church Awarded the British Empire Medal
