International Women's Day Activities in Madrid-Alenza, Spain

As part of the celebrations for International Women's Day on March 8, 2023, the women's ministries of the Adventist Church in Madrid-Alenza organized several activities. Among them, we highlight the gifts that were delivered to 21 women in the prison of Avila with a message of love and hope, and the program Breaking the rules on sexuality, developed in the church.
Materials for Women Prisoners in the Ávila Prison
In 2020, Lorena Hünicken, one of our church sisters, started visiting different women in the Avila prison. Last year, thanks to obtaining authorization to offer an Adventist religious service inside the prison, Brothers Miguel Ángel Santafé, and Pastor Gabriel Díaz joined forces to offer emotional and spiritual support to the women who have requested it.
In support of this project, the women of the Madrid-Alenza church prepared 21 Steps to Christ coloring books, into which they wrote personalized dedications with messages of encouragement and strength. In addition, the gift included a card made by the children of the Explorers Club.
Breaking the rules, in the church of Alenza
The day also included a program for the whole church entitled Breaking the Rules, in which Dr. Inés García addressed the myths related to female sexuality from a Christian perspective. The program was attended by couples, mothers and daughters, and young people. The attendees expressed their appreciation that these topics were being discussed in the church.
Special program on Sabbath, March 11
Finally, on March 11, the Women's Ministries department led the entire Sabbath program for the Adventist Church's International Day of Prayer. Women of all ages, representing all generations of the church, led the divine worship and afternoon activity. The participation of the young women in the church stood out.
During the divine service, the statement of the General Conference Administrative Committee, published this year by the Spanish Adventist Review, was read, followed by a sermon on the importance of prayer in the Christian life.
In the afternoon, different creative and participative dynamics were carried out. The objective was to highlight the importance of prayer for good spiritual health, developing the different aspects of transforming prayer from a biblical point of view.
Music, reflection, and above all, moments of prayer were the keynote of a very emotional and spiritual afternoon.
According to a news item in https://revista.adventista.es/local/ by Wilma Mendoza and Elizabeth Sandoval, from the Madrid-Alenza Adventist Church.