Our name is an expression of who we are in God, His love, and His care for, and over us.
This pure love causes us to feel secure in Him even in times of darkness.
The scripture verse (Micah 7:8) was chosen because it speaks of hope, renewal and restoration during
a time of oppression, exploitation and great social injustice. It also reminds us that God is always present,
even in the darkness.
The Cross represents God’s love (God does not endorse and embrace abuse ...
it contradicts His character) , J Engle .
The image in the centre of the Cross is a candlenut which when set alight, the oily seed inside
causes it to burn like a candle. It is also used for healing wounds and promoting good health.
The darkness in the imagery of our logo is that of a hurting woman. She is the oily seed trapped inside
the hard shell of pain. As she becomes more and more aware of God’s true definition of love,
this knowledge ignites the oily seed and penetrates the hard shell of abuse.
At first, the light is a flicker then as it increases, it burns brighter and brighter,
illuminating and making the way out transparent. She gains strength to break away, and
healing and restoration occur. Walking in freedom and, oblivious to people’s judgement; she becomes
not only resilient but also an encourager of other women.
Logo by Maud Wellington (BBC Big Painting Challenge 2017 Contestant);
adapted by www.pochilly.com
Did you know the candlenut ...
In Maui, is seen as a symbol of enlightenment, protection, guidance, and peace (2,3)
In Uganda its name (Kabakanjagala) is interpreted,
‘The King loves me’
(4,5)
In Hawaii, is burnt in a stone oil lamp, called a kukui hele po which means
(light, darkness goes) (5,6)
References: (1) English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible; (2)https://mauimagazine.net/kukui-tree-of-light/2/;
(3)https://mauioceancenter.com/news-education/kukui-nuts-in-early-hawaii/; (4) https://folkloreoftheafricanchildrussian13spring2015.
wordpress.com/2015/05/31/dool/; (5) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleurites_moluccanus; (6) http://hawaii.facts.co/hawaiistatetree.php
Bible and Cross images - https://www.google.com/advanced_image_search
The Mandate
Many of My daughters love and serve Me sincerely,
but there is a part of them they are not allowing me to reach – abuse.
I long to see them walking in freedom. Completely whole.
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