Women Across Cities Unite to Bless Port Arthur

PORT ARTHUR, TEX. – On Nov. 22, 2025, women from Houston, Baytown and Nacogdoches came together under the banner of the Houston Area Women’s Ministries (HAWM) to launch the community outreach, “Wrapped in Warmth, Covered in Prayer.”

What began as a vision to collect winter essentials became a mission of mercy in a movement fueled by love, prayer and faith.

Through weeks of preparation, churches and individuals collected hundreds of beanies, scarves, gloves and other winter items. These were carefully assembled into blessing bags—each one prayed over and packed with care.

On distribution day, the volunteers offered the items, along with dignity, conversation and comfort.  One recipient shared, “I felt like someone truly cared. This wasn’t just a handout—it felt like a hug.”

One of the campaign’s most powerful aspects was the visible unity of women and men working side by side. The presence of brothers in Christ—lifting boxes, offering smiles and covering the event in prayer—was a beautiful example of what it means to serve together in the kingdom of God.

The success of this outreach was made possible in part by the hospitality of Mount Olive Seventh-day Adventist Church. Their open doors, warm hearts and generous space created the perfect setting to welcome, serve and pray with the community.Thank you, Mount Olive, for being a trusted home base where God’s love was shared freely.

This campaign was about more than scarves and gloves. It was about showing up—with faith, love and purpose. It was about wrapping our neighbors in warmth, but also covering them in prayer, knowing that what we offer in Jesus’ name leaves a lasting imprint on those we serve.

From Houston to Baytown to Nacogdoches, the women who served made it clear: We are one body, moving as one in Christ.

“Wrapped in Warmth, Covered in Prayer” is part of the ongoing God in Shoes initiative—a mission to meet practical needs while pointing hearts to heaven.

The outreach may be complete, but the calling continues. Let’s keep showing up. Let’s keep loving well. Let’s keep serving together.

To join future women’s ministries initiatives or learn how you can serve, connect with your local church leader, or follow Southwest Region Conference Women’s Ministries online.

By Anysia Archibald
Women’s Ministries Director