Epic Team

Every September we hold a conference designed for women across Ireland to talk about real-life struggles that are often considered taboo in mainstream society. We call it the Unshamed Conference. We have seen relationships healed, hearts made whole, and friendships made through our first two years of this event.

The wonderful ladies with Katy and I in the car are part of our Zoe team working specifically with the conference. Heaven, Mutza, and Princes (also our Zoe social media manager) took a road trip with us to do a site visit of the conference hotel. They each bring a unique set of gifts and have committed to helping us pull of year number three of the Unshamed Conference. We’re so blessed to have them on our team!

And we’re blessed to have YOU. Thank you for being on our team.

Video Killed the Radio Star

While I have been told numerous times that I have a face for radio, Katy has proven herself to be great at both radio AND video. She’s a triple threat when you consider her leadership talent. Promoting our annual women’s conference this past Wednesday Katy did back-to-back interviews on two Irish radio stations, Spirit Radio and UCB Ireland. Both stations have been a tremendous support to Zoe Community helping to get the word out. As we begin early-bird registrations today (April 7), please be in prayer.

The Unshamed Conference will be our third and has already proven to be a game-changer for many women across Ireland. We do this conference for any woman no matter their situation or background (not just unplanned pregnancies). We want to help them combat the shame and struggle they experience everyday. We talk about things that are typically taboo to talk about in daily life, helping them to find freedom to share their story. We have seen women experience Jesus as their savior, healing in relationships, freedom from shame, and so much more.

Please pray for the ladies who will sign up in the coming weeks. Please pray for our conference planners/speakers/volunteers to be led and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Please pray for conference sponsorship enabling us to keep prices at an affordable rate.

Thank you so much for all your prayers and support. There are so many exciting things ahead!!

Church Launch Prayer

We are blessed to have a wonderful home church here in Dublin. Open Arms Sandyford has been a tremendous blessing to Zoe Community, our two boys, as well as Katy and I personally. We have found deep friendships and a flourishing community of believers with which to raise our kids. OAS is a 7-year old church plant in South Dublin and has been meeting in the basement of a hotel since it’s beginning.

I would appreciate you praying for Open Arms Church, the leadership, and specifically Pastor Sean Booth. We are so excited to be opening our brand new building this Easter Sunday, April 20th! I (Blake) have had the privilege to help with this massive project, particularly in the area audio/video/lighting. Construction is coming to a close, but it will be tight.

• Please pray that all remaining goals be met on time or early.

• Please pray for favour with the fire inspector.

• And please pray for the leadership to maintain peace and joy in the midst of all the stress.

It’s going to be an amazing Easter celebrating the resurrection of Jesus for the first time in our new home!

When you’re giving and praying, you’re not only participating in Zoe Community. You’re also a huge blessing to all we’re able to help with here, including Open Arms Church! Thank you for all you do!