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Katharine Gray – friendfirst Director wins Business Award – March 2012

Wisdom for Women international run the Wise Woman Award in association with Keep the Faith Magazine. It is a celebration of Christian Women in the church. The dazzling award ceremony took place on the 17th March 2012 at the London Hilton Paddington.

Katharine was stunned and amazed when she won the award in the Business Category for her involvement in so many single Christian’s lives and the success that Heavenly Partners has had bringing so many single Christians together. Heavenly Partners has had over 200 people get married through them and as a result, many babies born, including triplets! You can watch some highlights of the evening here, and also Katharine receiving her award, there are also more pictures that can been seen on our facebook page.

Upon arriving on to the stage Katharine amongst applause, Katharine soon had the audience laughing as she explained her zesty approach to marrying people off and that she was still as enthusiastic now as she had been when she first set up Heavenly Partners in 1999.

Katherine believes that she won the award as her faith has always been central to her business and shapes the way in which she runs it. She has made a commitment to furthering Gods Kingdom and her belief is that if Christians are not given the opportunity to meet other Christians then they run the risk of marrying a non-Christian with a possible consequence of falling away from their faith. She has been happily married herself since 2007 but is still very much committed to helping single Christians through Heavenly Partners and heavenlypartners.

Our members were also thrilled to hear of her achievement, here is what some of them had to say:

 

That’s fantastic news.  Well done, Katherine, for all your hard work.  And for your able team of assistants too.  Best wishes

(Norma 57 divorced Tech Info Manager)

To God be the glory for everything that He has done.

[Mary]

“Well done, that is absolutely brilliant! I spoke with Kay this evening and she said how much you have done for Friends First over the years so it is great that your talent has been rewarded in this way! ”

(Pete – software support engineer)

“So pleased to hear the news about the Wise Women Award. I am delighted that Katharines work as Director of Friends First is getting appropriate recognition.”

(Revd Barrie Roberts)

WELL DONE and CONGRATULATIONS Katharine, God bless you

(anon)

Hello Katharine I just wanted to say a big heart felt congratulations for winning the Award you really deserve it, well done with Christian love

(Audrey 76 Beauty consultant)

“I’m really impressed with the expansion of your business. You really do deserve that Wise Woman Award Katharine. I find you so easy to talk to and you’re so experienced in what you do. It was only after I’d joined all the other agencies did I truly appreciate how good you are and how much better Heavenly Partners is than all the rest”

(Kevin by phone )

“Very proud of you, you are my 1st class friend. Viewed the video recently it was fantastic.  Keep your hard work on and God will give you further wisdom and courage and understanding. as you know God is greater.   My love to Charles, tell him from me to continuing being a good husband. Always stay bless.”

(Gordon)

Congratulations on winning the Wise Woman Award! Well done.

(Gordon)

“Wonderful news and huge congrats to Katharine with all she has done, with our Lords help and glory too.”

(Catherine )

“Congratulations on this wonderful award! I am so pleased for you.”

(Diana)

‘Thank you for the information .. interesting reading … and congratulation to YOU for ‘The Wise Women Awards’.  Well deserved!! Thank you for all you do for us.

(anon)

“Congratulations! Well done.”

(Gordon)

“Very proud of you, you are my 1st class friend.Viewed the video recently it was fantastic.  Keep your hard work on and God will give you further wisdom and courage and understanding. as you know God is greater.  My love to Charles, tell him from me to continue being a good husband. Always stay bless.”

(Gordon)

Congratulations! Your vision has been rewarded  – in style!  Although not a Heavenly Partners member anymore, I continue to receive your emails – and this was a delightful one to receive. Well done – and blessings on all that lies ahead.

(Emma 44 single playworker)

WATCHED the video of your winning the WWA – proud to be part of this venture.  Congratulations on this wonderful award! I am so pleased for you.

[Diana]

“Well done on winning the award.  You really deserve it and it’s right to give thanks to the Lord as well! God Bless

(Jean 49 single support worker)

“Congratulations that is great news. Well done.

(Sarah – retired Social Worker)

“What a wonderful achievement – we give thanks for you. Many blessings”

(Stan)

“Wonderful news and huge congrats to Katharine with all she has done, with our Lords help and glory too.”

(Catherine)

“Many congratulations on winning the christian business award what a great achievement!”

(Gillian- Music Examiner)

“Firstly congratulations on your award Katharine – you deserve it. I’m also ringing to say I think I’ve found the lovely person I’ve been looking for. She’s so lovely, so considerate. We can’t stop talking. She’s so attentive to everything. It’s been 20 years since I’ve had that sort of conversation with anyone. She’s very intelligent, very concerned about things and she says all the right things. She thinks I’m lovely too. It’s early days but I’m very happy.”

(William – Retired)

” I WATCHED the video and proud to be part of this venture.”

(Jackie  – Accountant)

“Thanks for sending this! Well done, that is absolutely brilliant! I spoke with Kay this evening and she said how much you have done for Friends First over the years so it is great that your talent has been rewarded in this way! ”

(Pete 54 single software support engineer)

So pleased to hear the news about the Wise Women Award. I am delighted that Katharines work as Director of Friends First is getting appropriate recognition.

(Revd Barrie)

“Thank you for the information .. interesting reading … and congratulation to YOU for ‘The Wise Women Awards’.  Well deserved!! Thank you for all you do for us.”

(Sheila)

Many congratulations on winning the Christian business award what a great achievement!

(Gillian 66 widowed Music Examiner)

“Well done, you deserve it.keep up the good work, God bless you.”

(Pete – software support engineer)

“Congratulations Katharine…. I am delighted for you. I am praying that I will meet a good Christian man one day.  I have been widowed for 11 years .  All in God’s gift.  Bless you for all the wonderful work Heavenly Partners has achieved.”

(Janine -writer)

“Well done, you deserve it. keep up the good work, God bless you

(anon)

“What a wonderful achievement – we give thanks for you. Many blessings”

(Stan)

“WELL DONE and CONGRATULATIONS Katharine, God bless you. Thank you for all you do for us.”

(Sheila)

“To God be the glory for everything that He has done.”

(Mary)

“Well done Katharine, You really deserve this award as you have just the right approach to encouraging us all to meet up. ”

(Gordon)

“Well done on winning the award.  You really deserve it and it’s right to give thanks to the Lord as well!   God bless”

(Jean,  support worker)

“Well done Katharine You really deserve this award as you have just the right approach to encouraging us all to meet up.”

(Gordon) 

“  Although not a Heavenly Partners member anymore, I continue to receive your emails – and this was a delightful one to receive. Well done – and blessings on all that lies ahead. Well done it is an incredible achievement.  I am delighted in your success.”

(Maggs)

“That’s fantastic news.  Well done, Katherine, for all your hard work.  And for your able team of assistants too. Best wishes. ”

(Norma  – Tech Info Manager)

“Many congratulations Katherine and may God continue to bless your ministry for single people.  I haven’t been blessed with a Christian husband yet….. but I wait on the Lord in hope and trust and perseverance & anticipation. I declare His word Psalm 27 over my life that I will live to see the goodness of God in my life!  God bless you.”

(Monica, Charity worker)

“Congratulations, it is indeed an achievement ! You have a wonderful ministry.Praise the Lord”

(Monica 69 Single Charity worker)

“Congratulations! Your vision has been rewarded  – in style!  Although not a Heavenly Partners member anymore, I continue to receive your emails – and this was a delightful one to receive. Well done – and blessings on all that lies ahead.

(Emma  -playworker)

Well done for winning the WWA it is an incredible achievement.  I am delighted in your success.

[Maggs]

Congratulations Katharine…. I am delighted for you. I am praying that I will meet a good Christian man one day.  I have been widowed for 11 years .  All in God’s gift.  Bless you for all the wonderful work Heavenly Partners has achieved.

(Janine 40 widowed writer)

‘I send my congratulations to you for the wonderful work you have done in this sphere of our lives.   God Bless you.  I am still believing !’

(Jan 73 single NHS Manager)

Congratulations that is great news. Well done.  I contacted friends first a long time ago now. I’m still single, hoping and praying to meet a good Christian man.

(Sarah 76 widowed retired Social Worker)

“Many congratulations Katherine and may God continue to bless your ministry for single people.  I haven’t been blessed with a Christian husband yet….. but I wait on the Lord in hope and trust and perseverance & anticipation. I declare His word Psalm 27 over my life that i will live to see the goodness of God in my life! God bless you,”

(Anne)

“Congratulations, it is indeed an achievement ! You have a wonderful ministry. Praise the Lord ”

(Monica, Charity worker)

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“You guys are absolutely fantastic – the best of all the agencies – I would like to renew my membership please.”

(Noel, Prison officer)

“It was good talking to you on the phone the other day – thank you for taking the trouble to call me. Also thank you for your advice and encouragement”.

(Paul, Vicar)

“Thanks for your continuing efforts in encouraging active, caring membership and friendship.”

(Elizabeth – Local Government Officer)

“Please accept my cheque to renew my membership. I’ve got the courage now I never had in my 20’s and 30’s. You provide a good service.”

(Ruth, Secretary)

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