A Window for Women
It is a privilege to talk with you about the Word of God via this addition to our new Website. Perhaps I should introduce myself by telling you a bit about myself; however, the main purpose of this “window” will be to glorify the Lord and encourage our hearts together in His Word.
This page provides things of interest to single women, wives, mothers and widows. It begins with an introduction to Mrs Whitcomb as a four part life story. This page also highlights Mrs. Whitcomb's books and links to other ministries.
Life History of Norma Whitcomb
Part 1 - Missionary in the Philippines
This is the first of a 4 part series of events from my life and illustrations of how the Lord works.
I was born into a Christian home in a little hamlet near Kingston, New York. I accepted Christ as my Savior at an early age and from then on had a burning desire to serve Him. God directed our family to a church with a strong missionary emphasis. This exposed me to the needs of lost souls in other lands. From then on my focus was the mission field.
The burial of my mother the day before my sixteenth birthday and the sudden death of my father that called me home during my junior year in college were part of God’s plan to cast myself on Him. His Word promised that He saw my need and He would care for me. “For the ways of a [woman] are before the eyes of the Lord, and He watches all [her] paths” (Prov. 5:21). He certainly did! He was my EL ROI, my “One who sees.” Heartaches are the means of our becoming bitter or better. The choice is ours. God directed me to continue my walk with Him. I have never regretted making the “better” choice.
I entered college with only one purpose–preparation for the mission field. In my senior year, I met a war veteran with the same purpose. One year later Robert Pritchett and I became one. After further preparation, we set sail for the Philippines. God lead us all the way. He gave us the desire of our hearts, which of course, was His outworking all along.
After eleven years in the Philippines, we took our second home duty assignment for the purpose of receiving higher degrees, planning to return and continue teaching in a Bible institute and seminary–FEBIAS. God had other plans. Robert died from a heart attack while jogging. Again, God sustained me and added another chapter to my life, teaching me who He is so that I could know what He would do for me. He was my EL SHADDAI–my “all–sufficient One.” My Rock. My Refuge. My very present help in time of trouble (Psalm 46:1). (Norma A. Whitcomb)
Biosketch of Norma Whitcomb
Biosketch of Norma Whitcomb
Norma Whitcomb is a homemaker, a dedicated contributor to her husband’s ministry and to Whitcomb Ministries. She was a former elementary and junior high school teacher; and a missionary and Bible College teacher for eleven years in the Philippines. She is a Bible teacher and seminar speaker to ladies in the U. S. and abroad.
Mrs. Whitcomb graduated from Houghton College with a B. A. degree majoring in Christian education. She also graduated from Emporia State University with an M. S. degree in educational psychology and completed a teaching degree in art.
Having been reared in a Christian home, she accepted Christ as a young child and from then on enjoyed a musical ministry with her family.
Norma has been a versatile lady who has enjoyed oil painting, hostessing, tennis, ministering to widows and several creative activeites. She is a her husband’ side in his ministry. Her passion is the study and ministry God’s Word to women.
Her four and ½ star rated book, Those Mysterious Dinosaurs, in eleven languages, as well as the accompanying activity book, is widely used to present biblical and scientific truth to children. Two co-authored cookbooks an a Family Caring and Sharing 4 part series are other accomplishments.
Mrs. Whitcomb has a God-honoring testimony that tells of her years as a missionary in the Philippines, her widowhood, her marriage to Dr. John C Whitcomb, a widower, and subsequent experiences that have drawn her closer to her heavenly Father Who does all things well. Her life verse is, “I can do all things through Chris, Who strengthens me” (Phil 4:23).
When Norma and Dr. John said “I do” on January 1, 1971, their blended families gave them six children, ages 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. They now have seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Norma has said, “I did no leave the mission field, I changed mission fields!’
 
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Dinosaurs |
Dinosaurs |
Purpose - Workbook |
- Bible-based teaching material for children (ages 5-12)
- Click on the book (above) for more information
- Click on Books and Charts for all listings
- Download Whitcomb Ministries Order Form
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Salads & Sandwiches |
Desserts |
- Bible-based teaching material for women
- Click on the book (above) for more information
- Click on Books and Charts for all listings
- Download Whitcomb Ministries Order Form
