This ministry grew out of a desire to bless military families in our area, but it could be used to reach out to women in so many other areas as well. We assemble lovely tea baskets that are given to any woman in our military community as a reminder to take care of themselves and also […]
Event: Gingerbread Hunt
This event theme is a holiday treasure hunt with a mission twist. To Start the Hunt Give each woman a clue to the first hiding place as they arrive. At that hiding place, they retrieve three things: a verse printed on a festive recipe card with a cookie recipe on the back, an ingredient or utensil […]
Devotional: 1 Corinthians 13…Christmas Style
Based on I Corinthians 13, this devotional is a great addition to any Christmas program or gathering. It is 1 Corinthians 13, Christas Version (paraphrased) If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator. If I slave […]
Event: If the Shoe Fits
Does your spiritual gift fit where you are serving? We’ve learned that it’s no fun to walk in shoes that don’t fit well. We’re also figuring out that serving in a place that doesn’t fit doesn’t work so well either. Based On: Does your spiritual gift fit where you are serving? Description: Decorations were cardboard […]
Bible Study: Extreme Makeover
This was an idea for a new women’s Bible study format at our church. Our basis for the study was our belief that there was no one better to share how to cope with real life situations then women who have lived through these situation. To get started: At a women’s gathering, we listed issues that […]
Icebeaker: Name that Name
Here are some fun activities to encourage women to learn and remember each other’s names. Alphabet lineup: ask the ladies to line up in alphabetical order by their first names. Once lined up, have them form a circle and starting with the first “A,” have them share their name and one unusual fact about themselves. […]
Event: Happy Birthday Celebration
At one of our monthly meetings, we decided to celebrate each women’s birthday. We usually have between 20-30 ladies at our meetings, and we think each one is worth celebrating. So we pull out the decorations and party! Description: At one of our monthly meetings we decided to celebrate each lady’s birthday. Decoration: We usually have […]
Outreach: Host a Dinner Party at a Shelter
This was an outreach event where we reach out to women who are homeless, victims of abuse and those suffering with addictions by taking dinner to them. Description: We held a dinner to honor ladies that are homeless; abused; addicted to drugs/alcohol; domestic violence victims. It was a wonderful evening. We do dinners for ladies […]
Icebreaker: Bag of Stuff
Challenge women to find analogies in every day items. Objectives To stimulate creative thinking and build connections to the event topic. Materials A “bag of stuff” filled with items from your catch all drawer. Instructions Fill a bag with objects you find in your “everything drawer” (i.e. paper clip, scotch tape, Band-Aid, eraser, nails, tape […]
Icebreaker: The Price Is Right
Objective Women try to guess the price of everyday items and work as a team to earn points. Materials Index cards, pens and assorted items that are used every day like dish detergent, laundry soap, washcloths, books, magazines, dry goods, canned food, etc. Instructions Put all the items on a table in the front of […]
