Objective This is a great activity for encouraging the women in your group by demonstrating that each of us is loved and completely accepted by God.Best of all, it’s simple to pull off yet very meaningful. Materials Notebook paper, tape, pens Instructions Tape a piece of paper to each woman’s back and have all the […]
Event: Crafts & Cooking
We host a night where our women come and can choose two out of five or six crafts that range in price from $5 to $25 each. Women pay for the two classes they wish to take when they register for the event. The evening begins with refreshments and a devotional. We also make food […]
Are Your Events for Programs or People
Why did you have your last women’s special event? Was it because you always had it? Was it because you heard that First Church had a similar event and it was successful there? Did you find a great logo and plan something to go with it? Every special event should be planned to meet needs […]
Event: Masquerade Theme
A fun idea for a retreat or evening event based on our speaker’s (Sheila McFadden) subject, “Lose that Jalo: Dropping the Mask of Perfection.” Details We made “masquerade” the theme for our fall retreat. We decorated using masks, boas, beads, slippers, etc. On the Oriental Trading Company website, we found Cat Eye Mask craft kits for […]
Passion, Prayer and Purpose of Event Planning
Events are a big part of women’s ministry, but the bottom line of any event is clearly defining, “What is the purpose?” A lot of effort and planning goes into an event and it is important to assess why we are hosting a particular event. It’s equally important to set clear goals and then evaluate […]
Event: Christmas Tour of Homes
Objectives We combined the idea of a home tour with a progressive dinner, and the end result was a delightful evening of holiday fun. This event can also be used as way to raise funds and/or awareness for a local charity. Details The first Saturday in December is our annual “Christmas Tour of Homes.” Each […]
Welcoming your Guest Speaker: 5 Secrets of a Hostess with the Mostest
A great speaker will make all the difference in your women’s event. She might leave you with a side that aches from laughter, tear stains on your cheeks or meaningful new thoughts to ponder. She will pass along bits of her personal journey and the life lessons she’s learned with a few laughs and tears […]
Event: It’s a Jungle Out There!
At our fall women’s ministry event, we gave the women a glimpse of our Spring Retreat. Everything was animal print and jungle themed. Based On: Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God.” Description: A ladies night out in the fall to get a glimpse of the spring retreat. We decorated with animal […]
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 […]
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 […]
