Objective To break the ice and remind every lady how special she is to God! Instructions Push a promise from God’s Word written on a slip of paper into each balloon. (Have at least one for every woman who will be attending. ) Blow up the balloons and tie. When everyone has arrived, throw the […]
Help Women Discover They Are Worthy to Serve
When I first felt God nudging my heart to serve in women’s ministry 15 years ago, several nagging questions stuck in my head, preventing me from acting on what I felt God was calling me to do. These weren’t the normal questions you’d assume would be on one’s mind, like ‘where do you want me […]
Recall Truth When You Feel Invisible
Have you ever felt swallowed up in the dailiness of ministry? Sometimes crossing one thing off the list seems to make three more things jump on the list! I know you are working hard as a ministry leader and yet sometimes you may feel as if, in spite of all you do, no one sees […]
Don’t Quit
So you feel like giving up? Have you ever questioned whether or not it’s all worth it? Are you mentally, physically or spiritually exhausted? Does it all just seem too hard? If you answered yes to any of these questions then take heart. Chances are, you are in the right place doing the right thing. […]
3 Responses When You Feel Attacked
In an old Charlie Brown cartoon, Lucy declares, “I love humanity; its people I can’t stand.” Can you relate? Serving in ministry can no doubt be challenging. While it is fulfilling to see lives changed, it can also be discouraging to be up front when darts start flying. When you start feeling attacked or discouraged, […]
EVENT: Outreach Theater Brunch
Objectives Our goal was to pamper the women in our city’s women’s shelter with a special event, gifts, and encouragement. We also wanted to introduce the ladies in our church to this vital ministry and give them a vision for how they could minister to the ladies at the women’s shelter. Invitations We invited 20 […]
3 Steps to Encourage Holy Living
Are the women in your church living holy lives? More than half may not even be trying. According to a survey by The Barna Group, 54% of American Christians either don’t think God wants them to be holy or simply don’t know. This statistic merged with real life a couple of years ago when the […]
Retreat: Beauty by the Book
Every day the world tells us how we should look, how we must dress and how many pounds we have to go until we can feel good about ourselves. Our desire for this retreat was to put some glamour on the truth that “the king is enthralled with your beauty.” Program The program was based […]
EVENT: Front Yard Retreat – Help a Girlfriend Day Out
You can get women in your front yard for some encouragement, nourishment and excitement! Background Belinda Cress felt the Lord press on her heart a burden for the women of her area and the idea of a “front yard retreat” was born. It met physical, emotional and spiritual needs. She and her team have continued […]
3 Tips to Give a Life-Changing Compliment
When you order a meal at a restaurant, how do you like it to arrive? Are you happiest when it’s piping hot and sizzling? Or, do you prefer it to be more lukewarm, as if it’s been lingering in the back somewhere unnoticed by the wait staff? Does it matter? It still tastes the same, […]
