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Issue #14 Wednesday, April 28, 1999
http://www.womensministry.net
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v-mail: 405-273-0550

IN THIS ISSUE
1. From the Publisher
2. Special Events: Programs or People
3. Speaker Illustration: Too Involved?
4. wmUpdate: Searchable Events Now Online
5. Mother's Day Gift Idea
6. Upcoming wmEvents: 13 Events in May
7. wmQ&A: Organizational Structure
8. wmUpdate: PeopleDirectory Progress
9. Subscribe/Unsubscribe Information

1. FROM THE PUBLISHER
It's funny how often I have spiritual encounters while
in my kitchen. It's not that my kitchen is a sacred
place, it's the law of averages, I spend a lot of time
in my kitchen!

As I was making spaghetti sauce, I felt the nudge
of the Holy Spirit to make plenty, enough to take
to the neighbor with the new baby whom I had never
met. I reasoned why I should not, I rationalized
why I could not, then I decided to obey the
voice of the Lord.

I was so nervous! Over the years I have become
accustomed to public ministry - there is a certain
safety in it - but one on one with a stranger who
may not even want my spaghetti or my witness
was dangerous and frightening!

I tried to rehearse what I would say and I
knew God was leading me to tell her the truth -
"I am bringing you spaghetti because I am a
Christian, and God put it on my heart to reach
out and bring you dinner and let you know
He loves you."

Since delayed obedience is disobedience,
I marched boldly across the street, knocked
on the door, and with little eloquence I handed
her spaghetti and told her all God led me to say.

She was touched, amazed, and overwhelmed.
She told me with tears in her eyes what every
new mom tells. . . I am tired, I am lonely, I am
inadequate. . ." and she also told me . . .
"Thank you".

Obedience gives great reward. Trusting God
in an uncomfortable area renews our confidence
in His sovereignty. Stepping out on a new limb
makes us want, even more, to walk by faith.

Just because something is not easy or natural
for us does not mean it is outside of our calling.
That one woman is no less important than the
thousands I may speak to in public ministry.

Let us never get so comfortable in our ministry
zone that we miss the call of God. True public
ministry cannot occur if private ministry does not.
So ladies, stock up on the Ragu, you never know
when God will need it!
Jennifer Rothschild, Publisher,
http://www.womensministry.net/JR
email: publisher@womensministry.net

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JOIN Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Jennifer Rothschild, and many
others at the upcoming Spring Breakaway Women's
Retreat at the Radisson Resort in beautiful Coral Springs,
Florida. May 14-15, 1999. Sponsored by Sheridan
House Family Ministries. Call 954-583-1922 or visit:
http://www.sheridanhouse.org
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2. SPECIAL EVENTS: 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 of women. Often, it is easier to copy an event we have heart about than it is to determine the needs of our women and program to meet those needs. Lots of programs and flashy brochures can be impressive, but are lives being changed?

A special event is different from an ongoing small group. A special event is a one-time event that focuses on a particular issue or theme. Usually we do extra things to make it special but the purpose of providing special events is still to reach women for Christ, mature women in the faith, involve women in service through spiritual gifts and talents, and support and undergird the church. Having a purpose gives direction and makes planning easier. In order to reach women, there must be something significant that they want to experience at the event. Then, not only to we reach them, but we disciple them so that they grow closer to Christ and His ways. As women come to Christ and grow in their relationships with Him, they will want to serve. Planning special events through women's enrichment ministry will help them learn to use their gifts and talents for the Lord. This supports the church as well as the women. After all, Christ
commands us to ":go and make disciples". God bless!

From Chris Adams, Women's Enrichment Specialist, Lifeway and
Contributing Writer, WomensMinistry.Net cadams@lifeway.com

Excerpt from Women Reaching Women: Beginning and Building a Growing Women's Enrichment Ministry, compiled by Chris Adams. Next month, "how to make your events attractive to the unchurched women." You can read more about special events and other aspects of women's ministry in this book. Available from LifeWay Christian Resources, 1/800-458-2772.

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*************ADD GOOD STUFF**************
If you have a job announcement or ministry opportunity
you want to share with women across the county
register it at http://www.womensministry.net/jobs
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3. SPEAKER ILLUSTRATION: TOO INVOLVED?
A woman walking across a parking lot saw a driverless car slowly rolling toward her. With unusual agility, she sprinted to it, opened the door and pulled the emergency brake, bringing the car to a jarring halt. As she got out, a man in work-clothes was among the fast-gathering crowd that approached her. "Well, I stopped that car!" she announced with pride. "Yeah, I know," replied the man. "I was pushing it."

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4. wmUpdate: NEW SEARCHABLE EVENT CALENDAR
Our new and improved women's ministry EventCalendar
is now online. You can now search for women's ministry
events by state, or by special guest speaker(s) or musician(s).
Just go to www.womensministry.net/Events to view or
submit new events. We recommend reading the READ THIS
FIRST link. Tell us what you think.
comments@womensministry.net

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To Live Is Christ: The Life and Ministry of Paul by Beth Moore,
Presents fascinating details from the life of Paul, the Apostle
to the Gentiles, and focuses on the true meaning of servanthood.
This video-based study from the book of Acts and the Epistles
of Paul focuses on how we can serve Christ with the same
passion as Paul. This 11-week, in-depth Bible study includes
videotape presentations by Beth, a personal study book to
prepare for the weekly video lessons, and leader helps.
For this book and other Beth Moore books contact Lifeway
Stores at 1800-458-2772
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5. RECOMMENDED GIFT BOOK FOR MOTHER'S DAY
Last week I had lunch with noted author and speaker
Cheri Fuller (When Mother's Pray, and others). She was
sharing with me her recently released book Quiet Whispers
From God's Heart for Women. It's a beautifully illustrated gift
book, with true stories of occasions when women heard
God's quiet whispers through their children, friends, and other
situations. Among numerous contributors, you'll find a
story from me. Consider it for Mother's Day. I'm confident you'll
love it. In your local bookstores (Publisher, JCountryman), or buy it online like I did at http://www.womensministry.net/Bookstore/wmBookstore.htm . Jennifer.  Find Cheri at www.womensministry.net/cheri

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*****************BE PART OF THE SOLUTION**************
Don't forget to tell us you "what worked" (or didn't work) at your recent women's event and/or leadership meeting. Submit your brief tip, idea, or lesson learned to
comments@womensministry.net.
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6. UPCOMING WOMENS MINISTRY EVENTS (MAY)
~Fri, Apr 30, 1999 - Sun, May 02, 1999
Bunny Wilson / Tammy Tkach/Sheila Graham
Worldwide Church of God, Covina, CA
~Sat, May 01, 1999
Jennifer Rothschild, Snow Hill Baptist Church , Tuttle, OK
Ph (405)392-2039 email
~Mon, May 03, 1999
Women with Hope , Mclean, VA
ph - (703)912-4144 email
~Fri, May 07, 1999
Jennifer Rothschild, Calvary Baptist,Tulsa, OK
Ph - (918)838-9967
~Fri, May 07, 1999 - Sat, May 08, 1999
Patsy Clairmont / Marilyn Meberg /Luci Swindoll
/Thelma Wells Outrageous Joy '99 , Kansas City, MO
Ph - (888)49-FAITH
~Sun, May 09, 1999
Jennifer Rothschild, Northwest Baptist Church
Oklahoma City, OK Ph (405)942-5557
~Tue, May 11, 1999
Jennifer Rothschild, Heritage Baptist Church,
Oklahoma City, OK Ph - (405)720-1449
~Fri, May 14, 1999 - Sat, May 15, 1999
Nancy Leigh DeMoss / Jennifer Rothschild
Sheridan House Family Ministries, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ph - (954)583-1552
~Fri, May 14, 1999 - Sat, May 15, 1999
Gloria Gaither / Shirley DeNard / Anita Renfroe
East Brent Baptist Church , Pensacola, FL
Ph 850-477-5812
~Fri, May 14, 1999 - Sat, May 15, 1999
RockLake, Tyndale College Toronto, ON
(905)791-3463
~Fri, May 21, 1999
One Accord Ministries , Goldsboro, NC
(919)580-3167
~Fri, May 21, 1999 - Sun, May 23, 1999
Delphia Hill-Large Haughville SDA Church ,
Indianapolis, IN (317) 329-9046.
~Fri, May 28, 1999 - Sun, May 30, 1999
Iona Locke / Kaye Stramler / Sederia Butler-Williams
(313)381-0569

For more information on each event, or to submit your Event
information, go to
http://www.womensministry.net/Events

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7. wm Q&A: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR WM
Can anyone tell us your typical organizational structure for your
women's ministry team. Specifically, how many do you have
on your leadership team, what are their titles, and what are their
responsibilities? Thanks. Sarah comments@womensministry.net.

When you have a question that relates to women's ministry,
send it to us. We'll post it in our newsletter and
then share the responses in the next issue.
Have a question you'd like our subscribers to respond to?
Send it to comments@womensministry.net.

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8. WEB UPDATE: PEOPLE DIRECTORY PROGRESS
So many of you are asking about when our much anticipated
PeopleDirectory will be launched. I can assure you it will be
well worth the wait. Currently we are beta testing the Directory -
which means we are working out the bugs. You will soon be able to find speakers, authors, musicians, and dramatic artists - along with a small photo (within 2 weeks). Thanks for your patience. Philip

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