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Issue #21 Wednesday, October 13, 1999
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. From Jennifer Rothschild
2. Icebreaker Tip: Fruit of the Spirit
3. Speaker Illustration: Adam’s Rib
4. wmCommunicator’s Resource
5. wmTip: Planning Special Events for Women - PART 3
6. Upcoming wmEvents: 28 Events in Oct-Nov
7. wmParent Tip: Can our children write?
8. What Works for Us: K.I.S.S.
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1. FROM JENNIFER
During my college years, a friend of mine gave me a
very special gift.  It was a beautiful statue of a woman,
with slender lines, adorned with a graceful hat and a
vase of flowers.  For seven years of marriage this
Lladro had been moved from city to city, from home
to home.  It was one of my most treasured possessions. 
One afternoon however, my four-year-old son was
playing a game of hide-and-seek near the table where
the Lladro sat.  Inevitably a slight bump would send
her to the floor, chipping the tips of the petals on the
flowers.  We glued parts of the Lladro back together,
but the petals were never the same. 

Another four years have passed - another city, another home.
My beautiful Lladro has followed, and she still finds her home
in our living room. I often wonder why I value her -- why she
has a place of honor on my mantle.  She's flawed.  She's no
longer perfect.  She's surely lost all monetary value. 

I've realized that I value her because she reminds me of a
person I know.  She reminds me of me. I am broken.  I am
imperfect.  I've lost some of my slender lines.  My petals have
been chipped.

In fact, we are all broken. We are all flawed. But we are still
of value because Someone loves us and positions us in a
place of honor. On the mantle of God's heart, you and I have
a place - not because of our beauty or perfection - but because
we are treasured and loved. As you minister this week, remember
that you will meet women who are broken and flawed. Yet just like
you, they are precious treasures to the heart of God. Help them to
find their place on the mantle of God's heart.
Until next time, may God richly bless your ministry.
Jennifer Rothschild, Publisher
http://www.womensministry.net/JR
email: publisher@womensministry.net

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2. ICEBREAKER TIP
Title:  FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
(What kind of fruit are you?)
Objective:
Get to know one another
Materials:
A piece of fruit - real or plastic
Procedure:
Have each woman bring a piece of fruit that symbolizes
her life. Have each introduce herself and explain.
Good for an icebreaker for a retreat.
Variation: Describe the fruit instead of having the fruit on hand.
Variation: Use any other kind of object to describe a time
of their life, or a role in life.
Submitted by: Redonna, Macon, GA Redonnap@cs.com

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3. SPEAKER ILLUSTRATION
Humor: Adam’s Rib
At Sunday School they were teaching how God
created everything, including human beings.
Little Tommy, a child in the kindergarten class, seemed
especially intent when they told him how Eve was created
out of one of Adam's ribs.

Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he
were ill, and said, "Tommy, what is the matter?"

Little Tommy responded, "I have a pain in my side. I think I'm
going to have a wife." Out of the mouths of babes!!!

From Casey at cncbiz@quixnet.net

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4. wmCommunicator’s Resource:
If your interested in polishing your communication skills,
consider the consider the all-day workshop presented by
Focus on the Family called, "Communicating Truth With
Power."  Kurt Bruner, vice-president of FOTF, and Al
Janssen, Senior Director of Product Development, will
speak and show a multi-media presentation to assist
Christian communicators hone the delivery of their
message, whether it's through writing or speaking.
This is a new venture for FOTF, and the Kansas City
Christian Writers' Network is hosting its national debut.

The workshop is Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost ranges from $35 to $55, depending on when
registration is received and if the registrant is a
member of KCCWN. Add $6 for lunch. For a free
brochure or additional details, e-mail KCCWN@aol.com
From Debi Stack, Editor, Writes of Passage

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5. wmTIP: PLANNING SPECIAL EVENTS FOR WOMEN -
Part 3
R-ethink Everything
E-ncourage Nonchurched Women to Attend
A-nnounce! Announce!  Announce!
C-hallenge members
H-oly Spirit Led

We have already addressed the R (re-think), E (encourage
nonchurched women to attend) and A (announce) issues
regarding women’s events.  But how do we C-hallenge
members to get out of their comfort zones and invite
unchurched women to attend the event?   Providing
incentives can help members do what they already know
they need to be doing.

Bring a Friend:  have a “bring a friend” event.  You can
even go so far as to have an event where no one can come
unless they bring a friend (someone not from your church). 

Reserve Seats for Members with Guests:  create a reserved
section at the front for those members who bring a friend
and for other guests who come alone. 

Have a Reception:  for members with visitors just prior to
the event.  Have church staff members and women’s leaders
there to greet and mingle.  You might even provide members
with guests a different nametag or something else to identify
them during the main event.  The reception is also helpful to
let guests know your church is there to minister to them.

Make Special Introductions:  as long as you are careful not to
embarrass anyone, you can do some meaningful recognitions
during them event.

Take Photographs: of the member and their guests.  This is
especially great for family members.

Provide Evangelism Training:  prior to the event train in
lifestyle witnessing, friendship evangelism, and building
relationships.  Help your women learn to give their
testimonies and share their faith.  When the event comes,
they will be ready to respond!

Finally, and most importantly, make sure your event is H-oly
Spirit led.   Are you expecting God to move at your special
event?  If you are not, then you probably will not notice when
He does.  We demonstrate our anticipation of God’s movement
by doing some things in advance:

Train leaders to pray,  and look for God’s movement and
direction.  Teach them to pray individually and together.
•          Train leaders to disciple and mentor other women.
•          Train leaders to witness.
•          Listen to God

You can read more about this topic and others in
Women Reaching Women:  Beginning and Building a
Growing Women’s Enrichment Ministry, LifeWay Press,
compiled by Chris Adams.  Available for $12.95 from
LifeWay Christian Resources, 1/800-458-2772 or your
local LifeWay/Baptist Bookstore.

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6. 28 UPCOMING WOMENS MINISTRY EVENTS (OCT-NOV)
OCTOBER 14 -16, 1999
St. Matthews M. B. Church
St. Louis MO
Herndon, Min  Alyce
Ph: (314) 867-2231

FRI, OCT 15, 1999 - SAT, OCT 16, 1999
Patsy Clairmont / Marilyn Meberg /
Luci Swindoll / Thelma Wells
Outrageous Joy '99 ,  Charlotte, NC
Ph - (888)49-FAITH

FRI, OCT 15, 1999 - SAT, OCT 16, 1999
Donna Otto / Kathy Peel /
Terri and Barbi Franklin
Hearts at Home ,  Rochester, MN
Ph-(309)888-MOMS(6667)

FRI, OCTOVER 15- SAT, 16, 1999
Conner, Nicole Connor and Vicki Dorazio
Southside Christian Centre
Adelaide, SA
Ph - 08 8322 2888

SAT, OCT 16, 1999
Jennifer Rothschild
First Baptist, Pryor, OK
Ph - (918) 825-3232

OCTOBER 19, 1999
First Baptist Church
Stroud OK
Fine, Anita
Ph - 918/968-2516

OCTOBER 20, 1999
First Church of Christ Congregational
Wethersfield CT
Rowe, Maggie
Ph: 860/529-6162

OCTOBER 21-23, 1999
I Survived Outreach Ministry
Capital Heights MD
Holmes, Katherine
Ph: 301/772-5130

OCTOBER 22, 1999
Women of the Word Ministries
Chicago IL
Williams, Lavisha/Robinson, Kay/Wilson, Angela
Ph: 708.817.1077

OCTOBER 22-23, 1999
Riverside Baptist Church
Denver CO
Ph: 303-433-8665

FRI, OCT. 22- SUN, 24,1999
Moria Brown
Calvary Missionary Church
Mountain Springs Lodge, Collingwood
Ontario, Canada
1-519-376-5127

OCT.22-24,1999
Calvary Missionary Church
Owen Sound
Ontario
Moira Hunt/Janet Krahn
Ph: 519-376-5127

OCTOBER 22-23, 1999
Willow Point Baptist Church
Shreveport LA
Evans, Kim/Davies, Dana
Ph-318-631-8500

SAT, OCT 23, 1999
Gail Hayes
Daughters of the King Ministries, Inc. ,
Durham, NC
Tel/Fax (919)471-1783

FRI, OCT 29, 1999 - SAT, OCT 30, 1999
Elisa Morgan / Charlene Baumbich /
Lisa Johnson
Hearts at Home ,  Lansing, MI
Ph-(309)888-MOMS(6667)

FRI, OCT 29, 1999 -   SAT, OCT 30, 1999
Patsy Clairmont / Marilyn Meberg /
Luci Swindoll / Thelma Wells
Outrageous Joy '99 ,
Minneapolis, MN
Ph - (888)49-FAITH

SAT, OCTOBER 30, 1999
Kelly Oglesby, Charles Sheppard,
Gwendolyn Roberts, Dawana Stubbs
First Free Will Baptist Church
Indianapolis, IN
Ph - 317/592-1771

MON, NOV 01, 1999
Sallie Hernandez
Faith Christian Center Fellowship ,
Kernersville, NC
Ph - (336)992-0950

NOVEMBER 3, 1999
First Church of Christ Congregational
Wethersfield CT
Bratton, Heidi
Ph: 860/529-6162

FRI, NOV 05, 1999 -SAT, NOV 06, 1999
Barbara Holly / Jeani Schutte / Brenda Matchett
Praise Keepers Ministry
Saint Charles, MO
Ph-(660)433-5997

NOVEMBER 6, 1999
First Christian Alliance
Gig Harbor WA
Jennifer Rothschild
Ph: (253)851-8485

NOVEMBER 5-6, 1999
Minor Baptist Church
Sikeston MO
Froemke, Denise/Williams, Jeannie/Ford
Marilyn/McPherson,Kellie

NOVEMBER 6, 1999
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Milford MI
Spencer/Ruth, Clark/Shannon, Azizian/Carol, Clark/ Pam
Ph. 248/624-4940

NOVEMBER 12, 1999
Ranch Acres Baptist Church
Tulsa, OK
Brady, Teresa
Ph: 918-749-7758

NOVEMBER 13, 1999
Hartwell GA
Sherman, Frankie/Harris, Jo
706 376 4245

NOVEMBER 15, 1999
Orlando FL
Jennifer Rothschild
800-859-7992

NOVEMBER 16-18, 1999
Florida Baptist State Convention
Orlando FL
Jennifer Rothschild
Ph: 800-859-7992

NOVEMBER 17, 1999
First Church of Christ Congregational
Wethersfield CT
Ulrich, Kathy
Ph 860/529-6162

NOVEMBER 20, 1999
Eastwood Baptist Church
Tulsa OK
Jennifer Rothschild
Ph: 918-274-7386

NOVEMBER 21, 1999
Ridgecrest Baptist Church
Springfield MO
Jennifer Rothschild
Ph: 800-859-7992

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

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7. wmParent Tip: by Cheri Fuller

Can Today’s Children Write?
Recently, the Department of Education released
the results of nationwide testing on writing skills of
fourth-graders, eighth-graders and 12^th graders, and
the results are not only dismal; they’re alarming:
Only one in four kids has the knowledge and skills
needs to write stories and reports proficiently. That
means ¾ of all the thousands of students tested
have mastered writing skills!

What can we do? Encourage your kids to write:

1. Thank you notes: whenever they receive a gift,
especially for birthdays and Christmas, make sure
that they have special notes to express their
appreciation in writing. It’s not only good character
training but is excellent writing practice.

2. Have a family bulletin board and write notes to
each other. Tack up inspirational quotes and
encouraging words for your kids to read, and get
them to add to those.

3. The next time your child writes something and
shares it with you, post it on the refrigerator.

4. Write a grocery list together before going to the
store or dictate it to your child.

5. Encourage list-making when your child needs
supplies for a science project or wants to plan a party.

For more tips on growing terrific writers, including
how to get kids’ writing published, see Cheri’s book
TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO WRITE (Berkley) from
which the above ideas ere adapted. Visit Cheri
at www.cherifuller.com  Email: cheri@cander.net 

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8. What Works for Us: K.I.S.S.
Sherrie reminds us to Keep it Simple Sweetie.
Our church just hosted a Ladies' Conference.  The one
thing I learned is that keeping it simple but professional
is the key.  You will enjoy it so much more if you will
relax and keep it simple.  The ladies will receive more
knowing it is a true ministry rather than a showing off. 
We are a growing church and everything costs money. 
It is better to spend less and be creative than to put your
Women's Ministry in a financial bind. All seemed to have
a wonderful time and were all truly blessed. As the the
pastor's wife and the President of the Women's
Ministry in our church, I was blessed also by being able
to relax and receive!  Praise the Lord.
Thanks Sherri, from Pittsburg Church of God

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