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Issue #31 Thursday, January 27, 2000
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. From Jennifer Rothschild
2. Programming Tip: One Size May Not Fit All
3. Free Web Cards and Press Release Services
4. 2000 Directory Listings Being Updated Jan 31
5. New Resource: Women's Ministry Tele-forum Launching February 10
6. Upcoming wmEvents: 16 Events through February
7. Subscribe/Unsubscribe Information
8. Miss an Issue?

1. FROM JENNIFER

Today I hung up the phone after speaking to my mother, where she was
as usual, encouraging me with her kind words. She is always quick to
point out my positive attributes, and generous with her compliments. And
my response, as usual, was "well Mom, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree."

Moments after this phone call my 10 year old son entered the scene, after
a long day at school. He carried with him his backpack, and a less than positive
attitude - with words and facial expressions to match! Quickly the phrase
reawakened in my mind, "that apple didn't fall far from my tree!"

What a reminder that not only do our children learn so many of our positive
attributes, but they also pick up on so many of our weaknesses, and
negative attributes.

When I notice my "little apple" becoming slightly bitter, sour, or bruised, I
am reminded that I need to be like the tree ..."firmly planted by the rivers of
of water, bringing forth fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall
not wither...." Psalm 1:3

To be that kind of tree, my delight must be in His Word, and not in me,
or what pleases me. I want to be that kind of tree because I love my
Lord, but also because I love my little apples...that don't fall far from
the tree. May the Lord bless you and your ministry...and may you
remain "firmly planted by the rivers of water!"
Jennifer Rothschild, Publisher
email: JR@jenniferrothschild.com
http://www.womensministry.net/JR

2. Programming Tip: One Size May Not Fit All

In-depth Bible study is essential for a woman to grow in her relationship with
Christ, but offering only one level of study or just one format may limit the
number of women you will reach. Many churches offer different levels to
appeal to different levels of spiritual maturity. Perhaps you could offer a
new believer’s class to teach the basics of Christianity such as prayer,
Bible study, quiet time, and witnessing. You might also provide a short-
term study (4 to 6 weeks) to appeal to those not ready to commit to a
longer time frame. This is an effective way to provide a beginner’s Bible
study class.
As women grow they will more than likely be ready for a more
extensive study next time. For those who love to dig into the
word daily, offer the 10-13 week discipleship Bible studies which
require more individual study time as well as longer group
meetings each week. Remember that not all women will commit to
the same type of small group. Offering variety shows you care
about individual needs and lets each woman choose what is right
for her at each stage of her spiritual growth.

From Chris Adams, Contributing Writer for WomensMinistry.Net and
Women's Ministry Specialist for Lifeway. This tip appears in
LifeTouch Newsletter (a free quarterly discipleship and family
publication) from Lifeway. Request a copy at cadams@lifeway.com

3. wmResource: FREE PRINTED WEB CARDS and PRESS RELEASE SERVICE

We always try to bring you great resources. This offer is a great one we've
found, and used. Go to our www.womensministry.net/freewebcards.htm to find
out how you can have 500 4x5 postcards printed at no charge. You can also
find out how to have a press release about your ministry sent to hundreds
of newspapers in your state. WomensMinistry.Net is simply passing along
the offer to you, we do not provide the service, nor guarantee it. The deadline
for these offers is January 31, 2000.

4. 2000 DIRECTORY NOW ACCEPTING RENEWALS AND NEW LISTING

Don't forget, our 2000 Directory of Speakers (and other gifted communicators)
will be updated on February 1, 2000. Now's the time to get your FREE
Bronze listing, or renew your SILVER or GOLD Listing. All SILVER and GOLD
renewals will need to pay for their 2000 listing at
http://www.womensministry.net/directory by January 31, 2000.
BRONZE listings will remain posted at NO CHARGE. ALL SILVER and
GOLD listings that are not renewed by January 31, 2000 will be transferred
to BRONZE status. You can pay on-line, by mail, or by fax.
For more details visit: http://www.womensministry.net/directory

If you are a little web-shy, request an e-mail form be e-mailed
to you. Send your request to: info@womensministry.net

5. New Resource: WOMEN'S MINISTRY TELE-FORUM
There are still a few spaces available for the February 10 Tele-Forum
(12pm Eastern/9am Pacific) with special guest Jennifer Rothschild.
If you're interested in more information about participating in this FREE
round-table discussion taking place over the phone, simply
send a blank email to teleforum@SmartBotPRO.NET. You'll get
more information Emailed to you within 60 seconds.

6. WOMEN'S MINISTRY EVENTS: 16 EVENTS THRU FEBRUARY
Fri, Jan 28, 2000 - Sat, Jan 29, 2000
Women of Faith Conference, Cincinnati, OH
Ph: (1)(888)49-FAITH

Jan 28-29, 2000
Bev Lowry
Spring Valley B. C. , White Oak, SC
info: Ph - (803)865-1952

Sat, Jan 29, 2000
Karen O'Connor
Queen of Angels Church , Alpine, CA
info: (619)287-9138

Wed, Feb 02, 2000
Debbie Hannah Skinner
First Christian Church , Amarillo, TX

Sat, Feb 05, 2000
Pamela Shaw
First Baptist Brandon , Brandon, MS
info: (601)825-8003

Tue, Feb 08, 2000
Cindy Jones
Healing Hearts Ministries ,
Lincolnton, NC
info: Ph - (704)736-4936

Tue, Feb 08, 2000
Sherrie Kulwicki
Rehoboth Association, Lone Star, TX
info: Cathy Day, (903)885-2868

Fri, Feb 11, 2000
Jennifer Rothschild
Castle Hills FBC , San Antonio, TX
Info: 210) 377-8411 or p.barnum@chfbc.org

Tue, Feb 15, 2000
Jane Roby
First Baptist Stroud, Stroud, OK
1bc@brightok.net

Fri, Feb 18, 2000 - Sat, Feb 19, 2000
Jennifer Rothschild
Ambassador Hotel , Amarillo, TX
PH: (806)655-7218; corkyd@amaonline.com

Fri, Feb 18, 2000 -Sat, Feb 19, 2000
Sherrie Kulwicki
First Baptist Church Lawton
Lawton, OK
info: (580)355-0205, Lesta

Fri, Feb 18, 2000 - Sat, Feb 19, 2000
Women of Faith Conference , Washington, DC
Ph: (1)(888)49-FAITH

Thu, Feb 24, 2000
Chondra Pierce
Westside B. C., Jacksonville, FL
info: (904)781-0618

Fri, Feb 25, 2000 - Sat, Feb 26, 2000
Rhonda Kelley / Jami Smith
State Convention of Indiana , Indianapolis, IN
Ph. (317)241-9317 ext. 250, www.scbi.org

Sat, Feb 26, 2000
Gretchen Hull / Kathy Dudley
Christians for Biblical Equality
Mesquite, TX
info: h: (972)216-5784 w: (214)969-2729

Sun, Feb 27, 2000
Pamela Stephens
7th Day Adventist Church , Alhambra, CA
Ph: (626)869-6137 or (909)599-6425, psstephens@aol.com

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