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Idea Archives
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Event: Books and Chocolate
Submitted by Pam Ross, Family Chrisitan Center, Munster, Indiana...Provide an opportunity for the women of our church to interact in a small group setting, promote reading, have some really good chocolate. It just doesn't get much better than that! . . .
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Icebreaker: God Made You Wonderful
Submitted by Cindy Walters, Southaven, Mississippi...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. . . .
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Retreat: I'm Not Who I Was
Jennifer Hallenbeck
Lives are changed through the love of Christ, and this inspired our recent retreat. We spent a weekend at a local retreat center and focused on developing deeper relationships with each other by learning about the ways God has been at work. . . .
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Icebreaker: Shop Owner
Leslie Kuechenmeister
Every woman has some kind of dream tucked away in her heart. This icebreaker activity will create a lot of interesting interaction among the women in your ministry by asking a simple question about their dreams and ambitions. You will learn . . .
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Event: Crazy Christmas Tea
The focus of this event was to help build relationships in a rapidly growing church and to offer an "entry level" event for new believers and women who were looking for a church. We sent out invitations asking the women in our church to bring . . .
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Icebreaker: If Shoes Could Talk
Submitted by Sue Nagel, Crossroads Covenant Church, Forest Lake, Minnesota...Your shoes have a story to tell! They might might give away your penchant for running, fashion, comfort or desire to be a little taller. They might also hint . . .
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Retreats 101: Purpose and Planning
Robyne Beaubien
This is the second installment of a series of articles on Retreat Planning. This week we will look at some ideas to help with determining the purpose of the retreat and how to plan. There are two basic approaches to take in planning a retreat. You may . . .
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Event: Travel Time
Submitted by Gina Cover, Woodlawn United Methodist Church, Panama City Beach, Florida...Travel back in time to a city of your choosing with this historically themed event, and bring the stories and the wisdom of the ancients to life at your next women's ministry . . .
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Event: Sharing Traditions
Robyne Beaubien
This is a great time of the year to have the women in your church share some of their personal family and holiday traditions. This can be presented as an evening event or a Saturday workshop/conference. . . .
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Event: Christmas Tour of Homes
Submitted by Debbie Blackshear, Jacksonville, Florida...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 . . .
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Ministry Idea: Prayer Calendar
Incorporate this idea into your next Bible study, ladies night out or prayer group. You will help build community and unite the women through prayer. We always discover that true ministry begins with prayer, and there is nothing better than seeing your women . . .
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Icebreaker: Christmas Carol Conjecture
Submitted by Abi Buening, Grand Forks, North Dakota...Test your group's Christmas carol knowledge with these creatively phrased titles and a game of guessing. You'll hear a lot of laughter and probably stump more than a few. . . .
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Event: Advent Service and Candlelight Tea
Submitted by Christine Schiesswohl, First Presbyterian Church, Schenectady, New York...Advent is a wonderful season to consider the reason for the season and invite others to share in new traditions. The aim is to take step away from all the preparations . . .
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Icebreaker: Name that Tune
Submitted by Kelly Hohne, Oak Hills Church, San Antonio, Texas...Your group of women will tap their toes while tapping into their memory bank of favorite songs with this fun icebreaker activity. So gather a group and a little nostalgia and . . .
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Leadership Tip: Remembering Names
Robyne Beaubien
Let's face it, names are important. We all feel special when people remember our names and use them in conversation. One of the challenges of being a ministry leader is simply remembering everyone's names. Here are . . .
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