LADIES MINISTRY MANUAL
Shirley Stephens

BABY SHOWERS

Generally, there will be one (1) church-sponsored shower for the first child born in the church. A gift is not mandatory; however, the presence of all ladies is greatly encouraged and appreciated

DUES

Each lady is asked to donate $1.00 per month to be used for various ladies auxiliary functions.

FUNDRAISERS

Various fundraisers will be completed throughout each year to meet the following specific goals.

$ 300 4-6 plastic garbage cans & cleaning supplies
$ 200 Banquet decorations
$ 250 Monthly mtgs./ speakers/luncheons, etc.
$ 300 Funeral receptions
$1,000 Bldg. Fund projects
$ 250 Mother’s Memorial
$2,300 Total to be raised

19– Coordinators

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CHURCH DONATIONS NEEDED

BAPTISMAL – Towels, undergarments (men’s and ladies) hairdryers

GENERAL – Cleaning rags, mops, broom, vacuum, sponges, buckets, toilet bowl brushes, rubber gloves.

KITCHEN – Paring knives, oven mitts, spatulas, bowls, wooden spoons, chopping board, silverware, tablecloths.

CAMP DONATIONS NEEDED

GENERAL – Plastic pitchers, dish cloths, dish towels, large plastic bowls with lids, large wire whips and large metal-handled spoons.

LADIES AUXILIARY BOOTH – Used books, magazines, whatnots, crocheted items, knitted and handcrafted items, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nylons of all sizes and colors, deodorant, hairspray, perfume, bobby pins, hair nets, samplesize kotex and tampex, combs, brushes, ribbons, bows, barrettes, toilet tissue, paper towels, and cleaning items.

19– DATES

Annual District Meeting ______
Camp Cleaning ______
Camp Cooking ______
(We need 10 ladies and 1 man to volunteer.)
Mother’s Memorial Annual Banquet ______
Speaker: Sis. ___________ and Sis. ___________
Cost: ______
Location: ________
Time: __________
MOTHER’S MEMORIAL OFFERING GOAL $_____
Ladies Retreat ______
Speakers: Sis. _________, Sis. _________, Sis. _________, Sis. _______
Theme: __________________ Cost $_______

19– MONTHLY MEETINGS:

Mother/Daughter Banquet at _______ p.m. ______
General Meeting at _______ p.m. ______
Get your free Ladies handbook.
Salad Luncheon w/skit ______
Time: ______ to ______ p.m.
Annual B-day party with Fun Exchange ______
Time: ______ p.m.
General Meeting at ______ p.m. ______
Hair Demonstration at ______ p.m. ______
General Meeting at _______ p.m. ______

SPECIAL EVENTS DATES

Pastor’s Birthday _____
Pastor wife’s Birthday _____
Pastor & wife’s Anniversary _____
Asst. Pastor’s Birthday _____
Asst. Pastor’s wife Birthday _____
Asst. Pastor & wife’s Anniversary _____
Mother’s Day _____
District Conference _____
Spring Cleaning: Ladies Only _____
Marriage Retreat _____
Fall Cleaning _____
Ladies Shopping Spree _____
Christmas Banquet _____
Watchnight Service _____

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

ADVISOR: Everyone will work under the Pastor’s wife. Sis. ________.

PRESIDENT: Direct and organize all aspects of the Ladies Auxiliary.

SECRETARY: Take official minutes at each ladies meeting, and out monthly letters at direction of President, and cards to absentees. Attend District Meeting.

TREASURER: Collect money from group projects and make approved bank deposits and withdrawals. Collect and make payments on tithes and Mother’s Memorial contributions. Keep official records on movement of all monies. Attend Annual District Meeting.

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Anyone requiring services listed below should contact President first.

All coordinators must confirm any plans with President before commencing any projects.

BABYSITTING COORDINATOR: Sis. ____________

Develop/maintain a babysitting pool; set up system for reimbursement; work with all church departments to coordinate babysitting services for participants of various functions (cells, activities, etc.).

BANQUET COORDINATOR: Sis. _____________

Coordinate all banquet functions (Christmas, Mother/Daughter or Father/Son, Building Fund, funeral receptions, etc.); organize menu, work with Decorations and Entertainment committees; coordinate setup and cleanup crews.

BAPTISM COORDINATOR: Sis. _____________

Develop/maintain procedural system for dressing; keep inventory of all clothing; make sure adequate supplies are available at ALL times; responsible for transporting supplies to and from revivals away from our church. Also arrange for photographer to be there.

CATERING COORDINATOR: Sis. _____________

Coordinate appropriate meals/snacks for all non-banquet functions (Annual Marriage retreats, funeral receptions, meals for Pastor and family, and evangelists during mini or regular revivals; work with Sick and shut-in Coordinator to provide meals when needed. Arrange for photographer to be there when appropriate.

CHURCH CLEANING COORDINATOR: Sis. _____________

Develop cleaning check list; work with cleaning crew to ensure church is satisfactorily cleaned for every service.

Assistants:
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COUPONS COORDINATOR: Sis. ________________

Will coordinate and set up the exchanging of coupons at monthly meetings.

DECORATIONS COORDINATOR: Sis. ____________

Decorate for all monthly meetings, banquets, baby showers, and other catered functions as necessary. Arrange for photographer to be there at function.

Assistants:
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DONATIONS COORDINATOR: Sis. _______________

Obtain useable supplies (paper products, door prizes, giveaways, etc.), generally from the public business sector at little or no cost.

ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE: Arrange for ALL entertainment for banquet functions (skits, music, games, appoint an M.C. etc.)

FOOD BARREL COMMITTEE: Sis. ______________

Maintain a food barrel system by executing a food drive once per month.

HOSTESS COORDINATOR: Sis. ______________

Coordinate food and refreshments servers for hostessing functions such as coffee and donuts during F.R.A.N. days, Pastor Appreciation Week, Men’s work days, Breakfast meetings, etc.; as well as set-up and cleanup crews.

Assistant:
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LAUNDRY COORDINATOR: Sis. _______________

Make sure all laundry (kitchen, nursery, baptism clothing, etc.) is cleaned and dried and available whenever needed.

MONTHLY MEETING COORDINATOR: Sis. _______________

Set up special attractions for monthly meetings.

MONTHLY MEETING REFRESHMENT COORDINATOR: Sis. ____________

Pass around sign-up sheets for women to bring refreshments; will call these people to remind them of their commitment. Will be available to help serve these refreshments and gather a committee to do that if needed.

NEW CONVERTS HOSTESS: Sis. _______________

Invite new converts to meetings, sit with them and fellowship with them at meetings.

NURSERY SUPERVISOR: Sis. _______________

Supervise all aspects of the nursery.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Sis. _______________

Take at least one snapshot or slide picture-at each church activity, youth as well as adult; (including baptisms) maintain a scrapbook of above pictures and have it available for viewing as well as for use in the church directory.

Assistants ____________
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PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR:

Promote all activities within the Ladies Auxiliary; use fliers if needed (to be approved always by Church Promotions Director) posters, tickets, etc., if needed.

SECRET PAL COORDINATOR: Sis. _______________

Coordinate 1 or 2 activities per year.

SICK/HOSPITAL/SHUT-INS/BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES: Sis ___________

Send flowers, write cards, carry out visitations, work with church caterers to send meals to those temporarily unable to cook (new baby, etc.). Encourage them to read the Bible, sing and pray. Tidy up a little if necessary.

Assistants:
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SPECIAL EVENTS CHAIRMAN: Sis. _______________

Arrange, in coordination with President, for gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and conference trips for Pastor, Assistant Pastor, and wives.

SUPPLY CHAIRMAN: Sis. _______________

Work with treasurer to obtain and maintain supplies for church use (bathrooms, kitchen, auditorium).

TELEPHONE ASSISTERS: Sis. _______________ , _____________, __________

Work with all – committees to phone ladies for assistance on any project.

LADIES OF THE AUXILIARY

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(The above material was prepared and published by the First United Pentecostal Church in Lansing, MI.)

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