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Working with Senior Women’s Ministry Groups Julia Bettencourt I’ve worked with senior women’s ministry groups on and off over the years and since I get so many questions about this topic, I thought I’d share a few things I’ve learned. They Are Still Women. Whether they’ve aged on the outside and regardless of whether their […]

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Ladies Ministry: Reaching Out To the Widows and Elderly Candy Tolbert & Dee Falkner The Promise Basket for Widows By Candy Tolbert Lynn Bowman, former staff of the National Women’s Department, shares a marvelous idea for compassionate individuals or small groups. A woman in Lynn’s church instantly became a widow when her husband died in […]

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Amazing Grays! Rich Bimler Grandmother: “What are you doing?” Grandfather: “I’m resting.” Grandmother: “I thought you did that yesterday.” Grandfather: “I didn’t finish!” We do not hear much of this kind of talk these days. Most older adults are out and about at the fitness center, shopping malls, traveling, visiting grandchildren, and volunteering in their […]

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THE MINISTERING TO SENIOR ADULTS THE CHURCH’S CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY OF AN AGING AMERICA… Article 1 John Naisbitt, futurist and author of Megatrends, calls the coming age wave, “the most important trend of our time.” If you haven’t noticed it moving through the American population, consider the following: * In 1985, for the first time, […]

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A Handy Guide for the Dorcas Sisters Debbie Fommell Welcome to the ladies’ world at Calvary Apostolic church! We’re happy to be associated with the work of God right where the “rubber meets the pavement”. To be involved in this great work requires the best of the best. So, with our sister, Dorcas, of the […]

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Potpourri Of Ideas For Ladies Socials and Banquets By Teresa Bohannon and Barbara Westberg Napkin Folding Http://interiordec.about.com. Do a Google search on napkin folding and you will be amazed at the great ideas out there for use. Napkin Rings Cut 1-1/2″ diameter PVC pipe into 1″ pieces. Sand edges until smooth. Paint. Cover with fabric […]

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Promoting Women’s Ministry Activities And Programs By Paula Shields Having good content, interesting, and well run meetings and events is the best way to keep your ladies coming back to monthly meetings and excited about special activities, but there are times when you may need some promotion and there are a few things you can […]

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Ladies Ministries Division By Judy Hudson Whether the church is small or large, one of the greatest resources possible for growth within the church lies in the spirit of the women. Most churches depend on the women for physical, spiritual and financial support. Although men should be the spiritual leaders of the family, a man […]

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Special Ministries for Your Ladies Department By James D Berkley, editor Social Involvement Emergency Benevolence for Church Members Even the most affluent congregations have members who may need emergency financial assistance. The loss of a job, a medical emergency, or some other extraordinary event in a church member’s life can bring that person to the […]

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Planning To Plan By Neal F. McBride The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty. PROVERBS 21:5 Planning requires planning. That’s right! Developing a realistic small-groups ministry demands that you organize and prepare your planning process. Preplanning provides the necessary guidance you need to conduct […]

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