The Crux of Evangelism
It comes down to this: Do you care? Do you value lost people? Do you have the same compassion for them that Christ had for you (John 3:16; Romans 5:8)?
Not Your Grandma”s Women”s Ministry
By Michael C. Mack
What comes to mind when you think of a typical women”s ministry event? Does it involve lacy tablecloths and flowery centerpieces? A gift exchange in which women pass gifts left or right as someone reads a story? Special music? A funny speaker? Craft tables in the lobby?
Author Amy Nappa has some different ideas. Here are a few of the fresh and fun approaches to women”s ministry she suggests in Today”s Christian Woman magazine:
Adventure: One women”s group in Minnesota headed out for a four-day dogsledding trip. The woman who planned the trips said, “God works through the unexpected and the uncomfortable.” Of course, if your church is in Florida, dogsledding is probably out. What kind of adventure can you plan with the women in your church?
Mom”s night out. Invite single moms in your church and community to this event. Activities and child care are provided for the kids. Serve a gourmet dinner followed by options: a parenting class, individual prayer, or topical discussion groups. You can also include an opportunity to shop for donated, mom-appropriate items, get foot massages or haircuts, and provide other services single moms would appreciate.
Movie night. Show up with your pajamas and a pillow and watch a favorite chick flick with your girlfriends.
Paintball or laser tag. Leave the guys at home and take your teen girls with you for a night of active fun.
Michael C. Mack
Michael C. Mack is editor of Christian Standard. He has served in churches in Ohio, Indiana, Idaho, and Kentucky. He has written more than 25 books and discussion guides as well as hundreds of magazine, newspaper, and web-based articles.
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