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1. Tabernacle Of Antioch Worship Center Women’s Ministry W O M E N Making a difference

2. Tabernacle of Antioch Women’s Ministry The Vision of the ministry is to support the development of the whole woman by meeting her spiritual, physical and emotional needs. To develop and support the growth and maturity of the WOMEN in the church that will lead to strong committed Christian women ready to support and serve the overall ministry and vision of the church and the community served by the church. VISION

3. Tabernacle of Antioch Women’s Ministry To be loyal to God and to ourselves while making a visible significant difference everywhere. MISSION STATEMENT

4. Tabernacle of Antioch Women’s Ministry Similarly teach the older women to live in a way that is appropriate for someone serving the Lord. They must not go around evil of others and must not be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good. These older women must rain the younger women to love their husbands and their children, to live wisely and be pure, to take to their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God. THEME SCRIPTURE – Titus 2:3-5 (NLT)

5. Tabernacle of Antioch Women’s Ministry To develop programs that support the spiritual, emotional, financial and physical growth and development of the women within the church family. Present the proposal to the Pastor for approval Finalize the Ministry Announce the Ministry and invite participation Implement the Ministry Short-term goals

6. Tabernacle of Antioch Women’s Ministry Our goal is for every woman to feel at home, to belong, and to connect to God and to each other. That the women will develop to the point where they begin to make a visible, positive difference in their homes and in their community. To recognize that God has created each woman with unique and complex set of gifts, talents, and abilities. To assist women in finding the right place that will help them grow, develop, and THRIVE on their journey toward becoming more like CHRIST. long-term goals

7. Determine each woman’s purpose for participating in the ministry to aid with meeting their specific needs. • The ultimate goal is to aide in the development of committed Christian women that will be prepared and ready to support the overall ministry and goal of the church and the community it serves. • To help the women fulfill their purpose and become the women God created them to be • Assist them with developing a daily devotional life MAIN OBJECTIVES

8. Steps for Organizing and Structuring the Ministry • Structure the Ministry • Present the Ministry to the Pastor for approval • Receive Pastor’s approval • Finalize the Ministry Structure • Implement the ministry • Some ACTION STEPS • Set start date and time • Determine meeting location • Outline first meeting agenda • Announce the ministry • Engage others

9. Steps for Organizing and Structuring the Ministry • Structure the Ministry • Outline Meeting Format • Set Annual Calendar

10. Program Outline Females 18 & up Proposed meeting date & Time Weekly: Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Monthly “In The Living Room” fellowship Quarterly Developmental Worships 3rd Saturday in March 3rd Saturday in June 3rd Saturday in Sept Quarterly Social Fellowship Outings Community Outreach

11. Meeting & Project Format • Prayer Praise & Worship • Each fellowship will begin with prayer, praise and worship to set the tone for a successful fellowship where the Holy Spirit is present and in control. • Bible Study • Bible Study will be the basic and the foundation on which the ministry is built. Several bible lessons that relate to the development of Godly women have been chosen to begin the ministry. Each year, we will add, change or repeat lessons based on the needs of the women in the ministry. • Life Issues • Each fellowship will include time for a round table discussion on life daily issues. This will allow for each of us to gain support from each other as we work through the many challenges that women face from day to day.

12. Meeting & Project Format • Annual Community Outreach Project • Our first annual outreach project will be: “ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE NEXT MAJOR DISASTER?” Working with the Pastor, we will choose a Saturday to present tips and tools the will assist families in the church and the community with getting their families and homes prepare for the next big disaster. • Ongoing Mission Project • We will also begin to developing a Mission project called: “THE FORGOTTEN CITIES RESTORATION MISSION”. The Mission will be developed to provide aide to the surrounding cities of a major disaster. Too often the focus for support and restoration is built around the areas that bring the most money to the city and the smaller surrounding cities are forgotten after a major disaster. For example in the case of Katrina, the focus was on restoring the tourist area of New Orleans and Biloxi Mississippi and the surrounding cities received little or no help. • The project will be structured to allow for partnership with churches in the various hard hit areas. Items to be donated will be collected and shipped to the Partnering Churches in the disaster locations.

13. Introduce the Ministry • Survey Women in the church to determine their needs • Distribute letter with Information Survey • Engage the women in a round table discussion to get their input on the structure of the ministry • Post announcement • Final the Ministry • Implement the ministry

14. Announcements, Information and Updates TO: ALL WOMEN AGES 18 AND UP The women’s ministry is taking shape and moving ahead. Our first Brainstorming planning section is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2009 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. ONLY (1) HOUR. Please plan to attend and be prepared to share your comments and suggestions. If you have not already completed and turned in your Information survey form, please bring it with you. Remember that this you ministry and your input is important! See you there!!!! Thank you (insert Director’s name here)

15. Weekly Fellowship Agenda • Agenda • Prayer, Praise & worship • Welcome & Introduction – “Getting To Know You” • Weekly Inspiration • Bible Study • Spiritual Growth • How To Study the Bible • Personal Growth • Who Am I (A woman, A wife & A Mother) • LIFE Issues – What’s on your mind • Adjourning Prayer • Fellowship

16. Women’s Daily Prayer • Lord, Show Me – Me • Show Me the Woman you want Me to be • And help Me to become that Woman!

17. Inspirational Reading • An Example: • MY WISH FOR YOU • Where there is pain, I wish you peace and mercy • Where there is self-doubting, I wish you a renewed confidence in your ability to work through it • Where there is tiredness, or exhaustion, I wish you understanding, patience, and renewed strength • Where there is fear, I wish you love, and courage

18. Weekly Bible Study • Some Lesson Examples: • How to Study the Bible • How to Talk to God Through Prayer • Who am I (A woman, wife & mother) • Seven (7) Steps to becoming a Godly Woman (using Hannah’s story in I Samuel)

19. Stay in Touch • Member Contact Information: • Using Needs/Information form to build a database of the Women’s contact information for regular follow and checking in when they miss meetings.

20. 2010 OUTREACH • ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE NEXT MAJOR DISASTER Annual Community Outreach Project Our first annual outreach project will be: “ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE NEXT MAJOR DISASTER?” Working with the Pastor, we will choose a Saturday to present tips and tools the will assist families in the church and the community with getting their families and homes prepare for the next big disaster. • THANKSGIVING FEED THE NEED • CHRISTMAS FOOD AND TOY DRIVE

21. 2010 MISSION PROJECT THE FORGOTTEN CITIES RESTORATION MISSION • Ongoing Mission Project • We will also begin to developing a Mission project called: “THE FORGOTTEN CITIES RESTORATION MISSION”. The Mission will be developed to provide aide to the surrounding cities of a major disaster. Too often the focus for support and restoration is built around the areas that bring the most money to the city and the smaller surrounding cities are forgotten after a major disaster. For example in the case of Katrina, the focus was on restoring the tourist area of New Orleans and Biloxi Mississippi and the surrounding cities received little or no help. • The project will be structured to allow for partnership with churches in the various hard hit areas. Items to be donated will be collected and shipped to the Partnering Churches in the disaster locations.