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WOMEN'S MINISTRY "SECRET PAL" ACTIVITY ***Introduction: Feb. 22 Meet after church in the Fellowship Hall to discuss activity. ***Beginning date: March 1 Draw names before services to begin Secret Pal activity ***Ending date: To Be Determined (approx. 4 months duration) ***Objective: A "Secret Pal" is one who gives anonymous gifts, cards, flowers, etc. to another woman in the Women's Ministry group. The objective is to become better acquainted. Upon arrival at church on March 1st, each woman who wishes to participate in the Secret Pal activity will draw the name of another House of Faith Woman. (Slips of paper with names will have been put into a "pot" for drawing.) The name drawn will be your Secret Pal (SP). "A" gives gifts to "B" who gives gifts to "C" who drew "D" who drew "A." Although it is possible that two women may have drawn each other, it is improbable. If you draw the name of a close friend, it is recommended that you ask if you can redraw. We will plan to end this activity at either the proposed retreat or at our July luncheon. At that time the secret pals will reveal themselves to each other. Do not worry if you cannot be present that day or if you have not participated. We will make arrangements so that no one will be left out of the enjoyment of the day. Q. When does this activity start? Answer: March 1st. This is the day that names will be drawn. It is suggested that you bring a card with you that can be addressed and dropped into the basket on the information table (see Q&A below). Q. The purpose of this activity is to get to know someone. How does this work if I know who they are but they don't know who I am. Answer: This gives you an opportunity to get talk to them without their being self-concious. Be creative. Suggestions: a. Ask a close friend, SP's husband or child for suggestions b. Talk to your SP at church c. Make a point to be in a prayer circle together at least once during the coming months (Continued on the back) d. Be observant: Does your SP wear a lot of scarves, does she like hair ornaments, etc. e. Get together with a couple of other ladies to take your SP's to lunch f. Enlist your husband or friend to help you find out things g. Invite your SP to visit your home along with others Q. How do I get to know someone without their becoming suspicious that I am their Secret Pal? Answer: Although it is nice to keep it secret, it is not always possible and really doesn't matter. Half the fun is trying to figure out who your SP is. Q. What types of gifts are appropriate? Answer: You can use your imagination. Cards, small gifts (under $5 are suggested), baked goods, homemade crafts, poems. Q. How can I get the gift to my Secret Pal? Answer: a. Mail b. Drop something onto your SP's chair at church c. Ask someone else to hand it to your SP d. A basket will be on the information table. Cards and small gifts can be placed in this basket with the name of the recipient clearly marked. Look in this basket before and after church to see if a gift has been left for you. Any gift not picked up will be brought back the following week. Q. How often should I give a gift to my Secret Pal? Answer: That is up to you. There is no requirement for how often or amount spent. Consider what would give your SP enjoyment. People like to receive gifts that are unexpected. If you have any questions that have not been answered, you may contact Virginia Bolzern at 303- - or Carolee Wise at 303- - . ------------------------------------------------------------ "SECRET SISTERS/SHARING SISTERS" ACTIVITY (REVISED VERSION) Due to input given at the February 15 meeting, several ideas have been incorporated into the original plan. Please come to a meeting immediately after services in the sanctuary near the piano. ***Beginning date for Secret Sisters: March 1 -- Draw names at today's meeting after church. ***Ending date: On or around April 5th, our Secret Sisters will be revealed. The Sharing Sisters activity will begin at that time to continue a time for forming a deeper relationship with our sister. ***Objective: It can be fun to give (and receive) anonymously. It challenges the creativity to find out about someone. Be willing to talk about your likes and dislikes, your hobbies, your dreams. Each participant will have two special sisters, one from who she receives and one to whom she gives. Once our sisters are revealed to each other, we will have increased potential for sharing and praying together. This and the companion Sharing Sister activity supports our congregational vision by encouraging us in closer relationships with those we may not already know well. As we grow more comfortable with each other, it becomes easier to reach out to others. ***Little or No Money Gifts: It is encouraged that we give gifts that expend little or no money. Give cards (these can even be handmade), baked goodies, a meaningful scripture, a word of encouragement, share a dream. Thoughtfulness not quantity is the key. Sharing Sisters Activity For an additional time, we can continue to encourage, laugh, cry and pray with our newly revealed Sister. We will call this period "Sharing Sisters." At our April quarterly luncheon, we will decide how long we wish to continue this activity and any extra parameters that should be met. If you have not participated in the Secret Sister activity but wish to join in Sharing Sisters, you may do so. If you wish to participate as a Secret Sister and then drop out, that is also permitted. For further information or ideas, please contact: Virginia Bolzern (303- - ) or Carolee Wise (303- - ). ------------ I made a list with all the women's names and then cut them into strips to put in a basket. Basically, everybody showed up at a meeting and I read off names and got an okay to put them in the basket. A couple who couldn't come had sent word that they wanted to participate. So we drew names for them and they will be notified of whom they "got." __________________________________________________________________ SECRET SISTERS QUESTIONNAIRE Please take a moment to answer the following questionnaire to help your Secret Sister in getting better acquainted with you. When you are finished, fold the paper to show "To the Secret Sister of Your Name; either give to Evelyn Allen or put in the special box on the table in the lobby. Please check the box this week and next to pick up the returned questionnaire from your sister (Evelyn can't deliver it since she won't know who you are.) If you are unable to respond to the questionnaire for any reason, that's okay--just adds to the mystery. 1. What is: a. your favorite Color? ___________________ b. the color scheme of your kitchen? ____________________ c. your favorite flower? __________________________ d. the color scheme of your bathroom_______________________________ e. the color scheme of your bedroom_____________________________ 2. Circle any activities you like doing? yard work/gardening skiing/winter sports swimming/summer sports watching TV cooking and baking attending art shows dieting (smile) other hobbies _________________________ sewing 3. How would you describe yourself? Athletic Artistic "Free Spirit" Homebody Super Mom Yuppie Helen of Troy Other ________________________ 4. Do you like any of the following? You do not have to currently own one. Dogs Cats Birds None Fish Stuffed Animals Other___________________ 5. Do you have any allergies? Please specify___________________ 6. What quality of God do you most appreciate?___________________ 7. Circle your favorite genres of books Thrillers Romance Inspirational/Religious Mystery Christian Fiction Westerns Biographies Science Fiction Other_____________________ 8. What makes you: laugh__________________________________________________________ angry__________________________________________________________ 9. Tell us something about yourself that others might not know. __________________________________________________________________ |
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