{"id":1020,"date":"2013-12-20T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2013-12-20T15:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensministrytoolbox.com\/?p=1020"},"modified":"2018-02-12T12:25:36","modified_gmt":"2018-02-12T17:25:36","slug":"10-reasons-to-host-an-event-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensministrytoolbox.com\/10-reasons-to-host-an-event-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons to Host a Women’s Ministry Event in January"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many Women’s Ministry Teams miss the opportunity to love on and encourage their women by opting out of January events.<\/p>\n

I, however, believe that\u00a0January is one of the very best months for hosting a Women’s Ministry event!<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 reasons you should host a women’s minisry event in January:<\/h4>\n

1. You’ll have very little competition<\/strong> with other church events\/activities (most ministries take a post-Christmas break).<\/p>\n

2. Many women are\u00a0experiencing\u00a0post-holiday blues<\/strong> and would love an excuse to get out and have some fun!<\/p>\n

3. Young (and not so young)\u00a0moms are often getting a small break from busy schedules<\/strong> (spring sports haven’t ramped back up yet).<\/p>\n

4. March Madness<\/strong> (NCAA basketball tournaments) has yet to start<\/strong>. Depending on where you live that can bring on some fierce competition.<\/p>\n

5. It’s the perfect month for hot chocolate bars and snow-themed d\u00e9cor<\/strong> (wait til February and you’ve pretty much got to go with Valentine’s Day).<\/p>\n

6. Unlike December, there are few holidays to plan around<\/strong>. Keep in mind some school systems take a long weekend in mid-January around Martin Luther King Jr. Day.<\/p>\n

7. Many churches wait until after Super Bowl Sunday to start up their next sessions of Bible studies<\/strong> leaving that time slot open for events<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

8. You’re not competing with warm spring weather<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

9. Women always need to hear about Jesus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

10. Hearts<\/strong> are often warm and receptive to the gospel<\/strong> after celebrating the birth of Jesus.<\/p>\n

Keep it simple and fill it with warmth.<\/p>\n

Consider a comedy night<\/a>, Soup Swap, or fleece blanket service project<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You’ll notice I didn’t suggest any “New Year’s Resolution” themed ideas.\u00a0Resolutions often fizzle come February and we want to encourage our women to make lasting changes as they seek to become more like Christ.<\/p>\n

May God use your women’s ministry event in January to bless your women and warm their hearts!<\/p>\n

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