Mission Statement and Guidelines 2015 - Fourth Avenue Church of Christ Women's Ministry-Shower Committee

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2015 guidelines define the mission and operating procedures for the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ Women’s Ministry Shower Committee. The document outlines who is eligible for church-sponsored showers, where and when showers are held, and the invitation rules for first-time vs. second-time occasions. It also specifies roles and step-by-step responsibilities for co-chairs, coordinators, hosts, including scheduling, communication timelines, room reservation, hostess planning support, and required details for church handouts and email announcements.

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Mission Statement

Shower Guidelines

Shower Ministry Co-Chairs

Co-Chair,Coordinator and Hostess Duties for Showers-2015

Gift Registry information

Guidelines for Hostesses-2015

# Mission Statement and Guidelines 2015 Fourth Avenue Church of ChristWomen's Ministry-Shower Committee ## Mission Statement Our mission is to serve God and the women of our church as we honor newbrides and mothers-to-be. ## Shower Guidelines Church-sponsored showers will be given for the first baby or first weddingonly and will be announced in the e-blast and Sunday handout.All womenin the church are invited to attend.These showers will be held at the churchbuilding. Showers for the 2nd baby or wedding are encouraged to be given by friendsor Life Groups,but will be on an invitation-only basis. Those eligible for church-sponsored showers are 4ᵗAvenue Church ofChrist members only.Children who grew up at 4ᵗʰAvenue and whoseparents still attend here are eligible for bridal showers. Showers will be given on the 1 Sunday on the month.This can be flexibleif the 1St Sunday falls on a holiday weekend.Showers will be given at thechurch building.If two or more occur on the same Sunday they can becombined or separate,according to the wishes of the honorees. If someone wishes to have a shower in their home,that shower would needto be on an invitation basis. ***As a committee,we try to do our best to never miss an upcomingwedding or birth of a baby.Please help us all by communicating to thecommittee when you learn of a baby or wedding.We are a big and growingchurch,and it takes all of us to keep up with the needs of our members. Shower Ministry Co-Chairs Judy Coffman-cell:615-218-4793,email:tarheelfan@comcast.net Emily Robinson-cell:615-969-9360,email:emilydrobinson@aol.com Co-Chair,Coordinator and Hostess Duties for Showers-2015 ## Fourth Avenue Church of ChristWomen's Ministry-Shower Committee 1. Identify shower needs via Life Groups,church staff,Shepherds,andmembers,and contact the needs to the Co-chairs. 2. The Co-chairs contact the honoree to schedule the shower date. 3. The Co-chairs contact the monthly coordinator with the name of thehonoree,shower date,and hostess if known. 4. The Coordinator contacts the hostess*and assists the hostess with supplies,ideas,clean-up and return of supplies.The Coordinator should alsoprovide the Guidelines for Hostesses to the hostess. *If the honoree does not have a Life Group and no one has volunteered tohost,the Coordinator is responsible for finding a hostess. 5. The Hostess contacts Lydia with the details of the shower 3-4 weeks priorto shower so that the information can be included in church handouts andemail news-blasts.Be sure to include: Honoree's name (including the parents'names if the parents attendFourth Avenue) Type of shower(bridal or baby,boy or girl) Date,time,and location(which room) ## Gift Registry information The Hostess uses the Guidelines for Hostesses to help plan the shower. 6. ## Shower Ministry Co-Chairs Judy Coffman-cell:615-218-4793,email:tarheelfan@comcast.net Emily Robinson-cell:615-969-9360,email:emilydrobinson@aol.com Guidelines for Hostesses-2015 ## Fourth Avenue Church of ChristWomen's Ministry-Shower Committee Gather hostesses.(Life Group,Connection Group,friends) Pick a location.There are several classrooms upstairs that are often used for showers.If there ismore than one shower on the same day,the upstairs class rooms are frequently chosen as guests mayeasily attend more than one shower.The Fellowship Room downstairs is convenient if you would liketo use the nearby kitchen. Choose a time.Showers are held from 1:30-3:00;times may be adjusted if needed.The church doors automatically lock at 12:30,unlock for showers at 12:31 and lock again at 4:30,so you can plan your set-up and clean-up around those times.Note the one minute they are locked from 12:30 to 12:31. Contact Lydia with Shower information at lydia.norman@fourthavenuechurch.org,or call her atthe Church office at 615-794-6626.This will reserve your room and let Lydia distribute theinformation. Let the h

FAQs

Who is eligible for church-sponsored showers under the 2015 guidelines?

Eligible showers are for Fourth Avenue Church of Christ members only. Children who grew up at Fourth Avenue and whose parents still attend are eligible for bridal showers.

When and where will church-sponsored showers be held?

Church-sponsored showers are held at the church building on the first Sunday of the month, with flexibility for holiday weekends. Showers can be combined or kept separate if multiple occur on the same Sunday.

What responsibilities do the shower ministry co-chairs and coordinator have?

Co-chairs identify needs, contact the honoree to schedule the shower date, and then contact the monthly coordinator with the honoree and shower details. The coordinator contacts the hostess, assists with supplies and planning, and provides hostess guidelines; if needed, the coordinator finds a hostess.

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