Take a few ideas for a small meeting or take several for a larger event.
These are suggestions for you to build upon. Be creative...Julia


Pearls and Lace
Women's Ministry Theme

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This theme is a very feminine one. Using Proverbs 31 as it's base, it revolves around the strands of pearls that God can mold us into as Christian women.

Alternative Theme Titles

• Strands of Pearls
• The Proverbs 31 Lady
• Spirit of Loveliness
• A Woman of Worth
• The Virtuous Woman
• Tea Party
• Tea Cups and Lace
• Woman of Character
  
  Theme Verse Suggestions
  
• Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is
  far above rubies. ."    Proverbs 31:10
  
  Devotional
  
• Stands of Pearls
• Any study of Proverbs 31 would work well.
• Devotionals by Julia
  
  Color Scheme
  
• Pale pinks or lavender.
• Anything feminine.
  
  General Decorations
  
• Keep everything beautiful and feminine.
• Use strands of pearls and lots of lace. You may find you have some pearl strands among your Christmas ornaments or you can buy strands of 'fake' pearls by the yard in fabric stores.
• Any type of floral would work well. Roses may be a good choice.
• Greenery and vines mixed with lengths of tulle and ribbons.
• Gather up lots of feminine articles to sit around. Jewelry boxes, figurines, gloves, mirrors, hand fans, ladies handkerchiefs, parasols, beautiful dresses, pretty shoes, a wedding dress, boas, and hat boxes.
• Clam shells
  
  For The Tables
  
• Cover the tables with lace or just use a few pieces of lace fabric here and there draped over the tables.
• Use lace doilies to place candles or objects on.
  
  Games and Ice-breakers:
  
• Share 'Pearls' of Wisdom - Have guests share a favorite 'pearl' of wisdom they learned from their mother, grandmother, etc.
• Icebreakers Index
  
  Music
  
• Have some beautiful music playing softly in the background before your event. Classical or something to give an elegant feel.
  
  Favors
  
• Pearl costume jewelry bracelets (Purchase or make with craft supplies)
• Pair of Ladies Gloves
• Embroidered Ladies Handkerchief
• Candy Filled Lace Doily - Tie up with ribbons
• Favor Index.
  
  Doorprizes
  
• Anything Feminine
• Pearl Jewelry
• Bath Beads (Pearls)
• Bible
• Women's Devotional
• Pair of Ladies Gloves
• Jewelry Box
• Doorprize page
  
  Skits
  
• CLM Skit Links
  
  Food Suggestions
  
• See the Tea Links Page for ideas.

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