Prison Ministry
Millions serve time in prison and jails in our country. Many of these inmates are women from all walks of life—rich, poor, young, old. Reaching them requires the efforts of concerned Christian women who, guided by their pastor and the Holy Spirit, will find a way to deliver the message of love and hope.

Telephone Ministry
Telephone ministry is a two-fold blessing. For the person who is sick, discouraged, lonely and neglected, it is a blessing to receive a call. For those who are unable to get out to visit, phoning others is a ministry. A telephone call can do the following:

• Help eliminate doubt and restore faith.

• Let the suffering know someone cares and make their pain a little easier to bear.

• Be the stimulus that will bring the discouraged to the next church service.

• Let the new convert know that her "new” family welcomes her as a member.

• Express appreciation to those serving the church faithfully and commendably.

C.O.P.E. (Christ Offering Peace and Encouragement) — Breast Cancer Support Group

The anxiety, fear and apprehension each woman faces when confronted with a breast lump is well documented. In order to cope with the trauma of this disease, many women need to turn to others who have undergone surgery and follow-up treatment for breast cancer.

International Women’s Ministries supports and endorses the local C.O.P.E. support group. If you would like information on starting a support group in your area, please contact : Colene Mercer at: cmercer@churchofgod.cc.

Protection from Pornography Week
(Last Sunday in October to the first Sunday in November)

Pornography is a multi-billion-dollar-per-year business. Its victims are mostly women and children. Christians must be a force for righteousness on this issue. Observe Protection from Pornography Week by educating others, and encouraging law-enforcement agencies to enforce laws against obscenities. Participate in a "white ribbon” campaign by tying white ribbons in visible areas. For more information and resource materials, contact Morality in Media, www.moralityinmedia.org, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, 10115, Phone 212-870-3222; or "Enough Is Enough” Campaign, P.O. Box 888, Fairfax, VA, 22030, phone: 703-278-8343.

International Women’s Ministries also supports NCPCF (The National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families). NCPCF is dedicated to protecting people from the harms of pornography. NCPCF promotes responsibility and enforcement of laws against pornography and obscenity. You may contact them by e-mail at www.nationalcoalition.org. Their address is: 800 Compton Road, Ste. 9224, Cincinnati, OH, 45231, phone: 513/521-6227. The NCPCF victim assistance helpline is 1-800-583-2964.

Sanctity of Human Life
(Third Sunday in January)
Our voices should be heard against abortion! Ask your pastor to invite a lady to read the Resolution on Abortion during the service on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Your observance should include the wearing and displaying of white ribbons. For promotional ideas and materials, contact: Care Net, 109 Carpenter Drive, No. 100, Sterling, VA 20164, or call 703-478-5661. You may also obtain materials from The Christian Life Commission, 901 Commerce, Suite 550, Nashville, TN 37203, phone: 615-244-2495.

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April is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The suggested observance includes reading the Resolution on Family/Domestic Violence adopted by the General Assembly in 1994 in a Sunday morning service. In addition, observance should include the wearing and displaying of black ribbons. The black ribbon signifies our sorrow as a result of the fact that abuse is often kept a deep, dark secret.

The Department of Women’s Ministries has produced a video against abuse titled Silent Suffering . . . Silent Shame.

Our goal is to raise awareness, encourage Christians to recognize the fact that abuse does happen in the Christian community and challenge them to be sensitive to the cries for help, minister to individuals with a caring spirit—offering God’s love, and tell them where they can get professional help.

The video, Silent Suffering . . . Silent Shame, may be purchased from the Department of Women’s Ministries for $14.95.

Silent Suffering... Silent Shame (A Video Against Abuse)
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We also offer two books that help individuals deal with the trauma of abuse:

We also offer a pamphlet, Practical Ways a Local Church Can Minister. This lists opportunities for ministering to families that are victims of domestic violence.

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October Is National AIDS Awareness Month
People with AIDS need to feel accepted and loved by their family, church and community. They need the hope that the Lord gives to those who call to Him in times of need.

Join together with other churches in your community to learn about common concerns, ideas and resources for AIDS ministries. For more information and resource materials, write or call He Intends Victory, P.O. Box 18499, Irvin, CA, 92623, phone: 1-800-HIV HOPE.

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