Words of Encouragement
Sis Michelle Cox / Sis Chasity Bailey     

Committee: Puzzle Piece

• We are all uniquely gifted and placed together for such a time as this

• Like a puzzle:

  • Each person brings different strengths, talents, and perspectives

  • When we operate in our giftings, the full picture comes together

• Unity + Love = God can do incredible things through this team

• No one person has everything needed—we need each other

• Every voice matters:

  • You are called, anointed, and purposed

  • Your ideas and input are valuable

• Goal: Grow in recognizing and operating in our giftings

Team Dynamics: WOW vs HOW

• WOW People

  • Visionaries, creatives, idea generators

• HOW People

  • Organizers, planners, executors

Key Takeaways

• Both are essential for success

• WOWs create vision → HOWs make it happen

• We must work together and respect each role

• Sometimes we must step outside our natural gifting (be both)

• Best results happen when people operate in their strengths

Administrative Updates

Names & Addresses

• Submit any corrections to your personal information

• Confirm:

  • That you are receiving your birthday cards/gift cards from Ladies Ministries

Women of Worth (WOW)

• Continue sending:

  • Birthday cards + $10 gift cards

• Set reminders in your phones/calendars to stay consistent

Sectional Job Expectations

Communication Expectations

• Respond to all texts/emails (even if it’s a quick reaction, heart or thumbs up)

• This confirms:

  • You are informed

  • You are engaged

Leadership Transition

• Acknowledged and honored Sis Burk’s leadership

• Thank you for supporting current leadership and the leadership style.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and follow Sectional Job Description

• Ensure all pastors’ wives are included in:

  • Section text/email groups (include any district official wives, LM leaders, or past leadership)

Sectional Events

• Each section must host some sort of fellowship or service each year

• Funds are already allocated ($250 per year) → so make sure to use them

• Purpose:

  • Build unity

  • Report back to board

Systems & Communication Tools

• Confirm that each committee member has a Breeze sign-in and “tags permission”

Circle of Sacrifice (COS)

• Sectional Directors must:

  • Clearly communicate purpose & deadlines

  • Overcommunicate with pastors/wives

Important Deadline

• Forms MUST be completed by July 1

  • This is the ONLY way for them to be included in the incentive gifts

Mother’s Memorial (MM) Banquets

• Refer to allocation packet for details

May Madness

• Promote to churches within your section that we would love it if we could get 100% participation.

• Share ideas of things for churches to do the month of May to help raise funds

Mother’s Memorial Goals

2025 Recap

• Total raised: $238,612.09

• Only ~$11K short of goal → very achievable this year!

2026 Goal: $255,000

Section Goals:

• Section 1: $21,500

• Section 2: $11,500

• Section 3: $8,000

• Section 4: $33,000

• Section 5: $27,000

• Section 6: $13,000

• Section 7: $17,000

• Section 8: $14,000

• Section 9: $30,600

• Section 10: $31,000

• Section 11: $25,000

• Section 12: $22,500

Key Reminders

• Launch timing:

  • End of April, first of May → July 1

• Consider community/business sponsorships

Adopted Missionary Offering (AMO)

• Total: $7,562.57

Key Points

• Collected at:

  • Ladies Conference

  • MM Banquets

• Communicate ahead of time:

  • Personal + church giving encouraged

  • Counts toward MM offering

• Great opportunity to increase giving

Circle of Sacrifice (COS)

• Total raised: $75,327.72

Highlights

• 2 Royal Circle participants ($5,000+)

Expectations

• Each director:

  • Aim for at least Bronze ($250)

• Encourage participation across sections

Important Actions

• Ensure ALL participants:

  • Complete Google Form (by July 1)

  • Submit accurate personal info (address, email, and phone number)

• Improvements:

  • Track completion – Sectional Directors reach out for a list of participants within their section before due date. This will help to ensure people have filled out the form.

  • Have commitment cards at LC

  • Testimonies from Royal participants

Sectional Reports

• Review reports in packet

• Notable:

  • Largest increase: Section 12 (Sis Suarez)

Update

• Section 7 pastoral change:

  • Brian Byers (Arthur, IL)

Ladies Day

• Table Talk planning begins:

  • January Planning Meeting

Ladies Conference (LC)

Planning & Expectations

• Submit schedules ahead of time

• Provide:

  • Detailed & condensed schedules

• Ensure clear communication of:

  • Services

  • Announcements

Hospitality Notes

• Back doors closed during service

• Vendors stop during service

Important Timing

• Be at restaurant by 9:30 PM

• Doors lock at 10 PM

2026 Allocations Overview

• Total 2025 Funds: $238,612.09

• Allocations were approved by the board (on 11/11/2025)

Major Allocations Include:

• UPCI LM Offering: $123,087.33

• Illinois Campground Maintenance: $15,000

• Promotions & Travel: $20,000

• Department Expenses: $28,000

• Media/Design: $5,500

• Leadership Meeting: $7,000

• Ladies Conference: $5,000

• Special Projects Remaining: $9,424.76

Additional Financial Notes

• Scholarships (3): $6,000

• Gift Shop Supplies: $5,000

• RV Park: $7,500

• Backup Generator: $7,000

Final Reminders

• Communication is critical

• Overcommunicate with your sections

• Follow through on responsibilities

• Work in unity using your strengths