2010 - 2011 WOMEN'S MINISTRY
PROJECTS & OFFERINGS

Each year the Women’s Ministry Convention selects one or more projects submitted by denominational teams, agencies or other judiatories throughout the church to support financially in the coming year. The 2010-2010 projects are:

Project # 1 – Construction of a Chapel in Cucurrupi
Funds given to this project will help build a durable, cement chapel for an established congregation in Cucurrupi, Colombia, a town on the San Juan River. This structure will provide much needed space for Sunday school, worship, and social programs. In addition, the facilities will provide a suitable location for medical mission teams from Cauca Valley Presbytery as well as evangelistic ministries from nearby CP churches. Members of the congregation have raised $3,000 for the foundation work and Women’s Ministry has the opportunity to provide the remaining $12,000 to finish this important work. Make your checks payable to the Missions Ministry Team and designate for “Cucurrupi Chapel” #34204.

2011 Convention Offering – Publication and Translation Fund for CP Resource
The CP Church is a global denomination with various cultures, languages and nationalities represented in its membership. However, most of the publications and resources unique to Cumberland Presbyterians are written by persons who reside in a predominately Anglo culture, and whose first language is English. More and more CPs whose primary language is not English have requested resources in their native language. This project will establish a special ministry fund to enable the translation of Cumberland Presbyterian resources from English into other languages and the publication of new resources in languages other than English. Make your checks payable to the Missions Ministry Team and designate for “Publication and Translation Fund” #34366.

CP Women's Ministry/Beverly St. John Bethel College Scholarship Endowment
This endowment was established in 1976, in honor of Beverly St. John for service given by her to the Cumberland Presbyterian Women. A scholarship is to be awarded annually by Bethel University to a young woman going into full time Christian service. Any woman who is planning to enter the ordained Christian ministry, the field of Christian education, the area of music ministry and other related fields will be eligible for the scholarship of $2,000. All Contributions should be mailed to the Missions Ministry Team, 8207 Traditional Place, Cordova, TN 38016-7414. Please make check payable to the Missions Ministry Team and designate for the “CP Women’s Ministry Bethel University Scholarship Endowment”.

WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FUND
This endowment provides leadership development opportunities for women throughout the denomination. Workshops, retreats, seminars, and conferences on both regional and denominational levels help to achieve the goals of leadership development. Part of this endowment is held in trust, and only the earnings may be used. This will insure leader development funds for current use as well as for future generations.  All Contributions should be mailed to the Missions Ministry Team, 8207 Traditional Place, Cordova, TN 38016-7414. Please make check payable to the Missions Ministry TEam and designate for the Women's Ministry Leadership Fund.

CORNELIA SWAIN WOMEN'S MINISTRY ENDOWMENT FUND
This endowment was established in 1996 to fund much-needed financial resources for women's ministry. This fund was created to also recognize the works of faith and the labor of love of Cornelia Swain, who served in women's ministry from May 1, 1977 until December 2002.  All Contributions should be mailed to the Missions Ministry Team, 8207 Traditional Place, Cordova, TN 38016-7414. Please make check payable to the Missions Ministry Team and designate for the Cornelia Swain Endowment Fund.

ENDOWMENT GIFTS

Please secure an application and return it with your check or money order for Golden Patron, Silver Patron, Patron, Diamond Perpetual or Perpetual memberships. All memberships should be sent to Missions Ministry Team, 8207 Traditional Place, Cordova, TN 38016-7414 (unless it is a patron endowment for another team or agency, which you would then mail directly to that organization). Women making such a contribution, or honored by the bestowal of a membership, will be seated as official delegates in their respective regional meetings and the Convention. Only one name is placed on each membership to the Board of Missions.

Golden Patron Membership Endowment Fund
A gift of $150 to the Board of Missions entitles the donor or person being honored to receive a certificate of recognition from the Board of Missions. The Golden Patron membership is to be bestowed on a woman who has served 50 years or more in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church or Women's Ministry.

Silver Patron Membership Endowment Fund
A gift of $125 to the Board of Missions entitles the donor or person being honored to receive a certificate of recognition from the Board of Missions. The Silver Patron membership is to be bestowed on a woman who has served 25 years or more in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church or Women's Ministry.

Patron Membership Endowment Fund
A Gift of $100 to the Board of Missions entitles the donor or person being honored to receive a certificate of recognition from the Board of Missions.

Diamond Perpetual Membership Endowment Fund
A gift of $50 to the Board of Missions entitles the donor to receive a certificate of recognition from the Board of Missions. The Diamond Perpetual membership may be bestowed on any person of any age for 10 or more years of service in Women's Ministry and/or the church.

Perpetual Membership Endowment Fund
A gift of $30 to the Board of Missions entitles the donor to receive a certificate of recognition from the Board of Missions.

ECUMENICAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING

Fellowship of the Least Coin
For only a penny and a prayer a month, Cumberland Presbyterian Women's Ministry can become participants in the Fellowship of the Least Coin—a Fellowship that unites Christian women all over the world in prayerful concern for one another.  For Cumberland Presbyterian Women, the setting aside of a "least coin" and a special prayer may be an individual experience in the home, or a corporate experience at a Women's Ministry or circle meeting each month.  The gathering of the coins is a part of the spring regional program. The check should be sent by June 1, to FLC, Church Women United, 475 Riverside Dr., Suite 1626, New York, NY 10115. A check for the total amount received is sent to the International Committee for FLC which serves as administrator of the fund that is used to give assistance to Christian schools, hospitals, and institutions throughout the world.
 

The American Bible Society
In appreciation for what the American Bible Society is doing for Christian mission throughout the world in translation, publication, and distribution of the Scriptures, Cumberland Presbyterian Women's Ministry are being asked to make a contribution to the American Bible Society in October.  This offering should be sent directly to the American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway FL 4, New York, NY 10023-7505. Be sure to include the name of your organization and denomination to assure proper credit.

Download a Printable Copy of the 2007-2008 Opportunities for Giving (pdf) — Word