1. PROGRAMME © © 2013 Sharon Platt-McDonald MSC, RHV, RM, RGN Director for Women’s Ministries, Health and Disability Awareness, British Union Conference OPERATIONAL IMPACT

2. MISSION & VISION Mission statement An empowerment programme and ministry tool to encourage and support women to accomplish their God given potential in every aspect of their daily lives and in preparation for heaven. Vision statement Women who are complete in Christ reflecting God’s love to the communities that they serve. © Sharon Platt-McDonald

3. PROGRAMME CONTEXT Based on Proverbs 31:10-31 Depicting the life of the Virtuous Woman Drawing life lessons for the 21st Century woman Equipping women to achieve their full potential spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially, relationally © Sharon Platt-McDonald

4. LOGO © Sharon Platt-McDonald

5. PROGRAMME RESOURCES AND OVERVIEW MANUAL WORKBOOK COURSE WORK ASSIGMENTS PRACTICAL TASKS PERSONAL GOALS & COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES LEADERSHIP TRAINING WOMEN OF VIRTUE PRODUCTS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION WOV CHAPTERS & INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH © Sharon Platt-McDonald

6. 13 SEGMENTS Godly Character Women as Singles Women as Wives Women as Homemakers Women as Providers Women as Mothers Women Developing Emotional Strength Women as Community Activists Women who are Industrious Women as Investors Women and their Personal Development Women Valuing their Appearance Women Encouraging and Affirming Excellence © Sharon Platt-McDonald

7. GODLY CHARACTER “…A WOMAN WHO FEARS THE LORD, SHE SHALL BE PRAISED.” Proverbs 31:30 She does no evil She is benevolent She is honourable and shows strength of character She demonstrates wisdom Her speech is gracious and tactful She honours God © Sharon Platt-McDonald

8. WOMEN AS SINGLES “…for you are complete in Him…” (Col. 2:9-10) ACHIEVING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE AND BECOMING PRODUCTIVE DURING YOUR SEASON OF SINGLENESS Singles never married Singles hoping to be married Singles preparing for marriage Single parents Singles divorced Singles separated Single widowed Singles with a disability © Sharon Platt-McDonald

9. WOMEN AS WIVES – HELPER /SUPPORTER “She does him good..” Proverbs 31:12 She has his heart (v 12) He feels safe (v 12) He trusts her (v 12) He thrives (v 11) She brings him respect (v23) She gains his praise and blessing (v 28 © Sharon Platt-McDonald

10. HOME MAKER “She supplies her house with wool and linen and does her work eagerly…” (v 13) “ She plans the day’s work…” (v 15) Keeping an organised house She supplies her home with relevant resources She does her work eagerly She plans the day’s work… She makes household items for her home © Sharon Platt-McDonald

11. PROVIDER “She provides food for her household…” (v:15) “She watches over the ways of her household” (v 27) Nourishes She provides direction She knows what her family needs and responds accordingly She is organised and purposeful © Sharon Platt-McDonald

12. WOMEN AS MOTHERS “Her children rise up and call her blessed” (V 28) Matriarchs Respect for motherhood Biblical guidelines for parenting Bible readings for the home © Sharon Platt-McDonald

13. MAINTAINS HER APPEARANCE “She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine….” (v 22) She is well groomed She knows what suits her (v 22) She takes time to look after herself © Sharon Platt-McDonald

14. DEVELOPS EMOTIONAL STRENGTH “She girds herself with strength..” (v 17) “She shall rejoice in time to come” (v 25) Emotional wellness Stress management Positive outlook Dealing with hurts Prayer partnership © Sharon Platt-McDonald

15. INDUSTRIOUS “She willingly works with her hands..” (v 13) She is creative (v 13 She gets up early (v 15) She is not lazy (v 27) Produces goods for sale (v 24) © Sharon Platt-McDonald

16. INVESTOR “From her profits she plants.. (v 16) She is business minded She realises monetary value She plans for the future Makes wise investments “She considers a field and buys it” (v 16) © Sharon Platt-McDonald

17. COMMUNITY ACTIVIST “..she reaches out her hands to the needy” (v 20) Recognises need and responds appropriately Acts for justice Demonstrates compassion and is ready to serve Reflects the heart of Jesus to a needy world © Sharon Platt-McDonald

18. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved …” 2 Timothy 2:15 Becoming the best you can be Goal getting Developing your mind What’s on your bookshelf? Mentoring Life coaching © Sharon Platt-McDonald

19. ENCOURAGING AND AFFIRMING EXCELLENCE “Many daughters have done excellently…” (v 29) “Give her of the fruit of her hands and let her own works praise her in the gates” (v 31) Wishing the best for others Speaking affirmingly Encouraging and supporting others to succeed Acknowledging and celebrating women of excellence © Sharon Platt-McDonald

20. PROGRAMME founder & DIRECTOR Sharon Platt-McDonald Director for Health, Women’s Ministries & Disability Awareness British Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists e: splattmcdonald@adventist.org.uk t: 01923 672251 m: 07769 693278 © Sharon Platt-McDonald

21. Contact: Women’s Ministries Department British Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Stanborough Park, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 9JZ splattmcdonald@adventist.org.uk | 01923 672251 | 07769 693278 © Sharon Platt-McDonald