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Purpose:   To exemplify Christ in all ways. To know Him in His fullness and in a growing relationship. To influence others to know Christ. To love and serve Him wholeheartedly.

Some suggested projects:

1. Make Prayer a top priority through. . .

   Personal prayer time

   Prayer Partners

   Noontime prayer for WCTU

   Union prayer time

   Prayer Walk

   Prayer Breakfast

   Prayer Calendar

    

2. Read through the Bible in one year (3 chapters a day and 5 on  Sunday will accomplish this.)   Provide a Bible Study/Discussion with neighbors and/or friends.
    
3. Be involved in Screening for Pornography.  Protect our children and youth by joining the American Family Association and others to educate and become involved in an effort to stand for Biblical ethics and decency.
    
4. Use Signal Press Literature for exhibits and on Bulletin Boards in churches. Catalogs are available by contacting  Maine WCTU  and literature is also available at:

Maine WCTU Headquarters, 
714 Congress St.,
Portland ME 04103.
Telephone:(207) 773-7773.

 

EDUCATION:

Purpose:   To provide opportunities for every adult, youth, and child to know the truth about alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs. To use every available setting -- school, church, community organizations -- to accomplish this specified goal.

Some suggested projects:

1.   Seek appointments with school administrators and church officials to show samples of Signal Press educational materials. Explain the Picture Coloring, Poster, and Essay  contests and invite them to participate.

Picture Coloring Contest materials available for grades K-3.

Poster Contest open to youth in three Divisions:

Division I     Grades 4, 5, and 6

Division II    Grades 7, 8, and 9

Division III   Grades 10, 11, and 12

Essay Contest resource materials available for three Divisions:

Division I      Grades 4, 5, and 6

Division II     Grades 7, 8, and 9

Division III    Grades 10, 11, and 12

 

2.   Observe the GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT on the third Thursday of November which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Set up exhibits in schools, churches, public Libraries, and other available locations.

3.   Promote Youth Temperance Education (YTE) Week (fourth full week in April) by contacting churches about the current YTE insert which may be placed in church bulletins.

 

Purpose:    To strengthen family values by developing a firm, lifetime commitment to total abstinence, purity, and truth, and to encourage family members to participate in the WCTU program.

Projects:     

1. TOTS FOR TEMPERANCE.  Materials (lessons and activity sheets, etc.) available for teaching pre-school children about total abstinence.
    
2. Promote CHRISTIAN FAMILY WEEK (second week of May). Plan Family Nights.
    
3. Promote FAMILY of the YEAR.  Nomination forms available. Publicize the family in the local media.
    
4. Work with DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES.  A dysfunctional family may have one or more dependent children living in the household.  Keep a record and report what is done. Report forms available.

WHITE RIBBON RECRUITS (WRR) SERVICES.  This is a dedication service in which parents and/or grandparents Pledge to teach their pre-school children the principles of total abstinence and purity.  A white ribbon is tied around the right wrist of the child and parents are given a packet of material to encourage them as they raise their child/children.  

 

Purpose:     To inform the membership and others of legislative issues that relate to God and Home and Every Land; to actively participate in our government and to encourage others to do the same; to show love and respect for our country through prayer and actions; to help elevate the standards of candidates for public office.

Projects: 

1. PRAYER: Pray for our government leaders daily. Invite legislators and other government officials to a Prayer Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, or Reception. INFORM MEMBERS: Notify members and other concerned citizens about bills in the Congress that relate to our concerns.
    
2. TELEPHONE NUMBERS and ADDRESSES:

   The President
   The White House
   Washington DC 20500
   E-mail: president@whitehouse.gov
   To reach U.S. Senators and Representatives, call:
   U.S. Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121

3. Web sites and E-mail contacts:

   www.congress.org/
   http://thomas.loc.gov/
   www.senate.gov/
   www.house.gov/ 

4. The STATE DIRECTOR should provide the membership with the contact information for her State=s Legislators.
    
5. COOPERATION: Join with other groups on shared concerns.
    
6. SPEAK OUT: Be well-informed on issues so you can attend and speak at public hearings.
    
7. VOTING: Participate in voter registration. Encourage everyone to vote at each election.

Purpose:   To serve as WCTU ambassadors to the community with facts on issues of importance to the family and to the work of the WCTU; to advocate the position of the WCTU on issues; to publicize the activities  of the union.

Projects:    

1. PUBLICITY: Send news releases to the media to inform them of special events sponsored by the WCTU such as special speakers for meetings, festivities for special days, etc.
    
2. EXHIBITS and DISPLAYS of literature at churches, schools, fairs, libraries, public meetings, community-sponsored events, when the opportunity presents itself.
    
3. WOMAN=S HISTORY MONTH (March): Promote the WCTU In schools and libraries during this month.
    
4. ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH (April): Promote this month and particularly Youth Temperance Education (YTE) Week (fourth week of April) with exhibits and Signal Press materials. Encourage the writing of ALetters to the Editor@ during this month to reach the public with facts that support our stand for total abstinence
    
5. PROM NIGHT and GRADUATION: Assist or sponsor drug-free parties for youth particularly on these special nights.

PUBLICATIONS:

The Union Signal, a quarterly magazine with articles of timely information ($8.00 per year)

The Promoter, quarterly mailing with samples of new and Revised Signal Press leaflets ($1.50 per year)

National Happenings, complimentary to each member.

Purpose:     To reach out to the community and the world in Christian love and to build friendly relations with all groups of the church and community which have similar goals.

Projects:     

1. VISIT the SICK and SHUT-INS.
    
2. GIFTS and/or FLOWERS can be given for any occasion.
    
3. CARDS and/or LETTERS to those serving in the military.
    
4. Plan a PROGRAM for a NURSING HOME FACILITY.  Contact the office to ask permission and to make arrangements.
    
5. COLLECT tabs from soda pop cans. They may be given to Ronald McDonald House for dialysis expenses.
    
6. VOLUNTEER at Rescue Missions, Food Pantries, and A Meals on Wheels".