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Dressing for Life:
Secrets of the
Great Cover-up
A modesty style
show that uses vintage clothing to illustrate God’s Word about clothes,
behavior, and loving others as ourselves.
This mentoring
event is presented by the Titus 2 for Life ministry.
WHAT IS “DRESSING FOR LIFE”?
God is the Master Designer of clothes; therefore,
He has a lot to say about what we wear, our behavior, and loving others as
ourselves. Unfortunately, today’s culture does not encourage modern woman to
seek God’s Word about clothes – or much of anything else, for that matter. The
purpose of “Dressing for Life” is to explain the “secret” of the “great
cover-up.” Covering up is God’s idea; therefore, it is a great idea! “Covering
up” – both physically with clothing and spiritually with Christ’s robe of
righteousness (Isaiah 61:10) -- was necessary after sin entered the world.
“Dressing for Life” emphasizes that God does not call us to “sexy” living, but
to “holy” living. God wants us to dress for the journey of life so that we
might avoid temptations and, instead, make a safer trip to our eternal home.
We do this when we try to bring Him glory instead of ourselves.
WHAT MAKES “DRESSING FOR LIFE” A MENTORING
OPPORTUNITY?
Titus 2 for Life (www.titus2-4life.org)
is a ministry that encourages “older” women to mentor “younger” women. One way
this can be accomplished is by bringing women of all ages together to talk about
one of their favorite topics: clothes. The beauty of this unique style show is
that it shares the Word of God in a non-threatening environment. Mentoring is
accomplished through the message itself, but also through the practice of
femininity, table etiquette, and conversation skills.
WHAT KIND OF CLOTHING IS MODELED?
 “Dressing for Life” encourages women to
appreciate their vital role in God’s plan
for life and to live in a way that
glorifies Jesus Christ. This includes dressing in a way that doesn’t call
attention to self. To illustrate that message, a special collection of clothing
from the late 1800s to the 1990s illustrates how changing attitudes affect
choices in
clothing and how clothing can affect behavior. During the show,
commentary is offered on certain periods of history and how clothing could be a
way to “blend in” with the culture or rebel against the culture. Swimsuits,
prom dresses, and the “perfect” dress – the wedding dress – are highlighted.
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF “DRESSING FOR LIFE”?
This unique style show is an educational
fundraiser. It shares ideas that come from God about living as a woman. These
ideas are very different from the
world’s ideas. The presentation is a fun, yet
simple way to raise funds for the ongoing mentoring ministry of Titus 2 for
Life, Word of Hope (the healing ministry of Lutherans For Life), and/or your
local caring pregnancy center.
WHO IS THE TARGET AUDIENCE?
The event is designed for mothers and daughters,
grandmothers and granddaughters, aunts and nieces, Christian mentors and
mentored, neighborhood friends, Christian and public school students, female
counselors and youth group girls, staff and clients of pregnancy centers, and
women’s organizations.
WHAT QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED IN “DRESSING FOR
LIFE”?
- What does God have to say about clothes?
- Are men and women the same or different?
- What is a woman’s true beauty according to God?
- Who loves us more: fashion designers or God?
- Which is more important: my “rights” or my responsibility?
- Do clothes send a message?
- How does a girl show respect for a boy?
- Can girls help raise the standard of behavior for boys?
- Is there a connection between “dressing down” and behavior?
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What’s the big deal about a wedding dress?
HOW MUCH TIME IS NEEDED FOR THIS PRESENTATION?
The presentation, including the intermission and
dessert buffet, runs between 2 and 2-1/2 hours.
Ready to host a "Dressing for Life" Purity
Lifestyle Show?
Click here to find a reproducible
packet for event coordinators and table hostesses.
More questions? Please call Judy at (712) 425-3328 or
e-mail
Linda
The script for
“Dressing for Life: Secrets of the Great Cover-Up”
is written by
Linda D. Bartlett
“Dressing for
Life” is an educational outreach of Titus 2 for Life,
the mentoring
ministry of Word of Hope
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