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Beta Class of 2025 User Manual Message

Petitioner ExpectationsYou are considered a petitioner for Ladies of Virtuous Excellence. Thefollowing are guidelines for you to follow on your journey to candidacy.SEEN NOT HEARDReceive instruction from WM Jones or Conductress Williams ONLY.Petitioners wear black throughout their process. Invest in a longblack skirt well below the knees, black comfortable shoes that maybe worn with a dress, skirt or pants.Shoes are always closed toe and closed heel.Written assignments are due to the chapter email account1corinthians13.7LOVE@gmail.comTrust the process. Stay positive

FundraisingBeing a member of an organization is a luxury and requires funding to remain financiallyhealthy. Your class fundraiser can be used to assist you through your processconsidering the following expectations below.Initiation Fee ($900 each) Due by June 27*Chapter Gift ($300 minimum) Collective from the classDue by September 9Chapter Members’ Gifts ($120 minimum)12 member @ $10 eachDue by September 9Hospitality Expectations ($150) Due by September 9*Payment Plan (If Needed)Payment 1 of $350 Due June 27Payment 2 of $200 Due July 11Payment 3 of $100 Due July 25Payment 4 of $125 Due August 8Payment 5 of $125 Due August 22

Sisterhood BondingBuilding a strong sisterhood is one of the key actions for LOVE. Church FellowshipDate Choices: June 29, July 28, August 3, August 10Social Bonding EventDate Choices: can be after church service, or on an off Tuesday meetingnight, or any of the following July 25-27, August 8-10, August 29-31Weekly InspirationInitiate an inspiring comment or image to the GroupMe chatRespond to LOVE Facebook posts.SCAVENGER HUNT due no later than August 26Create digital collage of the following with you posing:#37, red heart logo, blue comforter set, white dress, green fern, yellowbus, Bible, red cup, sword, crown, column, wheat, star, a group ofladies, EXCELLENCE sign

Class MeetingYou are in a class where you must build a relationshipwith each other. This is the first step in building astrong sisterhood within LOVE.Placeholder for Officers to meet with petitionersOn Your Own (OYO) to assist each other with thehomework assignment.Plan fundraisers, community service and otherevents hosted by the class.Rehearse songs and verses.

Homework AssignmentsStrength in our chapter equates to becoming more like Christ. We study the Word of God and howHe expects us to let His Light shine through us. There are certain teaching in the Bible that directour paths in doing so.Assignment 1 Due June 12, 2025 ~ Choose a topic on sisterhood (Sisterhood, This IBelieve; The Power of Sisterhood; or The Importance of Sisterhood)Assignment 2 Due June 20, 2025 ~ Read and reflect on Judges 11 (Who are themain characters? What female character do you relate to and how? Whatmessage is being taught by the story? )Assignment 3 Due June 26, 2025 ~ Judges 11 Trivia QuestionsAssignment 4 Due July 6, 2025 ~ Read and reflect on the Book of Ruth (Who arethe main characters? What female character do you relate to and how? Whatmessage is being taught by the story? )Assignment 5 Due July 10, 2025 ~ Book of Ruth Trivia Questions

Homework Assignments (cont.)Strength in our chapter equates to becoming more like Christ. We study the Word of God and howHe expects us to let His Light shine through us. There are certain teachings in the Bible that directour paths in doing so.Assignment 6 Due July 17, 2025 ~ Read and reflect on the Book of Esther (Who arethe main characters? What female character do you relate to and how? Whatmessage is being taught by the story? )Assignment 7 Due July 24, 2025 ~ Book of Ruth Trivia QuestionsAsssignment 8 Due July 31, 2025 ~ Read and reflect on John 11 (Who are the maincharacters? What female character do you relate to and how? What message isbeing taught by the story? )Assignmet 9 Due August 7, 2025 ~ John 11 Trivia QuestionsAssignment 10 Due August 12, 2025 ~ Chapter Presentation

Homework Assignments (cont.)Strength in our chapter equates to becoming more like Christ. We study the Word of God and howHe expects us to let His Light shine through us. There are certain teachings in the Bible that directour paths in doing so.Assignment 11 Due August 17, 2025 ~ Read and reflect on 2 John (Who are themain characters? What female character do you relate to and how? What messageis being taught by the story? )Asssignment 12 Due August 21, 2025 ~ 2 John Trivia QuestionsAssignment 13 Due August 26, 2025 ~ Scavenger HuntAssignment 14 Due September 4, 2025 ~ Write an essay reflecting on your journeyas a petitoner, the lessons you’ve learned and how you intend to use that learningto add value to LOVE #37 in the areas of sisterhood, service and strength.

Community ServiceService is another pillar of LOVE. We commit to serving ourcommunities by providing a source of relief to those in need.September 6, 2025 WALNUT CREEK ASSISTEDLIVING AND MEMORY CAREFACILITY2281 Country Club DrMANSFIELD, TEXAS 76063July 12, 2025 Chill with the HomelessTBDJuly 26, 2025 TBDBeta Class of 2025

Chapter PresentationMembers are often called upon to present their findingon assignments or to teach a portion of the lesson.Plan your chapter presentation to speak on any oneof these topics: SISTERHOOD, SERVICE, STRENGTH.Presentation can be a skit, a poem, a lecture.Be creative!

Songs and VersesOdes and recitation of Bible verses are part of many of ourrituals. Memorize the following lyrics and verses Pre-Initiation.This Little Light of MineThis little light of mineI’m gonna let it shineThis little light of mineI’m gonna let it shineThis little light of mineI’m gonna let it shineLet it shine. Let it shine. Let it shine.Walk in the LightWalk in the Light, Beautiful LightCome where the dewdrops of mercy shines brightShine all around us by day and by nightJesus the light of the WorldWe Are SoldiersWe are soldiers, in the armyWe have to fight, altho we have to cryWe have to hold up the blood stained bannerWe have to hold it up until we die.

Songs and Verses (cont.)Odes and recitation of Bible verses are part of many of ourrituals. Memorize the following lyrics and verses Pre-Initiation.What is LOVE?1 Corinthians 13:7 ~ Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things,endures all things.What’s the greatest LOVE?John 3:16 ~ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, thatwhosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.How do you share God’s LOVE?1 John 4:11 ~ Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

InitiationEARNED, NOT GIVEN ~ TRUST THE PROCESS Day 1 ~ September 7, 2025Day 2 ~ September 9, 2025ALL BLACK PANTSArrival Time: 2:00 PMDeSoto Elks LodgeALL BLACK Shirt and SkirtArrival Time: 7:30 PMDeSoto Elks LodgeChange into ALL WHITE UNIFORM tocomplete the initiation.Appreciation Dinner following Initiation

Post InitiationOnce you become a member you are afforded all the rights andprivileges of a member. Additionally, you are responsible foradhering to the expectations of all members.Buddy Sister AssignmentSeptember 26-28 Quarterly WorkshopOctober 17-19 Chapter Retreat, Brokenbow, OK

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