(Pentecostal) Handbag Essentials!

Okay, there are the obvious necessities people carry to church, such as their Bible (ofcourse), hymnal and such. And there’s stuff we carry no matter where we go, such as our mobile phones or church tracts. But here is my very specific collection of handbag ‘essentials’ as a lady going to church...

Tissues , for wiping away tears when you or others are crying from; being in the spirit; hearing sad/happy news about family and brethren. Also for wiping kiddies’ noses.

Wet wipes. Like the tissue, but slightly more convenient for more messy occurrences, such as when you hold a cute baby and they decide to leave a cute little patch of vomit on your shoulder. lol

Sewing needle and thread/ safety pin. For fixing any wardrobe malfunctions –i.e. splitting your split high or tearing the armpit area of a fitted top/blazer because you are waving your hands aloft so fervently.

Hair grips- ‘Nuff said.

(Healthy) Sweeties- For good kiddies and cheering people up.

Fan-  It gets hot in a Holy Ghost church. Hott! I’m also told fans are always necessary for ‘women of a certain age’! Wow, I guess that awaits me in a few years time.

Mints- Ensuring your breath is fresh for after service ‘holy hugs and kisses’. Also, if you are at the altar helping someone to tarry or praying and whatnot, you need to ensure your mouth is sweet before it gets all up in someone’s face.

Perfume- Jesus is the rose of Sharon. Roses smell beautiful. So I must too. #weird logic

Nail file. Not vanity. Just to sort out hang nails and any tares which could catch and rip your tights.

Hand sanitizer- This isn’t a snobby-ish thing. For those of us who travel on the bus, we want to ensure we avoid carrying and sharing all those germs we pick up from the hand rails. People – remember swine flu?!

Lip balm-   So when the congregation meets and greets after service and you are administering your 'holy kisses' (2 Corinth 13:12) you don't scrape anyone with crusty lips.

Pen and paper- For writing down words of inspiration before they exit your brain. For keeping notes of church event announcements. Getting numbers of brethren and visitors you need to call (for those of us who aren't high-tech enough to use a mobile phone for this)

Anything I’ve missed?