For ten years prior to the founding of the International Women's Council, Bishop R. C. Lawson, establishmentarian of the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. prayed to God, asking Him for a program which would include all of the women in the organization.

His prayers were answered in the year 1952 in a vision given by God to Mother Delphia Perry, founder of the Women's Council. The vision was first told to the State Mother's Council which was convening at the "Seminar" in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

The idea of a State Mother's Council was born and passed by the Executive Board in New York in August, 1949 under the leadership of Mother Ora Waid, who at that time was President of the National Missionary Department of COOLJC. Due to her many commitments, the State Mothers Council was to aid Mother Waid in her work, making plans for the National Women's Work, and helping the smaller churches. Sister Augusta Brooks was appointed as first Chairlady of the State Women's Council, and the Council continued successfully for a period of two years with the aid of the State Mothers. During this period of time, Sister Delphia Perry, the State Mother of Connecticut
received a vision by which . all of the women of COOLJC could participate in the reveal it at this time.

Realizing that the time was ripe to bring to fruition her vision for a council of women, and feeling that all of the women workers should have a share and a voice in helping to foster the gospel and evangelize, encourage and educate mankind, Mother Perry presented her vision to the State Mother's Council in Southern Pines, NC on June 1, 1952.

It was decided that Bishop Lawson should hear Mother Perry. Under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, Mother Perry spoke of the need for an auxiliary which would include all women to unite themselves as workers for Christ both at home and abroad. With tears of joy streaming down his face Bishop Lawson began to praise and thank God for answering his 10 year long prayer. After listening to Mother Perry, he asked her to present her proposal to the
Executive Board.

A resolution was written for presentation to the National Convocation which was to convene in Washington, DC in August, 1952. Mother Perry introduced the idea of a National Women's Council at the Executive session. It was approved and the National Women's Council was officially organized. At that time, it was stated, "Her theme is
UNITY, and her goal is GLORY, and with God's help, she will realize her desire."

At that time, Mother Delphia Perry was both President of the National Missionary Department and the National Women's Council. Mother Miranda Beane of Petersburg, VA was appointed as National chairlady of the Women's Council. 

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