Merry Christmas

  Recipe for Christmas All Year Long
Take a heap of child-like wonder
That opens up our eyes
To the unexpected gifts in life—
Each day a sweet surprise.
Mix in fond appreciation
For the people whom we know;
Like festive Christmas candles,
Each one has a special glow.
Add some giggles and some laughter,
A dash of Christmas food,
(Amazing how a piece of pie
Improves our attitude!)
Stir it all with human kindness;
Wrap it up in love and peace,
Decorate with optimism, and
Our joy will never cease.
If we use this healthy recipe,
We know we will remember
To be in the Christmas spirit,
Even when it's not December.
By Joanna Fuchs   That Christmas spirit is a great reminder of the love that God showed to us through the birth of His son, Jesus.  We must keep that spirit in our hearts and share it ALL year long! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Teen Girl Conference Early Registration Deadline is Near!

Teen Girl Conference - January 18-19, 2013

Radiant Life Church, Dublin

Cost:

$25 by 12/21

$35 after 12/21
$40 after 1/11 & onsite

Registration opens at 6:00 p.m.
Event begins at 8:00 p.m.
Ends Saturday at 5:00 p.m. 
HOTELS Hyatt Place 614-799-1913
$84 by 1/2 6161 Parkcenter Cr, Dublin
Courtyard 614-764-9393
$82 by 12/28 5175 Post Rd, Dublin
Hilton Garden 614-766-9900
$89 by 12/19 500 Metro Pl North, Dublin

Mention "Teen Girl Conference" when making your reservation. Or go to www.ohiotgm.com to reserve online using hotel links!

“God says I’m BEAUTIFUL, but today I don’t feel like it.”

The struggle to define true beauty is a challenge for many teen girls.  It’s easy to see how the culture defines beauty: perfect hair, perfect clothes, the perfect weight, shape, and size. But is it true?

Come enjoy a fun-filled, jam-packed weekend with the teen girls in your life and discover what makes us all truly BEAUTIFUL.

You don’t want to miss out on what God has for you and your teen girls!

Teen Challenge Wrap up

Hi everyone!

I hope you all enjoyed the evening Friday.  What a great way to kick off the Christmas season!

Special thanks to Gateway A/G for hosting the event and providing all the paper products and for keeping the coffee flowing.

Thanks to the Masters Commission pastors and students, members of New Life A/G, members of NBAG, and the staff at Gateway A/G for helping with set up.

Thanks to the TC students and staff for assisting with clean up.

Thanks to the girls from New Life for their human video.

Thanks to the worship team at VLAG

Thanks to Pastor Ken Keene for bringing us the real story of St. Nicholas.

Thanks to all of you.  This year we provided 18 gift baskets, plus 2 extra baskets that were collected and donated.  We gave 13 staff gift/gift cards this year.  There were approximately 293 in attendance at the party.

Merry Christmas and may you all find many blessings in the coming year!

Blessings!
Crystal

Chistmas Party Schedule

Here are a few reminders to make your evening run smoothly.

·         Party is Friday, December 7, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at Gateway A/G

·         If you have not made your reservations for the party, please call 330-583-2071  and let me know  the number of people from your church that will be attending the party.  Please leave a message if no one answersJ.

·         Gateway will be providing all the paper products and coffee for the event.

·         Please bring your gift baskets and dinner for your church and the gentleman you are blessing with baskets for the evening. 

·         Take 1 gift out of your basket and place it under the designated tree when you arrive at the party.  This gift is for Christmas morning.  Please make sure you label it for your gentleman.

·         Teen Challenge will take the leftovers.  Please bring disposable containers if you would like to send the left overs home with them.

·         Gateway A/G and their pastors and staff have always been gracious hosts.   Please thank them for allowing us to use their facility and all they provide for us.  Be respectful of their generosity and kindness:  if you borrow something from them please remember to return it to them

·         Please be sure to supervise your girls and boys that attend the party. 

·         If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call me at 330-583-2071

Looking forward to a festive, fun-filled evening.

Crystal

Teen Challenge Christmas Party Reminders

As you are all busily headed into the holiday season, here are a few reminders to make the evening of the party run smoothly.

·         Party is Friday, December 7, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at Gateway A/G

·         Reservations for the party are due by December 1^st.  Please call 330-583-2071 to with the number of people from your church that will be attending the party.  Please leave a message if no one answersJ.

·         Gateway will be providing all the paper products and coffee for the event.

·         Please bring your gift baskets and dinner for your church and the gentleman you are blessing with baskets for the evening. 

·         Take 1 gift out of your basket and place it under the designated tree when you arrive at the party.  This gift is for Christmas morning.  Please make sure you label it for your gentleman.

·         Teen Challenge will take the leftovers.  Please bring disposable containers if you would like to send the left overs home with them.

·         Gateway A/G and their pastors and staff have always been gracious hosts.   Please thank them for allowing us to use their facility and all they provide for us.  Be respectful of their generosity and kindness:  if you borrow something from them please remember to return it to them.

·         Please be sure to supervise your girls and boys that attend the party. 

·         If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call me at 330-583-2071

I am looking forward to a great party again this year.  It is a wonderful way to start the Christmas gathering season by showing the heart of God to others as we minister to their needs.

Blessings,

Crystal

Teen Challenge Wish Lists

The lists are in the mail and on the way to your churches.  Currently the census at Teen Challenge is lower than it has been since I have been doing this.  Some of you may have less wish lists than you requested.  It is simply because I sent them all out.  We usually get more guys in between now and the party.  As they come in I will sent the information to you if you requested more baskets.  Thanks for your help in this area.  I am still in need of donations for the gift cards for staff if any of you would like to contribute in that way let me know as soon as possible.

This year Pastor Ken Keene will be ministering with drama.  We haave the worship team from VLAG.  We are looking for girls interested in ministering in talent as well.  If you have any girls interested let me know that as well.

As you are all busily headed into the holiday season, here are a few reminders to make the evening of the party run smoothly.

·         Party is Friday, December 7, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at Gateway A/G

·         Reservations for the party are due by December 1^st.  Please call 330-583-2071 to with the number of people from your church that will be attending the party.  Please leave a message if no one answersJ.

·         Gateway will be providing all the paper products and coffee for the event.

·         Please bring your gift baskets and dinner for your church and the gentleman you are blessing with baskets for the evening. 

·         Take 1 gift out of your basket and place it under the designated tree when you arrive at the party.  This gift is for Christmas morning.  Please make sure you label it for your gentleman.

·         Teen Challenge will take the leftovers.  Please bring disposable containers if you would like to send the left overs home with them.

·         Gateway A/G and their pastors and staff have always been gracious hosts.   Please thank them for allowing us to use their facility and all they provide for us.  Be respectful of their generosity and kindness:  if you borrow something from them please remember to return it to them.

·         Please be sure to supervise your girls and boys that attend the party. 

·         If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call me at 330-583-2071

I am looking forward to a great party again this year.  It is a wonderful way to start the Christmas gathering season by showing the heart of God to others as we minister to their needs.

Blessings,

Crystal

Teen Girl Conference

The conference will be held at Radiant Life Church, 7100 Post Road in Dublin, Ohio for girls in grades 6-12.

We have fun activities, amazing services and insightful breakouts planned for girls and leaders.  Author and speaker, Kinda Wilson <http://www.kindawilson.com/> , will help us discover what makes us all truly BEAUTIFUL.  Breakouts led by wonderful leaders will vary from basic topics to age specific discussion opportunities.  Our all girl worship team from OneChurch in Columbus will lead us into the presence of God. You don't want to miss out on what God has for you and your teen girls!

You can visit the Event and Forms page <http://www.ohioministry.net/586016.ihtml>  or visit www.ohiotgm.com to get forms and details for the event.  You can download a registration
form or register online - the choice is yours!  If you need assistance or have questions, please email ogm@ohioministry.net.

New Event

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Each year the Northeast Area Girls Ministries sponsors a Christmas party for Teen Challenge of Greater Cleveland.  We provide each student with a basket of Christmas gifts as well as spending an evening with them and serving them dinner.  Many churches in the area participate in this event even if they do not currently have an active Girls Ministries programs.  Church bodies, Youth Group, Royal Rangers, and Women’s Ministries have all worked to provide baskets for the men.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  This year the party will be held at Gateway Assembly of God on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

Here is what we do.  For staff, this year we would like to provide them with a $50.00 Wal-mart gift card.  Each student receives a laundry basket full of gifts.  I have enclosed a list of suggested items for each basket.  The list is comprised of items that everyone can use.  The basket does not need to contain all of the items on the list.  If your church is interested in sponsoring a basket(s) you will receive a second specific list for the student(s) you sponsor in early November. This list will have the name and specific sizes for your student. Each church also provides a dinner for attendees from their church, the staff, and the students for which they provided a basket.  This year Pastor Ken Keene will be ministering as part of the service.  Worship will be led by the worship team from Victory Lane A/G, and girls will have the opportunity to minister as well.

Here is a list of items that every basket needs.  Please wrap all items and place them in a laundry basket or rubber maid tote.  Please put the name of your gentleman on the basket.  You will receive a list of items specific to your gentleman in November.  Thank you for your patience willingness to participate in this event.

Shampoo                                          Razors

Conditioner                                       Hand Cream

Shaving Cream                                 Deodorant (not antiperspirant)

Comb/Brush                                     Pens

Nail Clippers                                    Hi-Liters

Bar Soap                                          Notebook paper

Kleenex                                            Calendar

Tube Socks                                      Blanket

Dress Socks                                     Wash Clothes

Band-Aids                                         Towel        

Tie                                                     Hat

Work Gloves                                     Scarf

Dress Gloves                                     Q-tips

Chap Stick                                        Wallet

Tooth Brush                                      Boxed Christmas Cards

Tooth Paste                                       Stamps

 

If your church is interested in participating or you have any questions, please contact me at (330)583-2071 or email me at pcfaatz@embarqmail.com.

Fall event

It is almost time...Don't forget to turn in your registration for the fall event.  Looking forward to spending time with you and your girls.

Powette Wrap Up

What a weekend!  Over 400 hundren women and girls converged at Heartland Conference and Retreat center for the Ohio Girls Ministries Powette 2012 - "Unknown"  They spent the weekend learning what it takes to become know as a Christian. 

Friday night they had survive the wind and rains which got Sat off to a slow start but the sun came out and God blessed us with beautiful day for all of the activities.  Kelly Preston lead an awesome service with many testimonies and a powerful message.  There were 11 Salvations 19 rededications and 18 girls filled with the Holy Spirit.

Sunday brought a wonderful time of taking communion together and all the camping awards were given.  Our very own North Bloomfield Assembly of God group won a camp chair...way to go girls!

Through the trials, and fun of camping, with all the fixing of smores, many fun memories are made.  Relationships were built.  Laughter, tears and prayers were shared...There is nothing else like it!

I hope each and everyone one of the girls that participated is willing to step up and be "KNOWN" for their relationship with Christ and that others will come to KNOW HIM through them

Romans 1:16

Great stuff for a girl near you!

Here are some great FREE resources for girls and their families.  Check them out you don't want to miss them!

Each week this monthly calendar focuses on a different theme and provides a daily activity and Scripture passage.  Here's a link for you to access it for your girls:  http://www.mpact4girls.com/poll/

For your teen girl....



You can find this issue at:  http://tgm.ag.org/peristeria/.  Remember it's totally FREE!

And for your families....

Free at:  http://ngm.ag.org/parents/familyFaith/

You're invited to some fall fun!

You are all invited to a Fun Fall Event.  You may bring girls groups or families.  Our speaker will be Ginger Piroche form the Yo-Warren Area.

Just a quick reminder....Powette is almost here!  You can find everything you need at http://www.ohioministry.net/586016.ihtml,  If you have any questions or need help preparing feel free to contact me.  I would love to be of service to you :)

Why should a girl attend Powette?

Every girl should have an opportunity to experience the outdoor wonders of God's creation in a way that will challenge them in all areas of their life.  Powette does this in one fun, spirit filled weekend. 

The process of camping helps a girl learn the dynamics of being a team player.  She must learn to work with others through many of the activities required in camping.  She will learn responsibility as she is given and completes the duties throughout the campout.  The girls all depend on one another to do their share.  She will be challenged spiritually through scripture memorization, and have opportinities to grow and draw closer to him through campfire servies

During the campout the girls are engaged with activities and fun and chellenge the girls to try and experience new things, discovering new strenghts and gaining confidence along the way.

Girls and women on the campout learn to work together, live together, and pray together.  Don't let the girls you know miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow spiritual and develop lasting relationships.

This year the them is UNKNOWN.  Are your girls KNOW or UNKNOWN for their relationship in Christ.  They will be challenged to step out and become KNOWN and be a light to a dark word.

All forms and information for this event are available on- line at:  http://www.ohioag.org/586016.ihtml

Mark your calendars today!

Back to School Already????

Wow Summer is flying by!  Our girls will be getting ready to return to various forms of schooling.  Some will be starting preschool or Kindergarten for the first time, while others are making the leap to college.  Some will be gracing the halls of private and public schools in the area while others will attend cyber school or home school.  Whatever the form school takes for them they will all face challenges daily.  Throughout the year remember to pray for and with your girls not only now but throughout the year.  It not only covers them in prayer, but it also provides them with an example of a praying adult.  Those little eyes are watching you too!

We had our annual planning this month.  I have attached the notes to the pages section of the blog.  You will find the pages tabs above the picture :).  I will be getting those dates approved and have a calendar out to you by the October meeting.

There are several upcoming events that you and your girls may participate in.  In the mailing I have also highligted information for Kingdom Purity Event, Synergy, Powette and our Area GM Fall Event.  I hope to see many of you taking part in these activities.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me any time

Love Ya!
Crystal

Synergy

Synergy is a motivational resourcing conference for all leaders in the church, with intentional emphasis on the how‑to’s and the why‑now’s!

Premier specialists from around the nation and right here in Ohio will motivate church and ministry leaders with applicable and relevant approaches for their unique environment, including:
Student Ministries, Adult Ministries, Music/Media, Administration/Finance, Outreach/Assimilation, Pastor/Board, Leadership, etc.

Outstanding ministry and worship will have us all united by the Spirit to take Christian service in our corner of the Buckeye state to a higher level of effectiveness!

Date:  August 18th
Location:  Pathway A/G, Columbus.

For registration and event information go to http://www.ohiosynergy.com/.  I hope to see you  there!

Blessings
Crystal

Great ideas and resources

Hi everyone
Just wanted to let you know the July 2012 Leaders connection is available.  Here is a link to not only the latest articles but the archived articles.  There are many great ideas to spice up your clubs.  Check it out and see what's new in Girls Ministries.

http://ngm.ag.org/mpact/connection/

blessings

Powette

Powette is a camping adventure for girls like no other! Girls and their leaders work together and bond in a way that is simple, fun and lasting. The opportunity for girls to grow close to Jesus is provided around every corner. This year our theme verse is Romans 1:16 the girls will learn what it means to be UNKNOWN and how to become unashamed and known as a disciple of Jesus!

This event is for girls in 3rd through 12th grade. No younger children are permitted due to the nature of this event and the risk factors involved. Please, no exceptions!!

If you have not been to Powette and need assistance or would like to try it and go with another group for support,  feel free to contact me.  There are several churches in our area that attend and would love to be of assistance to you :)

All the needed forms and information are available at http://www.ohioministry.net/586016.ihtml

Hope to see you there!

Blessings
Crystal

Christmas in JUNE???

Wow! I just read this morning on Facebook that as of June 25th there was only 6 months until Christmas.


I just wanted to take a few minutes to give you a tip about the Area Girls Ministries Teen Challenge Christmas Party.  Many churches find it easier to participate in this service project if they start now.  What does that mean?  Good question.  For the project they determine how many baskets they would like to try to fill now and collect the items on the general list.  These are items that any guy needs and don't have to be specific sizes.  The following items could easily be collected throughout the year to lessen the burden during the holiday season: 

Shampoo                                          Razors

Conditioner                                      Hand Cream

Shaving Cream                                Deodorant (not anti-perspirant)

Comb/Brush                                     Pens

Nail Clippers                                    Hi-Liters

Bar Soap                                           Notebook paper

Kleenex                                             Calendar

Tube Socks                                       Blanket

Dress Socks                                      Wash Cloths

Band-Aids                                         Towel        

Tie                                                     Hat

Work Gloves                                     Scarf

Dress Gloves                                    Q-tips

Chap Stick                                        Wallet

Tooth Brush                                      Boxed Christmas Cards

Tooth Paste                                       Stamps

Praying you all will consider supporting Teen Challenge in this way.  If you start now that only leaves you with 5 items to collect to finish the baskets for the party.

Hope this helps!  I can't wait to bless their socks off again this year.

 

Why Retreat or Family Fun Day?

Hey there!  It was great to see many of you last week.  We had some of you that were returners and some of you that were first timers to the June events.  I would LOVE to hear from all of you.  Share your stories. ...
What did God do for you and your girls this June?
What were your favorite parts?
I know I would love to hear...and I am sure the rest of the OGM team would too!

I guess I'll start...My favorite part was watching at least one of my ladies open herself up and allow God to speak to her heart.  She is beginning that stretching a growing process and it is was still written all over her smiling face Sunday morning in church :)...and to me that is priceless!

Blessings
Crystal

Where did May go?

Good morning everyone
Just wanted to take a quick moment to remind everyone there is still time to register for the June events.  The event rate deadling for retreat registration postmark is June 2.  The deadline for the lowest rate for Family Fun day is today!!!  You can still register for both of these awesome events on-site. 

I am praying for  you all and hoping to see you soon.  If I can be of any help to you as you prepare to attend feel free to contact me any time.

There's still time

The next round of deadlines are approaching.  May 31 is the registration deadline for Family Fun day for children in grades K-2 and their families.  June 2 is the event rate deadline for Girls retreat for girls in grades 3-12. There is a girl near you dreaming about attending these wonderful events this year.  It's gonna be a SUPER good time at a SUPER DEAL price!  Please consider bringing girls from your church.  Make it a mother daughter outing.  You just don't want to miss it!  All girls are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day is Saturday, June 16th at Heartland Conference and Retreat Center.  Here are some helpful hints to help you have a great time at the Super Kids Family Fun Day.  Registration and Medical forms are available at http://ohioag.org/586016.ihtml.  If you hae any question about this event or any other event feel free to contact me at any time.  I love to help.

Who can attend?

·         Event is designed for children in grades K-2

·         Older and younger siblings are welcomed to attend so it is truly a family fun day

·         Children may attend with their families or come with a group from church J

What to expect

·         Fun activities on the beautiful grounds of Heartland Conference and Retreat Center

·         Fun songs

·         Great Speaker – Beth White

·         Swimming J J J

·         Bible village where the heroes of the Bible can come alive

·         Crafts

·         Photo opportunities

·         Super Hero transformation activity

·         Missions information and meeting Miss Equip

What the adults need

·         Registration information

o   Medical forms

o   Medicine in labeled bottles

o   Registration changes if you preregistered and there are changes

What the Super Kids need

·         Modest swimwear

·         Towel

·         Sunscreen

·         Money for photo buttons and store

·         Sack lunch or for $5 lunch can be purchased during registration.