Bless a church near you!

Miss Equip wants to bless an Ohio Church this year.  Do you know of a church that could use a blessing?  Maybe they need to spruce up their kitchen, or organize a storage area, or need to design an inviting place to minister to children and youth.  The possibilities are endless. 

We need your help!  We need you to nominate your church or a church you know of to be blessed this year by girls all over the state of Ohio who are collecting quarters for missions this year.

Nominating a church can be done in 2 easy steps.

1)  Complete this nominating form
$5000 Room Rescue Nomination Form

In order to complete the form you will need to provide the following information:

• Your name, email address and phone number
• Name and address of the church you are nominating
• Reason for the Room Rescue

2)  You will need to email a picture of the space to  OGM@ohioministry.net

Nominations can be made from now until December 31, 2013.  Voting will begin in January.

Looking forward to participating in this fun project.

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

Crystal Faatz
Northeast Area Girls Ministries Rep
H. 330-583-2071
C.  330-647-7032

Fall Area Meeting

Our next area meeting will be held Monday October 14, 2013 at 7:00   I would like to invite you all to my house, 8062 SR 46, Cortland, Oh 44410.

Topics to be covered will be The area/network calendar, Network assignments for MK's and Faithful Hearts, and our annual Teen Challenge Christmas Party. 

Any and all ladies with a heart for girls are welcome to attend.  We will also spend time answering questions about some retreat news and our latest Miss Equip project.  You won't want to miss these important details.

I look forward to a time of fun and fellowship

Blessings
Crystal Faatz

Look What God is Doing in the Hearts of HIS Girls!

Look what God is doing in the lives and hearts of  Girls!

We had a wonderful, fun-filled weekend at our annual Powette.  We had 4 new salvations, 22 rededications, 19 filled with the Holy Spirit and 26 calls to ministry/special answers to prayer.  Looking forward to seeing what God has in store at our next event.  The Teen Girl Conference will be held at HCRC, Feb 28- March 1, 2013.  Mark your calendars now!  You won't want to miss it.


Stay connected! 
The process of chartering has changed.  The network just wants to know who is out there so we can "stay connect" and serve you better.  This year we are asking you fill out a Connect form.  There is a suggested offering of $25 to help offset the cost of keeping you connected with mailings.  It is a huge savings to many churches.  Check it out!  Here is a link to the simple form.  It is all you need.

http://www.ohioag.org/586016.ihtml

Special discounts are offered to churches who complete this form by Sept 30th!

Fall Family Fun Day
Just a reminder to get your reservations in by October 1, 2013.  Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday, October 5 at 12:00 for this fun time of fellowship in the fall.  See flyer for details

October Meeting
Our next area meeting will be held Monday, October 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m..  I am inviting you all to my house for this one.  My address is 8062 State Route 46, Cortland, OH 44410.  On the agenda will be some very exciting news you won't want to miss.  Come enjoy some fellowship and encouragement from others who share your heart for girls!

Fall Family Fun Day

 

Hi everyone!  It is time for the fall event.  Here are the details you will need to make it a great day.  This event is open to anyone in your church family.  Make it your “plus one” event challenge your girls to invite a friendJ!

Cost:  Cost is $10.00 per person $35.00 per family of 4 or more.  Cost includes admission to all activities and lunch.  Lunch will be a choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, hot dog or chili dog, chips, and a drink.  Each participant will also be entitled to a second drink for the day.

I will need a count to give the people at the maze to make sure they have food ready for us.  Call me with your food choice and numbers by Thursday, October 3, 2013.  This, as always, can be a rough count.  You will be able to change things on site if needed.

Looking forward to a great time with you and your families.

Call me with any questions or concerns, and your reservations.

Crystal Faatz

Northeast Area Girls Ministries Rep

h.  330-583-2071

c. 330-647-7032

Latest News!

Here are the notes from our latest meeting.  Hope you are having a great summer and looking forward to a great fall!  Thank you to Faith Baron for hosting our meeting at New Life A/G in Geneva.

Retreat Wrap-up
The comments about retreat were generally positive :)  Here are the highlights
Areas of Concern

• not enough slots for girls wanting to do the rock wall
• make sure someone comes around to help with noisy rooms.

Positives :)

• inflatables- girls loved them
• night swim - always an enjoyable activity for the girls
• face paints - they loved the fact they stayed on longer this year
• mirror game was excellent

Connect (formerly chartering)

Chartering is changing to Be Connected.  The Network staff wants to be available to you and your church as a resource.  In order to do so we need to know who is out there.  There is a suggested offering of $25 to help offset the cost of mailings and promotional materials.   IF your girls girls like the membership cards and certificates it is requested you send $1 additional per girl for those and they will be mailed to you.

If this is done by Sept 30 your leaders will receive discounts at events!

The form is available on line at http://www.ohioministry.net/586016.ihtml

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I will also post it as a file in the tabs portion of our Area GM Blog for your convenience.

Powette

Each leader in attendance was provided with a packet of forms and information about Powette.  Powette is Sept 6-8.  All the forms you need are available at http://www.ohioministry.net/586016.ihtml.  If you are a first timer and need any assistance in your plans for this event feel free to contact me at any time.  I hope to see you there!

Fall Event

When:  Sat. October 5th

Where: Simply Amazing Corn Maze in Andover

Cost:  $10.00 per person with a maximum cost of $35 per family. Cost will include lunch which will be a choice of Hot Dog/Hamburger/Cheeseburger, chips and drinks.  A second drink will be provided during your stay as well.

Activities will include:

• crafts
• facepainting
• games
• all day admission to the corn maze
• hayrides
• straw bale maze for the really little ones
• Kiddie zone
• campfire
• and MORE!

This event will be open to girls groups, boys groups, families, church families...anyone is welcome to join the fun!

Teen Challenge Christmas Party

Just a reminder it is time to start thinking about your participation in this annual event.

Jeremy and Jenilee Goodwin will be our Speakers this year.

VLAG will lead worship

I am looking for any girls that would like to minister using the talents God has blessed them with :)  Let me know if you have any girls interested.

If you need anything or have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at any time.

Powette Information

Who: ANY girls in grades 3-12.
When:  September 6-8
Where: Heartland Conference Retreat Center
Guest speaker:  Jenilee Goodwin, Missionary to Africa

Powette is an 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, they will put on the full ARMOR OF GOD and find out how to use the armor every day!

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!!

All forms for Powette are available online!

Forms needed:

•  Registration form
•  Medical form for each person (girls & adults)
•  Leader/helper form
•  Vehicle Check-In form
• High Ropes Consent form (high school girls only)
•  Male Helper form, if men are coming to help your group

If you are wondering exactly what you will need for camping at Powette, here is a list of things we recommend.

campsite checklist

•  Tent and equipment needed to set it up, plus a dining fly for shade.
•  Ground cloth made from waterproof material. This should beslightly smaller than the bottom of your tent. Place between ground & tent.
•  Shovel
•  Flashlight and extra batteries, lantern, matches, or short candles.
• Dip your matches in wax to keep them waterproof.
•  Bring enough lighting for your campsite. IT GETS VERY DARK!
•  Rocks to circle your fire pit
•  Large coffee can to put your hot coals in after breakfast on
• Sunday morning
•  First-Aid Kit
•  Buckets for water – one at each tent and one at the campfire
•  For camping instructions, read Adventures In Camping, the Royal Rangers camping manual available from Gospel Publishing House.

Want more help???  We are here to serve you.  Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.  We have many resources and resourceful people that want to help make your Powette experience enjoyable and fun!

Blessings,

Crystal Faatz

Northeast Area Girls Ministries Rep

August Reminder

Hi everyone!

Our annual planning meeting will be held at New Life Assembly of God on Monday, Aug 12, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.  Bring your calendars and lets see what we can come up with for the next year!

I will have information on the new way we are going to connect with the network...you are gonna love it.  It will save many of you some money in your budget!  We want everyone to be plugged in!

I will have as many of the network dates to give you as I can.

Start dreaming about reaching the girls in our area.

I hope  you are enjoying your summer!

Blessings

Summer is flying by

As I blog this morning I am sitting on my balcony enjoying an ocean view :)  Hope you all are finding some summer fun too!

Fall will be upon us soon...yay! I love fall.  It is time to start thinking about Powette.  We want girls that are fully armed for the daily battles they faced.  The Powette mailer will be in your hands soon.  Time to start planning, praying and preparing to bring your girls to this awesome growing opportunity.

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.

Details and forms to get you started can be found at http://www.ohioag.org/586016.ihtml

Hope to see you there!

Blessings

Crystal

Exciting Opportunity!!!

Do you have a room in your church that could use some TLC?  Maybe it is a kitchen that is need of minor repairs....

.... Maybe you have some dreams for your youth room or kids church area that just aren't quite in your budget.

Is there a storage area that could use some attention?

 The possibilities are endless!

Let Ohio Girls Ministries and girls all across Ohio with a heart for giving to missions have the opportunity to bless your church!!!  In 2014 Miss EQUIP (Every Quarter Uniting Important People) is on a mission to help rescue an area within an Ohio church that could use a little TLC.

Having an active Girls Ministries club is NOT a requirement!!!  Anyone can enter their church.

Keep Watching!!!

Details coming SOON!  You don't want to miss this!

Beautiful Photo Recap

Girls Ministries strives to provide opportunities for girls to learn biblical truths that will help them make God pleasing decisions.  Events are type of activity though which girls are given many opportunities to learn and grow in Christ.  Check out our most recent happenings.

Girls are given opportunities to develop their talents to reach others and opportunities to support missions through hands on projects and missions giving.  One of the photos is a hint about next year's project.  Stay tuned for further details.

Many, many activities for girls to grow and learn that God sees them as his BEAUTIFUL creation.

I hope you will prayerfully consider future girls ministries events and activities locally, area activities, and network activities.

Powette 2013 is coming soon!  Prayerfully consider allowing your girls to grow and devolop iin ways they probably never thought possible at this awesome event!  Forms and information can be found at http://www.ohioag.org/586016.ihtml.  More details coming soon!

BEAUTIFUL Resources

For those of you who may have missed it :( or those of you who just want to chat more with your girls about being created BEAUTIFUL by God, here are some resources that can help you do just that!!!

BOOKS

·         Everybody Tells Me to Be Myself but I Don’t Know Who I AM:  Building Your Self Esteem by Nancy Rue

·         Faithgirlz Handbook, Updated and Expanded:  How to Let Your Faith Shine Through by Suzanne Hadley

·         The Body Book and Body Talk – both by Nancy Rue

WEB RESOURCES

·         http://ngm.ag.org/

·         http://www.dove.us/Social-Mission/Self-Esteem-Toolkit-And-Resources/1-On-1-Activities-for-Girls8-12.aspx

·         http://www.4everygirl.com

·         http://purefreedom.org/

·         http://secretkeepergirl.com/

CURRICULUM UNITS

·         Rainbows (Ages 3-5)

o    Elephants:  Creation:  God created everything. (Gen 1:1)

o    Tigers:  Wonderfully made:  God made me wonderful ( Psalms 139:14)

o    Toucans:  Specially made:  God made me special (Psalms 119:73)

·         Daisies (Kindergarten)

o    Creating:  God made Everything (Gen. 1:1)

·         Prims (Grades 1-2)

o    Creation:  God created everything and He made me. (Acts 4:24)

o    Earth:  God made the Earth. (Nehemiah 9:6)

o    Plants and Flowers: God created plants and flowers for me (Colossians 1:16)

o    Nature:  I can see the greatness of God in nature. (Isaiah 6:3)

·         Stars (Grades 3-5)

o    Grooming:  God wants me to be clean inside and out. (1 Samuel 16:7).

o    In His Image: God made me special. (Psalm 139:14, NIV).

·         Friends (Grades 6-8)

o    Creation:  All things were created to give God praise. (Rev. 4:11)

o    Sanctity of Life:  We must honor the value God has given to our lives.  (Deut. 30:19)

o    Self-Esteem:  God has a special design for my life. (Psalms 139:13-14)

·         Girls Only (Grades 9-12)

o    Personal Appearance:  Both my inner and outer beauty are important.  (1 Peter 3:3-4)

You don't want to miss out!

There's still time!

OGM Girls retreat is June 13-14.

Spend a fun filled retreat with girls from your church discovering that God made them BEAUTIFUL!

Registrations are excepted at the event.  Send girls groups, mothers and daughters, ...any and all girls are welcome.

Inflatables, face painting, crafts, games, swimming, and awesome service with Becky Garret, bonfire and a whole lot more!

All the forms you need can be found at http://www.ohioag.org/586016.ihtml

Check out the April Newletter with the important details

http://www.ohioag.org/586022.ihtml

Hope to see you there!

Crystal

BEAUTIFUL Retreat Tips

Here are some tips to help you feel prepared and more relaxed for a "Beautiful" Retreat with your girls!

Registration

· Opens at 10

· What to have ready

o Medical forms

o Medication in original labeled container marked for the girl to give to the nurse

o Registration changes

o Miss Equip report form and offering if you didn’t mail it in

Leader's meeting

· 12:00 noon

· Send 1 leader/lady to get your group all the retreat details.

Supplies needed this year:  A photo of each girl to complete a project, and any scrapbooking supplies or markers you would like to bring for your girls to use for this project as well.
 

Lunch Day 1- enjoy the sack lunch you brought or the optional $5 lunch from HCRC

Craft Room - There will be craft available for a minimal cost of $ .50 - $2.00

Contest Entries - Please make sure all entries are taken to the cafeteria during the registration time

Stars Rock wall -Your girls need closed toed shoes and modest shorts to participate in this activity.

Bonfire - Make sure you bring your hotdogs, s’mores and fixings for a great time around a fire and an evening snack

Friends/Girls Only Honor reception - New this year there will be a reception for the Friends and Girls Only Graduates at Hickory on day 2.

Honor Celebration

· Girls may wear any awards they have previously earned

· See Honor Manual for details

· Celebration begins at 4 on day 2

· Families and Church families are welcome to join us in celebrating with the girls

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have I Hope to see you all there

May Reminders

Hi Everyone!

Here are some reminders for this busy month of May.  If you need ANYTHING feel free to let me know!  I am happy to help.  I am sooo looking forward to seeingg you all soon!


DEADLINES for all churches- May 15
• Miss EQUIP Report
• Honor Applications
• Retreat Registration
• Staff Applications
All forms are available on the resource CD or the district website.


Joint Area Royal Ranger/Girls Ministries Meeting - May 20
Location:   North Bloomfield Assembly of God
Time:  7:00

Looking forward to a fun filled time of summer events and celebrations.  Can't wait to learn with you and your girls about how BEAUTIFUL we are when we let Christ's love sparkle through.

Blessings
Crystal

Joint meeting

Hi ladies!
Some exciting news!
The area Royal Ranger staff has asked that we come together for a planning meeting.  It will be held on May 20, 2013 at North Bloomfield Assembly of God. We will begin at 7:00 p.m   Come and have a chance to give your input on something new for our area.  Hope to see you there!

Crystal

Network Honor Celebration

Details for the Network Honor Celebration.  Feel free to contact me if you have any quesstions or concerns.

Retreat is Approaching

God has created everything and He made it BEAUTIFUL! 

Our girls need to know that God created them to be beautiful.  Girls will discover the beauty He has given to them.  Girls Retreat is energetic and fun-filled with a variety of activities.  They will encounter God around every corner.

 

Retreat is just around the corner.  Can you believe it?  Here is a good place to start.  The deadline will be here before we know it start planning now.

 

 

Girls Retreatfor 1st - 5th grade girls

June 13-14, 2013Heartland Conference Retreat Center

• Registration Form
• T-Shirt Order Form
• Leader / Helper Form
• Medical Form (for each person to complete and bring)
• What to Bring (checklist for girls)
• Creative Expressions (Fun for girl to create and bring!)
• Talent by Area (contact your area rep or OGM office for more info)

April Meeting notes

Swim Party

Due to an unforseen scheduling conflict we need to postpone our annual swim party.  We will discuss rescheduling at our nest meeting.

Our next area meeting will be held on April 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at North Bloomfield Assembly of God.

Items on the agenda will include

• summer event infromation
• Swim party
• possilbility of some combined events with the RR.
• network and national updates
• a time to share what is working for YOU in your little corner

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.  Praying you have a blessed Easter Weekend.  Remember to pray for all the girls in our area.

I appreciate all you do!

As always if you need anything feel free to contact me at any time. 

Blessings,
Crystal Faatz

Pinewood Derby

 

The pinewood derby will be held on Saturday, March 16^th at Painesville Assembly Of God, 10949 Johnnycake Ridge Road,  Painesville, Oh.   Weigh in is at 4 P.M. and racing will start at 5 P.M. The cost for this is $3.50  to enter the race. That covers trophies and ribbons only.  Food is available at a cost of $3.50 per person. $7.00 to race and eat, $3.50 to just eat.  Please R.S.V.P. with your best guess on how many you are bringing to me no later than Wednesday March 13^th. So we can buy enough food.

The menu =          All beef hot dog with toppings

                              Chips

                               1 can of pop

                               Coffee

Additional food will be available for purchase.

There will be various trophies to be won. Racers grades k thru 2^nd ,   3^rd  thru 5^th and Commanders class which are Leaders, moms, and dads. No one else will be allowed to race.

 

RULES:

This race is for Rangers and Girls club grade K thru 5^th.

ONLY Commanders, Girls club Leaders, moms and dads are permitted to race in the commander race. NO ONE else is permitted to race.

1)   The car you purchase must be purchased from  G.P.H. or the Boy Scouts.    

2)   Use only the parts in the kit on your car

  (NO bearings, bushings, NO LOOSE PARTS)  

3)   Do not change the width (outside to outside on the wheels)or the height It is better not to place weights on the bottom of the car as they may interfere with the track guide rails. 

4) During the race you will not be permitted to touch    your car. If you need to make an emergency repair you must see the judges to get permission. Once the car is checked in and weighed the cars are "IN THE RACE" and can not be touched.

 

5) No standing on the platform or in the way of the     track.

6) The "OFFICIAL WEIGHT" will be checked on the "OFFICIAL SCALE." Come with your car at or just under the maximum of 5 1/2 ounces. For race purposes gram weight will be 156 grams(155.925 grams is actual weight)

7) You must follow all the rules.

8) You must have fun.

 

Hope to see you there!

 

January Meeting