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.