Girls Group Excitement!!!

I am so blessed to have the opportunity to co-lead a group of AMAZING young women at our church with my good friend Pam. I've blogged pics of these gals before, but I am going to give some more detail on what we do, 1) because I have the time :) and 2) Because I am working on stuff for it right now and was just so excited about it that I had to share.

My friend Pam, who is a 3rd year medical student, and I have busy schedules. Duh. This year, 4 of our "older girls", those that have graduated high school and are now in college, are going to continue to help us out and also gain some new responsibilities.

We're adding 12 new girls to our group! Holy moly! That makes a total of 24 girls, if everyone is able to come. Yikes! We're bringing in some younger girls this year too- a few twelve year olds- but they are ready.

The whole point of this group is for these girls to have an opportunity to walk out their walk with their peers. What's a "walk" you ask? Once someone accepts Jesus Christ as their savior- ie realizes that they are a sinner and need forgiveness, asks for that forgiveness, and receives forgiveness, and begins living their life for God and not for themselves, their "walk" with God begins. It's a lifelong walk of being disciplined, receiving joy, learning, and growing closer to God and becoming more like Him. This groups gives the girls the opportunity to discuss Biblical lessons, apply them to their lives, pray for one another, and start holding each other accountable with other girls near their own age.

Some of the topics we are going to be covering this year are the following (in no particular order):

The Gospel and What This Group is About
Evangelism
Friendships- with both Christians and non-Christians
True Beauty and Modesty
Persecution- The Cost of Being a Believer

Our girls will also be put into prayer groups, led by one of the 4 older girls I mentioned. Here they will be discussing what they are reading in the Bible, making prayer requests, getting to know one and another more, and ultimately seeking to glorify God.

I am just so excited about this next year of Girls Group. I learn SO much from these girls. Even I take notes during our meeting as they share unique perspective and wisdom. So, if it pops into your head during your prayer time, please pray for our group- that Pam and I will be diligent and dedicated to working with these girls, that God will grow us together as sisters, and that He will be honored through our actions and words. Thanks! :)