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ages of girls can join a GEMS Girls’ Club?
While
not every church or Christian organization begins
their club program at the same grade level, materials
are available to girls in first through eighth grades.
Where
do clubs meet?
Most
clubs meet in the sponsoring church or Christian organization
and utilize classroom space as well as larger meeting
spaces.
How
long do meetings last?
Most
clubs meet for 2 hours every week or every other week
from September through April or May.
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does a typical meeting look like?
Clubs
are free to design their meeting so that it meets
the needs of the girls in their program.
Typical programs include the following components:
6:30
Opening (Large Group)
Welcome and Object Lesson or Devotional Thought
Praise and Worship
Prayer
Announcements
6:55 Bible studies in Small Groups
7:35 Activity Time in Small Groups
Badge Work, Games, Service Projects, or Crafts-with-a-Purpose
8:15 Snack (Large Group or Small), Closing Prayer,
Clean-up
8:30 Dismissal
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Who
are the leaders?
Women
of faith who desire to see girls know Christ better
and who are willing to work at developing a loving,
nurturing relationship with a small group of six to
eight girls become the leaders, or counselors, in
GEMS Clubs.
What
materials are needed?
Each
level of the program – Awareness for girls in
first through third grades, Discovery, for girls in
fourth through sixth grades, and Advanced for girls
in seventh through eighth grades – has its own
set of exciting, age-appropriate materials. For more
information, go to Program
at a Glance.
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| How
do parents feel about GEMS Girls’ Clubs?
Over
and over again parents express sincere appreciation
for the caring, encouraging, faith nurturing environment
their daughters experience at GEMS.
Lasting
friendships are made and decisions are made in advance
about how they will live their lives in the future.
Is
there a program for boys?
Yes, the
Cadet Corps is the name of a club program for boys
with the goal of helping boys grow spiritually in
all areas of life.
The Christian Service Brigade is another
ministry that seeks to build young men to love and
serve Christ.
Both
ministries utilize men to reach and disciple boys
for Christ.
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What
is the church’s/organization's role in sponsoring
a GEMS Girls’ Club?
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Uphold
and seek to accomplish the mission of this ministry
– to help bring girls into a dynamic relationship
with Jesus Christ.
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Embrace
and hold as truth our Statement of Faith.
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Provide
for regular and consistent Bible study in club by
utilizing the materials produced by GEMS Girls’
Clubs.
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Provide
Christ-inspired and Christ-directed leadership to
the girls in club through the prayerful selection,
supervision, and support of mentors (counselors).
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Ensure
that the club meets regularly throughout a designated
season.
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Support
the international ministry of GEMS Girls’ Clubs
through regular and consistent prayer.
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Support
the ministry of GEMS financially by ensuring that
annual club dues are sent to the GEMS Service Center.
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Support
the ministry of GEMS financially by collecting and
forwarding to the GEMS Service Center one annual offering.
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What
does GEMS Girls’ Clubs provide member churches
and other Christian organizations?
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Provide
Christ-inspired and Christ-directed leadership to
the overall, international ministry.
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Develop
effective, inspiring program materials for girls
and their mentors (counselors) which are Biblically
based and culturally relevant.
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Organize,
plan, and provide multiple training opportunities
annually for mentors (counselors) so they can be
prepared and fully equipped to lead.
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Develop,
implement, and oversee the "Sister Club" Program which
provides financial support to African Clubs.
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Regularly
pray for the girls and counselors in GEMS Clubs
everywhere
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