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Clubs
As a result of prayer and vision, the International Department of Women’s Ministries initiated Young Ladies Ministries (YLM) in 1969. The department was seeking to minister to and train young women in Christian graces and lifestyle. This vision was prompted by the desire to obey the scriptural admonition which exhorts the older women to teach the younger women.
As the YLMs (grades 7 through 12) grew in number, the need for clubs for younger girls was realized. Therefore, Joy Belles (grades 4-6) was introduced in 1974 and Bluebelles (grades 1-3) in 1984. And in 2002, Little Sweethearts, a club for pre-school girls was introduced. These clubs are the result of the giving of many hours of dedication and concern by a number of precious women servants who cared enough to share their time, energy, and special abilities. Those who first saw the need and initiated this ministry are now joined by the many coordinators, counselors/mentors, prayer mothers, pastors’ wives, and laywomen who foster and promote this successful ministry today and into the future.
Little Sweethearts
(Preschool Age 3-5)
Year One: The Bible From A-Z
Year Two: Gardens, Gifts and Giggles
Year Three: Miracles, Manners & Music
Curriculum Design
The Little Sweethearts curriculum is a three-year achievement series for preschool girls. The individual chapters are created with the understanding that children between the ages of three and five rely heavily on all five senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell) to learn. The program is based on twenty-six chapters which are created to be expanded or repeated to cover a twelve-month period. Each lesson is divided into small sections, such as class time, worship time, snack time, and activity time. The curriculum is designed to be purchased for the counselor. We have included a reproducible handout and as many copies as needed can be made to provide a most cost-effective program.
There is a poster and sticker set available to purchase for each student. After the completion of each chapter the child is allowed to place a sticker corresponding with lesson on the poster. At the end of each year, a completion badge is available and may be presented to each child.
Year One
The Bible From A-Z utilizes the alphabet to teach biblical principles. For example, “A—Apple” teaches food is important for the body just as God’s Word is important for the soul. “B—Butterfly” introduces the concept that when we ask Jesus to forgive our sins, we are a new creation. “C—Church” shows the importance of attending church.
Year Two
Gardens, Gifts and Giggles relates gardening to teach the message of salvation; gifts of God which focus on love, eternal life, family and friends; and giggles (joy) to introduce children to the basics of a good, positive attitude.
Year Three
Miracles, Manners & Music introduces children to the concept that Jesus performed miracles and still continues to do so today; teaches the importance of respect for others; and helps children develop new skills and enhance their imagination through listening to music.
Merit Studies (Prices range from $4.00 to $6.00 per study, includes badge)
Music
– Community Caregivers
Prayer
– Bearing Fabulous Fruit
Your Grace
– Daughters of the King-The Wish Your Heart Your Heart Makes (Leader’s Guide)
Merit studies are also available for the Little Sweethearts. To order Click Here.
Bluebelles
(Grades 1-3)
Bluebelles Year One “Complete Makeover” – recently revised
Bluebelles Year Two, BB Girl: Sewn with Hope, is new and now available!
For more information about Bluebelles, go to http://www.girlsministries.org/bluebelles
(Grades 1-3)
SCRIPTURE:
“Love One Another.” John 13:34 NKJV
PLEDGE:
As a Bluebelle, I will try to do my best for Jesus at all times. I will let His love shine through me to others.
MOTTO:
Ringing Out God’s Love
FLOWER:
Bluebell
COLORS:
Orange, Blue, White
Joy Belles
(Grades 4-6)
NEWLY UPDATED! Joy Belles Faith Journey
Curriculum Design
This faith journey covers a three-year period with both a Mentor’s Guide and Joy Belles Faith Journey Guide. While the Mentor’s Guide is only available by year, the student Faith Journey Guides may be purchased by year or by section. Each guide is designed to fit in a three-ring binder (not included). It is recommended to begin in Fall and end in early Summer but the lessons can be started at any time. Each year’s book contains three sections. The Joy Belles Faith Journey three-year series is:
Year One, Faith Blossoming
Year Two, Faith Growing
Year Three, Faith Living
The Mentor’s Guide begins with a toolbox section full of helpful teaching tips, resources, and forms. Each lesson begins with a Lesson at a Glance chart which allows the mentor to have a quick look at lesson content and materials needed. Each lesson contains an answer key box providing the answers for the Joy Belles Faith Journey Guide activities. Included at the end of each lesson is a Goodie Bag section which offers additional, optional ideas if time permits. Corresponding Merit Studies are included for review and suggested times to use them. Merit Studies are designed to supplement the curriculum and may be ordered separately for each girl (a list is included below).
Bible Reading Certificate
Mentor’s Guide (binder not included) $20.00 per year
Joy Belles Faith Journey Guide (full color—binder not included) $29.95 per year
OR
Section One (12 Lessons) $12.95
Section Two (12 Lessons) $12.95
Section Three (12 Lessons) $12.95
Award Sheet with sticker set (sold in sets of 2; 2 Awards Sheets, 2 sticker sets) $3.00
Year One Badge $3.50
Bible Reading Certificate $3.00
The Joy Belles Faith Journey Guide includes activity pages and Joy Belle Journal pages that correspond with each lesson in full color. Not only will your girls enjoy working through the activities, but will use the journal pages to reinforce what they’ve learned that day about God’s Word and themselves. A Bible Reading is included in the beginning of the guide. Once the girls have completed their Bible Reading, a certificate is available for free download ( Click Here) or can be ordered for a small fee. An Award Sheet and sticker set is available for each student and should be ordered to accompany the student book. It is recommended to place the Awards Sheet in a protective, clear binder sleeve and insert it into the student’s Faith Journey Guide. Once the Awards Sheet is completed, it can be presented to the student at the next award ceremony or special end-of-year ceremony. To order these products Click Here. You may also call Pathway Press at 1-800-553-8506 to place an order.
Merit Studies are also available:
Community Caregivers
Princess Warriors
Etiquette
Nature
Fitness Fun
Bearing Fabulous Fruit
Attributes of Jesus
Music
Gathering Stones
Health
Service
Cooking
Sewing
Homemaking
Daughters of the King Series
*Badge is sold Separately. **Daughters of the King Series includes the following studies: The Wish Your Heart Makes, More to this Life, When Love Awakens You (available in both Leader and Student Guides).
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Teen Girls Ministries (Young Ladies Ministries)
(Grades 7-12)
Recently Launched! Teen Girls Book Club includes eight books for Bible Studies that can be done as a group or individually. The books are:
And The Bride Wore White by DannahGresh
Every Young Woman’s Battle by Shannon Etheridge and Stephen Arterburn
Guys Are Waffles, Girls Are Spaghetti by Chad Eastham
In All of This by Emily Stone
Own It: Discover Your Faith in God by Michael and Hayley Dimarco
Sexy Girls by Hayley Dimarco
Speak Love: Making Your Words Matter by Annie f. Downs
Wanting to Be Her by Michelle Graham
The books will need to be ordered from Pathway Press (pathwaybookstore.com or call 1-800-553-8506). Each book will come with its own passcode that will allow access to a protected site. Each chapter will have a set of discussion questions. Girls are encouraged to keep a journal for their study. At the end of the study there is a project proposal. This will contain two or three projects that the girls may choose [one] from. When they have finished the project, a form is provided online that they can complete, upload pictures, and submit. The form will go to the International Girls Ministries inbox for approval. The project will then be posted on a community board. For more information, go to http://www.girlsministries.org/teen-girls-book-club.
Prayer Mothers
A Prayer Mother’s Program was developed for the purpose of mentoring girls. With this ministry, a Christian woman is paired with a club member and they covenant to pray daily for each other. Through this relationship, a bond of love and trust is developed and generational barriers may be prevented. This mentoring ministry can be expanded to include young boys with Christian male role models. The opportunity for blessings and life-changing benefits for youth and adults are unbelievably enormous! When prayer is woven tightly into the program from the beginning, the potential for success will be assured. Our children deserve all the caring, teaching, and training we can give them.
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