As most of you know, this year our group has been split into two groups. For those who'd like to keep up with your friends in the Belleville group, check out that group's blog: www.brightlightsbelleville.blogspot.com The Belleville group will be doing the exact same lessons & activities this year, just with different people! :)
Also, Sylvia, who used to be in our group, is now leading a group with her friend Jael in Mascoutah. To keep up with that group check out their blog: www.godspurified.blogspot.com
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Wisdom
Tonight we finally had our first meeting! It was exciting to see the
group God has brought together! We started the evening, in the lovely weather outside, with our
traditional "first meeting game." The girls rotated partners, answering
various get to know you questions in 30 seconds or less. It was a fun
way for the girls to briefly get acquainted with a bunch of girls in the
group.
Our topic for the evening was an introduction to the set we will be covering this semester on Wisdom. Proverbs 8:11 says, "For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her." Wisdom is a valuable treasure that is worth seeking after! As Scripture states, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Therefore, if we want to gain wisdom we should start with a proper relationship with the Lord.
One aspect of wisdom is learning to see things from God's perspective rather than our own, earthly view. To illustrate this point, the girls were split up into teams & given a pile of puzzle pieces. The teams raced against each other to see who could complete their puzzle the fastest.
The girls all agreed that if I had shown them the picture of what the puzzle was supposed to look like it would have been much easier to put the puzzle together. Similarly, our life is filled with lots of challenges and circumstances that often don't make sense. However, God sees the big picture and knows how all those pieces are one day going to work together for good. (Romans 8:28)
Another aspect of pursuing wisdom is choosing wise companions. The people we spend the majority of our time with will have tremendous influence on our lives.
Finally, we must realize that often God's thinking is opposite the way of the world. It takes wisdom to know what God's way is.
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James 1:5
After the lesson, the girls broke up into their small groups. Throughout the year the girls will do accountability, prayer & discussion in these groups.
Overall it was a great beginning to what is looking like a blessed year of Bright Lights! I look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on October 2nd!
Our topic for the evening was an introduction to the set we will be covering this semester on Wisdom. Proverbs 8:11 says, "For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her." Wisdom is a valuable treasure that is worth seeking after! As Scripture states, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Therefore, if we want to gain wisdom we should start with a proper relationship with the Lord.
One aspect of wisdom is learning to see things from God's perspective rather than our own, earthly view. To illustrate this point, the girls were split up into teams & given a pile of puzzle pieces. The teams raced against each other to see who could complete their puzzle the fastest.
The girls all agreed that if I had shown them the picture of what the puzzle was supposed to look like it would have been much easier to put the puzzle together. Similarly, our life is filled with lots of challenges and circumstances that often don't make sense. However, God sees the big picture and knows how all those pieces are one day going to work together for good. (Romans 8:28)
Another aspect of pursuing wisdom is choosing wise companions. The people we spend the majority of our time with will have tremendous influence on our lives.
Finally, we must realize that often God's thinking is opposite the way of the world. It takes wisdom to know what God's way is.
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James 1:5
After the lesson, the girls broke up into their small groups. Throughout the year the girls will do accountability, prayer & discussion in these groups.
Overall it was a great beginning to what is looking like a blessed year of Bright Lights! I look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on October 2nd!
Monday, September 17, 2012
Leadership Retreat
Every year there is a group of young ladies in our group who are chosen
to serve as small group leaders throughout the year. In preparation for
the year ahead, the O'Fallon leaders for 2012-2013 gathered to spend
the day in prayer, training, discussion & fellowship.
We started the day with a delicious breakfast made by our hostess, Mrs. B. Then, we gathered briefly before each young lady went off by herself to spend some time in individual prayer & Bible reading.
Once everyone was finished, we gathered back together to pray as a group for the upcoming year of Bright Lights. It was so encouraging to spend time asking the Lord's blessing on our group. After that, each of the girls paired up with her co-leader & spent some time brainstorming & praying for their small groups.
The rest of the day was filled with lots of discussion, training, planning, games & good food (thanks to Mrs. B!).
The day was full of anticipation as leaders got excited for all the Lord has in store this year. It was also a sweet time of building friendships & enjoying good fellowship.
We started the day with a delicious breakfast made by our hostess, Mrs. B. Then, we gathered briefly before each young lady went off by herself to spend some time in individual prayer & Bible reading.
Once everyone was finished, we gathered back together to pray as a group for the upcoming year of Bright Lights. It was so encouraging to spend time asking the Lord's blessing on our group. After that, each of the girls paired up with her co-leader & spent some time brainstorming & praying for their small groups.
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| The Rebekah group leaders |
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| The Mary group leaders |
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| The Esther group leaders |
The day was full of anticipation as leaders got excited for all the Lord has in store this year. It was also a sweet time of building friendships & enjoying good fellowship.
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