Other Related Groups

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

Upcoming Conferences!

 We are excited to announce that Bright Lights Conferences have been scheduled in Topeka, Kansas and Cedar Rapids, Iowa this summer. Taught by Sarah Mally and the Bright Lights staff, these conferences are designed to encourage young ladies to be strong for the Lord in their youth and shine radiantly as bright lights for Him!

Strong in the Lord Conference 

Age: 8-14

Topics:

• How to be Strong for the Lord in Your Youth

• Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends

• How to Turn Your Heart to Your Parents

• How to Be a Bright Light in the World

• Keeping Yourself Pure from Polluting Influences

• Seeking the Lord with All of Your Heart

• Developing a Disciplined Walk with God

Includes insightful testimonies by godly young ladies, humorous skits, a chalk talk, harp music, singing, small group times with sharing and interaction, hands-on activities, and practical teaching that will challenge and prepare young ladies to remain strong for the Lord through their teen years.

Parents are encouraged to attend the conference in order to hear what their daughters are learning and reinforce it at home. While the girls are meeting in small groups, sessions will be offered for fathers and mothers. Sessions will cover topics such as the importance of protecting your children, how fathers can set a godly pace for their family, how to win the hearts of your daughters, and building strong mother/daughter relationships.

Schedule: Tuesday evening from 6:00 - 9:00 PM; Wednesday from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Dates:

July 17^th-18^th, 2012: Topeka, Kansas

August 7^th-8^th, 2012: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

           

Location:

Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene
3501 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS 66614

Cedar Valley Bible Church 3636 Cottage Grove Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Cost:

Early Bird Registration (two months early): $10 per girl / $5 per parent

Regular Registration $15 per girl / $10 per parent

Late Registration (after July 3^rd): $18 per girl / $12 per parent

To Register:

To register online, click here.

Visit the Bright Lights Website to learn more about the conferences.

For questions, feel free to e-mail the Bright Lights staff at conference@brightlightsministry.com  

Radiant Purity Conference

Age: 12-22+

Topics:

• Waiting for God’s Very Best

• Giving Your Heart to Your Parents

• Avoiding the Dangers of the World’s Thinking

• How to Delight in Jesus, Our Heavenly Prince

• Using Your Years of Singleness for God

• What the Lord Says About Modesty

• How to Guard Your Heart When You Have a Crush

• Living for God’s Purposes

• Being Wise in Internet Usage

A young lady who is pure shines with a radiant brightness in this world of darkness. How can a young lady stay physically and emotionally pure as she waits for God’s best in marriage? How can parents protect and guide? Creatively presented through stories and testimonies, practical instruction, skits, and real-life examples, this conference gives Biblical answers to everyday questions and deep life struggles. The material is discreet and appropriate for twelve year olds, yet relevant to all ages. Includes testimonies from young ladies who serve as Bright Lights staff, chalk drawings, and harp music.

                         

Click here to see a 2 minute video clip of Sarah Mally teaching at a Radiant Purity Conference in 2009.

                                                                                             

Fathers & Mothers are encouraged to attend. Parents' sessions will include: Every Mother's Example, 40 Ways to Protect the Hearts of Your Daughters, and Talking to Young Men who Express Interest in Your Daughters.

Schedule: Friday evening from 6:00 - 9:00 PM; Saturday from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Dates:

July 20^th-21^st, 2012: Topeka, Kansas

August 10^th-11^th, 2012: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Location:

Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene
3501 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS 66614

Cedar Valley Bible Church 3636 Cottage Grove Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Cost:

Early Bird Registration (two months early): $10 per girl / $5 per parent

Regular Registration $15 per girl / $10 per parent

Late Registration (after July 3^rd): $18 per girl / $12 per parent

To Register:

To register online, click here.

Visit the Bright Lights Website to learn more about the conferences.

For questions, feel free to e-mail the Bright Lights staff at conference@brightlightsministry.com  

About Bright Lights

In 1996, Sarah Mally started a discipleship ministry in her living room with the goal of challenging other young ladies to be strong for the Lord in their youth. We have been excited to see how the Lord has allowed Bright Lights to grow, and now there are about 500 Bright Lights groups that have started around the country and internationally. Bright Lights continues to train leaders, host mother / daughter conferences, and provide discipleship materials for young ladies. Sarah Mally is also the author of “Before You Meet Prince Charming,” published in 2006, and co-author of the book “Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends” which she and her brother and sister published in 2002.

Bright Lights

PO Box 11451

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52410

319-377-6728

www.brightlightsministry.com

www.mallyjournal.com 

If You're Up for a Challenge

Sarah Mally is issuing a challenge to do a speed read of the Bible from now until the end of December. If you're looking for a new challenge & are wanting to get a good overall picture of God's word, I'd encourage you to join in! More details on the challenge can be found here.

July & August Summer Activities

Well, here it is, the end of the summer. Everyone is beginning school, our group has had two wonderful summer events & I have very few pictures, if any, to show for it. I apologize for our lack of documentation. I suppose we were having too much fun to remember to snap a couple shots. :)

Both our July picnic & August birthday party were lots of fun, I'm looking forward to getting the school year started & seeing everyone soon!

August 23rd from 6:00-8:30 is our new members meeting. Please send me an RSVP soon if your daughter will be joining us.

Our first meeting for the school year will be September 13th from 6:15-8:15pm.

Blessings!

Summer Activities 2011

Stay connected with your Bright Lights friends this summer by joining us for one of our summer fellowship activities! We also welcome other young ladies who may be interested in Bright Lights to join us, please invite your friends! Contact Allison Whisler to RSVP for each of these activities.


Siblings & Snacks Movie Night
Friday June 17th 7:00-9:30pm, The Whisler’s Home
We’re inviting you to bring your siblings and cozy blankets along for a movie night full of laughter, snacks & fun! We’ll be using a projector & big screen to project a movie in our living room.

The featured entertainment will be San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival award-winner: The Runner From Ravenshead. This excellent movie, created by a homeschooling family, combines Little Rascals style escapades with Pilgrim’s Progress style allegories, creating a hilariously encouraging movie. The all-children cast and clean, Christian themes are sure to be a hit with you & your siblings.

Young ladies are encouraged to invite their older or younger siblings to attend this event with them. However, any attending younger siblings must be able to sit through the full-length feature film. Each family will be asked to bring a snack item which will be assigned when you RSVP. Please RSVP to Allison by June 15th.


Family Picnic
July 16th 11:30am-1:00pm, Hesse Park in O’Fallon
Bring your family, a picnic lunch & a couple folding chairs for a time of fellowship and games with other Bright Lights families. We will be renting a pavilion at the park for the picnic and will also provide a large cooler of drinking water. This park offers open play fields, baseball diamonds, basketball courts, playgrounds, and restrooms. We hope this event will be an informal time to fellowship and play together. Please feel free to bring balls, jump ropes, frisbees, outdoor games, etc. Please RSVP to Allison by July 13th.


Birthday Bash
August 9th 1:30-3:30pm, The Whisler’s Home
Join us as we celebrate a year of doing Bright Lights & all the summer birthdays of the girls in our group. We’ll be decorating cupcakes to eat and playing some of our favorite Bright Lights games (yes, there will be skits!). Moms are invited to join us from 3:00-3:30 as we talk about our plans for the next year of Bright Lights & provide an opportunity for everyone to sign up for the exciting year ahead. Please RSVP to Allison by August 6th.

Don't Miss Our Next Meeting...

...on March 8th from 6:15 - 8:15pm. We'll be diving into Set 3 which discusses "reflecting Christ in every response." Don't forget to work on your ministry goals & be prepared to share with your small group (and maybe the big group) how it went.

I can't wait to see you all soon!

A New Semester!

I'm looking forward to starting up Set 2 on Tuesday with everyone! See you this Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 from 6:15-8:15pm! Don't forget your Bible and Bright Lights notebook.

Meeting on Tuesday

Just a reminder that we will be meeting this Tuesday, November 23rd from 6:15-8:15pm. One of our activities during this meeting will be a clothing exchange. Please remember to bring some items so you can participate! Feel free to email if you have any questions or concerns about this.

See you soon!

Our First Meeting!

Our first Bright Lights meeting will be on September 14th from 6:15-8:15pm at my family's home (please email me if you're unsure of our address). I'm looking forward to getting our group started & beginning to get to know each young lady.

I look forward to seeing you soon!