31 October, 2013

Operation Christmas Child

Next Week November 6 GEMS will be going on a field trip to The Dollar Store to purchase gifts for Operation Christmas Child.  We are going to purchase items to add to our shoe boxes, so that a child overseas has the opportunity to receive a Christmas gift, but more importantly they will have a chance to learn more about Jesus. 


Permission slips are required for all the girls attending, and we ask if each child can bring a dollar so they can buy something special for each shoebox we send, we are hoping to have enough to fill 7-10 shoe boxes.  If you do not have a slip or have lost it please email Laura S. or the FBC office for a slip.

For the girls who do not have slips we will have a craft or movie at the church.

The following week we will be packing up the shoe boxes and adding notes and pictures to them, girls who couldn't go can bring items they purchased during the week. 

Now for something fun.  We have some songs we sing during our Music time at Gems so I wanted to post them so the girls and their parents can practice them together.

Shout Your Fame- by Hillsong Kids


1 Timothy 4:12- by Seeds Family Worship


16 October, 2013

Next up

This is our last night for our Theme and we cannot wait! There are a few things we want parents to be aware of concerning  our schedule.

1. We will be beginning our Bicycle section next week so Ms. Kristy will be guest hosting GEMS for us. 

2. On November 6 we will be starting a section on Budgeting where we will be going on a field trip to buy items for Operation Christmas Child.  We will be sending home Authorization forms this week.



Schedule:

     October


        23-      Bicycling- Poster Contest entries due
        30-      Bicycling 2

November

        6-         Budgeting- Field trip           
13-      Budgeting- Packing Operation Christmas Child boxes
        20-      Restoration Crafting
            27-       No Gems

08 October, 2013

Gems second night



The auditions have been turned in and the judges are deliberating (deciding) on a winner! Remember to wear your best outfit as you will all be walking the red carpet! Be sure to invite your friends! We cannot wait to see you!

16 September, 2013

Pre-Gems Contest!

For full details see this link http://www.gemsgc.org/main/auction.html.



Get Creative!


Every GEM is encouraged to create a design that reflects this year’s theme: Who’s the Greatest? How can you use your creativity to show the world that you know “He must become greater; I must become less” (John 3:30)?

We will be awarding three prizes:

1st Place
1. Your design will be made into notecards and sold as a featured item at the online auction.
2. Your picture and biography will be featured on the auction website.
3. Your GEMS Club will be awarded $400.

2nd Place
1. You will win a GEMS Girls’ Club T-shirt and two Micah Road Mysteries books.
2. Your GEMS Club will be awarded $200.

3rd Place
1. You will win a GEMS Girls’ Club T-shirt.
2. Your GEMS Club will be awarded $100.

*One winner allowed per club.

We can't wait to see what you design! Send in your design (include your name and contact information) to the GEMS Service Center, BID OUT LOUD, 1333 Alger SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507 by October 1, 2013.

11 August, 2013

GEMS is starting in October!

We invite you to join us this October as Fellowship Bible Church of Philadelphia resumes our fall/spring activities.  GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) is a program for girls ages Kindergarten through Sixth grade.  We have singing, games, and crafts as well as lessons exploring the Bible with scripture memorization.  We meet in the church Sanctuary Wednesdays from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm.  This years theme is below.











Please look for further updates as we get closer to October.

***The boys also have a program during the same time period called CrossCheck.***

02 January, 2013

No GEMS Tonight! January 2, 2013

Ladies, As the boys are not meeting for Crosscheck we will not be meeting either. Please enjoy some time with your family and we will see you next week! Love, Ms. Bonnie, Ms. Becky, and Ms. Laura