Girls Ministry Is Back!

Allison Dodds • Girls Ministry Leader
August 3, 2026

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We're so excited that Girls Ministry is back for the fall! 🌟

We had a wonderful kickoff this past Sunday, and we're praising God for the growth we've already seen. Our Preschool class welcomed several new friends, and our Kindergarten-2nd Grade class also continues to grow!

Girls Ministry is a place where girls build friendships, grow in their relationship with Jesus, and discover who God created them to be through Bible lessons, activities, crafts, and lots of fun.

If you have a daughter, granddaughter, niece, or know a girl who would love to be part of a Christ-centered community, we'd love to welcome her!

"Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity." - 1 Timothy 4:12

We Need Your Help!

As God continues to bring more girls to Girls Ministry, we're looking for additional volunteers to serve alongside this growing ministry. If you have a heart for encouraging the next generation and would like to invest in the lives of young girls, we'd love to connect with you.

Please prayerfully consider serving or inviting a young girl to join us this fall. We can't wait to see all God has in store this year!

📅 Next Girls Ministry Date– Sunday, August 16
Girls Ministry meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from 6:00–8:00 PM.

Join the Group: GirlsMin

For more info, contact Allison Dodds

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