https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sat, 20 Apr 2024 12:51:58 +0000 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:14:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/26-fun-faith-filled-summer-activities-girls-z School’s out for the summer. What will your girl do now? Here are 26 fun and faith-filled ideas from A to Z that are easy and engaging for girls ages 7-12. Lenae Bulthuis https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/26-fun-faith-filled-summer-activities-girls-z Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:14:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/gems-launches-new-program-girls Anxiety is on the rise. Loneliness has been named an epidemic. They’re impacting our health and our girls. And that was before COVID-19! Sadly, isolation and social distancing have added even more heartache to today’s girls.  Alecia Van Hulzen https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/gems-launches-new-program-girls Fri, 01 May 2020 13:55:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/four-essential-keys-planning-your-gems-sunday Coming soon is something called GEMS Sunday, It’s a special day to celebrate the girls and women in your GEMS Club. GEMS Girls' Clubs https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/four-essential-keys-planning-your-gems-sunday Wed, 10 Apr 2019 03:06:50 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/feed-my-lambs “Feed my lambs,” said Jesus. Children’s ministry leaders do just that. And those who understand the significance of this call pray, prepare, and pour it out week after week. But who pours into them when they are thirsty, stretched thin and wonder if it matters? GEMS Girls' Clubs https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/feed-my-lambs Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:56:59 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/new-tool-gems-grown-ups-within-shine-brightly-magazine GEMS magazines are for girls. But now, for the first-time ever, they’re also for GEMS grown-ups! GEMS Girls' Clubs https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/new-tool-gems-grown-ups-within-shine-brightly-magazine Tue, 29 May 2018 15:34:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/fun-girls-recipes-and-crafts Girls matter. And building relationships with them is key for them to experience and know God's love. A fun way to do just that is to spend time time together creating. GEMS Girls' Clubs https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/fun-girls-recipes-and-crafts Mon, 14 May 2018 17:16:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/gems-freebies Any GEMS leaders out there? I just discovered the free resources on the GEMS website and wanted to pass them along in case you hadn't see them.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/gems-freebies Wed, 09 Nov 2016 19:36:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/gems-girls-enjoy-zumba Last night I had the privilege of leading a GEMS group of 8th grade girls at Heritage CRC in Byron Center, MI through a fun Zumba class. Aneke vanBaal https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/gems/gems-girls-enjoy-zumba Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:05:40 +0000