Grace Empowers My Soul/G.E.M.S. is a program designed for girls grades K-6. The bible says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and it is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8) Our prayer is that the girls and their families are drawn into a relationship with Jesus Christ though his grace. “This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” (Romans 3:22-24)

Our name was selected because we believe that all our girls and leaders are daughters of the King, princesses, and little G.E.M.S. We are focusing on what it is to be a gem and are all striving to be virtuous women… Our theme verse is Proverbs 31:10, “Who can find a virtuous woman, for her price is far above rubies.”

This year we will be having regular Bible story lessons, with many review sessions. We emphasize Bible verse memorization. Deuteronomy 11:18 says, “Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.” Each girl will be sent home with a laminated Bible verse once a month. This is their “Bath-time Bible verse.” They are encouraged to suction cup them in the shower at home so the whole family can see it and memorize it. Girls who memorize their verses earn points to spend at our G.E.M.S. store.

We meet on Wednesday evenings from October 4th through May 16th, meeting from 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM. Girls are asked to bring $1 a week to contribute towards craft supplies. Weekly meetings open with all the girls together learning Bible stories, singing, prayer and games. Once a month the girls all remain together for a special event like our Western night in November and our Valentines Party in February. The other evening’s classes then break up into Pre K – 1st grade (Diamonds); 2nd – 3rd grade (Sapphires); & 4th -5th grades (Pearls.) In our smaller classrooms we have our weekly Bible lesson as well as games, crafts, and on occasion special guests. Last year the Golden Calf has paid us a visit. You never know who might show up at G.E.M.S. We hope you do!