GFS programs focus on helping girls achieve mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth in a faith-based setting. A GFS branch is a supportive peer group outside of school and promotes healthy interaction among girls of diverse socioeconomic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.
Each local branch is allowed the flexibility to develop its own meeting schedule balancing service activities for others, worship, recreation, study, and reflection. The small-group format of GFS meetings works well to build trust and encourage individual leadership skills and provides a platform for girls to participate at the national and global level.
The Teddy Bear Program is a special set of lessons for “GFS Girls-In-Waiting”, girls under the age of 5, who will soon be able to become official members of GFS. Use this program for girls who are young in years or young in maturity and are not yet able to sit through an extended lesson.
Girls love earning badges as they learn about the Bible, the church and important Christian leaders through the Badge Program. Many leaders like to use the program because it enhances the girls understanding of many church topics and provides them with a sense of accomplishment.
