1. GIRLS IN ACTION

2. Why? Christ’s Command-Missions
Matthew 28:19-20 “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.”

3. WMU’s Vision Statement
Woman’s Missionary Union challenges Christian believers to understand and be radically involved in the mission of God.
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4. WMU Organizations Mission Friends Children in Action Girls in Action
Royal Ambassadors
Youth on Mission
Acteens
Challengers
myMISSION
Adults on Mission
Women on Mission

5. What is GA?
Girls in Action is a dynamic WMU missions organization for girls in grades 1-6. GA helps girls grow in their spiritual development as they learn the biblical basis of missions and discover their part in God’s plan. In GA, girls learn
A biblical worldview
Ways to demonstrate Christ’s love to others
How God is working around the world
Their part of God’s plan

6. What? Missions Discipleship- The WMU Objectives
GAs will be challenged to:
Pray for Missions
Engage in Mission Action and Witnessing
Learn about Missions
Support Missions
Develop Spiritually toward a Missions Lifestyle
Participate in the Work of the Church and Denomination
Engage --- more specific than not Christians – not related to a local church

7. Girls in Action study… International Missions North American Missions
Contemporary Missions
Historical Missions
Biblical Basis of Missions
History of WMU
Cooperative Program

8. GA Scripture Verse & Lifestyle verse:
“Give thanks to the Lord. Worship Him. Tell the nations what He has done. Announce how honored He is” (Isa. 12:4 NIvV). “The Lord has shown you what is good. He has told you what He requires of you. You must treat people fairly. You must love others faithfully. And you must be very careful to live the way your God wants you to” (Mic. 6:8 NIrV).

9. GA Motto & Song Go Forward!
The words to “Girls in Action” can be found at wmu.com/GA. The sheet music is available for download at

10. GA Pledge:
As a GA, I will do my best to live a missions lifestyle that honors God by learning about missions, praying for missions, giving to missions, doing missions, and participating in the work of the church.

11. How to Start a GA group Pray for guidance and direction
Go to and get information on starting Girls in Action
Meet with your WMU director and/or pastor
Enlist leaders
Order and study the materials
Schedule a meeting
Personally invite all girls grades 1-6
Publicize the meeting, plan your meeting & enjoy!

12. GA Groupings A group for girls in grades 1-6
A group for younger girls in grades 1- 3 and group for older girls in grades 4-6
A group for grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
A separate group for each grade level

13. Primary Resources GA Guide for Leaders
GA Leader & GA World (4 quarterly issues)

14. GA Leader Kit
Posters, games, activities, and full-color photographs of missionaries and missions work will draw your GAs into weekly missions experiences. (4 quarterly issues)

15. When and Where? One individual or one leader can start Girls in Action
Determine meetings at times and locations convenient to the members, prospects and leaders
When and Where?
Wednesday night at church
Saturday mornings
After school
Sunday afternoon or evening
Whenever and wherever you can get together….

16. What happens at meetings?
Opening – Guide girls to participate in the activity together.
Story – Choose the story and activity for your girls’ grade: younger (grades 1-3) or older (grades 4-6). If your group includes girls from a broader combination of grades (3-5), (1-6), divide into younger and older groups or use the story that best suits your group.
Missions Activities – Select one or more activities. Girls may complete activities in one large group or several small groups.
Closing – Guide girls to participate in the activity together.

17. Just for…
Prereaders – If you have a group of first- through second-graders, use the Just for Prereaders options as suggested.
Preteens- If you have a group of fifth-through sixth-graders, use the Just for Preteens options as suggested.

18. GA Leader Responsibilities:
Working with assistant leader(s) to set goals and action plans
Leading missions experiences for members
Incorporating the plan of salvation into learning experiences
Providing for children’s safety and security
Involving members in inviting other girls and contacting absentees
Work with assistants to plan, make assignments for missions experiences, maintain contact with parents, caregivers, prospects and absentees, and provide resources
Maintaining records and reporting accomplishments
Serving on the GA planning team or WMU leadership team

19. Who Leads WMU? WMU Leadership Team WMU Director
Women on Mission Facilitator
myMISSION Leader
Acteens Leader
GA Coordinator
Mission Friends Leader
Assistant WMU Director
WMU Leadership Team

20. Each group needs leadership, and if there is more than one group you need a GA Coordinator.

21. GA Coordinators Job:
Leading planning team to set goals and action plans
Enlisting leaders and assistants following church guidelines
Training and nurturing leaders and assistants
Providing for children's safety and security
Coordinating enlistment activities
Coordinating GA work with other church organizations and ministries
Providing resources
Preparing and maintaining a budget for GA
Maintaining records and reporting accomplishments
Serving on the WMU leadership team

22. When there is more than one group, the leaders serve with the Coordinator on the Girls in Action Planning Team.
The Coordinator represents Girls in Action on the WMU Leadership Team.

23. Girls in Action Planning Team
Coordinator
Leader

24. Steps to Planning for the Year
Pray
Gather information and resources
Set a date and time for planning
Plan for the year
Devotional & prayer
Review WMU vision statement & objectives
Set goals for the year: SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely)
Decide on action plans
Plan calendar
Keep written records & give out copies of the information

25. Extra Options… GA Journey: Individual Achievement Plan
Earn awards & recognition for each grade level (includes Bible learning, journaling, and bonus activities).

26. Children’s Missions Day
Imagine the children of your church serving your community through acts of compassion. Multiply this by thousands of children, and you see the scope of Children's Ministry Day. It is held on a Saturday in February. Visit to learn more and plan for Children’s Ministry Day.

27. Children’s Badges
A few examples of badges children can earn

28. Christmas in August
Every year in August, children’s missions groups collect gifts for a select group of North American missionaries. These items help missionaries replenish ministry supplies, purchase items for ministry centers, and minister to people who need to hear about Jesus.

29. GA Camps GA Mother-Daughter Camps GA Week Camps GA Mini-Camps
GA Leader Track

30. Find out more at… www.wmustore.com 1.800.968.7301 (WMU) www.wmu.com

31. Questions? Contact: Cindy Skelton at SC WMU cindyskelton@scbaptist.org
, ext. 8521