Ministry Materials
How Girls Learn through LifeSong
The LifeSong curriculum is structured to progressively provide girls with training that builds upon foundational material. Each meeting will begin with prayer time and worship followed by a lesson, activity, and discussion time.
Through hands-on training, the girls will learn that they can become scholars of the Bible who are confident in its understanding and application in their lives. Furthermore, the LifeSong program is designed to train girls to be Bereans in their approach to the Bible. By completing multiple levels in the curriculum, the girls gain progressively higher levels of knowledge of the Bible that are reinforced trough age-appropriate activities and materials.
Materials used during for the lessons include: Bibles, children’s books about Jesus, journals, worship music CDs, posters on dress and appearance, and DVD interviews with Godly women role models. In addition to achieving the main goals of the program, all materials are selected to teach the girls about the importance of reading Christian books, listening to Christian music, and watching Christian movies. To spark an enthusiasm for Christian literature, an age-appropriate novel is assigned and discussed in related lessons.
How the Lessons are Designed
Each lesson builds confidence in the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, and is founded upon Scriptural excerpts as the basis. All classes are designed to present a world view that is analyzed in the context of Biblical Truth. While growing in confidence in God’s word, the girls are taught to recognize the world’s messages lead to confusion and separation from God, while the Bible’s Truth leads to life and purpose.
A host of different materials are utilized to make each lesson as effective and engaging as possible, with personalized DVD messages from Godly women role models, worship music CDs, lesson posters, art supplies, and much more. In addition, both the leaders and the girls will have access to on-line resources and email forums to allow for discourse on the materials being taught.
What Materials are Provided
LifeSong-produced DVDs provide interviews with Godly women role models who are serving the Lord in a variety of capacities such as stay-at-home moms and ministry leaders. These productions, as well as other LifeSong lesson materials, reinforce Biblical messages.
In order to be as effective as possible, Group Leaders receive live training, training manuals, lesson plans and supplies, lesson instruction sheets (including worship music lyrics), and access to on-line resources. The girls each receive individual materials that support and enhance the program activities including Bibles, journals, books, pens, tee shirts, graduation ceremony awards, and access to on-line resources.
How Churches Can Opt for Flexibility
Each registered local church will have the ability to customize the program to meet their individual needs. Although complete curriculum usage is encouraged, a subset of materials and lessons may be selected in order to design the local program around other course offerings at the church.
How to Get Started
To get your church started with implementing a LifeSong program, begin by completing a registration form and submitting the registration fee. Your church will receive a start-up packet with a complete set of instructions on how to get started. The start-up packet will include Program Fact Sheets and flyers for your church to use to promote interest in the program. Churches then identify Group Leaders and determine the number of girls interested in participating in the program for the coming calendar year. Your church then orders the appropriate number of teacher and participant materials. All materials are shipped in mid-January. Also in mid-January, Group Leaders complete leader training materials and take part in live training provided by LifeSong. Churches arrange to have the classes begin the last week of January.
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