Girls4Christ Day in Ostfildern, Germany

May 19, 2019. It was not my first Girls4Christ meeting - but I still had butterflies in my belly. The reason was that this time I took not only my own daughter Naemi to the event, but also her school friend Eva. I was a little nervous - would she like it, would she feel good? What if she does not like the topic or she does not feel involved by the girls she did not know? It turned out that all my fears were unnecessary. From the very beginning, Eva was fully involved, whether in the introductory game (designing buttons with the name of the girl sitting on the next seat), on the topic or during the subsequent discussion group on the subject of friendships. Eva participated actively in the conversation as if she had always been part of the group. I was amazed. What a blessing! While I was preparing the workshop materials, I kept hearing scraps of conversation from the small groups where the topic was being discussed in depth. How profound were the contributions of the girls, how benevolent their dealings with each other! I must say that I was touched when I heard them encouraging each other, being there for each other, giving loving advice on the subject of friendship (regardless of their age). How much wisdom there is in such little ladies! Later in the various workshops there was still plenty of time to get to know each other even better, whether in the various creative activities (crafting cards, hand-lettering, making friendship gifts, board games).
The big hit was the supper: the incredible kitchen team from Ostfildern had made several different noodle casseroles - one especially for Eva, who suffers from a gluten intolerance. Eva was flabbergasted - and absolutely wants to come again. Next time, she says, she will also bring another friend, if there is space in the car. I'm amazed at how great God is! If things continue like this, I'll probably have to rent a bus soon.
Reported by Jasmin Stanoschefsky, Women’s Ministries Director, Baden-Württemberg Conference