Bible study camping trip: leaving the comfort zone
By Julia Simerly Middle School Girls Bible Study leader and Casa Chirilagua Co-Founder When I heard that our Casa Bible study groups were going camping over Columbus Day weekend, I was torn. I wanted to be there for the middle school girls with whom I’ve built...students and leaders building relationships
As leaders, if we are honest with ourselves, we sometimes doubt our effectiveness or the impact we are making. Over the summer, four Casa Bible study leaders have been meeting twice a week with Middle School and High School girls to discuss healthy relationships....Casa Bible Study Groups Celebrate End of Year
Flying through mid-air across 50+ connected trampolines seems chaotic. There’s the landing, the rebound and of course the crowd of people all around! This is all before even trying any flips. In the midst of the excitement lies a certain peace as one floats through...Stories from a Bible study leader: Soccer and Jesus
Rain, snow, cold, hot — no matter the weather, Tuesday evenings begin with a rousing game of high-octane soccer. Soccer brings goofing around together, camaraderie and competition, and flexing athletic prowess. Then we gather as a group and walk over to Mark’s house...October Volunteers of the month: Este and Meg
Occasionally our middle school Girls Bible Study ends in tears, and the girls look to their faithful leaders to provide comfort, dry the tears, and walk with them through each trial. Two volunteers have committed to Girls Bible Study for the last three years...
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