Shopping CENTSably...

We are so excited to share creative tips and fun facts about fashion and spending money responsibly. We have a few examples for you of girls in our ministry who are already shopping CENTSably....



Abbie S. and Casey G.


Abbie likes to curl up to a good bush to wear this casual and stylish floral print dress she bought at Target for a low price of $15!
But seriously, SO cute!



Casey is super excited about her J. Crew sweater with diamond studded buttons that she purchased at Plato's Closet for just $10!

Thanks girls for shopping CENTSably!!

*It's always fun to buy a new outfit and to enjoy the clothes we wear! But don't forget what really matters...your heart! Remember to ask God to help you love HIM with all of it this week and to give you a balanced perspective of outward appearance and inward character! (1 Peter 3:3-4)

Mother Daugher Reception 2011!
Every year we give moms and daughters a chance to get together on a sunday night to learn about what to expect from Girls Ministry the next year, and to ask how we can better minister to them!

Thank you Girls Council for all your help!

Questions, comments, or ideas for next year? Contact Christy at CPritchard@bellevue.org

Cheese biscuits and knit sweaters!

Just thinking about a "perfect day" gets me excited about heaven! I mean if you think about it, everyday there will be the most wonderful day. For now, as I remain here on earth, I can only dream of a "perfect" day. If I were to plan this day, it would be on a Wednesday, my favorite day of the week. It would occur during the month of December, and the skies would be grey with snow-filled clouds. That morning, I would wake up, roll out of bed, slip on my fluffy robe and fuzzy slippers, and get a nice, warm mug of hot cocoa with mini-marshmallows. After I finished my hot cocoa, I would get all dressed up in my winter attire, after all who doesn't love winter clothes? I would wear my purple knit sweater, jeans, pea coat, scark, toboggan, and Uggs (can't forget those). My first event of the day would be ice-skating. I've never tried it and it's on my bucket-list, so why not give it a try. From there I would go to Jim N' Nicks for lunch. Just think, warm cheese biscuits, queso dip, and warm stew. MMM! Then I would get a group of friends together to go sledding. I would choose the tallest hill I could find and have at it! We would sled, have a snowball fight, and build snowmen. After all of that I would probably be so tired, so I would go home and eat dinner which would have to be turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie! Then I would watch Elf and A Christmas Story by the Christmas tree in my sock-monkey footy pajamas. Finally, before bed I would sit back and think what a wonderful day I had and go to sleep. That is my "perfect" day in a nutshell!

Nicole Wright

Genesis Weekend 2011!

We had a great weekend getting to know each other in our lifegroups and serving others around Memphis!

Several classes baked cookies and delivered them to Firehouses in appreciation of all that the Fireman do for our country!

So many places to serve, oh my!

Take time to get to know each other this next semester and serve others together!

CENTSableShoppers

"I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God."
2 Timothy 2:9-10

DOs and DON'Ts for FALL 2011

DO...add blue to your wardrobe!

$14.99 at American Eagle.

DON'T...shy away from bold patterns!

$16.99 at Payless Shoesource

A cute pair of shoes are very important! Don't believe me? Ask Cinderella.

DO... be creative with layering!





$3.97 at Old Navy

Plain colored tees are a perfect foundation for creative layering!

DON'T be afraid to wear white after labor day!

$9.99 at Sears

Remember to be CENTSable with your shopping this fall! :)

Thirst Bible studies!

2011 Teachers and studies!

Beginning September 18th, come to the upper room to find out more details. We hope you'll join us to study God's Word and spend time with each other! :)

Middle school meets at 4:00pm...

Master teacher~ Christy Pritchard, Assistant~ Jenny Clark

"Where our minds dwell", study of Philippians 4:8-9

Meets in the Edge for master teaching followed by group discussions

Discussion group leaders:
6th grade~ Claire Groves and Lauren Nywening. W364
7th grade~ Amanda Gurene and Elizabeth Spiller. W368
8th grade~ Joy Shook and Mary Kate Thomas. W372

High school meets at 5:00pm...

9th grade~ Amanda Adams and Bethany Jerkins W374
"Choices- what the Bible has to say."
10th grade~ Melissa Langley. W370
"Women of the Old Testament- choosing a biblical role model."
11/12th grade~ Stephanie Bryson. W366
"Girls gone wise" by Mary Kassian
Girls Council~ Christy Pritchard and Jenny Clark. The Edge
"Where our minds dwell" study of Philippians 4:8-9

Praying for Nepal.

Sunday.

Nepal faces many personal differences and economic problems. Pray for wisdom, courage, and grace for its leaders.

Monday.

Fifty-five percent of the population is unevangelized. Pray for the unreached:Tibetan refugees, Muslims, mountain peoples, and the Tharu.

Tuesday.

Forty-seven percent of the population is underemployed. Pray for creative,sustainable means of employment.

Wednesday.

The young people are vulnerable to economic exploitation, sex trafficking, drug abuse, AIDS, and more. Pray for changes that will offer hope and a future.

Thursday.

Christians face laws and violence that could prevent them from sharing the Gospel. Pray for perserverance for believers.

Friday.

Christianity has a negative image in Nepal. Pray for discernment, courage, and faithfulness for those seeking to reverse negative opinion.

Saturday.

Christian ministries face many challenges. Pray for practical, innovative ways to address child labor, trafficking of Nepali girls, and disease.

Ask the Lord to give you a heart for people like He has!

1 John 5:1 "Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the Father, loves His child as well."