Saturday Senior Spotlight

This week we are spotlighting...

Rachel Laster!

1. What are some things that are necessary in attaining uplifting lifelong friendships?

You always have to have honesty as the best policy. Without being able to trust the other person you have no foundation to build anything on. You also have to be willing to listen just as much as you talk. It has to be a good give and take relationship. Also you need to be able to talk about serious issues.

2. What is your biggest pet peeve? (something that annoys you)

Finger nail filing. HANDS DOWN. I loathe it - the sound and the feel.

3. What is one of your favorite things about God?

I love that He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all things grand and powerful, and at the same time He is my loving Father that cares for me.

4. Do you have a random hobby?

I love dancing with my friends. We act super ridiculous, but it is so much fun.

5. Chicken or steak?

Chicken!

Thanks Rachel!

Saturday Senior Spotlight

This Saturday we are spotlighting

Lauren Nywening!

1. If you could eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?

Croissants, definitely! With either butter or honey. :) I'm a carb junkie. Haha.

2. What is a passage or verse of Scripture you have found challenging recently and why?

Romans 1:8, "First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world." Can you imagine what must have been happening in the Church for their faith to have been reported all over the world? Could that ever be said of the Christians in Memphis? Or even the Christians in all of the U.S.? I just can't fathom the revivals that must have taken place and the values that those Christians must have had. I wish so much that I could see that happen in my lifetime.

3. What advice would you give to younger girls on the subject of living a godly life?

It's all about being purposeful. Some days come where I just want to "cheat" and read my Bible and run without really being prayerful and seeking God's face and will. Reject that temptation with everything in you. Trust me, it's worth it. It was just a few days ago that I had a morning like that, but, by God's grace, I decided to do my full Bible study anyway. It turned out that not two hours later at work God opened the door for me to share openly with one of my lost co-workers about God. I was SO very excited because they were truly interested in what I had to say and kept asking more questions! That was definitely a blessed day! :)

4. What is the best part about being a Senior in High School?

All the great stories you hear about your Senior year are true! It really is a blast! I'd have to say the best parts are the leadership opportunities that automatically come with the territory. You truly do rule the school! Not in a communist kind of way, but you get the picture, haha. You really have to watch yourself, though, because people are, in turn, watching you. It adds a bit of accountability, but that's a good thing for everybody.

5. Polka dots or stripes?

Polka dots, of course. That's just such a fun word to say! Plus, they're cuter on clothes than stripes, in my opinion.

~Thanks Lauren!!

Saturday Senior Spotlight

This week's Saturday Senior Spotlight is highlighting

Bethany Gaines


1. What have you found to be most helpful in seeking the Lord? I have found that setting aside my personal time with the Lord every day is the most essential thing to truly seeking Him. I cannot have a growing relationship with Him if I am not staying in His Word and listening to His voice.
2. What easily fascinates you? People easily fascinate me. I'm kind of a people watcher and love to watch how they interact with one another.
3. Do you have any practical tips for memorizing scripture/reading the Bible? Discipline! It really takes diligence to stick to memorizing Scripture and reading God's Word everyday, and it is more than worth it. God speaks when we are devoted to His Word.
4. If you could speak any language what would it be? I would love to speak Spanish . I took 3 years in High School, but I honestly could not have a full conversation in Spanish. It would be very useful on mission trips and here in Memphis.
5. Reading or writing? I would rather read than write. I've gotten into reading lately, but I wish I was a naturally good writer.

Thanks for sharing with us Bethany!!

Saturday Senior Spotlight

This Saturday we are "spotlighting"

Hannah Johnson!

1. What is a verse that has helped you in your walk with the Lord, and why?

Philippians 4:6, I worry about so many things that God is already in control of. This verse is a constant reminder to me to trust in Him, be thankful, and realize that I can only find peace in Him.

2. What is your favorite food?

Sushi and ice cream, but not together. Haha!

3. What advice would you give to encourage girls to seek after God?

That He is everything. As girls, sometimes we think we have it all under control. We have our group of friends, our nice things, etc., but those things can come and go. The only solid thing in my life is the Lord. I can give every part of me to the God who is in control of everything...how amazing is that? Having that security gives me such a realization that I cannot find security in anything else. Girls, nothing compares to finding that completeness in the Lord.

4. Do you have any random interests?

I love doing gymnastics!

5. Chocolate or vanilla?

Chocolate!

Thanks Hannah!! :)

Saturday Senior Spotlight

Welcome to a new feature of the Girls Ministry Blog - (drumroll...)

"Saturday Senior Spotlight"

We want you to get to know some of the great girls we have in student ministry and how God has impacted their lives.

Our first Senior is Jacci Wallace!

1. What has made the biggest impact on you this past year? While preparing for college, the cognition that I am growing up, leaving home, and starting over in a new city has made a decent impact on me this year. Simultaneously, the realization that I will not be alone --that God will be guiding me as I embark on this new chapter of my life--has been my epiphany of 2010. :)

2. What do you do for fun? I enjoy going shopping for fun!

3. What quality do you find most valuable in a friend? Godliness is the quality that I find most valuable in a friend. I enjoy being able to go to that friend for godly advice and for accountability in my walk with Him.

4. What has helped you the most in growing closer to the LORD? Having an accountability partner has helped me the most in growing closer to the Lord. Because my accountability partner is also my best friend, my sister that I never had ;), she knows and understands what I'm going through. Therefore, she knows how to apply what we have learned in our quiet times to my "situations." She is a blessing from the Lord.

5. High heels or flip flops? FLIP FLOPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Jacci!