Looking for an event where girls, in 1st-6th grade, can learn about missions and grow spiritually as a Godly women?
GA JAM (Jesus & Missions) is your answer!
GA JAM challenges girls to live on mission for Christ through missionary stories, mission action,
crafts with a purpose, a prayer experience, and more!
GA JAM (Jesus & Missions) is your answer!
GA JAM challenges girls to live on mission for Christ through missionary stories, mission action,
crafts with a purpose, a prayer experience, and more!
This event is now Virtual!
(via Zoom) Email Stacy to let her know you will be participating and she will add you to her list. She will email events details and Zoom instructions as the day gets closer. stacy.nall@kybaptist.org |
GA JAM | November 6, 2021Girls, moms, and leaders can enjoy GA JAM in the comfort of their own homes or churches. Watch the online session at 10 am, Nov. 6, filled with kid-friendly worship, skits, missionary speakers, and fun! Choose from a variety of video workshops related to our “Mission Vision” theme. So make your favorite snacks, invite your friends, and “tune in” with girls from all over Kentucky!
Girls will also have the opportunity to learn through various activities such as:
Prayer Experience and Bible Skills Games Cooking Crafts Mission Projects |
*All Kentucky Baptist Girls in 1-6th grade are invited to participate! GA JAM is hosted by Kentucky WMU Girls in Action.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Click on each workshop title to download the resource.
- How to Study Your Bible [VIDEO] - This video workshop will help preteen girls learn how to study their Bibles.
Supplies: Bibles, highlighters, magnifying lenses, Bible with commentary or Bible Commentary - Books of the Bible [VIDEO] - This video workshop will help girls navigate through the books of the Bible.
Supplies: Bibles, magnifying lenses - The Lord's Prayer Experience (pdf slideshow) - Learn how Jesus taught his disciples to pray.
Supplies: Download “The Lord’s Prayer Experience” from kywmu.org/gajam. Hang the signs around the room or along a hallway. Place a poster with markers near station #1. Hang a map with names of missionaries near #2. - Quiet Time Booklet for Preteens (pdf) - Preteen girls can begin a Quiet Time using this resource. They will learn how to use the Lord’s Prayer as they pray.
Supplies: Download “Quiet Time Booklet” from kywmu.org/gajam. Provide Bibles, pencils, and markers. - Bible Telling [VIDEO] - Jon will teach you how to share the story of Mary and Martha with your friends!
Supplies: Bible
MISSION PROJECT
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Christmas Cards for Refugees
Learn how to make Christmas Cards to share the Good News of Jesus’ birth with people who are new to our country and may not know about Jesus. Mail your cards to: Mail cards to: Stacy Nall Kentucky WMU 13420 Eastpoint Centre Dr. Louisville, KY 40223 *Stacy will mail your cards to Refugee Ministries in Kentucky. Supplies: cardstock, old Christmas cards, wrapping paper, cookie cutters, glue, scissors, markers, pencil, Bible |
CRAFTS
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GA JAM Keepsake Photo Frames
(instructional video) Help your girls cherish their time and participation in GA JAM with this cute photo frame. Supplies: wooden frames from Michael’s or Hobby Lobby, permanent markers, glue, choose from: stickers, washi tape, buttons, acrylic paint, paintbrushes or foam brushes, google eyes |
Additional Craft Ideas
- Paper Bead Bracelet (PDF Slideshow) - These beads will remind you to pray for the people of Africa and the missionaries who serve in Africa.
- Supplies: Download “Paper Bead Bracelet” pdf, magazine pages, white paper, markers, scissors, ruler or tape measure, pencil, glue, pony beads, chenille stems
games
Mancala - traditional game found in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe
(Instructional Video)
(Instructional Video)
Jon demonstrates this popular game in Africa.
Supplies: Mancala game board or 12 small cups and 2 large cups, 48 beads, stones, seeds, or buttons
Supplies: Mancala game board or 12 small cups and 2 large cups, 48 beads, stones, seeds, or buttons
Ampe is a traditional African game. Melissa and her GAs will show you how it’s done! No supplies required!
ScIENCE and Missions
Science and Missions [VIDEO] - Melanie will show you how science can be used to share the love of Jesus.
Supplies: index card (Print Hebrews 12:2 in very small lettering.), tape measure, paper, markers, pencils
Supplies: index card (Print Hebrews 12:2 in very small lettering.), tape measure, paper, markers, pencils
Cooking
Koeksisters - traditional sweet treat from Africa [VIDEO]- See video for further instructions.
Ingredients:
Canned biscuit dough
2 cups of sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons cream of tartar
1 tablespoon ginger
Freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup water
Baking parchment paper
Flour
Spicy Syrup: Bring the sugar, cream of tartar, ginger, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and water to a boil in a medium saucepan and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let syrup cook and refrigerate.
GA JAM Trail Mix Snack [VIDEO] - Learn how to make this trail mix snack for your GA JAM party! Two former GAs will show you how! (Nuts are part of the recipe, but you don’t need to include them.)
Ingredients:
1 cup of peanut butter M&Ms
1 cup of plain M&Ms
1 cup of pretzels
1 cup of cashews
½ cup of coconut flakes
½ cup of raisins
Ingredients:
Canned biscuit dough
2 cups of sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons cream of tartar
1 tablespoon ginger
Freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup water
Baking parchment paper
Flour
Spicy Syrup: Bring the sugar, cream of tartar, ginger, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and water to a boil in a medium saucepan and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let syrup cook and refrigerate.
GA JAM Trail Mix Snack [VIDEO] - Learn how to make this trail mix snack for your GA JAM party! Two former GAs will show you how! (Nuts are part of the recipe, but you don’t need to include them.)
Ingredients:
1 cup of peanut butter M&Ms
1 cup of plain M&Ms
1 cup of pretzels
1 cup of cashews
½ cup of coconut flakes
½ cup of raisins
CONTACT US
Stacy Nall
Missions Consultant for Preschool/Children |
For more information about GA JAM, contact Stacy Nall or follow us on Facebook.
Email: Stacy.Nall@kybaptist.org Office: 502-489-3454 
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