Our sweet girls come to us with an enormous variety of pain, doubts and questions. Sometimes we can become overwhelmed with the responsibility of loving and guiding each one of them with the little time we have. Let's trust God with them (but be diligent to pray for them) during the week, and let's make the most of the opportunities we have as our group meets. Fourth through sixth grade girls who want to please are stuck with a great dilemma. Their peers at school are impressed with a diva, their elders are impressed with a sweet girl, their teachers want a diligent student and meanwhile God can do a beautiful work in her if she puts her trust in Him. Friendships during this tender age, become heavy with name calling and gossip. Boys will begin to comment on their physical changes and physical appearance (usually it will make the girl feel even more self-conscious). The girls are measured by physical appearance, talents and the status symbols they can buy. Under all of this pressure a girl can find so much comfort in the the arms of Emmanuel, who wants to be her guide. Our groups should look different from anything the world can offer. Never forget that God's Word is relevant in their lives. No matter their circumstances. Protect the purity of your time with these girls with diligent prayer and a careful focus on what really matters to God. A group of girls who are learning to walk in victory can be a place of rest from the tense relationships with peers outside of the group. The lessons in true friendship that the girls pick up in the group can make them a rare/true friend outside of the group.A girl who can overcome all of this pressure to see herself through the eyes of a God who loves her and has called her to be set apart for His purposes, will stand out like the bright light that she is. By His strength she will walk in joy and victory through whatever this life brings her.Let's be leaders who are prepared to guide girls who are seeking Christ Jesus Our Lord.Certainly, it will look messy at times, but in the end we will see fruit, fruit that lasts. 
Learn about the trinity and important attributes and Bible stories about God and his relationship with people.Creation, Adam and Eve Disobey, Effects of the First Sin, Forgiveness after Sin (4)Jonah (4)Hannah-Depended on God (4)Basic Bible Timeline Lessons (Abraham 2000 BC, Moses 1500 BC, David 1000 BC, Daniel 500 BC, Jesus 1 AD) (5)Elisha says, “Don’t be afraid.” (5)The Mystery of the Unseen (Balaam) (6)The Mystery of Knowing God (6)Understanding the Flow of God’s Word and His Amazing Plan Through the AgesCreation, 1st Sin, Sacrifices, Sacrifice of Jesus (4)Basic Bible Timeline Lessons (Abraham 2000 BC, Moses 1500 BC, David 1000 BC, Daniel 500 BC, Jesus 1 AD) (5)Parables of the Lost (5)God’s Mysterious Plan Through the Ages (putting the pieces of Biblical History together) (6)Prophecies of Jesus (6)The Mystery of Daniel 9 (6) Be able to make Biblical decisions and discuss from a Biblical Perspective a variety of age appropriate topics.All AgesMusic and MoviesModestyOvercoming TemptationSuccess and MoneyCliquesAuthorityConfidenceSkin, Hair and NutritionFriendshipEtiquettePopularityGossipBiblical GeographyFuture LifeBoys Part 1Our Body is a TempleThe Internet and Cell PhonesConceit/Contentment/Jealousy More Mature GroupDivorceAbortionIdentityFastingAssurance of SalvationFailureThe Mystery of Dinosaurs and EvolutionOur View of PeopleSeptuagint, Canon, and the Dead Sea Scrolls Drama and IssuesDeath and DyingBlatant SinBoys Part 2Sensitive (may need to be used individually) AbuseBoys Part 3HomosexualityAunt Flo is VisitingWitchcraftUnderstand what the Bible says about the way that a person can follow and make Jesus Master of their life.Keeping God’s Word all around you. (4)Am I Becoming More Fruity? (4)Approach the Throne (5)The Anger Cure (5)In the Middle of a Life Mystery (Studies on the lives of Joseph, Shadrach Meshach and Abednego, and John the Baptist) (6)The Mystery of Contentment (6)The Mystery of Changed Lives (6)SMM Goals (4-6)Service Projects (4-6)Remain in The Vine (4)The Mystery of Knowing God (6) 1st Sin, Sacrifices, Sacrifice of Jesus (4)The Life of Jesus on Earth (5)God’s Mysterious Plan Through the Ages (6)The Path to Repentance (6)Goals (Be able to share the Good News with Others using 2 verses and 2 questions)Jesus Life on Earth-Week 4: Learning to Share the Good News with Others (5)Be a Missionary Every Day (Hot Topic)-Be devoted to one another in Brotherly love1.Friendship Lesson (Hot Topic)2.Commitment to the Group(4-6)3.Gossip Lesson (Hot Topic)4.Missions Focus Activities-Bear one another’s burdens1.Prayer Time(4-6)-Forgive one another1.Team Building Debriefing(4-6)-Serve one another1.Service Projects(4-6)-Don’t show partiality1.Popularity Lesson (Hot Topic)2.Clichés Lesson (Hot Topic)The SMM curriculum provides opportunity for girls to practice a variety of skills. An emphasis is placed on using those abilities to glorify God. Also girls are encouraged to notice abilities in one another without comparing our abilities. We encourage girls to focus on the fact that God has gifted each one of us with abilities that can be used in the church. Our job is to faithfully walk with Jesus and do the very best in the areas where The Lord has gifted us.Some examples include: helping, making friends, miming, art, dance, problem-solving, organizing, resolving conflict, leadership, prayer, teaching, working with younger children, applying what the Bible says to everyday life, notice gifts in other people, performance skills etc.