Week 4 of Shine took place last Friday with our 14 lovely year 11 girls. We are very excited to welcome Monique into the group too this term. As we wrapped up the concept of ‘Worth’, we began to uncover the concept of ‘Strength’.

Last Friday we discovered the way in which we have control over our emotions and that we choose the way we react to our circumstances. We enjoyed a delicious feast of fresh cream and jam scones as we sipped home made iced tea from pretty glass jars. The girls giggled and posed as they took photos in the photo booth with Polaroid cameras.  We found out what each of our love language is and the ways that we can make our friends and family feel loved and valued.

I received some lovely feedback from one of the girls enrolled in the program. It encouraged me, so I thought I’d share it…

“I just wanted to say thank you so far for Shine it’s actually been so great and I know all of us walk out of there feeling so happy!”

Keep praying for this exciting and worthwhile program. We are so blessed to have Ellen Turnbull and Kristina Dart serving in this ministry and bringing their absolute all with their planning, preparation and presentation of each session.

Annaleise Bullock