Did you know that today (October 11th) is the International Day of the Girl? We are celebrating big time with our friend Cindy. Join us as we rally around this generation of incredible girls!
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Show Notes for Episode 182 with Cindy Bultema
Cindy Bultema, Executive Director of GEMS Girls’ Club, shares the state of the union for girls and how we can rally around them with hope, especially on the International Day of the Girl.
Today’s Guest: Cindy Bultema has a powerful testimony of overcoming loss and addiction. Once a young mom who suffered from years of addiction; an eating disorder and a near fatal overdose, she now leads thousands of young girls into a loving relationship with Jesus as the Executive Director of GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior), a non-profit ministry impacting the lives of girls worldwide.
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Things We Talk About:
- The Gift of Celebration: Ep. 66 with Cindy Bultema
- GEMS Girls’ Clubs
- Live Full, Walk Free Bible Study by Cindy Bultema
- My Yes in on the Table by Jennifer Hand
- State of the Union for Girls
- Lee’s work with Live Global
- Leah from the Bible: Genesis 29:14-30
- Our girls desperately need connection (watch a movie, drive to the store, cook together)
- Make eye contact, lean in, listen to them, ask questions (tell me more), hug them (12 hugs a day for growth)
- Love Languages (affirming words, quality time, physical touch, gifts, acts of service)
- Sticky Faith by Dr. Kara E. Powell
- This is not the time for anyone to stay on the sidelines.
- The International of the Girl
- Resources to help you celebrate
Memorable quotes for Cindy:
- “Call out the strength of the girls around you. Our girls are desperate for someone to speak truth over them.”
- “The strength of a girl comes from Christ.”
- “Our world needs our girls strong, secure, and confident in Christ.”
- “If we are going to change this generation of girls, it’s going to take all of us playing our part and being focused on speaking truth and providing relationships for girls.”
- “God how would you use me today to be your ambassador?
The International Day of the Girl is a globally recognized day to celebrate and lift up girls while raising awareness about the challenges they face. Girls from GEMS clubs around the world will participate by sharing pictures with signs featuring their own A-to-Z attributes, highlighting the strengths they’ve gained through club experiences. We encourage others to join in and #SharetheLOVED.
Celebrate the International Day of the Girl:
- Celebrate the girls who are in your circle of influence, text them and remind them that they are seen, known, loved.
- The Truth Is (I am) photo card download
- 50 Ways Girls Can Share the LOVED.
- The Truth Is (You Are) photo card download
GEMS Girls’ Clubs is a global ministry dedicated to engaging and equipping girls in their faith for over six decades. Through its transformative girl’s clubs, programs, and products, GEMS provides a supportive environment for girls to grow, learn, and flourish in who God made them to be. GEMS clubs are currently active throughout 17 countries, 9 Canadian provinces, 40 states, and growing. Follow @GEMSgirlsclubs on social media.
Every time you pursue connection with your kids it matters. @cindybultema1 @leenienhuis #marthamaryshow #sharetheLOVED Share on XConnect with Us:
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- Producer: Jeanna Lesausky