Starting Your C-7 Group, Part 2

This is part 2 of our "Starting Your C-7 Group" series. You can read part 1 here.

Off and Running!

For some girls, it’s all new and exciting and they can’t wait to learn about everything. They love having their own books, and we start right at the beginning with taking our ‘before pictures’, and immediately jump into learning how to become a Christian. From there we begin practical lessons on diet, exercise, posture, learn how to do facials and we are ‘off and running’!

Some Want to Start with Gossip and Conflict Resolution

Older girls often want to start at the end of the book with issues like gossip and conflict resolution, and we may spend 3 months on those topics alone. From there, we move on to other topics. I have learned it is wiser to let the girls ‘vote’ on which lesson we will cover next and we weave in the C-7 verses as they are applicable. Often with girls/young ladies ages 12-14, it is a good idea to find time to meet with each of them one-on-one to share the gospel and find out where they are in their walk with the Lord.

Others Prefer Non-threatening Activities First

Groups of girls that are more shy often open up more when we start with non-threatening activities such as practicing posture and practical activities such as care of hair and face, which every girl needs. If there are varying income and fashion tastes, I keep the wardrobe and fashion chapters to the very basics. In fact, I suggest making accommodations based upon the climate and culture of where you live. For example, I was raised in a rural, small town community where people dressed in a much more practical way. However, I currently live and often teach in a metro area where fashion is a high priority for most girls. With each group, I am sensitive to the family backgrounds of the girls.

Also, I use the caricatures in the Christian Charm Course to open up discussions and get them laughing. More on Slouched Sally, Poised Petunia, Lazy Lena, Energetic Edna, Sloppy Sadie, Grumpy Gertrude, and Sunshine Savanna at another time!

For the More Spiritually Mature

Some are spiritually mature enough to understand the concept of being a C-7 girl, and so we launch right into the seven verses. They are ready for the ‘meat’ of the scriptures and we can skip past some of the lighter material. Have your Bible ready! Some of these girls are ready to ‘go deep’.

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