GEMS Girls' Clubs

09/05/2026

Welcome to the GEMS family, Club #4506!

We’re so excited to welcome Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Axton to GEMS Girls’ Clubs! We’re praying for the leaders and girls as they begin this new adventure together, growing in faith, building relationships, and discovering what it means to belong to Jesus.

Could your church be next?
Bring GEMS to the girls in your community and give them a place to belong, grow, and know Jesus.

Learn how to start a GEMS Club today! https://gemsgc.org/start/

09/04/2026

The weather is going to get cooler (we promise!), which means it will be crewneck season soon! 🍂

Take the Wayfinder message with you wherever you go in our new Heather Oatmeal Wayfinder Crewneck, available for both GEMS Girls and Leaders.

✨ Youth S–XL
✨ Adult XS–2X
✨ Preorders close September 15
✨ Shipping begins in early October

Wear it to club, church, school, or anywhere you want a reminder that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Preorder yours from the GEMS Store before September 15!

09/01/2026

GEMS Leaders - we will see you tonight! 💕

Before another GEMS Season begins, let’s begin with prayer.

GEMS Leaders, Volunteers, Board Members, and Staff - let's come together for Gathered in Grace: A GEMS Prayer Night.

This is a special virtual gathering to cover the year ahead in prayer. Together, we’ll pray for our girls, our leaders, our clubs, and all God has in store for GEMS this season. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect in smaller groups, share prayer requests, and be encouraged by women serving girls alongside you.

Gathered in Grace: A GEMS Prayer Night
Tuesday, September 1
7:00–7:45 p.m. ET
Live on Zoom
Come as you are!

This is a live gathering and will not be recorded, so we hope you’ll make plans to join us!

RSVP here → https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yBJzK2QsRiS8DNJi6Ys3bw

Before we plan, prepare, teach, lead, and serve, let’s pray. 💕

09/01/2026

Our California Regional Gathering at CrossPoint Church Chino, CA brought GEMS Leaders together for a beautiful day of connection, encouragement, practical ideas, and renewed excitement for the GEMS season ahead!

We’re so grateful for every woman who attended. This is what Regional Gatherings are all about: pouring into the women who faithfully pour into girls!

And we’re not done yet! There’s still time to join us at an upcoming Regional Gathering:
Hull, IA --> Wednesday, September 2
Renville, MN --> Wednesday, September 2
Grand Rapids, MI --> Saturday, September 19
Woodstock, ON --> Saturday, September 19

Register here: https://gemsgc.org/events/regional-gatherings/

GEMS Leaders, we would LOVE to see you there! Come connect with other leaders, get equipped for your year, and leave encouraged for the ministry ahead.

08/26/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER: GEMS OUTDOORS IS HERE!

Step outside and discover God together. GEMS Outdoors is officially available!

With 12 flexible, Scripture-centered sessions, girls can explore God’s creation, build confidence, learn practical outdoor skills, strengthen relationships, and grow in faith. And the best part? No wilderness required. A church yard, neighborhood park, playground, garden, or local trail is all you need to get started.

Use GEMS Outdoors as your primary ministry experience, add it alongside Wayfinder or another of our Core Bible Study Curriculums, or plan a few outdoor adventure nights throughout the year. 💚

Already a GEMS Club? Check your GEMS Portal --> Leadership Hub --> GEMS Outdoors for more info!

Interested in starting a GEMS Club to use GEMS Outdoors? Start here: https://gemsgc.org/outdoors/

08/25/2026

Before another GEMS Season begins, let’s begin with prayer.

GEMS Leaders, Volunteers, Board Members, and Staff - let's come together for Gathered in Grace: A GEMS Prayer Night.

This is a special virtual gathering to cover the year ahead in prayer. Together, we’ll pray for our girls, our leaders, our clubs, and all God has in store for GEMS this season. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect in smaller groups, share prayer requests, and be encouraged by women serving girls alongside you.

Gathered in Grace: A GEMS Prayer Night
Tuesday, September 1
7:00–7:45 p.m. ET
Live on Zoom
Come as you are!

This is a live gathering and will not be recorded, so we hope you’ll make plans to join us!

RSVP here → https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yBJzK2QsRiS8DNJi6Ys3bw

Before we plan, prepare, teach, lead, and serve, let’s pray. 💕

08/17/2026

The Wayfinder Crewneck preorder is HERE!

Cozy, wearable, and a reminder of the truth we’re walking in this year: Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. 🧡

Our new Heather Oatmeal Wayfinder Crewneck is available for PREORDER now in both youth and adult sizes, so GEMS girls and leaders can wear Wayfinder all year long!

🔸 Youth S–XL
🔸 Adult XS–2X
🔸 Preorder by September 15
🔸 Shipping begins in early October

Don’t miss the preorder window! Grab yours and get ready to rep Wayfinder this GEMS season.

Preorder Wayfinder Crewneck on the GEMS Store: https://gemsgc.org/store/

08/13/2026

Today’s girls are growing up in a world filled with voices telling them who they should be. They need truth. They need belonging. They need caring Christian women who will remind them who they are and whose they are. And GEMS wants to reach even more of them.

On Thursday, October 8, we’re gathering at Watermark Country Club for the 2026 GEMS Fundraising Dinner: Returning to Our Roots. Reaching Today’s Girls.

Come hear powerful stories of God at work through GEMS, learn more about the realities facing today’s girls through an engaging panel discussion, and discover what’s ahead as we work together to help the next generation know and follow Jesus. ✨

And we’re looking for Table Hosts! Hosting is simple: invite seven friends, family members, coworkers, church friends, or others who care about the next generation to join you for the evening. There’s no cost to host, and dinner is our gift to you and your guests.

Imagine what could happen when a room full of people who believe in today’s girls come together to invest in their future.

Will you join us?
Thursday, October 8 | 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Watermark Country Club | Grand Rapids, MI
Come individually, bring a friend, or host a table of eight.

Reserve your seat or sign up to host a table today: https://gemsgc.org/events/dinner/

We can’t wait to gather with you and dream together about what God can do through GEMS for today’s girls!

08/06/2026

A girl's favorite color. Her soccer game. The snack she loves. The puppy she couldn't wait to tell you about.

These details may seem small - but to a girl, they're huge. When you remember what matters to her, you communicate something powerful:"I see you."

If you're a GEMS Leader, consider keeping a few notes after each club meeting. The next time you ask about dance class or surprise your group with a favorite snack, you'll remind every girl that she is known and loved.

Sometimes discipleship looks like remembering the little things. 💕