Service Stories

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN ACTIVE CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES

VIRGINIA GIRLS AID LOCAL WOMEN IN CRISIS

American Heritage Girls helps foster a love for Christ and compassion for others through community service projects. When the young ladies of VA2017 at Blue Ridge Church in Christiansburg, Virginia set out to serve, they became the hands and feet of Christ to victims of domestic violence. In late March, they served the Women’s Resource Center of River Valley by packing 100 care kits for the clients who utilize this vital facility. Whether it be warm socks, a new toothbrush, or a thoughtful word of encouragement, these girls showed that the love of Christ comes in many forms. Compassion and Resourcefulness are just two ways this Troop is living out the AHG Creed in their area!

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AHG Girl Members are wonderfully compassionate and delightfully resourceful; one need only hear of their creative service projects nationwide to know of this reality! Lauren, a Patriot in TX1318, worked with Kids’ Meals in Houston to bring hope and feed hungry preschool-aged children in the community. Kids’ Meals mission is to end childhood hunger by delivering five nutritious weekly meals to preschool children in decorated bags at their doorstep. This helps a child feel loved and delivers a message of hope. Lauren lent her artistic talent in decorating 627 bags, along with her Troop, who decorated an additional 600 bags. She has also volunteered with Kids’ Meals making sandwiches, packing meals, and sorting food. In one volunteer day alone, she helped pack over 1,000 lunches—putting her just halfway to the goal she set for herself this year.

OHIO GIRLS LEARN BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FROM PLANTING CHARTER ORGANIZATION GARDENS

In the fall, OH1436 participated in a flower bulb planting service project and an ongoing Bible lesson for their Charter Organization, Countryside Church of the Nazarene. Combined with a Bible lesson about John 12:24-25, the girls wrote on small pieces of paper and buried them under the flower bulbs symbolizing buried sins and new life in Christ. The girls planted 56 flower bulbs and then waited through the long, cold winter until spring burst forth with signs of life! From tiny leaves sprouting in March to full plants in April, the girls learned about service, patience, and giving back to the Charter Organization. Brynlee, a Tenderheart, said her favorite part of the project was “seeing the beautiful flowers because it showed me God’s beauty.” Thanks to their efforts, churchgoers enjoyed the beautiful blooms—a gift that will keep on giving each spring.