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NOTE FROM JONATHAN: I think one of the best ways we can point to Christ is through "acts of service." I'm not talking about handing out tracks or "door knocking"... I'm talking about good ol' fashion helping people in need. And if people ask why, we simply answer, "Because that's what Jesus would have done, and we're pretty excited about Jesus." Cinderella's Closet: If you want to make a huge impact on teenage girls in your area, this is the way to do it. It’s called Cinderella’s Closet, and it is a ministry for girls, by girls. What we did was have people bring in prom gowns and dresses that they are no longer using, along with shoes, jewelry, unopened make-up, purses, anything that a girl would need for prom. We then asked social workers, group homes, other pastors, teachers, etc to refer girls to us who would otherwise not be able to afford a dress and accessories to go to their prom. We opened up shop on two separate Saturdays. Each girl was assigned a “fairy god-mother” when they came in who stayed with them the entire time, carrying their dresses for them, helping them decide which dress to pick, etc. Those who came with the girls were treated to cupcakes (pink, of course) and drinks while they waited. We let the moms or sisters or whoever came with the girl (one per girl usually) come back to the dressing area so they could see them in the dresses they were trying on. We had three different 3-way mirrors and 5 dressing rooms available. We helped 116 girls last year--our first year! The media got wind of it and we were all over the news and in the newspapers. We ended up helping girls from Northern Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. We expect to help MANY more girls this year, as we've had people calling about it all year. It's been a great success and we are so happy to have been able to help so many girls. Many of them are from group homes or families that are quite broken. For them to be doted on and showered with love and attention for an entire afternoon is something many of them had never experienced before. Those serving as fairy god-mothers were so touched by the girls they met as well. It was just a wonderful experience. Idea by Susan Eaton |
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