February is the month we celebrate love. Hearts decorate retail shops and embellish
children’s notecards. Restaurants design
special menus and florists enjoy their own “black Friday.” The gift of love is celebrated and gives us a
reason to remind our family, friends and spouses of our love for them.
Since 1993 when the cornerstones of the AHG ministry were
beginning to be set, the Holy Spirit spoke to the founding parents. The message was clear: God’s name and attributes were to be glorified
in this new organization. Knowing the
power of women and their influence on the hearts of the next generation, AHG
began its mission of building women of integrity by building hearts for
service.
AHG’s service emphasis builds an atmosphere of giving within
the Troop. Rather than the preoccupation
with self that pervades our culture, AHG girls learn to sense the needs of
others and react accordingly. Time and
time again, stories are shared of amazing acts of kindness that become truly
impactful projects of service. By
rewarding girls with insignia (service stars) that represent service given to
others, incorporating service projects into level advancement and having a 100
hour plus service project as the central component to AHG’s highest award, the
Stars and Stripes, an AHG girl rarely finishes the program without mentioning
her enhanced love and desire to serve others.
How inspiring it is for all of us involved in the American
Heritage Girls to see a generation of young women whose principle goal in life
is not pursuing their own comfort and desires.
Instead we are witnessing young women who seek to serve others and
incorporate Philippians 2:3-5 into their everyday life!
Thanks to God’s continued blessing, AHG is growing thus
allowing more girls and their families the opportunity to begin the building of
servant’s hearts – the heart that is most like the heart of our Savior. May this February be a celebration of love
for you and yours and may you continue to grow in love with Him.
Until Next Time,
Patti
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interest of others. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus.
Philipians 2:3-5
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