The host of “Raising Godly Girls,” Founder and Executive Director of American Heritage Girls Patti Garibay, encouraged parents to combat the consumerism of the holiday season and contemplate the gift of Christ with their girls.
Garibay commented, “Is your daughter getting caught up in the commercial-side of Christmas? It’s easy to get wrapped up in the balsam-scented sparkle of it all! But we know there is so much more to the season than the glitter and presents — Christmas is about the Savior.
“We’ve heard it said in so many different ways: ‘Jesus is the reason for the season’ and ‘Keep Christ in Christmas.’ These clever little sayings are great reminders. But for some, it can be difficult to get out of the rut of a self-centered holiday.”
Garibay commented, “This holiday season, read 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 with your family. Ask how can your family share your blessings with others. Come up with tangible ways to keep Jesus at the center of your holiday, and create a Christmas bucket list!”
American Heritage Girls was founded in 1995 by a group of parents who wanted this faith-based, scout-type character development program for their daughters. At AHG, girls ages five to 18 meet together as a single Troop at the same time and then break out into Units by Levels. This gives AHG girls the important social experience of interacting with friends and godly mentors of various ages; members also learn leadership skills within a group setting. AHG Troops are located in local communities across the nation. If none exists in a given area, families can bring the AHG Program to their own area. An American Heritage Girls Troop Development Coach is available to provide resources to potential Charter Organizations and other families to form a new Troop. To hear more about the purpose, mission, and vision of AHG from Founder and Executive Director Patti Garibay, click here.
Today, there are Troops in all 50 states and girls being served in 15 countries around the globe. Girls can join a Troop at any time; if a Troop is not available nearby, they can become a Trailblazer and enjoy the AHG program alongside their parent. A variety of Christian denominations are also represented as Charter Organizations for Troops. Thousands of volunteer members across the country are helping girls grow in their faith, cultivate a heart for service, enjoy the great outdoors, and have more fun than they can imagine.
