Working with both the Rainbows and the Mpact Girls, I've learned a few things about the basis behind their existence. For one, I never knew the Rainbows, the Mpact Girls , and the Royal Rangers all have to do with missions, whether its raising money or discipling others. I just learned this, recently.
Royal Rangers is a program in charge of preparing young men to become closer to God and to empower them to be all that they can be. Boys can join the Royal Rangers when they enter Kindergarten and can continue earning badges until graduating the 12th grade. Their motto is: "Ready: Ready for anything! Ready to work, play, serve, worship, live, and obey God's Word". To learn more about Royal Rangers and everything they are about, click here.
Mpact Girls is a program training girls to make wise, proper and god-pleasing decisions. Mpact Girls was formal called Missionettes but has since changed. From grades K-12, girls are taught the values of a Christ-like character, teamwork, a servant ministry, and the Holy Spirits guidance. Mpact leaders goal is to empower girls to see God in their lives and all he is doing around them. Their tagline (motto) is: "her heart... her world... His purpose". For more info on their goals and their vision, click here.
Rainbows is for Preschool age children, ages 3 and up, with stories and crafts based on Noah's Ark. In Rainbows, both Boys and girls alike learn how to be pleasing to God and how to be good helpers to others. Their motto is "Rainbows are helpers". Click here to learn more about Rainbows.
I first start working with Rainbows, only a year ago. And being with the Rainbows, I've seen how sweet kids truly can be. They enjoy their lessons and crafts. They also share like they are suppose to, even though sometimes they don't really feel like it. Each Wednesday is filled with stories of each child's week, they've been so excited to tell.
Around the time I started helping with the Rainbows, I also began helping with the Mpact Girls as well. I first went to Girl's Camp with them and I couldn't believe how much fun they were to be around. When Chapel came, I seen a total different side of those girls. Each girl had went to the alter with their own problems and situations. But in the end, they were praying for girls they had never met before.
I've yet to help with Royal Rangers but I've seen a definite change in my brothers. They have started reading their Bibles more and are excited to go every Wednesday. They loved when they were learning how to pitch tents and how to catch fish.
I wanted to share these ministries with others because I'm not sure many people know about them unless they are involved with or attend an Assembly of God church. I grew up in this denomination so it's not that new to me. But working with these children, I believe is helping to mold me into the woman God intends for me to be. Watching these children honestly and wholeheartedly turn their lives over to God at such a young age can change anyone's perspective. Working with them and being involved in their lives convinces me more and more everyday that this is what I was chosen to do. I plan on working with children and doing missionary work some day and knowing that these children can hand themselves over to God to be molded and shaped according to His will is a life changer for me and it should be for all people.
