Fashion Show in the works

Hey!
These are the things in my mind:

I think it would be good to "speak" to the girls on Tuesday or Wednesday of the week, rather than on the first day, so that they have time to get acclimated to us and trust us.

My idea is to do most of the things we do in an experiential way: 1st because that is a powerful way to learn that sticks with a person more than lecture; 2nd because of the particular age goup; 3rd because we don't speak their language (so it would be neat to do something that doesn't rely completely on verbal communication--something they can observe and experience and sort out on their own--with a little help). I was thinking of a series of experiences which each have a purpose--with all purposes being coherent to a common theme. Each experience is followed by a debriefing time wich encourages the girls to process what they felt but also gives them truths to work with. The debriefing time is the verbal time and has a lot to do with the leader hearing and responding to the girls' thoughts and experiences, and directing them toward the purpose of the experience. This would a good job not for us to do, but for someone who can speak their language (literally!). If Shanira is going to be there again, she would be a prime candidate for this role, she is quick on her feet and good with the girls.

Theme: They are a creation of a loving Creator
   1) they were created by God out of his love
   2) they have a purpose
        a--what is the purpose of their life?
                 to be in relationship with God (loving relationship)
        b--what is the purpose of their sexuality (who are they)?
                 made in the image of God--as women they exude certain of his attributes that males do not
                    modesty
                    purity

(rough draft--please help)

Modest fashion show--bring tons of modest, but pretty and colorful clothes. allow them to pick out outfits and model them, showing them that beauty doesn't require one to show off their body. they can take the clothes home with them. teach them about what their sexuality was given to them for--not to show off their body for every man, but to glorify God and to give it as a gift to one man. they are beautiful--they display the image of God's beauty (the hebrew word describing women as beautiful is used otherwise only to reference God's own glory!), what is the healthy way to do that?

one idea still in process is about connecting the experience of trying on all of these new clothes to God's offer to make us new creations when we "put on" the new self. This may be a good way to introduce salvation. But I want to be careful to focus on God's gift of salvation and grace, rather than fast-forwarding to the results of salvation--change, which may take a while in a person. any ideas?

Photo shoot--continuation of the modesty idea. Teach them that there is modesty in body language and attitude as well as dress. Show them modest body language. take pictures of them and let print copies of their pictures to give to them later in the week.

These are my most thorough ideas, but I want to think of more. I want to think of some experiences that will help them to understand the love of God and how they are each unique creations--precious to him. I will continute to think about that, and you all can too.

I am reading some books right now about modesty and sexuality. As I read I can share what I learn.

I am excited to hear everyone's thoughts and ideas!
God be with you; may he teach you and give you understanding in powerful truths, which we can share with these girls. love nancy