GEM 2026: Created for Missions
October 16-17, 2026
All girls 1st-6th grade are invited to attend.
Girls Experiencing Missions (GEM) is a two day event where girls will focus on pursuing a living relationship with Jesus Christ. Girls will experience missions in praying, giving, learning, & doing.
Pricing
Register early for the best price and to ensure you get a t-shirt!
- Registration: $40 per person, $50 on site
- T-Shirts: $10-14 (by size) – deadline to order is October 2.
Lodging
Location
Camp Cedar Crest – 11002 Highway ZZ, Santa Fe, MO 65265
Remember to be respectful of buildings and property. Properly dispose of trash and pick up belongings. Let’s leave the property looking better than we found it!
More Information
- Girls need to bring bedding (blankets or sleeping bags and pillows).
- Each church group needs to include at least one adult sponsor.
- Girls can bring money for the store.
- We will do several mission projects and have opportunities to earn badges and the badges will be available in the store for purchase.
Girls 1st thru 6th grade may send in simple, 3-color designs that are theme-related to abbiemomof4@hotmail.com or through the mail to:
Abigail Moore
59261 Scott’s Ln.
New London, MO 63459
Winners will be chosen for t-shirt design, program cover, bookmark, and banner for the retreat.
Contest deadline is September 18, 2026.
This year we are collecting ministry items for the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home LIGHT House ministry. The LIGHT House is committed to serving God by responding to the needs of children, youth, and families to ensure all Life Is Given Hope for Tomorrow.
Items Needed:
-wipes
-pull-ups
-bigger sized diapers (4-6)
-used/new winter clothes for babies and kids
-toys