COMING THIS MONTH....

        Hey Spotlight girls, what are your plans for May 23rd??....

If your answer was "I don't know what I'm doing May 23rd" then keep reading!!

Now I know by now you have probably heard about this trip a million times already, but I want to give you a list of all the reasons why you do NOT want to miss out on this trip.

1. First of all, this trip will probably be the most fun you'll have all summer, and for some of you, maybe even the most fun all year.  I mean really, what else do you have to look forward to this summer?  Do you really want to be the one who spends their summer at home everyday, while all of your friends are having the summer of their lives?
2. You get to spend 3 whole days with your friends and Bethesda family.  Just think of it as one HUGE slumber party.
3. There will be a pool and jacuzzi..(Did someone say pool party?!)
4. They have bicycles.  This would be the perfect time to catch up on that exercise you've been forgetting to do.
5. They have canoes and ski boats for the lake.  When the youth went to camp years ago, this was one of the highlights of the trip.  The lake was soooo much fun!!!!
6. They have hayrides and campfires.  Maybe we can roast some marshmallows!!
7. There is a basketball court, soccer field, softball field, and volleyball court for all you sporty people out there.
8. They also have a gymnasium, mini-golf area, and even a playground for that child in you.
9. They also have some really cozy bedrooms for us to sleep in and really yummy food to eat.
10. May I also mention that the youth committee will be organizing a lot of activities on the camp as well, such as: movie night, game tournaments, a special picnic, and even a Beauty pageant and Talent show!

    

    This is only SOME of the things to look forward to on this trip.   Hopefully, though, it's enough to convince you to go.  But, if for some reason, you STILL do not want to go....I mean, come on, do you really want to be THAT girl?  Do you really want to stay home while everyone else is having the time of their lives?  Do you really want to have to deal with seeing all the never-ending, envy-worthy, photos all over Facebook and Instagram that everyone will be posting showing how much fun they'll be having?  Do you REALLY want to have to hear the non-stop, endless stories that your friends will be sharing and telling you, about all the "You had to be there" moments and all the cool memories they'll have?  And, trust me, there will be stories for days..enough to make you feel left out and wish that you had took that opportunity to go on the trip when you had the chance..

    Well, then, what are you waiting for?? You still have a chance! There is still time left and we still have some spots left open.  Don't hesitate!  I can not stress this enough, this is a trip that you do not want to miss!  

    So go forth and sign up!!  Please see Francis Sephir or David Paul to register.  If you would like to find ways to pay for the trip, such as, having a payment plan or getting a discount, then definitely go see Francis Sephir.  He'll help you out as much as possible so that you can go to the trip without any financial problem.  Remember..those who have been helping out with the car washes, candy selling, and other fundraisers automatically get discounts!  

    That's all for now folks!  Hope to see you all May 23-26 at our fun, youth retreat!!

**ATTENTION!!!! Special Announcement!!**

    Hey Spotlight girls!! 

Need something to do this Saturday?? Wanna help raise money??

    Come out and lend a hand at the BTCC Youth Car Wash this Saturday (TOMORROW!!) from 9:30am-3pm!!

    We had so much fun last month at our last car wash, you don't want to miss out on this one, especially if you didn't go last time.

    Remember, only those who help out at the car wash will get a portion of the money earned that will go towards their money for the youth camp May 23rd!!!! Imagine if you help out at all the fundraisers, you'll be having such a huge discount that you'll probably be paying barely anything for camp!!

    But in order to get the discounts, you have to help out at the fundraisers!!  So come meet us at the church parking lot on Federal Highway tomorrow from 9:30am-3pm and get ready to help wash cars, hold signs, collect money, or sell food. However way you can help, just come on over.  Also, invite your family and friends to bring their cars over for us to wash!!

     Don't forget!!!! Saturday (tomorrow) from 9:30 am-3pm.  DON'T MISS OUT THIS TIME!!!!!!!!

~Mosie <3

Team Natural or Team Relaxed??

Hey SPOTLIGHT girls! 

    If there is one common thing that all black females share is that our hair mostly either falls into the category of relaxed or natural.  A lot of females at some point in their lives have made the transition of going from natural to relaxed hair or relaxed back to natural hair.

    But which is better?  This question has become one of the most popular debates for years.   The pros and cons of natural hair are:

Pros:

• It's cheaper, No more expensive perms
• Healthy
• New style options
• No more dry scalp
• Less breakage

Cons: 

• Lots of tangles to deal with
• It doesn't always look the way you want it to, especially in humid weather
• You may not like your hair texture
• You have to worry about it getting wet
• Straightening or having a blow-out is a little difficult and may not always have the same effects as relaxed hair

The pros and cons of relaxed hair are:

Pros:

• Easier to manage
• Less chances of getting frizzy from hot, humid weather
• Makes your hair look straighter and longer
• Lots of style options
• You can get it wet without worrying about shrinkage

Cons:

• The chemicals can damage your hair
• More chances of breakage
• If you suddenly decide to go back to natural hair, you have to do some major hair chopping
• The hair becomes dry and brittle pretty easily
• It'll put a nice-sized hole in your wallet

    These are just some of the many pros and cons of natural and relaxed hair.  However, everyone has their own opinions of which is better.  So, my question is this....

Which team are you on??

Team Natural or Team Relaxed??     

~Mosie

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

    Hey SPOTLIGHT girls, Happy Valentine's Day!!

Now we all know Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love..whether you're single or in a relationship, or whether you're you celebrate it or not.

But who says today is only for couples?? Love is all around us.  Whether it's in our friendships, relationships, or in our families, we all have the special people in our lives who we care deeply for.  {And let's not forget our one true love, Jesus Christ}. This day can be a day to celebrate with any of our loved ones, whoever they may be, and really appreciate them for being such a special part of our lives.

    So, here's my challenge for you today.  Our parents, whether you want to admit it or not, have been a significant part of our lives. {I mean, duh, they did help make us}.  They not only helped raise us, but at some point or another, they probably had at least some influence in the type of person that we are today. I'm sure we can stop and think of all the many things that our parents have done for us.  

I challenge you to show some type of appreciation to your parents before the end of the day.  Whether it's a Valentine's Day card, flowers, candy, bear, or even a simple phone call, show them how much you love and care about them.  When you're done, post a comment telling us about their reaction or post a picture from that moment.

So go ahead ladies, go show your folks some love!!

Love always,

Mosie

Welcome!!

Hey SPOTLIGHT Girls!

    You're probably asking yourselves, "What is this and why am I on here?"                                           

Well, we realized that it is becoming increasing difficult to meet every Sunday, since it seems that everyone has a lot of their own things going on.  So, we decided to create this blog site make up for the days that we don't meet.  We'll still meet up in person, but it will mostly be when we have our special events, parties, and trips.                                                                                                                              



    What exactly will be posted on here?? What's the purpose of this blog anyway??
This website is mainly for you girls.  On here, we will be....

~Bringing up topics and themes for discussion
~Posting words of encouragement
~Discussing the current book we're reading
~Giving challenges for everyone to try
~Opening up an advice column to share tips and ideas
~Planning our events and trips
~Giving you ladies a platform to speak your minds and share your opinions

..And most of all, we want to use this as a way to strengthen and grow this union of bright ladies.  Like we mentioned earlier, this blog site is for you all.  Use this as a way to let your voice be heard.  You never know, whatever you say could end up having a positive impact on someone else.  

We only ask that you all keep the negative comments toward each other to a bare minimum, please.  Spread love and light!!


If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for our blog, please comment below!
If you don't have an account, it's very easy to create a profile and I recommend that you do so you can easily comment on here.  If you have a gmail, then you're fine.  This will work with a gmail account.

We will be posting as much as possible, so stay connected and stay tuned!!

Love Always,
Mosie & Sainthia

{SPOTLIGHT=Shining Princesses of the LIGHT}