by Margaret | Apr 25, 2017 | Events
For 140 years the Girls’ Friendly Society has been helping girls and young women to make their way in an often uncertain society. This year we celebrate 140 years of providing education and shelter for women. Although our focus has changed over the years...
by Margaret | Mar 5, 2017 | Events, Opinion
This week we are all preparing for the Annual Fashion Show and Tea. As part of our meeting, we are using this devotional. It is timely and so appropriate as we prepare our fashions from recycled materials! Consider the Lilies of the Field, Matthew 6:25-33 By...
by Margaret | Jan 11, 2017 | Enrichment, Events, Recipes
Each year, the Girls’ Friendly Society in Los Angeles participates in the Super Bowl of Caring. Some of our branches make a packaged soup mix and sell it at church to raise money for the food pantries in our area. Below is a recipe for Bean Soup adapted...
by Margaret | Jan 10, 2017 | Enrichment, Events, Recipes
Halftime Chili Here is another great recipe for your Souper Bowl Sunday fund drive. This one is adapted from Food.com and is used by the GFS at St. John’s in Costa Mesa. Submitted by Charlotte J Ingredients 3 cups dried pink beans or 3 cups...
by Margaret | Jul 26, 2014 | Events
If your child is already on track to compete in the Olympics or go on a tour as a world class entertainer, then they should skip GFS camp and focus on their art or sport. Otherwise, consider your child’s whole self and show her that balance is important in her...