Middle School Girl's Retreat

Are there any PRINCESSES out there?

Thirty OCC Junior High Princesses could be found (complete with rings, crowns, and feather boas) on March 18-19 at Camp Calvary for a “Princess Diaries Retreat”. The theme was learning to walk, talk, and think like a princess. Zechariah 9:16 became a favorite verse, “They will sparkle in His land like jewels in a crown.”

The weekend was filled with many enriching events (including rolling down a big hill), however, most would agree that the highlights were the main sessions. Learning to think like a princess was demonstrated by Kim Wiggington, our speaker, through song & chalk. The conclusion of the chalk drawing was that God created each of us to be His Bride (look for it to possibly be displayed in the loft).

How to walk like a princess was the last session Saturday afternoon. The girls were encouraged to read specific scriptures and prayerfully consider signing a covenant with God stating they would remain physically pure until their wedding day. When a princess brought her signed card to a youth sponsor, she was given a silver ring as a symbol of this commitment. The sponsors had the honor of praying with each girl as she received her ring.

Be looking for these Princesses…maybe one lives in your house! Encourage them, tell them you are proud of them, and help lead them into a deeper relationship with their Bridegroom.

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