This year, we will have our first ever fall retreat for the teen girls whose lives we have been a part of for several months or years. Since this is our first time doing a retreat, we are starting small and just focusing on teen girls ages 15-18. We (Joy, Mimi and I) are super excited for this chance to give the girls a place that is out of the city, up in nature and hopefully let them have an encounter with God.
Our theme will be focused on Planning for our Future, with sessions about God's will for our lives, how to transition from teen to adult, and letting go of past hurts to move forward in life stronger and unburdened. Since not all the girls know Jesus, we will not go over the top on the spiritual angle, but will also give them some time to ask questions about our faith and what it means to be a follower of Christ.
Throughout the retreat, the girls will be receiving special surprises from an unknown sponsor, culminating in a big box of letters and gifts from people who are important in their lives (parents, teachers, friends, etc). If you have ever had the chance to go on a Chrysalis, we are trying to evoke that kind of experience for these girls.
This retreat will be at a beautiful setting near a waterfall and will include songs, games, journaling time, learning time, feeding sheep and of course, s'mores! The cost for 3 days and 2 nights will be about $100 per student, so $800 altogether. We currently have $230 already given, so if you would like to contribute to this special event, just click the Paypal Donate button on the right of the screen!
Heather
Our theme will be focused on Planning for our Future, with sessions about God's will for our lives, how to transition from teen to adult, and letting go of past hurts to move forward in life stronger and unburdened. Since not all the girls know Jesus, we will not go over the top on the spiritual angle, but will also give them some time to ask questions about our faith and what it means to be a follower of Christ.
Throughout the retreat, the girls will be receiving special surprises from an unknown sponsor, culminating in a big box of letters and gifts from people who are important in their lives (parents, teachers, friends, etc). If you have ever had the chance to go on a Chrysalis, we are trying to evoke that kind of experience for these girls.
This retreat will be at a beautiful setting near a waterfall and will include songs, games, journaling time, learning time, feeding sheep and of course, s'mores! The cost for 3 days and 2 nights will be about $100 per student, so $800 altogether. We currently have $230 already given, so if you would like to contribute to this special event, just click the Paypal Donate button on the right of the screen!
Heather
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