Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Purity Retreat at the Castle

We had an amazing weekend! One of those retreats where you work and plan and then even though you did your best you are very aware that this sweet time is one of those "more than we can ask or imagine" kind of times! One of the best parts was working with my teammates, Christina who planned the retreat, Katka who led worship and Glorija who is pictured here leading the girls in a responsive time with art. Each girl got to create a wooden gift box for their future husband to give on their wedding night. A beautiful image of preparing and treasuring the gift they have to offer.


And these are "my girls" Barbara and Maja together with their friends Polona and Tjasa who they first invited to english camp and have continued to encourage them as they grow. I love these girls.
The weather at Schloss Heraldeck was amazing and contributed to the magical feeling of the weekend.


I couldn't have imagined a more delightful group of girls to work through this material. They were so open and so thankful for every gift and surprise that came their way. On the last morning I told them that their mentors love them and that we are praying for them regularly. We know this is a real battle. And as much as we love them we are aware that God's love is greater still!

4 comments:

Debbie Legg said...

Wonderful! Praise the Lord and may He continue His amazing work in their lives and in yours. Blessings! :)

Anonymous said...

Good job, Team!! Thanks for sharing the success of the meaningful weekend that you had with the girls. Melanie B.

Unknown said...

I loved reading and rejoicing in what God did "above and beyond" at your purity week-end! Blessings on you all for loving those girls in that way!

Your photos are gorgeous...you're a good photographer! :)

Sure loved talking today...good for the soul! Love you sister! Connie

Trisha said...

Great pics and so exciting to hear that everything went well. Can't wait to be there with you for the next one. =)