The Weekender, the statewide retreat for teenage girls sponsored by Virginia Woman’s Missionary Union, has tapped college-aged girls to serve as mentors to retreat participants this year.
The retreat is still dedicated to missions, spiritual growth and leadership development. However, in addition, this spring college-aged girls will be matched up with the church groups attending. The resulting “family groups” will eat together, sleep together, hang out during free time and do devotions each evening.