PEARLS Weekend Schedule
FRIDAY
GENERAL SESSION
Uplift Conference kicks off on Friday night with our Pearls team leading the Opening Scripture & Prayer.
See you in the main hall dressed in jeans and a Christian t-shirt of your choice.
GENERAL SESSION
Immediately after service meet us for a
SLUMBER PARTY ENCOUNTER!
Speaker: Thamicha Touissaint
SATURDAY
MORNING
THE MOMENT: Living Radiant
Led by: Minister Mandy Williams
WORKSHOPS (choose one)
FAITH: Being Rooted
Led by: Alicia Caley
PURPOSE: Growing with Intention
Led by: Wendelle Henry
CLOSING
Identity & Self-worth: Understanding my Purpose Without Pressure
Led by: Minister Carrie Roberts
General Sessions
Thamicha Toussaint
SLUMBER PARTY ENCOUNTER
A PRAYER, FASTING & CANDLE-MAKING SLUMBER PARTY!
Participants will enter a calming, reflective environment designed to help teen girls deepen their relationship with God. This session will explore the power of prayer, the purpose of fasting, and the importance of creating a personal "prayer corner" - a dedicated space to connect with God, experience peace, and grow spiritually.
As part of the hands-on experience, each participant will create her own scented candle. This candle serves as a symbolic representation of her prayers, hopes, and intentions—an invitation for God to nurture her faith journey. Through guided teaching, personal reflection, and creative expression, participants will leave with both spiritual insight and a tangible reminder of God’s presence in their lives.
Mandy Williams
THE MOMENT:
Living Radiant
Isaiah 43:19
Teen girls often wrestle with dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. This workshop guides them to pause, be present, and embrace the moment God has placed them in.
Participants will learn:
How to remain present rather than overwhelmed
How to identify moments where God is leading or shaping them
The importance of the “now,” not just what lies ahead
How confidence is built by showing up fully—even while still growing
Core Message:
“My moment is now. I can shine right where I am.”
Carrie Roberts
Identity & Self-Worth: Understanding My Purpose Without Pressure
Psalm 139:14
This workshop empowers teen girls to discover their true worth and embrace their purpose without comparison or pressure.
Girls will learn to:
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View themselves through God’s eyes rather than societal expectations
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Replace negative self-talk with biblical truth
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Build confidence rooted in identity, not comparison
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Understand that purpose unfolds according to God’s timing
Takeaway:
Rooted in God. Confident in Me. Purpose in Progress.
Workshops
FAITH - Being Rooted
This workshop helps girls understand what it truly means to have a genuine relationship with God - beyond what they hear on Sundays.
Topics include:
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Staying grounded when life, friendships, and emotions become challenging
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Trusting God in everyday situations
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Practical faith habits (prayer, journaling, worship, scripture)
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Learning to recognize God's voice amid life's noise.
Alicia Caley
Colossians 2:7
PURPOSE - Growing with Intention
Many teens feel pressured to figure out their purpose early. This session emphasizes that purpose unfolds over time and is guided by God.
Participants will explore:
Their unique gifts, strengths, and God-given identity
Understanding that they were created intentionally and purposefully
How God uses their personality, passions, and story
Why purpose is a journey - not a competition or a rush
Wendelle Henry
“God made me for something special, and I don’t have to compete to find my place.”
