BEFORE CEREMONY:
* The Gold Medalist will stand on stage with her mother and father on one side and the pastor and his wife on the other side. She will be wearing the "Stars White Cape" and her tiara.
Each person next to her will have a job to do:
Father = Removal of cape and give her a gift which is a Bible.
Mother = Place necklace on her daughter's neck.
Pastor's Wife = Trophy and Certificates (Girls Only Honor Achievement and Gold Medalist Achievement)
Pastor = Gold Medal
All of her previous sponsors (if available) from Daisies thru Girls Only each with different flowers - fake or colored carnations can be used.
Gold Medalist Ceremony: (All this is read by the "Coordinator"
Today we honor Girl's Full Name with TWO distinct awards.The FIRST award is the "Girls Only" Honor Achievement.
- She is receiving from her previous Daisies sponsor 1 YELLOW FLOWER which represents the one year she completed as a daisy back in (year) .
- She is receiving from her previous Prim sponsor 2 PINK FLOWERS which represents the two years she completed as a Prim back in (year) .
- She is receiving from her previous Stars sponsor 3 BLUE FLOWERS which represent the three years she completed as a Star back in (year) .
- She is receiving from her previous Friends sponsor 3 PURPLE FLOWERS which represent the three years she completed as a Friends back in (year) .
- She is receiving from her current Girls Only sponsor 4 RED FLOWERS which represent the four years she took to complete the Girls Only program and it recognized today during this ceremony the year: _(current year)_.
Now her dad (father figure) will REMOVE THE WHITE CAPE that was placed on her shoulders when she received her Stars Honor Level in (year) .
The removal of this cape represents that __girl's name is now to put on the whole armor of God and go into the world and share the Good News. In order to spread the Good News her dad is giving her a new Bible to read and study so that she can share it with all of those that came across her life.
__girl's name , in the Girls Only Club, you were challenged to reflect God in every part of your life: spiritual, social, emotional, and physical. You promised to stand firm in your commitment to Him, both now and in the future. May every scripture verses that you've memorized, every project you've completed, and every godly relationship you have build during your time in the different Clubs help to guide you throughout your life.
(The Girl MUST READ OR RECITE the "Girls Only" PLEDGE)
"I pledge to reflect God in every part of my life: spiritual, social, emotional, and physical; and stand firm in my commitment to Him, both now and in the future."
Now her mother (mother figure) will PLACE A NECKLACE around her neck.
"__girl's name , I now charge you to uphold the truths you have learned and to be a witness for Christ to everyone around you. May this necklace serve to remind you to 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.'"
Do you accept this charge?
(Girl responds: YES)
The SECOND award is the GOLD MEDAL of honor.
The National Girls Ministries program constitutes on of the best ministries for girls today. __girl's name is a candidate for the Gold Medal of Honor. Recipients of this award are deemed worthy of the highest level of recognition in its membership. __girl's name , all who know you rejoice in your achievement. Your position is one of honor and responsibility. As a Gold Medal of Honor recipient, you are asked to assume a solemn obligation to do your duty to God and others. You've demonstrated your capacity and willingness to exert leadership in constructive and worthy activities. Your records have been certified by the (Church's Name) coordinator and by the (District's Name). The board of review has found you qualified and has authorized this ceremony. (GIRL'S FULL NAME), by the authority invested in me by the National Girls Ministries Office, I declare you a GOLD MEDAL of HONOR recipient. CONGRATULATIONS!
Pastor places "Gold Medal" over recipients head.
Pastor's wife gives the gold medalist a trophy and certificates.
Pictures and Applause!!!!!!
The National Girls Ministries program constitutes on of the best ministries for girls today. __girl's name is a candidate for the Gold Medal of Honor. Recipients of this award are deemed worthy of the highest level of recognition in its membership. __girl's name , all who know you rejoice in your achievement. Your position is one of honor and responsibility. As a Gold Medal of Honor recipient, you are asked to assume a solemn obligation to do your duty to God and others. You've demonstrated your capacity and willingness to exert leadership in constructive and worthy activities. Your records have been certified by the (Church's Name) coordinator and by the (District's Name). The board of review has found you qualified and has authorized this ceremony. (GIRL'S FULL NAME), by the authority invested in me by the National Girls Ministries Office, I declare you a GOLD MEDAL of HONOR recipient. CONGRATULATIONS!
Pastor places "Gold Medal" over recipients head.
Pastor's wife gives the gold medalist a trophy and certificates.
Pictures and Applause!!!!!!
TO SEE PICTURES OF THIS CEREMONY CLICK BELOW:
Crowning Ceremony 2013 (Gold Medalist Ceremony) - Part 1
