Press release
The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls traveled to the Supreme Temple of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls in McAlester, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 1.
After a tour of the facilities and lunch, the girls witnessed an induction of two new members into Texas Rainbow by the Texas Grand Floor Officers. Afterwards, the girls went over to the Rainbow Reflections Memorial Park to see the resting place of our founder, Rev. W. Mark Sexson. While there, they were surprised and delighted to see so many familiar names on the brick walkway of the park and to watch the ducks on the serene pond from the gazebo. There was a fun event at “Great Balls of Fire” and pizza that evening. Sunday morning, the Texas delegation attended church service together at the McAlester First United Methodist Church. Then it was time to say good-bye and head home — tired, but with many happy memories!
The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a service-oriented, leadership organization for girls between the ages of 11 and 20. Rainbow Girls participate in a wide array of activities, including leadership training, service projects, competitions, and annual retreats. Their younger group, the Pledges, have activities for girls ages 7 to 10. Please contact Mrs. Donna Dean at 903-879-4305 or Mrs. Tonya Currey at 903-920-5608 for more information about the Rainbow Girls or visit www.txiorg.org. The Gun Barrel City Rainbow Girls and Pledges are proudly sponsored by the Cedar Creek Lake Masonic Lodge and the Gun Barrel City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star on Legendary Lane in Gun Barrel City.