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2009 Camp Highlights
2009 Camp Highlights
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PICTURES
VIDEOS
TESTIMONIALS
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impressions of our program & the trips:
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"I
absolutely LOVED YouthWorks. I think everyone should go on a YW trip! Such a
great way to experience the church in the way it truly is meant to be
experienced."
"This trip affirmed my passion for mission work and serving the Lord in foreign countries."
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"Every day that I'm home, I realize a little bit more about what I
learned and how I was changed during the trip. One of the biggest
things I learned was the value of family relationships and spending
real time with people. I have been able to apply these things in my
life here at home, and my relationships with my family members is
already changing. God used this trip big time for me, and He continues
to use it every day."
"This trip has opened my eyes to missions. I have a
deeper understanding for missionaries. It has also taught me to open my
eyes to my own community and look at their needs. We don't have to
leave the country to be missionaries. Every community needs help and
needs to learn about God."
"Oh, yes. I want to live in Mexico now!"
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"I absolutely love this week in Mexico. I learned a lot, made new
friends, and had so much fun. I loved the idea of the outreach fairs as
well as the work days. I felt that the event was very well organized
and I definitely plan to come back again ---- I LOVED IT!!!"
"It totally changed the way I think of those in need, and it brought Matthew 25 to life in me."
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youth pastor participant voices: |
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"I don't
think I'll ever be able to read the story of the good Samaritan or hear the
question "who is my neighbor" without thinking about YouthWorks 09
and my small group."
"Very
organized. PLNU Leaders were genuine and
cared about how everyone was feeling physically and emotionally. Students weren't judged or treated
differently by leaders according to their attitude or character. Well done!"
"Overall organization was outstanding. Everyone pitched in and worked
together. Small group leaders had direction and worked to involved
everyone to get all connected." |
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"Lots of thoughts...many that I'm
still trying to sort through. I really
hope that I continue to grapple with them rather than simply putting the
experience in a file and moving on. It
seems like I have even more questions about social justice, cross-cultural
relations, high schoolers, God, me, and how we're to live as the church - which I think is a good thing."
"As my second mission trip ever, I
fully enjoyed every aspect of it. I made really good friends from Mexico and I think
I bonded more with the Mexican participants than the US ones! This trip did a
really good job of opening my eyes culturally...and really challenged me on how I could love my neighbors. I'm so glad I
went!"
"Where do I begin? S.A.L.T. has
truly brought peace and reconciliation into my life. I feel 'full' for the
first time in a while. Also, I've never felt more
'myself' than when i was in Baja. I feel like I left my home and found myself
in Mexico, which is something I praise God for."
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parent participant voices: |
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"Both my kids seem to have loved the trip.
Thank you so much for allowing them to participate and for planning
such a great trip!" |
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