POWER CONNECTION 2009

“I loved the message that Jesus is crazy in love with us and the focus on how middle schoolers can make difference” -adult

“Onetimeblind had awesome, challenging messages.  The food and facilities were top notch. Staff were way on top of things and easy to contact.” -adult

“Our students were asking tough and challenging questions, making their faith their own” -adult

 “I learned a lot more about God’s love for me and it became clear to me that he loves me for who I am and I don’t have to keep trying to be someone I’m not.” -student

“He’ll always love me no matter how badly I mess up and that will never change.” -student

“youth group time.  We talked about lots of stuff we wouldn’t normally talk about.” –student

“God really made me refocus my life on him and I got a lots closer to him.” –student

HIS WORK CAMP 2007-TENNESSEE

“The organization of the things was great – fantastic kids – good workers.” -adult 

“The week was great for connecting with my students.  They really opened up as well and most if not all of them made a strong connection with God.  Excellent work camp.” -adult 

“God’s presence just flowed” -adult 

“My friend too steps toward redemption because of the Holy Spirit’s work through this camp!” -student 

“My group coming together as friends, not just co-workers” -student

“I was able to do God’s work and help somebody” –student

MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT 2009

“Kids connected- praise God!” -adult

“Learned about my peer’s testimonies” -adult 

“It will be a memorable weekend- good job!” -adult 

“Keep having retreats like this!” -adult 

“Learned about how much God cares and listens” -student

“Started to trust him more after my cousin died 2 weeks ago” -student 

“Having the college students.  It was good to know they’ve had bad things happen to them too.” -student 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH 2008

“As a sponsor, I can have as much fun as the kids and grow even more with God as they can.  God’s love is eternal, it’s up to us to grab onto it.”  -adult

“Our kids totally showed what church should be.  They cared for each other and shared a lot of personal struggles.  They learned they are part of something bigger than themselves.  They can be in God’s family.  We went long in group each night and they loved it.” -adult 

“He made me aware of how young people are hurting.  I learned that it’s ok to share “my story” with them if it will help them.  I was able to let go by telling my story so I am not enslaved by it any longer.” -adult 

“I could see a change in our kids in the group.  It also gave me encouragement to keep fighting for the souls of the youth in our community.” -adult 

“This has been a great time of revival for myself as a leader and also for our group of youth.  All speakers have been so Biblically sound and their messages have been right on target.” –adult 

“This was life-changing” -student

 “God powerfully demonstrated how real and very alive he is in our lives.  He showed me how deeply he can move our spirits and change our lives.  I totally connected with God during the powerful worship.” -student 

“God has pulled me back into his arms…closer to Him.  I learned more about God through the many different speakers.  Through songs, messages during sessions, and a testimony.” -student 

“I think that I really saw the power of prayer this week” -student

“God has been all around these four days we have spent here.  I feel that I have become closer to God as I spent time here.  I feel that I have become more open to speak and I’m not afraid of what God had planned for me.  I want to help people with what I have learned here to help others.” -student 

 “With football only a couple weeks away, I appreciated the willingness of the staff members in charge of the morning runs to be there each morning and going out and running with us.  It wasn’t always easy getting up but it was a blast!” -student

“I was already a Christian but this experience has left a different impact on me and what I bring home to share with the rest of the world.” -student