We brought 7 students 2 years ago when SLC started up again, and then 8 last year, and already signed up for this year as well. I can not recommend this event enough. Our students look forward to every year, even those who don't get to attend love hearing all that the other students learned. I can not even begin to describe the impact that it's had on the leaders in our group.
- Ryan
I just wanted to take a quick moment to say thank you for what you have done, and continue to do. We were fortunate enough to bring 5 youth to this conference, and it has been one of the best decisions we have made recently. Because of this conference, our students have already taken steps to improve our youth group and church!
Yesterday, we had the 5 youth talk to the congregation about their experience at the conference and talk about future plans. I want to share with you a portion of one of our students paper:
“We are the body of Christ, are we not?
The most vital organs go unseen. I would like to take some time to thank those that go unseen in our church.
Thank you to the brain. You are the ones who suggest certain ideas. You cast ideas that everybody takes, molds, and evolves into something utterly amazing.
Thank you to our respiratory system in the church. You inhale the negative and exhale positive into our environment. You are the ones who take the time to give you a simple smile on Sunday morning or ask you how your day was.
Thank you our heart for being so full of an unfathomable passion. You express your care by cleaning each room that we furnish with filth or provide food for occasions.
If we were void of any organ, Congress Street United Methodist would surely collapse.”
Leave it to an 8th grade girl to paint a picture that I, or our pastor, have never considered before! She did amazing!! Not only did she detail various vital, internal organs, but went on to thank those people for what they do to keep our church running.
- Tyler
I’m the dad who attended the Azusa Conf with my son. I only wanted to let you know that we have more wisdom today than we had prior to your conference. Very glad we attended! Super speakers and staff.
May God continue to bless your efforts!
- Dan
I brought two student to Philly last summer. I was a bit concerned because they are the two most shy kids in our group. They talked non-stop about everything. Neely McQueen made an impact on the the young woman and Greg Stier impressed our young male student. I treasured the break away time with teaching for leaders. It's been wonderful to see these two step into leadership within our group and I hope to bring more students next summer.
A lot of what we're doing this year comes directly from the speakers and the ministries they represent.
- Jill
