When I tell people that the highlight of my summer is taking 65 middle school kids out to different places in BC and teaching them about Jesus, they often look at me with a puzzled look. But it really is so much fun!

This year, roughly 60% of the students did not call Ross Road their home church. It was so great to see how everyone got along, made new friends, and made our youth group a Christ-centered, welcoming community.

We had so much fun going to White Rock, WildPlay, Cultus Adventure Park, and Cultus Waterslides. God provided in so many ways—from holding the bad weather off until all the kids got on the bus, having 0 major injuries, providing a second bus driver so we could have even more kids come and hear the good news of Jesus, and so much more!

A personal highlight was when a student quoted the Monday sermon about how we are made in God's image. It was a little moment that showed that the sermon was understood and that it made an impact on the kids. Another highlight was the roughly 10 students who made either first-time declarations of faith or reaffirmed their faith.

I wanted to give thanks to everyone that made that week so special:

  • The Leaders: Amy Kehler, Avery McAllister, Becca Rosborough, Finley Oakes, Finn Siemens, James Thomas, Kaleb Rosborough, Kate McAllister, Lucas McGraa, Maddie Thiessen, Matt Rosborough, Michael Rainwater, Nathan Rosborough, Priscilla Gubiotti, Sarah Borthwick, and Shaun Evans.
  • The Bus Drivers: Craig Thiessen and Phil Giesbrecht.
  • The Cooks: Jen & Abe Thomas, Kim, Emily & Natalie Tufford.
  • Registration Support: Sandy and Shaunna.
  • Worship & AV: Dave and Courteney Rodda for leading the worship team, as well as Dwayne Rainwater for being on audio/visuals.
  • Our Church Family: All of you for keeping us in your prayers during the week.
Thank you to everyone who made this week happen. God is doing amazing things here at Ross Road Youth and it is only just getting started. Youth starts on Sept 21 for middle school and Sept 24 for high school.
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