Summer Youth Retreat!

-Each year, we pray about a location for our annual youth retreat- something financially accessible for the low-income families of our youth group.  As always, the Lord provided in abundance!   A pastor in Atlixco, Puebla opened his house and church facilities without cost for our entire event, and even offered to prepare all of our meals!  Every youth at our church, and many guests, were able to attend the retreat!

 

-Of the 17 that attended the retreat, 7 were new to the youth group.  The retreat was a fabulous opportunity for these seven youth to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ and connect with our group!  After forming friendships with these new youth at the retreat, we can now continue inviting them to participate in our weekly Bible studies.

 

-The forecast predicted storms all weekend in Atlixco- and we had made plans to swim at the pool! We had been praying for perfect weather all week, but when the weekend dawned overcast and gray, I was sure our plans would be ruined.  However, our God is greater!  Against all odds, the weather in Atlixco was hot and sunny all weekend long- without even a sprinkle of rain!

 

-Moving 17 youth an hour and a half away is a struggle with only our minivan.  However, the Lord provided transportation for our event!  One mom (new to our church!) volunteered to drive youth out in her car, and then, on the return trip, the pastor in Atlixco offered to take youth back in his vehicle.  Such abundant provision for our transportation need!

The Lord used the retreat to renew the excitement and commitment of our youth to our group and the study of His Word!  We look forward to the opportunity to teach and grow along with the new youth that joined us this special weekend.