Kaitlyn V.

I had a wonderful time doing God’s work with our hands in New Orleans. I believe my faith greatly improved after going to worship and listening to the speakers about how they changed their lives. This made me realize that if you pray and believe in God, anything is possible.    Kaitlyn V.

Joselyn

I really enjoyed our 2012 Youth Gathering in New Orleans!   It was a great learning experience for all of us.  I really felt like we made a great change in the community that we can all bring back with us.     Joselyn

Morgan B.

The trip to New Orleans was very life changing and fun.  I can’t wait for the next one!    Morgan B.

Marissa

Being surrounded with 33,000 other teens who want to be the change in the world was completely eye opening.  The ELCA brought all of us Lutherans together to hear the words of Pastor Nadia and Shane, along with the other wonderful speakers and to put our own hands to use in NOLA.  It was an absolutely amazing experience that I think we would all do again and again.    Marissa

Hailey E.

The New Orleans trip was amazing, from the great speakers to the awesome volunteer work we did.  I really felt like God was working in us during the trip and I would request anyone to go if they get the chance!   Hailey E.

Michael

It was an amazing trip!  We had the chance to do a range of things from helping locals recover from the hurricane to watching Switchfoot perform.  All of the speakers were great and I loved the chance to go.    Michael

Allie

I thought the National Youth Gathering was a pretty amazing experience.  It really showed me how us young kids can be the change and make a difference in what we do!    Allie

Abbie H.

My experience was eye opening.  I will never forget Nadia’s speech – God accepts all flavors in his big bowl of gumbo.  It doesn’t matter what your past is, God will still want to be in your life and make you a better person.    Abbie H.

Breanna

Despite all the rainy days, I still had a blast!  The speakers made me look at alot of things differently.  Definitely a life changing event! 🙂    Breanna

Sarah

New Orleans was an amazing experience that I will never forget!  Working and worshiping with 34,000 other high schoolers was so fun and great.  I definitely strengthened my faith there.    Sarah