the green spot blog

I've been wanting to do a follow up Blog from our LEAD weekend that we had at the end of September. I have to say - it was one of my favourite youth retreats that we've EVER had at Evergreen. We had 150 youth and sponsors here getting equipped to go out and be active in their faith. Nearly everyone learned atleast two simple tools to go out and share Christ with someone near them. It was an amazing weekend! Danny MacKay from I am Second and e3 Partners was our main session speaker and his stories about taking advantage of every moment he's breathing to share Christ's love with people around him was so inspiring. If you were at the retreat - you will remember Danny talking about what was coming up for him after LEAD. He was going to be going into the Peruvian Amazon to three villages that were unreached by Christians. Well - Danny just got back and I'd like to share his stories and some pictures with you from his trip that I think might encourage you - they sur...

We could not have asked for better weather on our very first LEAD Retreat. We have been so excited about this new retreat...and a little nervous. It's a different direction for us. Combining junior senior high...campers ranging from 11 to 17 years old, workshops, and a little different feeling from just a pump up retreat. We really wanted to create a space for students to learn and get inspired to grow in their personal life, to step out and start living their faith. We were excited to start getting numbers from youth groups. It turns out that this was one of the biggest Fall retreats ever. We even got word that there are youth groups wanting to come next year. It's a good thing we have 12 months to figure out where to put them. Have we mentioned that we need a new lodge?  It was PERFECT weather all weekend. The Fall colours makes the camp look stunning.  As the sun sets - the bright yellow poplar trees look like they're on fire. We experienced a glimpse in what it w...