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My guide on the peak climb

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The day was very hard, but I felt like God was carrying me along the way. I felt like every step I was doing, something was one step ahead of me, guiding me onward.

Foot Healed at Family Camp

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It meant a lot to know there was that kind of grounding with the guide – that in the midst of rapids, describing the scenery, keeping us safe, she had this moment of sharing out loud.

Prayer Overcomes Threat of Contagion on NLC Adventure Trip

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The outpouring of love from the teens was humbling and healing all on its own.

Gratitude for Adventure Trip Support

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This trip was amazing but it was also a great opportunity where I got to realize that I had experienced two healings, thanks to the program.

Video: Creative Collaboration

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A cherished 100 Elk Outdoor Center and A/U Ranches client, Rainbow Valley Resource Network, placed job coaches with three adults with special needs who worked at the A/U Ranches in the kitchen last summer. Here’s the story of how this partnership blessed everyone involved. (From Trailmarks 2021) About 100 Elk…

Video: Conquering Fears

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Adults grow at camp, too. Amy Swick conquered her fear of heights on the high ropes course during Family & Adult Camp last summer to keep up with her 5th-grader. Watch her transformation before and after her activity. (From Trailmarks 2021) About The A/U Ranches The A/U Ranches, located in…

Video: Why Go to Camp?

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An important part of kids going to camp is expanding their sense of love and kindness. Watch this story about the love for a one-eyed horse named Levi, and how Levi blessed his riders, too. Plus, campers share why they went to camp last summer. (From Trailmarks 2021) About the…

Video: NLC Serves in New Orleans

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Before I started the program I wasn’t responsible, I wasn’t reaching my full potential. NLC helped change that for me.

Video: Connections For Life

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Kim (Sheasley) Poulos made DiscoveryBound a part of her life in Outreach chapter activities as a youth, graduated from the National Leadership Council and continued the meaningful connections she cherished through Outreach 20s/30s programs. Watch how it blessed her life. (From Trailmarks 2021) About DiscoveryBound Outreach DiscoveryBound Outreach “reaches out”…

Video: Being There for Each Other

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Rachel Richardson and Jesse Dehnert, Compass guides for the 2021–2022 group, have brought a special set of qualities for connecting with their teens. Hear from them and three teens from their group on how this program has supported all of them in their practice of Christian Science and care for…