When I found out that our youth group would be returning to New Orleans this summer, I knew that I wanted to go again. Last year was such an amazing experience for me. I learned so much while I was there and strengthened my relationships with the team members and with God. By going to New Orleans, I had to trust God with everything because the trip was a huge step out of my comfort zone. I am so glad I did because only good things came from my experience. When our team met the people living there, I gained a new perspective of the disaster. It put the destruction on a personal level. I came back home with a heart for service, and now I can't imagine myself not going. Although I have a hard time seeing myself contributing much to the team because of my lack of strength and skills, I know that I am making the right decision to go. I would much rather put my comfortable life on hold for 12 days to help someone else than spend those two weeks doing most likely nothing (or just nothing worthwhile). I pray that I and the team as a whole will keep our focus on God and look for those opportunities to reach out to people this year. I am so thankful for having the chance to go back with such a great group and to have the incredible support of our friends and church family.
-Laura Mason, grade 11
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