Excel 2012 - Amazing Encounters with God

Dear Friends of YFC,

"Just got back from Excel 2012 and it was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had. I've gotten so much closer to so many friends this weekend and more importantly, God. I want the people in my school to see what I've seen and to have the same feelings toward our creator as I do. Now a note to people I go to school with: This doesn't mean that I wont screw up at times, but I'm happy I have a clean slate. Yes I am a Jesus freak and I cant wait until next year at Excel:)"

This was just one Facebook posting from a student who attended this weekend's Excel 2012 high school conference in Saratoga Springs. Over and over, we've heard from students and youth leaders about the deep, life-changing encounters with God they experienced at Excel. During our student testimony time in the final session last night, one girl could not even speak about what she is facing in her life and how God is rescuing her. A friend of hers then got up and told the rest of the kids in attendance how important it is for friends to walk through their life and their faith together.

Here's what another girl wrote to us today, "Just had the most amazing weekend ever at excel and God has revealed to me that I have more gifts than I thought I did. Excel brought my whole youth group of 45 people plus youth leaders closer to Jesus Christ and I am so thankful for him allowing us all to be there and praise God."

Here's a photo of just part of the 1,000 kids and leaders at Excel during one of the worship times. We are so grateful to God for witnessing His work in countless lives throughout the weekend. We are also thankful for the highly gifted men and women God provided as our ministry team of speakers and artists.

Thank you so much for the incredible part that you play in this mission to reach every young person, one at a time with Jesus' love. Please know that our staff and volunteers value and cherish your prayers and your generous giving very much. Your partnership with us is vital as we move ahead to reach more kids, to impact more communities for Christ.

Thank you. God bless you.

For the kids,

John Richmond, Executive Director

CDYFC