We are grateful to God for the many ways he has brought youth closer to Jesus these last 24 years. As we prepare to celebrate our 25th anniversary of winter retreats (Avalanche and Blizzard), we remember our past, linger in the present and discern the future.

This year’s theme is call to embrace the eras of impact both as a CBOQ family, as local churches and as individuals. With a posture of gratitude, we reflect and give thanks to God for the ways he’d drawn us to himself. We remain in the moment, not always looking behind or checking the future, but recognizing God both in the present and in his presence. When we do look ahead, we trust and depend on God’s leading towards his future for us.

Whether in the remembering of our past, the lingering in the present or discerning of our future, we celebrate the One who made it all possible with his death and resurrection. To God be the glory as we embrace his eras of impact!