"Young Life is the first group that really reached out to me, not caring what my past was and what all was going on in my life. They loved me and cared for me the first time we met, which had never happened to me before! Young Life really opened my eyes to how amazing the Lord is and how He is so gracious to give me peace and forgiveness because He wants a relationship with me! Young Life helped me to be accountable for the first time; no matter how hectic life was, you could rely on 7:37 p.m. on Monday nights to be with a group of people that love you, accept you for who you are, and want only the best for you.  If it was not for Young Life in high school, I can honestly say, I think my high schools years would have looked much different. Young Life was there for me when no one else was, the leaders were never ashamed of me, and I love them for that.  Young Life was my life-jacket when the high school river got way out of control, and I will be forever grateful.  I love my leaders and I have no idea where I would be without them!"

                                                                 -Mitchell, CHS alumni

"What can I say about Young Life? It has helped me to find myself and God in the my biggest times of need. Young Life and the leaders both help make my weeks a little bit better.  I can relax, sing songs with my friends, and learn more about God all at the same time.  Plus my leaders always makes time at Young Life funny."

                                                                  -Jake, SGIS Junior