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Teen Week is a wonderful event and it has inspired me to have more confidence in God our Father. Teen Week has also showed me where I am in the standing of God and how much I have grown through Christ. This has strengthened me in the Word more than I can possibly remember. This week has shown me to be more intimate with the Lord and to love Him more than anything. We are a new creation in Christ, so the things that were done before God are and have always been in [His] control, but now the devil has no room to steal any joy because I am God’s child. It has shown me that when we worship the Lord it’s our time to invite His presence and Spirit into our hearts so that He may speak revelation upon or to us. Teen Week has taught me to never lose my focus on God and to never lose faith, because if you have faith, God is able to do all things and to supply all of your needs. I’ve also learned that we do not have all the time to wait and yield to God’s purpose, because He wants us now. The time and coming of the Lord is soon. I also learned that communication helps to open a door to minister to people. I loved Teen Week because it had lots of purposeful things that were said by the Holy Spirit. (Anonymous)

Before I went to Teen Week, I felt like I was the only believer of my age in my area who had an understanding and depth of knowledge of God, but while at the teen camp I met someone who listened to many of the same radical Christian artists (like Misty Edwards). I also met two people who had the exact same birthday as me! I got to know many other people who grew up in Christian homes much like me. Things like meeting two people with the same birthday as me don’t just happen. I believe God really showed up to tell me I wasn’t alone, showing me that even though I may be the only young believer in my area who has grown up in a Christian home and lived for Him from a child, there are others like me throughout the country. Since going and coming home from Teen and College Week, I have been staying in touch with most of them. It has been helping me stay strong in my faith as something to remember when I am pressured to turn away. (RB—Wyoming)

As long as I can remember I’ve had a hard time keeping my faith in God, especially around my so-called friends. Don’t get me wrong—I love God and Jesus with my whole heart. I tend to only go to God, though, when I’m having a hard time or in need. This whole week has blessed me in so many ways that I didn’t even think were possible. Seeing and being a part of casting demons out of someone was the craziest and coolest thing I’ve ever experienced. I also didn’t realize it’s possible to talk about God and Christ with people my age and still have friends. I’ve met amazing Christian teens like no other and I hope to never lose touch. I’ve also learned how to love—not just being attracted to someone, but caring and feeling the urge to be a part of their lives to become closer to God. If I could stay at Teen Week forever, I would. But since I can’t, I’m going to keep going and just change how I am when I go. (KE—Tennessee)

The main thing that God spoke to me about this year was self-confidence and seeing myself how God sees me and not how I see myself. I was very self-critical and self-conscious before this week, but it seems like my self image has changed, and I am starting to see myself as God sees me. (CH—Michigan)

Well, I met tons of new people—most of whom helped me out with things. My roommates and I stayed up way past curfew, helping each other with a multitude of problems. My problem was that I did not know who I was anymore and not fitting in and stuff along those lines. I have broken free of that thanks to Dale and everyone else, including the friends I made there. (CL—Michigan)

During Teen Week this year, I definitely learned a lot about myself. I learned that I have a lot of fear when it comes to trying new things. I realized that I need to be bold when it comes to trying those new things. I learned that I need to quit focusing on other people and what they’re doing and start doing my own thing. Also, I’ve realized how much pain I’ve been causing both myself and my parents whenever I’m rebellious and yell things at them that I don’t really mean. God has really worked in my heart this week to see what I need to work on this next year as I head off to college. I have also continued to learn about not judging people. I have met some incredible people here this year. I made the mistake of judging some of the teens the first day, and God made it possible for me to get a chance to actually get to know everyone. Everyone that I had judged turned out to be nothing like I had thought. God really taught me some incredible lessons this year at Teen Week, and I can only pray I keep learning more everyday. Thanks for everything! (AM—Colorado)

Teen Week was an amazing experience for me. It was my first one and I’m really looking forward to next year. God was the reason why I came here. I really learned a lot about the Bible—especially how to navigate it. I learned how to be religious without being religious. This week really built my confidence in God and in myself. There could have been no other place I would have rather been when all the drama at home hit me on Thursday. The support from all the kids and knowledge I had learned so far helped me feel better. I know now that God really does have amazing plans for me. This week has really shown me the next step I need to take to get to my destiny. I now also have a better understanding about resisting temptation. It’s really hard when you live in a sorority house and are surrounded by worldly things every second of the day. As soon as I get home, I’m going to open Ephesians and memorize it. Thank you, Dr. Dale, Vicki, and staff for this amazing experience this week. Your teachings are going to help me achieve my goals this year. Dr. Dale, expect emails from me. I’m sure I’m going to have a lot of questions to ask you next semester. I love you! (BS—Texas)

I thank God that He brought me here. Before Teen Week, I felt worthless and really angry; however, as soon as I arrived here, I felt a sense of peace. To tell the truth, I was ignoring God and running away from the plan He designed for me. I realize now that I am important. I am loved by Him, and I am lucky enough to have such an awesome Father. I started to sing for Him again, and that makes me feel indescribable! The first night, we all connected together to cast out demons. I have to say that God’s power is amazing, and to be able to exile those demons made me realize what I was missing out on. I found my identity in Christ!

I have learned so much about the Bible and what God has in store for me. I have also connected with Him on a whole new level. I have gotten visions, prophecies and new senses that I never had before. God told me to come here, and I listened. These past few days, I have made friends, connected with God, and finally gotten out of my little bubble. Words cannot describe how I feel right now. Thank you for everything you guys have done for me! I will most definitely come back next year and the years to come! (KS—Texas)

I am Dale Sides’ fourth daughter, but I would prefer to be called Elisabeth. Like my sisters, I have experienced many teen weeks. Each one was very different. This year, I didn’t want to be a part of it. I was working a full-time job, and I refused to take the time off. My father came to me and asked if I could come to the night classes. I said I would, but I didn’t want to.

The first day was fun, but I didn’t get into it. As the week moved on, I started to fall in love with everyone there. Each person was so different, and they all had a heart for God. What did Teen Week do for me? It reminded me about how much I love listening to and counseling people. I just took the time to listen to their hearts. And that blessed me more than anything in a long time. I wish I would’ve taken more time to be here. (ES—Virginia)

This Teen Week was not only a lot of fun, but also spiritual and guiding (not that that’s not fun either). The depth of the teachings helped me to understand the real depth of God. It was great getting to know all the other teens and stuff; I made lots of new friends. The teaching on the stars and the end times was pretty much the most intense thing I’ve ever heard. It was so intense—for example, Luke 21:25–26 is the most intense thing ever! I know I keep using that word [“intense”], but it’s true! But when I read on, I found there is indeed hope for us Christians who endure it. God, bless us now for our futures tomorrow. (SB—Virginia)

Teen Week has increased my faith in God. I had not realized that God’s love was really unconditional. I thought that just because I liked certain [secular] music, that I was excluded from it. I have also learned that God is always with me and that comedy can be used for the Lord. (SE—Tennessee)

This week has been a great experience and it got me back on track in my walk with God. Recently, school has been hard and I’ve lost sight on what is important. But for me personally, this week has made an impression on me that will last a lifetime. Thank you for getting my lazy flesh to go back to God. I thought that the subjects of identity and temptation were perfect for our generation, considering all the junk that the enemy puts us through. But anyways, this week was great because I finally got rid of the spirit of rejection. It’s been such a huge stumbling block in my life, and it’s kept me from God. This week helped me realize what I need is God. Well, I met/made some wonderful new friends, and I found my Father. God bless you and your ministry. (ZM—Virginia)

I’m not a man of many words, and an even worse writer, so this will be short, but I mean every word. I learned a lot about the Spirit—and much more! I’ve gotten a lot closer to Christ, and I intend to keep it that way. I had lots of fun and a much needed vacation. Thanks! (HO—Maine)

Teen Week 2008 helped me to see God’s Word more clearly and to study and understand it. It has helped me out of a ditch and back onto the straight and narrow. It gave me understanding and compassion for other people. I have grown more this week in my ability to study and glean from the Scriptures than I have my whole life. And I had a blast! (SO—Maine)

Teen Week has been awesome. When I first got here I thought that I would just learn a little bit more Bible and have a load of fun. I was wrong, though, because I learned so much more—not only mentally, but spiritually. Holy Land USA is an amazing place, and I am so glad that I was able to be a part of this wonderful experience. I am also thankful that you invited all the college students too, because I could talk to them and really see how hard it is to resist the temptations of the devil in the “college experience.” But the most important thing about this week was that I think God wants me to do this kind of stuff for teens one day, if it proceeds. Dale, you are one of the most amazing men of God that I have ever met, and I thank you for letting me attend and be a part of this camp. I love you with all my heart, brother. (JU—North Carolina)

In this Teen Week, God has shown me that I should not fold to temptation. I also met some really cool people—they all mean something special to me. Anyways, I feel refreshed after being baptized and I feel oh, so forgiven. I feel that God has something special for me to do in this world, and that Teen Week is my help into that position. Thanks Dale, LMCI, and staff—you guys rock! (WU—North Carolina)

Coming to Bedford has been something I desired for a long time. The messages thus far on the urging of the hour and God’s marriage and beyond are very pertinent issues for me. Along with the baptism, I really believe God has set me up for a re-charging of sorts. I thank God I made it up here—not only to receive, but also to observe and engage the Body of Christ. I am praying for revival, and I believe it takes an understanding and seeking/yearning for the things on God’s heart. I thank God for Dr. Dale and his ministry and for inviting me. (Anonymous)

I know that coming here was no coincidence. God, in His divinity, orchestrated for me to come to this Teen & College Week. I have learned so much from all of the teachings, as well as some of the one-on-one conversations that God has allowed me to have. I do believe that God was able to impart His wisdom and knowledge through these interactions. I also believe that He was able to use me to serve as an example to some of the younger kids and also to bestow some of my experiences and understanding to them. I almost didn’t come, because I wasn’t able to get a ride back to Greenville, but I am so glad that I did. I definitely grew in my relationship with Christ and also in my understanding of who I am in Christ. I even learned some key verses and techniques to resist temptation. I have also been praying about my future wife a lot and the talk about relationships and dating really hit home with me. I would love to come back again and sing when we do praise and worship. If I do come back again, I know God will change my heart in ways I can’t even imagine. Oh, and if you guys need another staff member to keep Jack in line, let me know (just kidding). (JU—North Carolina)

This entire week has changed my life forever. You all have shown me the true and awesome power of God Almighty, and the hunger I have built for Him and His Word will be everlasting. There are simply no words that can express how truly thankful I am for you. I promise to build my spirit and spread God’s Word for the rest of my life. Thank you also for all of the counseling, healing, testimony, revelation, love, and hospitality. You have all made this one of the most amazing experiences of my life.

The Holy Spirit has been planted in me as a seed that I will never lose. I will water this seed with the Word of God until I grow a great bush which bears fruit. When it bears fruit I will feed the world as Jesus did. Jesus Christ is in me! (SM—Tennessee)

My original intent in attending Teen Week this year was to broadly oversee how the youth were responding to the message and to be a leader to help them maximize their reception of the Word and Spirit that was being imparted to them. However, as the week progressed, I found myself becoming more and more involved with the youth until I realized that what I was experiencing was to a much higher degree than I had foreseen. As a graduate of many other teen weeks and as an older, more knowledgeable pupil of the Truth, I did not really expect to discover anything fresh about myself; however, I ended up learning a great deal about handling myself in this new role as a leader and an example. I saw others’ lives touched as the Lord used me as a vessel. After this Teen Week, there is a feeling much different than the others since my role has changed, but the gratitude for this experience, even after all these years, is still there. (TS—Virginia)

First of all, I would like to thank all the LPs who provided the finances for me to attend Teen & College Week. I cannot fully express all that the Lord did for me during the week, but I will do my best to give you highlights. The days from Sunday to Saturday were filled with right revelation spoken by Dale and other speakers. Besides the teachings, I was also able to make friends who are my brothers and sisters, and I have fallen deeply in love with all of them. Being the oldest of all the attendees, I came in thinking I had much to offer, but actually I was humbled to see that I had much to learn.

Help and counsel came from a sweet young 15-year-old sister who also received much from the week. I began to feel God’s touch in such a confirming way. I came out of this week with the following: more preparation, more zeal, more love for Him, and more clarity. I believe writing you this is not doing it complete justice, because it is so much greater that it would take a whole composition notebook to give a better picture of the impact of this week on my life and my appreciation for it! Thank you again for your contribution in helping me toward my walk with the Lord. (HM—North Carolina)

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