Pilgrim Thank You's!!

Messages from the pilgrims...




The opportunities I was given on this trip make me so grateful for everyone and everything that contributed to this journey that was truly and experience of a lifetime. I have so many amazing memories from this trip and I feel so blessed to experience God’s grace outside of our hometown.
                                                -- Meghan



I’m so blessed to have the opportunity to join you guys on this journey!
                                                -- Rachel





Five years ago I came on this pilgrimage as a youth of SHOW and I rediscovered God and built my faith from the ground up. Because of that trip, I label myself as a Christian and believe there is good in the world. Having the opportunity to lead these wonderful youth is a debt I can never repay.
                                                -- Garrett




The things I have seen and done on this trip are things I will always remember and will always be in my heart.
                                                -- Sammy




The places I saw God were incredible. From the amazing views we had to the people we met. The memories from this trip will last a lifetime.
                                                -- Sophie




I enjoyed being adventurous on this trip.
                                                -- Bobby




This trip is one for the books! I’m so thankful for this opportunity! I loved all the adventures we had and the new memories made.
                                                           -- Anna Grace




This trip was truly a once in a lifetime experience for me. I have never made such good friends so quickly and it means more than anything to me to have experienced new places with them.
                                             -- Ella




Thank you, Westmisnter!
                                                -- Shea




Seeing such natural beauty, working hard, and being a part of the youth community reminded me of God’s place in my life. This trip has renewed my faith.
                                                -- Maggie




I thank you all for everything.
                                                -- Ian




I started this trip not knowing what to expect or what we were doing, but I know that everything I did had a profound impact not only on those who we served, but also on me.
                                                -- Caroline




This trip was fun. I enjoyed it.
                                                -- James






You always hear about the amazing things God has created but to be able to see it with your own eyes… It brings me to tears. I want to thank the church this insane trip a possibility.
                                                -- Ellie




I am beyond grateful for this experience. New Mexico is truly a place where you can find God and breathtaking views. It will forever have a special place in my heart.
                                                -- Katie




Thank you so much for blessing me with this opportunity.
                                                -- Annika





This trip was an unbelievable experience and I will remember it for the rest of my life.
                                                -- Will





This place was the most beautiful place I have ever seen! I have felt closer to God because of Ghost Ranch! I have learned so much!
                                                -- Lucy





It has been a blessing and a joy to spend this time with this small part of the Westminster family.
                                                -- William






Getting to know these fabulous kids was the best part of the pilgrimage for me. They are the Light and shine so brightly!
                                                -- Leigh





I am so very thankful to have had the opportunity to lead these impressive youth on this journey. This group is an example of God’s beauty acting in our world.
                                                -- Daniel





God SHOWed his majesty through the breathtaking mountains, awe-inspiring sunsets, and scenery created by his masterful artistic brushstrokes. God SHOWed his love, compassion, empathy, resilience and humbleness through the lives of the Westminster Youth
                                                --Adrian





This Westminster group did God’s work and brightened every place they visited with their positive energy, cheerful attitude, and boundless enthusiasm. Thank you for making this spiritual journey possible for ALL the pilgrims!
                                                -- Barbara

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