By Amanda Dyke - Former Ascend VolunteerLiving in the dorms for the youth discipleship program was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Most of us were strangers before moving in, yet eleven of us girls quickly became a close-knit group. Learning to work...
Ascend Youth Discipleship Program
What My Time at Camp Week was Like
My time at New Horizon’s Camp Week was a short but very impactful part of my life. I first heard of camp week years ago when one of my friends attended but I was not really sure what to expect other than a typical missions trip. I tend to be more of an introvert, so I...
Leading the 2023 Camp Week
Justin Kraybill I had the privilege of being one of the Camp Week leaders this year, and it was an awesome experience! Getting to know nine strangers in the matter of barely one week was so incredible. Some things we did other than work at the stores included...
Easter Programs in Prison
Volunteers in Ascend, our Youth Discipleship Program, shared the message of hope and salvation in four prisons. The prisoners expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the program. These programs have a profound impact on the lives of prisoners,...
Ascend Weekend Youth Retreat
Pictured: Ascend volunteers having a prayer time Ascend volunteers and leaders went on a winter retreat for spiritual input, team bonding, and experiencing fun together. It was deeply impactful to many of the volunteers who experienced the Holy Spirit moving in a...