Kivu Today: August 2011

As the sun sets on the summer of 2011 here at KIVU, there's much to celebrate.

This summer, hundreds of teenagers found a place where they can fit in.
The popular crowd came and found a place where they didn't have to spin around looking to protect their popularity.
The 'not so popular' kids came to see we all live life looking for something.

We all dance to our own rhythm of significance, and at the bottom line we all just want someone to reach out and find us valuable.

This summer, hundreds of teenagers collided with an all knowing, all powerful God. They got a chance to see Him through the creation here in Colorado. Whether through rafting the rivers, climbing the mountains, or just relaxing by the lake, they had a chance to see all that God created for them to enjoy and know Him.

This summer, hundreds of teenagers found a place filled with Godly mentors. They saw the KIVU staff full of Grace, full of intention, full of giving ourselves to every student that walked through the gates. It wasn't a place created where there were "those" staff members, and "those" campers. No, we don't do that here. We recognize we're all trying to live life the best we can. With all our baggage, with all our victory, with all our failure, with all our friendship, with all our families, we're just trying the best we can. We don't degrade or demonize. We don't look to find fault. We don't hold a record of wrong. We just try to reach out and love people where they are, and in that...we see God move.

It's been an epic summer here at KIVU. Much thanks to those who joined us. As the setting sun hides below the August camping season, we look forward to the rise of a new KIVU day. A day where more and more teenagers can learn to Love God, and Love Others with all that is in them.

Thanks for the BEST SUMMER KIVU HAS EVER HAD!!