You were MADE FOR THIS!
Who has God created you to be? And how can you be part of His work in the world today?
Join youth from across the Fraser Valley, B.C., for an evening of worship, workshops, prayer, and learning. Discover how your faith connects to global issues like poverty—and how you can be part of lasting change.
Why attend?
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Hear from inspiring, faith-rooted speakers
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Explore practical ways to love your local and global neighbour through interactive workshops
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Lift up the name of Jesus in worship, and pray for those around the world facing poverty
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Make an impact in the lives of young people around the globe
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Win door prizes and eat great snacks
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Connect with other youth who are passionate about global change
Workshops
Explore your calling as a Christ-follower.
Strengthen your voice.
Live out your faith.
Finding Your Calling:
This workshop will help you discover how God has uniquely created and gifted you, and how those gifts can be used to engage with the needs of the world. Through assessments, reflection, and discussion, you will explore your personality, strengths, and gifts. You will also gain a greater appreciation for the diverse gifts and perspectives of others, recognizing how collaboration and different personalities are essential for addressing complex challenges and creating meaningful impact.
Facilitator: Brent Westerink, Christian Educator at Abbotsford Christian School
Prayer in a Hurting World:
Why does prayer matter, especially in a world so full of need? This workshop explores the purpose of prayer as a foundation for your faith and a key part of living on mission. Through both learning and practice, you'll explore different ways to pray, pick up practical tools for building a consistent prayer life, and dig into what it means to pray for others, your community, and the needs of the world. You'll leave with real tools to keep praying long after the workshop ends.
Facilitator: Rachelle Daley, Project Coordinator for FH Canada
Serving Others Without Causing Harm:
This workshop will help you develop a deeper understanding of what it means to help make the Kingdom of God “on Earth” more like it is “in Heaven.” One way Christians often try to bring about the Kingdom of God is through short-term service trips. Together, we will explore how to love and serve others on short-term service trips without causing stress, confusion, or even harm to the people you serve. You will leave with tools to ensure your service is genuinely beneficial—to yourself, to the people you are serving, and to the Kingdom of God.
Facilitator: Brad Knodel
Leading Trips on Mission (for youth pastors and leaders only):
This workshop is designed for Youth Pastors and leaders who are leading missions trips and outreach activities with their students. It will highlight the importance of helping without harming, preparing students for both the experience and for next steps after a trip. It will also provide opportunities for leaders to go deeper in their churches or schools.
Facilitator(s): Shelaine Strom, Public Engagement Manager for FH Canada & Caleb Wollf, Associate Chaplain at Trinity Western University
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Carlos Alvaro
Carlos is a high school teacher specializing in Biblical Studies and Career Education, with six years in the classroom and five years serving in camp ministry. He’s passionate about seeing the next generation come fully alive in Jesus and helping the Church be the salt and light to everyone. Carlos holds a BA from Trinity Western University and an MA from Regent College. A true sports enthusiast, Carlos can talk NFL or NBA all day—go Seahawks and Raptors!
Worship Leader
Brittany Martin
Brittany was born and raised in Papua, Indonesia. After moving to Canada and graduating from Trinity Western University, she spent time wearing many hats including worship director, youth worker, barista, photographer, and more. Today she is the Associate Chaplain of Worship at TWU, where she works alongside students and oversees sung worship at Chapel services.
Workshop Leader
Brent Westerink
Brent Westerink is a Christian educator and learning leader with a passion for helping students discover purpose, develop their strengths, and connect their learning to meaningful service. He currently serves as a high school teacher at Abbotsford Christian School. With over a decade of experience in education, Brent teaches science, Bible, leadership, and career education. His continued hope as an educator is to help young people understand their gifts, grow in character, and see their place within God's story and the broader world around them.
Workshop Leader
Rachelle Daley
Rachelle is a Project Coordinator at Food for the Hungry Canada, where she keeps fundraising campaigns and projects running smoothly for the marketing and public engagement team. She has a deep heart for prayer, believing it's a powerful force that shapes our own hearts and can change the world around us. She's served in prayer ministry at church and at Trinity Western University. Outside of work, Rachelle is endlessly creative—painting, sewing, baking, you name it. Oh, and keep an eye out: you might just spot her rollerblading through her neighbourhood.
Workshop Leader
Brad Knodel
Brad Knodel teaches Bible, leads the Outdoor Recreation program, and coordinates annual service trips at MEI Secondary School in Abbotsford. Each spring break, MEI sends out over 100 students on teams to serve in different locations and in a variety of contexts both locally and globally.
Brad has developed a deep passion for helping students understand what it means to serve others and is committed to making sure that service is not only meaningful for the students who participate, but also for the communities they visit, ultimately bringing glory to God.
Workshop Leader
Shelaine Strom
As the Public Engagement Manager at Food for the Hungry Canada, Shelaine Strom leads trips, among many other Public Engagement initiatives. She is passionate about encouraging trip leaders and participants to think deeply about how international visits can be life-changing for all involved, but also have the potential to cause deep harm if done poorly. Shelaine is a coach, facilitator, and cheerleader for people on a learning journey.
Workshop Leader
Caleb Wollf
Caleb serves as an Associate Chaplain at Trinity Western University, where he oversees short-term missions and local outreach teams, building on years of experience in church ministry and overseas missions. Caleb and his wife, Sharaya, love serving in ministry together, opening their home to others, and sharing great conversations over good coffee.
Frequently
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Questions
Do I have to be part of a church or youth group to come?
Not at all! You are more than welcome to join on your own. Come with a parent, a leader, or bring a few friends—it’s up to you!
Is there an age minimum or limit?
The event is designed with youth grades 8 to 12 in mind, but everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.
Will there be food?
We won’t be serving supper, but what’s a youth event without snacks? Come and see what surprises we’ve got in store!