10 Days until California 2013 - Introducing Mary Eggink

Mary also ready for some warmer weather.

Wow, I cannot believe that there are only 10 days until we head south! .. My name is Mary Eggink. I have been working for Youth Unlimited for almost a year and a half now. My husband Travis and I moved west from Ontario to Alberta in the summer of 2011 after we got hitched. I have wanted to be involved in the lives of youth ever since my own high school experience. I believe that it's so important to have someone who will walk alongside you during the toughest and most formative years of your life. Several months after moving here, I found out about Youth Unlimited and their involvement in the high schools in Central Alberta. I was super stoked about what they do that I decided to join the team! I had the privilege to be a part of the California trip 2012 and it could not excite me any more to be going on this California 2013 trip as well! The thing I look forward to the most about this trip is getting to know you all and spending some time serving different missions around L.A.

11 Days until Cali 2013 - Introducing ... Catherine Lepage

I am teacher at Lacombe Composite High School where I teach French and English. I simply adore my job. Married since 1996, my husband and I enjoy traveling, swimming, skiing, hiking, animals, camping, and anything to do with nature. I also love to read in both English and French and am interested in public speaking, writing and theatre. I am very much looking forward to this mission trip in California!!

12 Days until California 2013 ... Introducing Jerel Peters

Hi, my name is Jerel Peters. I live in Ponoka and have been working with Wolf Creek Youth Unlimited since 2003. I never wrote a book, starred in a movie, or sang a song in tune, but I love my family, my God, and seeing the hope and potential in youth! My wife Katie and I have three beautiful children and one on the way that we can't wait to meet this summer. I love hockey, coffee, games, talking, and ... well, I love a lot of things actually. I am so excited to start our trip to California! Only 12 days until we leave!

The CONTEST Begins NOW!

The contest is officially on ... With just 13 days to go until our departure time is going to go by fast! Which means we need to get creative to bring in those socks donations before we have to go. Print off the poster ... find a class, a school, a store, a group, a Church ... anywhere you can and get those sock donations in before we leave. Sock donations can be brought on the day of departure. So, how do you win the contest? Well we have some special prizes (iTunes $, Fast Food $, Candy, and so much more) for the trip so:

1. Collect Socks.
2. Count the total number of socks.
3. Bring them with you on March 20 in a separate bag (not with your luggage)
4. Whoever brings the most socks wins a prize!

That's not all ... Send us something about you preparing for the trip and you also could win a prize. With the long bus drive, this will be a welcome reward! Email your thoughts, pictures, or comments to jerel@wcyu.org. It could be a picture of you packing or even a thought for the trip, maybe just something you are looking forward to. Share it with us and we will share it here with the team and you will be entered to win!

Union Rescue Mission

This email came today from Union Rescue Mission ... Good food for thought in preparation for our trip there in three weeks. To read more go to www.youarethemission.org

California 2013 Team Meeting

Tonight, Wednesday, February 27 at the Ponoka Youth Centre we have a California 2013 Team Meeting. We need all students and encourage all parents to make it for this event. Now for a contest ... If you are a teen going on this trip: Like - Comment - or Post about this blog on facebook and you will win a prize tonight when we reveal the blog details during our meeting.

Only 21 days left until we leave for California!

California 2013

In just 26 days a team of students and leaders with Youth Unlimited from around Central Alberta will embark on the California 2013 Mission Trip. The next few weeks are busy with the final preparations as students try to wrap up their fundraising and begin thinking about the opportunities to impact poverty, develop friendships, and experience a tangible demonstration of faith and the Gospel. Join us at our Mission's Blog, as we share our experiences and our journey.