This past weekend, the Kartause hosted over 75 teens and their chaperones for the first European Steubenville Retreat/Conference!
The teens traveled to Gaming from all over Europe... Vienna, Austria, and several cities in Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands. The majority of teenagers were from military bases.
It was an amazing weekend to be a part of - as we all felt the presence of the Lord in a big way!
At the close of the retreat yesterday, the teens were invited to share encounters they had with Jesus during the weekend. One teen, a senior in high school about to graduate next week, shared how she has moved 13 times. She has attended 3 high schools. Her father is currently deployed in Afghanistan. Her sister is currently hospitalized. With all of this uncertainty in her life, she shared how she was at the point of not knowing if her faith was an important part of her life. She questioned if God existed. Leaving this retreat, however, she knows God is alive! She knows she is loved by Him and looks forward to a renewed relationship with our Lord going forward. Praise the Lord!
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