Student folders waiting for their owners to arrive and fill them with great notes and fun.

The DYA office is abuzz. Final student information is trickling in. Folders are prepared. Travel, meals and other important details are confirmed.

As we prepare, I pause expectantly and hopefully in prayer.  There are many wonderful people gathering together, staff and students, to grow together in Christian community, to learn from one another, and to share the gifts of the arts and athleticism, storytelling and dance. My hope, as the director, is that as we gather for residency that each person in our community will meet God in unexpected ways and that each of us will be inspired to share with our communities, churches, schools and workplaces back home.

See you soon!