We did it! Thanks to our generous donors we were able to unlock a $50,000 matching gift to raise a total of over $120,000! We want to say a huge thank you to supporters and donors like you. Through you we are putting hope within reach.

In this E-Newsletter you will hear a quick update from the following centers:

• Eugene campus: our Eugene women were able to worship with Phil Wickham and hear from Andrew Palau and Francis Chan this February
• Spokane campus: Six lives forever changed in the first quarter of 2018
• Alaska campus: Our Alaska men are ready to defrost from winter, but first, their exciting sled for eternity fundraiser
• Boise Girls Academy: Boise is currently at capacity with 20 girls, and looking toward expansion plans
• Montana campus: Preparing for a successful 201 8 fundraising season
• Tri-Cities Jail Outreach: over 76 Bibles handed out to date in 2018!
• Central Oregon campus: Stay Sharp presentations at local high schools
• Willamette Valley campus: Student testimony by Matt
• Graham campus: Student restoration testimony by Samantha

Top stories:

Eugene
On Sunday night, 2/11, thousands of people gathered at Eugene First Baptist Church for an event called CityFest, a county wide evangelistic and community service effort that has been gaining momentum and will culminate in a huge gathering this summer. Hannah’s house, students, and staff went that evening to gather in worship and prayer for our community. It was a free event that we reserved tickets for months ago. The church was so packed by the time we got through the doors that we were ushered into a gym which had been set up as an overflow room. Despite watching the event on screens a few rooms over the spirit of the Lord met with us. Phil Wickham lead worship followed by Andrew Palau and Francis Chan who shared inspiring words that many of us scrambled to take notes on. During the night we had the opportunity to come together and pray for each others’ family and friends who have not yet come to know the Lord. It was an exciting and hope-filled event that we were blessed to be a part of. The evening inspired great, yet sleepy, conversations on the ride home and the girls are looking forward to possibly attending the next gathering in a few months!

Spokane
Some call it delegation, others call it management, as Christ followers we call it Stewardship.  As the Lord’s sheep we listen, follow and produce a righteous harvest. In 2018 we have had three completions and have an expected three more on March 10^th!  We have the opportunity to be Gods hands and feet and in return, we get the joy of watching God’s miracles unfold.

Alaska
We are coming up on our second spring here at Alaska adult & Teen Challenge. We are greatly anticipating the winter to be over and for the adventures and great weather that lay ahead for our students here in the summer. The Alaskan Summer is a beautiful experience and it is truly amazing to take part in. Summer provides great ways for our students to cut loose on hikes and hangouts in the warm sunshine that rarely ends. Our center is a wonderful and blossoming providence that continues to change and move through the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Lives are changing and chains are breaking for our students in ways that inspire and reinforce the mission of Adult and Teen Challenge Alaska.

Our Alaska campus will be holding their third annual sled event in support of our Alaska Campus of Pacific Northwest Adult & Teen Challenge. Riders can expect a fun day of riding and racing with their friends and others in support of recovery in Alaska. All Fundraising efforts will help support the much needed services Adult & Teen Challenge provides for people here in Alaska. Following the ride, a hot meal is served for registered participants, and you will hear the amazing testimonies of lives changed through the ministry of Adult & Teen Challenge. The event ends with raffle prizes and the grand prize for the most funds raised: Ski-Doo Renegade 600 ACE from the Team CC dealership! Donate at the Sled for Eternity website!

Montana
2018 seemed to overtake us way too quickly.  There has been momentum as we acquire more volunteers for our fund-raising events, center and student needs as well as when we make phone calls to schedule church outreaches.  We are eager to share the Missoula Campus program as God is transforming women’s lives. The miracle of women who surrender their lives to Christ and learn to love each other is the true miracle that we see daily.  We are so proud of those who take the risk to change and trust God to help them do just that.

Tri-cities jail outreach
In just the first 7 weeks of 2018, we have already distributed 76 bibles in our two county jails. It is always exciting to watch women’s lives being transformed as they faithfully learn and apply God’s words. Lives are being changed for eternity because of your prayers and gifts.

Central Oregon

Stay sharp program highlight

Our Stay Sharp program uses the stories of the men’s lives to help educate the students in local high schools. In this quarter so far we have had the opportunity to speak in 5 schools to around 580 students. New opportunities continue to present themselves with Teachers inviting us in after hearing of our presentation. Last week at our most recent Stay Sharp we had the opportunity of speaking to 2 AVID classes as well as the usual health classes. These AVID students are for the most part are the first in their family to try to attend college and some to graduate high school. We have been able to speak to hundreds of students during this time, bringing drug awareness to the youth of Central Oregon. Drugs are an epidemic in this country and we are blessed with the opportunity to use the stories of the men to educate the youth in Central Oregon.  The men that participate in the Stay Sharp program always come away with a sense of fulfillment.  They are encouraged that they can use their past to help others.  It always gives them strength after taking part in it.  The light on the men’s faces when they return from sharing with high school’s always speaks volumes to the transformation that is happening in their hearts!  Our goal is to make a positive impact in at least one high school student’s life per trip. I can say with confidence that we make an impact in each of the classes we speak in.

Student Testimonies:

Graham
My Name is Samantha. I am here at Graham for restoration. I graduated awhile back and got mixed up in addiction again. I believe I am growing and being transformed every day. This time feels so different. I was remembering back to the summer when our Director assigned us a spoken word to memorize. I was so mad at her. I thought how in the world are we  going to memorize this song, its too long. Another student and I decided to memorize one line at a time while we were jogging each day. What seemed impossible became possible. We shared in front of churches and at Spiritual Emphasis. It was a very high moment for us because we had worked so hard to memorize this and what we didn’t realize was that it became part of us. When we struggled it was right there in the forefront of our minds.

About a month ago my brother showed up at the center to tell me that I needed to come home, our Dad had passed away. I was crushed. I had not been able to tell him that I was sorry for hurting him and letting him down. My heart was broken. I went home and stayed for the funeral and this was a crazy time. I was numb.  I felt nothing. The only thing I could hold onto was the spoken word that I had memorized. God is using this and the scripture that I have memorized to renew my mind and help me to fix my gaze on him. He is my hope.