The first part of the trifecta kicked off with the High Adventure Trip for high school youth and adult leaders. This year, participants traveled to the breathtaking Adirondack Mountains of New York. Against the backdrop of rugged landscapes and rushing rivers, the group shared meals, pitched tents, and bonded through white-water rafting. The trip centered on the theme "Walking the Kindness Road Together", which was reinforced through daily reflections, a shared musical CD, and intentional acts of kindness throughout the journey. It was in nature and in one another that they saw the face of God through laughter, encouragement, and shared challenges.

Next came the C.I.T. (Counselors in Training) Weekend, a dynamic leadership training experience that prepared middle and high school youth to work with younger children during Vacation Bible Camp. The weekend included two nights sleeping at the church, a group river trip on the Delaware, and a rich rhythm of Taizé evening prayer. These youth not only learned leadership skills but also developed deeper spiritual grounding and a sense of mission. Each session strengthened their connection to God and to one another as they reflected on how they could embody kindness in practical and meaningful ways.