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Notes from Kate the Director of Youth Ministry
Hello, friends! My name is Kate Kingery and I am excited to share that I will be serving as your new
Director of Youth Ministry. A native of the Minneapolis-area, I attended school in Seattle and have been living in Ashland since January, working for CrossWoods Adventure Camp. I love running, kayaking, reading, cooking, laughing, long conversations, cheese, and the Minnesota Vikings. I have enjoyed
getting to know many of you in the past few months and I greatly look forward to meeting more of you and serving with you in the days to come!

Mexico Trip-Summer 2007 The trip we took to Navajoa this summer was unforgettable. Every morning when we woke up, it was amazing how rewarding it felt. Building a nursery/garage was very gratifying because you knew it was making a difference. Even though our building wasn't very good, it was still better than a lot of other buildings. The trip opens your eyes to how much better we have it. The most rewarding part of the trip was the friendships that were formed. Whether it was through sawing, hammering, eating or playing a game of soccer, the bonds of friendship were bound tightly. Even though I was a victim of Montezuma's revenge, it was still one of the best experiences of my life.

James Earley Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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