2009 ELCA Youth Gathering To see a video of their Christian adventure in New Orleans       click here.
During a special worship service in August, several members of the group helped lead the service with testimonies of their experiences.  Hear their messages by clicking on the play button for each.
Alexa Cortelletti reveals how autographs on her  T-Shirt gave her proof that Jesus was with everyone in New Orleans.	Ben Longstreth looks for and finds a life and faith changing. experience
Denise Pritt shares her experience and how Jesus worked through her helping a young woman in need.	Paige Longstreth  offers praise and thanks in her own special prayer.
The Experience begins..
	Our young people left early Tuesday morning on their bus ride adventure to New Orleans.  Here is Ben and Alexa. Photos by Judy Cortelletti via Facebook and cell phone!
Group photo as they watch a movie in a hotel in Tennessee the first night!
	Lunch at a Steak and Shake in Tennessee.
A relaxing picnic in a rest area park.
	Waiting to get into the convention.
Inside the convention with 37,000 of their best friends!
	Thursday evening stroll.
Seated for the Friday morning service in the Superdome.
	Banners and flags welcoming the ELCA youth gathering to New Orleans.
Paige and Alexa clown around as they look across the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
	Brett and Lauren "sign" their feelings.
Alexa points to her Jesus Justice Jazz "tattoo."
	A spontaneous card game in a hotel room.
General Andrew Jackson tribute.
	A vendor tells his story to our group.
Getting ready for Praise and Worship Saturday evening. So far $61,000 has been donated in the "Change for Change" program with our youth donating $160!
	On the convention center floor.
The Bishop reads a letter from the President.
	In the dome during one of many happy moments.
One last group picture in the 'dome.
	Ready to get on the bus to come home.  A goodbye to Joe who everyone will miss.
On the bus and heading to Ohio the group takes time to say       "Thank You" to the members of First Lutheran Church for their support, prayers, and contributions! We appreciate and love you!