Subject: September News and Reports from IBLP

September News & Reports from IBLP. View this email online if it doesn't display correctly.
Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief
On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall along the Texas coast as a category 4 storm. Over the following days, Harvey dropped more than 21 trillion gallons of water—an amount equivalent to the water that flows over Niagara Falls in 321 days. Many places around Houston received as much rain in five days as they typically get in one year. Hurricane Harvey has set a new U.S. record for the amount of rain from a single storm: more than 51 inches in one location. . . . read more
Lives Changed at Quest 2017
Quest has been described as the “perfect blend of summer camp and boot camp—lots of fun, but plenty of challenges along the way! (Response alarms, mud runs, night hikes—you get the idea.)” For four weeks this summer (from July 15 to August 11), 58 young men and 26 leaders participated in this intensive month-long program. Quest occurs once a year on the ALERT campus in Big Sandy, Texas. Young men ages 14 to 17 come to not only participate in challenging physical activities, but also to learn more about growing in faith, maturity, and readiness for life. A blend . . . read more
3 Journeys Starting September 23
A Journey to the Heart is planned for September 23–October 1 in Big Sandy, Texas. We are excited to see what the Lord has in store for this upcoming Journey. Guys ages 13-30 are welcome to attend the Journey and will be staying in a house that is nestled on the 2,000+ acres of the extensive ALERT/IBLP campusThe house overlooks beautiful Lake Loma and is an ideal spot for getting alone to seek the Lord and meditate on His Word. . . . read more

New Series Available on Embassy Media!
The ATI Family Weekly is the new series being introduced on Embassy Media! We began producing the series two years ago, releasing a new video weekly. There are now over 100 messages to choose from, ranging from 15–30 minutes long and covering a wide variety of topics such as . . . read more

Celebrating 10 Years of Experiencing God
Can you believe it’s been 10 years since the first Journey to the Heart? We thought this obviously called for a celebration of all that God has done through the years. That celebration turned into a 5-day “Journey Reunion,” and occurred June 28–July 2! Around 80 guys and girls came to the Chicago area from all across the country. Everyone enjoyed coming together and renewing old friendships and making new friends. . . . read more
Upcoming Events
Journey To the Heart, September 23-October 1
A men's Journey will be taking place in Big Sandy, Texas, while at the same time, a Ladies' and Mothers' Journey will be held in the Northwooods of Michigan. Learn more. . .
Family Week, September 24-30
Family Week is a unique opportunity for any family to come and serve alongside other families and the IBLP and ALERT staff in Big Sandy by aiding in cleaning, landscaping, and other work projects. Learn more. . .
Family Camp, October 14-21
Join us for the 2017 International ALERT Academy Family Camp to experience a week of exciting activities and powerful messages! Our theme this year, "Go Into All the World," centers around the Great Commission to “go into all the world and preach the Gospel.” Hope you can join us! Learn more...
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