Every year, hundreds of youth arrive at Weekend of the C.R.O.S.S. on the last Thursday afternoon in July. They meet their ICU groups—the groups of fellow youth led by 2-3 adults that they'll be working with for the whole weekend—and attend a powerful night of worship.

On Friday and Saturday, they work on their assigned project. All across North Louisiana, we've built wheelchair ramps and porches, painted houses, and done yard work for those in the community who can't do these projects themselves. But it's not just the work that's important. It's the relationships the youth build with each other, their leaders, and their homeowner. Youth are encouraged to have conversations with their homeowners, who often have stories to tell and testimonies to give.

Each night, youth and adult leaders worship through song and hear a challenging message. While the bands and speakers change throughout the years, what doesn't change is how youth grow deeper in their faith.