Recently, our Iona interns held a special Christmas event during Vine Youth Group, a worship group for high school-aged boys and girls in our care. More than 50 kids showed up. Angela Harris, chapel immersion coordinator, said they had the largest group that has ever attended!

In honor of the event and upcoming holiday, the Ionians created a special Christmas lip-sync battle video for the event, bringing lots of laughter and joy to the night’s activities.

Youth were encouraged to wear their favorite Christmas outfits and got to enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas snacks. Following the video, Chapel Immersion Program Specialist Caitlyn Colbert and residents, Ebonie and Grace, led the worship for the evening. Chapel Immersion Program Specialist Joseph Heck also gave a teaching on prayer.