Students at this year's AIC will follow the story of a group of settlers as they begin a new life for themselves in the west. The settlers experience numerous setbacks from both natural disasters and human interference...if only they could figure out who the bad guy really is! The "voice of God" narrates each day, allowing the audience to catch a glimpse of the events and people from God's perspective. AIC students will be challenged to view their own lives from God's perspective and to build their lives according to His design for them.

AIC students are encouraged to come attired in their own western wear and come prepared for a good old time! They'll be learning fun songs, participating in exciting activities and making some special western souvenirs to commemorate the weekend.

Our memory verses for the weekend are Colossians 3:12-15, "Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful." Key character qualities that will be presented in the drama and small group teaching sessions are as follows:

1. Hope
2. Discernment
3. Initiative
4. Honesty
5. Perseverance
6. Courage
7. Gratefulness
8. Love