Teen Challenge sees students return to society as successful graduates every month, and this Christmas season TC Alberta saw a much-loved brother restored.

Saturday December 19 saw staff and volunteers prepare and serve a Christmas dinner for our students and their families, a good crowd of about 100 people. What a blessing to have such dedicated friends and volunteers — and great food!

We also saw brother Mel Z. graduate. Students and their families stayed for the graduation, which was begun with prayer and a time of worship by our Intern Worship Band. A video tribute highlighted Mel’s year at the Ranch, and he shared his testimony of God’s provision. He encouraged the other students to never give up!

David Laity, Teacher and Life Coach, led in a prayer of commissioning for Mel, and a study Bible was presented by Advisory Council member, Hunter Fitzgerald.

We also want to mention that two students were presented certificates for phase promotion. Congratulations to Chad K. and Kevin S.!