The flashing and dancing colored lights used during the singing portion of the worship service on Saturday morning dimmed to darkness, leaving a glowing moon-like sphere and glistening cross illuminated on stage.

Sitting on four chairs in front of the cross, Katie Boyts, Dustin Galyon, Cyneatha Millsaps and Hugo Saucedo shared their stories, an intertwining of vignettes about what it means to live a Spirit-filled life.

Boyts, from Portland, Ore., told a personal story about caring for the body while struggling with an eating disorder. After inspiration from a professor and friend at a Mennonite college, Boyts decided two things about her body: it is good, and it is connected to God.

Saucedo, from Brownsville, Texas, talked about his decision to attend a youth group retreat instead of a football tournament—a decision that changed his life and resulted in his being on stage at the convention to share his story.

Galyon, from Sterling, Kan., detailed his journey to a Mennonite college, which began with a phone call from a Hesston College basketball coach. “I’ll come on Friday if you buy me lunch,” he had told the coach.

Millsaps, from Markham, Ill., told about her childhood traumas, and the Fellowship of Hope intentional community that welcomed her siblings into their lives.

Following the stories, the service included a time for anointing.