Michael and Kelsie met in the summer of 2017 at one of their favorite places - Castaway Club in Detroit Lakes, MN. Kelsie was interning at camp for the summer, while Michael came to camp as a Young Life leader. During beach night, sweet Kelsie caught Michael's eye, and vice versa, of course! They had a few conversations during the week and had their first date later that summer. The first date consisted of great conversation and a tandem bike ride around Minneapolis. Throughout the bike ride they stopped at places such as; Dunn Bros Coffee, The Scultpure Garden, Whole Foods, and Lake Calhoun for a picnic. Michael and Kelsie's first kiss is a great story (and embarrassing) that you should definitely ask them about!

Here is the engagement story from the perspective of Matt Broshat, “Michael proposed to Kelsie on April 19th and she said YESSS!! Kelsie knew the proposal was coming but she had NO clue it was going to happen on that day. She came over for church and after Michael suggested they should go for a bike ride and a picnic (which was what they did on their first date). She loved the idea and she even mentioned how they could stop at Whole Foods and pick up raspberries and chicken along the way to grill like they did on their first date. (Michael's EXACT plan!!) A couple friends and I had set up the picnic ahead of time and when they arrived Michael played Kelsie a video then got down on a knee and the rest is history!!!”

We share a love for the Lord and are so excited for what God will bring through our marriage. Our first priority is our relationship with the Lord and our growth together as we prepare for marriage. We serve together on the Greater Minneapolis Young Life Capernaum team and this has been such a blessing to us. We ask that you join us in prayer over our lives together, along with the Young Life ministry that we are passionate about.