Saturday, December 22, 2012

Celebrate with Lee's Summit Young Life

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With the end of the year approaching I think it is a great time to celebrate all God is doing and continues to do in the hearts of many.  This Christmas many students will celebrate Emanuel, God with us, for the first time.  Together we will celebrate the life and hope that Christ truly gives. 

LS YL is in its 13th year and is making a difference in high school students and now middle school students with Wyldlife.  There are so many stories to share with you on how God is using YL to bless students.  Would you take time to watch this video to catch a glimpse of who we are and take a look into the lives of three people impacted by this ministry?


This month we took time to ask many of our donors why they choose to give to Lee’s Summit Young Life. Would you take time to read over what stirs local businessmen, YL alumni, and parents?  If you are a donor already thank you!  You are changing the lives of kids.

From a local businessman:
“We believe that the mission of LS YL has a profound, positive impact on all high school students it touches. Our children were involved in YL years ago, and it helped them grow their relationship with Christ.  We continue to contribute financially, years after my children have graduated, because we view YL as a business, not a club or a sports league that our kids participate in and then move on. Students move on, but the business of YL still needs financial support.  YL staff are required to raise a significant portion of their own salary, in addition to performing their job at the highest level.  I can't imagine even taking a job where the boss says..."here's your job and here's how much money you need to raise if you want to be paid for it'.  YL has all of the expenses and needs that all companies have, and it requires an income stream to survive and thrive.  We view it as an investment in our community that has great potential for reward in our own backyard. The reward is the student that is brought to and brought back to ...Christ.  The reward is what that student can become and contribute to society, with the guidance that God provides.”

From a Parent:
“We give to YL because we believe kids need an avenue to know they are loved by God and that God has a purpose for each and every student.   Kids today at the middle school and high school level, more than ever, need to hear the message of hope, faith and love.  YL gives kids an opportunity to hear about God's love in a real and "down to earth" way, which makes sense to each student.  Without a ministry like YL, some students will never hear about God's love, forgiveness and purpose for life. YL welcomes every teen without judgment and "meets kids where they are at" in a very non-threatening environment.”

From LS YL Alumni: 
“Beyond the ministry as a whole, I give because I believe in and desire to support the efforts of Tracee (Mela) Cobb and have the utmost faith that the Lord has placed her as a leader in the Lee's Summit community to bring teenagers to know Christ. Tracee was my YL leader 10 years ago, and she chose to journey alongside me during high school. I watched her experience a daily, life-giving relationship with a God that I previously thought would only connect with me when I was at church. I learned what it looked like to experience this relationship with Him through her intentional, connection to my life and my friends' lives around me. I give because I want Tracee and Lee's Summit YL leaders to be able to continue to complete the profound work God has called them to, and to accomplish the life-changing goals He has set out to achieve in the city of Lee's Summit.”

From a YL Volunteer:
“I give to Young Life because back in 1988, I was given new life in Christ and I want to give back.  Almost 25 years ago, someone else's generous donation allowed YL to be up and running in my hometown.  As a result, a small staff of paid and volunteer leaders were able to reach out to kids at my high school and even take a bunch of us to camp.  That summer, I heard about a love I never knew existed and my life has never been the same.  I believe in YL and the impact it can have on a kid's life.  I believe YL can help change the lives of my own children and their friends.  I'm willing to invest in YL because I know without a doubt I am investing in the kingdom of God.”

Thank you for taking time out to support the ministry of YL and tune into how YL is making a difference in the hearts of kids.  We will continue to go after students to earn the right to be heard, to build relationships in hopes that they may encounter the one who knows them, created them, and loves them always- Jesus Christ. 

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