A Parent who Rocks

Roxie Lanier and her family

 Tuesday we had another great night at YL CLUB.  Over 120 students are showing up.  Some hours early to meet with their leader for coffee, real talk, and Bible study (campaigners).   Audrey Lanier, a volunteer leader, was gone on spring break so her mom stepped up and came to club to see some YL girls she has gotten close to over the years.  I am so impressed with her support of this ministry, her relationship to the girls her daughter is leading, and her fearlessness to jump right in.  Also on Tuesday, Roxie and her husband volunteered to provide a meal to our leaders- and we ate some delicious BBQ!  As the girls say, "Roxie rocks!"

I asked Roxie to share what Lee's Summit Young Life means to her:

"My big kids have been instrumental in my involvement with Young Life. When Audrey was in middle school I began driving her to WyldLife and eventually driving her and Lance to Young Life events.  As the parent I attend meetings, dinners, fund raisers, pray for young people, build relationships and support my children in their life events.  It’s like Young Life philosophy -to meet you where you’re at and help you grow in your faith.  Our home is always open and I love, love, love having the house filled with people, sounds, food, fun and faith."

"The best part of YL and something I always quote to others is what I heard Tracee say years ago, “every young person needs 5 adults in their lives” and that is what YL has offered to Audrey and Lance not only adults that provide experiences that have been life changing, and nurturing their love for Christ but even better now Audrey and Lance share their faith with others."

"Lance is a senior at LSN and will graduate in 8 weeks and has built relationships through YL and at camp that have been amazing. Audrey is a junior in college at UCM studying social work and for years has driven up to LS every Tuesday night to volunteer and love and encourage her girls.  Life presents many challenges and YL has been there to encourage my kids and other youth to stay connected to Christ during challenging and fun times in life."  - Roxie Lanier

A few YL girls who think Roxie rocks!

Roxie visiting some of her favorite girls at club.

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Merica

 'Mercia Club- U-S-A

This week our theme was America Club or as we say in a bad southern accent, "Merica."
Once again we packed the coffee shop full of high school students.  The energy in that room is priceless.  Kids were chanting U-S-A outside the club doors awaiting the countdown to get in.  Of course we sang "Party in the USA" and "American Honey."  What gets me every time is watching kids be kids.  Watching guys sing at the top of their lungs.  Watching kids grab hold of one another and sway to the music.  I love that at YL Club you get to be a kid.  I love that at YL club no one is "too cool" to not act like a fool.  No one is left out.  Our goals for YL club are simple:  1.  Kids have fun.  (check)  2.  Kids feel welcomed and part of the YL family (check).  3.  Kids hear the truth about our lives and about Jesus (check).

No club next week due to Spring Break.  We are back 3/18.  

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