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| Our Mr. Christmas Tree Contestants: Seth, Patrick, Brady |
We wrapped up 2015 with our epic Mr. Christmas Tree Club. What a night! I was reminded how great our students are, how willing they are to welcome others, have fun, be crazy, and seek truth. Three of our senior guys put themselves on stage competing from Mr. Christmas Tree. Each performing a "talent," formal wear, and then decking themselves as Christmas tree. We laughed until we cried. I love how humor breaks down walls and barriers allows us to be who we really are and be open to truth. Landon then shared a message of truth of Emanuel, God is with us, and what that truly means. That he is with us all year not just now and how incredible that is.
This semester I have seen kids fall in love with Jesus. I have seen leaders give hours upon hours meeting with kids, sharing truth, and earning the right to be heard. I have seen students who have never attended church walk through church doors and sit with their YL leader and YL friends week after week. I have seen students who are on the outside of life feel on the inside with YL. I have heard kid story after kid story of how they found Christ and real life through this ministry. I have seen churches welcome us, support us, and encourage us. I have seen kids want prayer and ask for help. I have seen God at work and He is good.
I have seen community members, churches, and parents give time, prayer, and financial support to this ministry. Thank you for making 2015 one for the books! We invite you to join us as we move into another great year!
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