Earning the right to be heard....: What a Year!

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

What a Year!

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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5 C's of Young Life

Club: Club is our once a weekly event that lets kids be kids. We give kids the opportunity to be kids again by singing, dancing, and playing crazy games. Students hear a message from the Bible in terms they can understand. YL club is for everyone, no matter where they stand in their faith.

Contact Work: Where there are high school kids there are YL leaders. We believe in earning the right to be heard by building friendships with kids. We come to their turf, whether that's sporting events standing in the stands beside them or coming up to after school and grabbing a Sonic.

Campaigners: Campaigners are small groups made up of students and a leader committed to sharing their lives, struggles, and joys with one another. Student grow deeper in their faith as they explore the Bible and God's love in a life-changing way.

Camp: Young Life states...."Camp is the best week of your life." That is a proven fact. Kids get the chance to have adventure camping at resort quality facilities and share an unforgettable experience. Kids get to leave their normal routine while they hear about and process the need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Church: Young Life is not the church. We desire our students to be a part of local a congregation. If our students are ready to go deeper we strongly encourage them to attend a local church.