Earning the right to be heard....: April 2016

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

We Love You Seniors

We Love You Seniors!!!

Wow. Another school year of YL Club came to an end last night. It has been an honor to lead these students over the past 4 years. It has been an honor to watch lives change, hearts heal, and students ultimately finding life in Christ. Last night we had our annual Senior Night Club where Seniors from all 3 high schools take over Club. They lead the games, raffle, announcements, choose the music, and so on. But the highlight for our volunteer leader team and myself is always open mic. Seniors share truth. They share how they have found God over the course of their 4 years, how YL has impacted them, and any advice they have for underclassmen. I cry every year. I cry because it is such a gift to see inside the hearts of these students, to hear what has been happening on the inside and see how this ministry has somehow become their second family and pointed them to Jesus.

Brady sharing at open mic.

Brady shared, "Just because this is the last Young Life, that doesn't mean it ends. We've made these relationships with our leaders, other YL kids, and most importantly we've made a relationship with Jesus."

I love that students get it. That they have found relationships with their peers that is real, deep, and supportive. That they have found their relationship with their YL leader as a friend and mentor. And that many have found the ultimate relationship with our source of life, Jesus Christ.

We believe in the class of 2016. We believe they will leave a legacy. We believe that God has started a good work in them and will carry it out to completion. We see who they have the potential of becoming. We see their beautiful hearts. We see they are not perfect but trying to chase a perfect God. We love you Seniors! Thanks for letting us YL leaders into your beautiful lives. Once a YL kid you will always be a YL kid. You are family and we love you!

YL Seniors

Announcements:
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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.