Earning the right to be heard....: New Life

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

New Life

We are back from YL Camp- at SharpTop Cove. We took 66 kids and 10 leaders. 33 kids said yes to following Jesus! We talk a lot about YL camp- say "it will be the best week of your life." Our kids all agree it was the best week of their life- the crazy thing is why they think that... they now think that because of the truth that was told to them about Jesus Christ and the relationships they formed with their YL leader and friends. I believe kids want to know the truth and also be truth-tellers.

One camper I would like to talk about has been wanting to go to camp for over 3 years. This year he went and wow did he come back different. If you were at the parent/camper pool party you heard him speak truth from his heart. He has been longing for a relationship with Jesus and made that decision to say YES to Him at camp. He is a leader, he is an inspiration, he is created a new and is a son of the Perfect Heavenly Father. Last night he teared up saying how much he loves Jesus and there hasn't been a night he has gone to bed without talk with Jesus and reading his Bible. I literally am in awe of his passion for Christ and to be open about it to others! God is at work in him and many others.

They shared the story of the Prodigal Son at camp... How we turn our back on our father and take all we want... spend all our money, and end up alone and lost. How our father (Jesus) is at the door ready for us to walk back into His arms to call us daughter or son... and celebrate our return to Him. Many kids related to the story and said I'm at the door handle ready to open it, or I'm on the stairs approaching the door, or I want in!! Well 33 opened the door and are in the arms of their Father.

Listen to what some campers said:

"Before camp and meeting Jesus I felt lost and confused and wanting more...Now I feel found and reminded God is all I need."

"Before camp and meeting Jesus I felt distant, alone, and fake...Now I feel known and loved by Jesus!"

I had my birthday on the day 33 kids from LS stood up at camp and said yes to following Christ. What a gift to see new life happen.

2 Corn. 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:The old has gone, the new is here!

If you have any ?'s about what YL is or what we are about please contact me:
Tracee Cobb 816 728 2024 or traceecobb@gmail.com

I'd love to share with you our vision and have your support in impacting the city of LS.

2 comments:

JimAugust 10, 2011 at 4:37 PM
God is definately at work. Great to hear of so many lives tranformed. God is always up to something good.
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The GilstrapsAugust 10, 2011 at 8:39 PM
I still get chills hearing stories about say-so, nothing short of amazing! What a great trip for LS!
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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.