Earning the right to be heard....: Merica

Thursday, March 6, 2014

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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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.