3 weeks ago we let LSCC know that we were growing and couldn't fit in the coffee shop and the hooked us up in the small auditorium in the basement. And it may look as if we have outgrown that as well. :) 170 students showed up to club and I had the honor of sharing the greatest love story ever told. John Harris a local artist painted as I spoke and the art had an incredible impact on students. The night was epic.
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2 weeks ago we had a fun event: Instagram Scavenger Hunt. It was hilarious and a blast. Students went out in teams to complete different challenges and documented them on Instagram. Like kissing the Starbucks barista, sitting in a dumpster, making the YL sign with their bodies. Great night of fun, new friendships, feeling included, and being kids.
1 week ago we were back for YL Club and we had Wacky Tacky Prom. One of our volunteer leaders, Allison Hunt, spoke about what it looks like to say YES to more, to truth, and to a relationship with God.
And tonight. We just had our 1st ever and probably now annual Old Life meets Young Life Club. I'm going to be honest... this was not my idea. Part of my job in YL is to raise funds to sustain and support our local YL and raise community support. It's often hard to get parents in the door and people to show up to hear about what God is doing in YL. So I was a bit reluctant when a student asked me to have Old Life Club. I thought sure, but I doubt it will work. Well I was wrong. Kids invited and WANTED their parents there. They wanted to share with them what YL is about, how it has been a huge impact in their lives, they wanted them to be there and to experience it. They wanted them taking pictures, and see why every Tuesday the MUST go to club. The wanted their family to experience the YL family. Students wanted their parent to hear truth, to feel loved, to be a part of a bigger story. It was incredible. 98 parents came. So I love that God continues to exceed my ideas and expectations and uses this ministry to change lives of many young and old.
"God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us." Ephesians 3:20-21 (The Message)
Calendar of events:
Upcoming Golf Tourney
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Give to LS YL:
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