The Hangover

Last night we had our first YL Club of the semester.  I am currently nursing what I call a "YL Club hangover," and I wouldn't have it any other way.  You see it feels good to go all in- and give 110%.  I love that my YL Club leader team goes BIG, loves well, has crazy energy and huge smiles, includes all, isn't afraid to sing loud, dance crazy, or dress up in weird outfits.  I love that Wednesday my leader team and I are still smiling, tired with bags under our eyes and mild headaches, but joy overflowing.  It is good to be a part of what GOD is doing in LS.  We are overflowing with joy because we got to see 156 high school students run through our club doors, dance, sing, feel accepted, laugh, and listen to truth of who Jesus is.  We are often amazed at the love God has for us to let us be a part of something so beautiful.  So club hangover day is here and we are grateful. 

First Club

Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.
Psalm 115:1

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Muckfest 2014

Muckfest 2014

Over 200 students @ Muckfest 2014

MVP's here- the Muckiest

LSN Broncos representing

Having a blast. 

We did it again.  Over 200 students and our volunteers came out to get mucky.  Thanks to all our parents, Lead team, and YL leaders for making this event epic.  The goal was accomplished...to have fun!  Kids made memories and bonded over oatmeal, slime, flour, whipped cream, and games.  We just want to let kids know that YL is a safe place to come as you are, be a kid, have fun, make memories, and hear truth about who Jesus is.  The only downside to Muckfest is I don't think any of us will be eating oatmeal anytime soon.  :)

Join us at CLUB.  See our calendar of events:
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You Know What's Cool?

I was laying in bed trying to wind down and I thought man... "You know what is cool?"  And I began to name thing after thing about what God is doing. 

1. The Bronco's won their HC game this weekend. 
2.  7 YL leaders were there cheering on students, meeting students celebrating beside students.
3.  The HC court was introduced as they walked across the field and student after student share YL as one of the things they are involved in.  
4.  Did I say the Broncos WON??!!!

HC Game

5.  We had 4 weeks of Coed Campaigners (small groups) and it was amazing. 

6.  We are launching a new thing called CREW for our high school senior girls to serve.  

http://lsylcrew.weebly.com/

7.  We are starting our first ever YL Mom's Bible Study.  What?!!  I love when God directs us and we think, wow- how have we never thought of this?  It is for any Mom... Mom's of YL alumni, current YL kids, or even just interested ladies who are looking for more.  See picture below. 

 

 

YL Mom's Study- All women are welcome.... Mom's, grandmas, Aunts, friends.

8.  Our prayer team is inviting more students in to receive prayer by having a "prayer box" at Club where the can write their prayer request with name and number or anonymously.  And the prayer team will pray for them that week and an encouraging text. 
9.  Our LEAD team and LIFE team are growing and giving back! 
http://supportlsyl.weebly.com/
10.  Our LS YL leader team is also growing and going all in with Jesus and students! 

Coming Home

Wow.  What an amazing week at Lost Canyon Ranch.  Check out the camp video- July 27-Aug 3rd.  http://scrapbook.younglife.org/pages/lost-canyon

20 students said YES to following Jesus and John 10:10 life.  We are so thrilled as YL leaders to walk beside them as they journey with Jesus.  Many of our other students committed to walking deeper with Jesus and being "all in." 

Our trip ended with one big finale... a surprise detour to the Grand Canyon.  To surprise students with one of the wonders of the world was incredible.  Memories were made and unforgettable times were had.  God is good! 

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." (Psalm 19:1)

Grand Canyon

72 Surprised students! 

Bailey and Hannah taking it all in. 

What's next?  YL is not just about camp.  It is about sharing life with students all year long.  See our weebly for updated campaingers/small groups and club dates. Mark your calendar for Tuesdays... YL events each week! 

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Day 6/ Day 7

Day 6
Quick update for today our last full day at camp.
Each leader met with each camper for one on ones.  Campers
Enjoyed free time, club, cabin time, hearing more from our work crew and had a huge banquet feast.
A full day of fun and great conversation.  Many prayers answered today.  God is good.

 Day 7
Today is our last half day at camp.  We will eat breakfast and lunch here, enjoy one last epic club and head home!  Wait.... A surprise for campers is coming.  We are only 60min from one of the wonders of the world that is too close to pass up.  We will be surprising students and having a quick detour at the Grand Canyon on our ride home!  We are excited to let kids see God's beauty and spend some time connecting with him there and making memories.  Students will have their phones about 5pm our time- and 7pm LS time.  Our eta for LS at this time will be 5pm, Sunday night.  I will be emailing you with more updates.  Sorry no pictures- busy enjoying our last few moments!

Day 5

YL Camp is one of the best weeks because we tell the truth.  Yesterday we got to hear the greatest love story ever told.  We heard the truth about who Jesus is and tell the truth about our own lives.  Our YL leaders have loved getting to hear truth from each camper and point them toward Jesus.  Today each leader met one on one with each one of their campers to listen, love, and pray.  What a gift that was.  We love our students.  They inspire and encourage us and we LOVE them.  We LOVE them regardless of their decision to follow Jesus or not.  We LOVE them in their brokenness and their confusion, we LOVE them in their joys and hyper-activity.  We LOVE them here at YL camp and the good news is we will LOVE them in LS. 

Students listening to camp speaker Bo at club

Camp crush :)

The giant swing

Day 4

Time seems to be flying by.  Yesterday was full of surprises I don't want to give away.  Let me tell you it was a beautiful day.  It was a sight to see 500 kids being kids...dancing, singing, screaming, playing, and laughing.  There are so many things we do at YL camp that have a bigger purpose and a why behind it.  I love watching students "get it."  Many students would say I would never... to jumping off a tower in the trees to grab a trapeze bar, or square dancing the night away.  Those experiences break down walls and allow kids to consider more I would nevers as they consider the full life Jesus offers.  God is good. 

Ropes course

Otto with his biggest fan- Alex Diaz

Western Night

Landon and Paul- YL leaders taking pie in the face

A beautiful night of dancing