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Mission Update Spring 2021 - Mission Update Continued from Cover Ping-Pong with Me? I Was Both Stunned and Honored; Chapter TM Non-Profit Org. Spring 2021 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 105 Greenville, OH 45331 Mission UUpdatepdate 937-548-2477 [email protected] yfcmv.org 107 W. Main St. P.O. Box 266 Greenville, OH 45331 Jenna (cont.) What’s Will You Build New Life & Fore Kids! 6 2 It? Will You For Eaton Inside > Hangtime 3 4-5 Come? Campus Life ALIVE Music Festival 7 Jenna If Jenna’s life was easy, she probably a blast going into the ESC school on wouldn’t have been in the room. After Fridays during the last period and con- all, students find themselves attending necting with students in the rec room. the “ESC” school (Educational Service Many of the teens are outgoing, so Center) in Eaton because they are con- we’ve been able to talk, laugh, and play, sidered “at risk” and aren’t progressing but I always noticed Jenna sitting alone. well in a traditional school environ- I didn’t want her to feel uncomfortable, ment. And yet, Jenna stood out to me, but after several weeks I decided to not because her actions were notice- see if I could at least give a fist-bump. able, but because they weren’t. As the “Whew!” Jenna returned my fist-bump, other teens were actively eating snacks but no words. The next week I got her and playing games like pool, ping pong, name and another fist-bump. “Yes! This foosball, and air hockey in the ESC’s is working!” The third week I saw Jen- new “Bulldog Lounge”, Jenna would sit na drawing and simply said, “I see you quietly alone. Incidentally, Jenna isn’t like to draw.” Jenna began to open up her real name, but to protect her priva- a bit about herself. The following week, For more information on how you can donate a gift of grain cy, that’s how I’ll let her be known. as I walked into the room, Jenna hand- ed me a signed drawing. Then, to my call 937-548-2477, e-mail [email protected], or Since the beginning of January, I’ve had surprise, she said, “Would you play visit our website yfcmv.org/gifts_of_grain/ continued on page 6 Hangtime July 15 - 19 With her new hot pink electric scooter still in the box, on homework just yet and I’d be surprised if any of the Atwood Lake Park | Mineral City, OH Brianna was the first to arrive. With great excitement conversations have profoundly affected anyone’s life. (/) Getting away from the day to day, laughing, worshipping, tent camp she dumped the unassembled parts onto the floor, and But amidst the laughter and small talk, relationships ing, playing games, hanging out at the lake, making meals together, with just a little help from one of the ministry leaders, are being formed, trust is being built, and teenagers are hearing Christian artists and speakers that springboard into meaning prepared the scooter for its inaugural ride. Moments lat- finding a place where they feel like they belong. In fact, ful conversations at the end of the night... er Brianna zipped off for a quick lap inside the YFC Minis- even if nothing deeper than what’s been described ever try Center, which was followed by the instructions, “We takes place, the foundations being built will accomplish These are just some things involved on our summer trip to the Alive Festival!! From July 15-19, YFC will take a group of students and adults won’t be riding things indoors anymore.” Soon, there much more. For example, as one of the ministry leaders to Atwood Lake in Mineral City, OH. There will be four nights of amaz were a couple boys playing baseball on the Wii, ping provided a ride home for one of the girls after Hangtime ing Christian concerts and speakers, hearing the Gospel, and sharing pong balls flying just about everywhere except on the on Monday, the girl opened up and shared about an im- table, simultaneous sounds of victory and defeat at the portant issues that are taking place in her life and heart. foosball table, music playing in the background, and a There’s little doubt this vulnerability was much more If you have a teenager in high school that would be interested in this trip, please let us know! There is an Early Price of $175. Bring a depos serious game of Monopoly starting to form. These were likely because of the moments that had already been it of $35 by April 23rd with your registration to secure your spot and the sights and sounds as the new “Campus Life Hang- shared that day. get a FREE t-shirt! After April 23rd, the price goes up to $185, so make time” took place last Monday. sure you get it in early! Fundraisers are available! For any questions, For now, Hangtime is taking place on Monday after- please contact the YFC office at 937-548-2477. “Hangtime” is an opportunity for teenagers to drop by noons, after school until 5:00. However, if we just had the YFC Ministry a handful more adult ministry leaders we could consider Center after school, adding additional days or doing separate times for mid- play games, eat dle school and high school teens. More importantly, we snacks, interact with could make sure that every teenager that attends feels adult ministry lead- noticed, listened to, and loved. If you have some after- ers, and talk or work noons free, would you prayerfully consider stepping up on homework if they to help out with this need? Or maybe, a friend comes to want. Honestly, no mind that you think might be able to help. If so, please one has taken the email or give YFC a call. It’s a great opportunity to make opportunity to work a difference in a fun and very natural way! 2 Spring 2021 - Mission Update Spring 2021 - Mission Update continued from cover ping-pong with me? I was both stunned and honored; chapter. Or if not Jenna, you could be the caring adult honored that our tiny interactions meant enough that that makes a difference for someone else. There are she would make me a gift and stunned that she would dozens of teens at the ESC school that need someone venture far enough outside of her comfort zone to ask to show them how much they matter and help them me to join her in a game. find their way. In fact, there are hundreds, and per This story doesn’t have an ending yet. We haven’t Counties that need help knowing they’re loved and even begun to work through what may be keeping finding relationship with Christ. Many teens are lost Will you build it? Will you come? Jenna from thriving or to talk about spiritual things. reach them. Please let us know if He puts it on your “If you build it, he will come.” Perhaps you remember this churches together, not only to enjoy a day of fellowship, because YOU could very well be part of Jenna’s next line from the classic movie, “Field of Dreams.” Well, no but also to enlist many of them to further the cause of one at Youth for Christ is claiming to have heard a voice in bringing teenagers to Jesus?” If so, your partnership is a cornfield, but we do have several things in common with needed in this work! that movie and it does have just a little bit to do with corn. Let me explain. Until final plans are approved by the city, nothing about the festival is official and there is still work to do before the plans A few months back, the Youth for Christ staff decided to- dis are ready to go. And so the “faith” element from the “Field continue YFC’s annual bowl-a-thon event, which for many of Dreams” movie still carries through. However, we’ve Benefiting area teenagers is the reason for YFC’s 31st an years had provided financial support for its mission and a been assured that what we have in mind can be worked out, nual Youth for Christ Golf Classic, but that doesn’t mean great time of fellowship for those involved. The event had so regarding planning, everything is moving ahead. Pending we can’t have a great time while doing it! Wednesday, begun to lose momentum and with pandemic concerns city approval, “YFC Summerfest” will take place from 4-7 pm June 9th is the date and White Springs Golf Club is the lo sure to linger through the spring, an outdoor summer event on Sunday, August 1st with live music, carnival games, and cation for this year’s scramble and the day will be marked seemed like a better choice. So we began to pray and askfestival-worthy food at the very least. At the same time, the by non-stop food service, an uplifting atmosphere, and God to inspire a new idea. “Toss for Teens” cornhole tournament will take place as a plenty of prizes and camaraderie as well. Another high pledge event to raise money to support the cause of helping light will be hearing from a student that has been helped As we brainstormed, it was as if all of us were being led by lost and struggling teens. We believe it will be a great after- the same voice. First, plans for a cornhole tournament be- noon of fun that furthers a worthy cause. through Youth for Christ as a result of what people have gan to take shape.
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