Since writing to you last month a flurry of spiritual activity has taken place. Two more students have come to know Jesus as their Savior, a high school female led 2 of her extended family members to Christ, and a young man told his whole family about Jesus, for which he was ridiculed. In addition to this, teens are serious about holding onto God and being His missionaries. Numerous teens held to a challenge to share the Gospel with a friend within 48 hours of the Dare2Share Conference. Praise the Lord!I have seen an increased depth at our Wednesday night meetings the last couple of months. That is due in part to the happenings at Dare2Share and through some Sr. High student leadership. I am very grateful to God for letting me experience such awesome wonders.
We had one of our best-attended Souper Duper Soup Supper’s ever on March 7 in Bushnell. Close to 200 people were served by 25+ teenagers that worked alongside more than a dozen adult volunteers. Two senior’s and an 8th grader talked about how God has made a difference in their lives over the last year. One of them is applying to Moody Bible Institute and the other is planning on attending Blackburn College this fall. I am very proud of these young men and how they have taken their relationship with Jesus to the next level, choosing to let Him direct their lives.
Please pray for wisdom in deflecting and defeating the coming attacks by the enemy. I know they will come and have already seen evidence. I just pray for steadfastness and discernment in dealing with them.
Last, but not least, Michelle and I had a wonderful time in San Diego for the National YFC Staff Conference. The weather was rainy and around 60, but we were still very thankful for the chance to get away together. We would like to thank all of you that gave so we could attend and the few people that watched our children while we were away. It is always good to get refreshed and bring back a clear sense of direction. I felt like this conference got us back to the basics of our mission.
Thank you for all of your financial support over the years. If you do not currently give to Youth for Christ, please consider partnering with us in the next year. Thank you also for your lavish prayers and spiritual battles you have fought for the Kingdom of God in Bushnell, IL.
May God Bless you richly for your perseverance,
Todd Rodeffer
