May-Jun 08 - Message from Jeff

Golf Woes & Joys!

Golf has to be one of the most humbling activities of all time. With my game if I hit one reasonably good shot every 5 to 6 shots – I’m happy. I get a secret thrill out of watching paid professionals hit terrible shots like mine!

But the joy of golf for me is the time spent with those that I’m with. This was the case at the recent Western Illinois Youth for Christ golf outing on Saturday, May 17. It was fun for me to attend and participate. There were around 60 golfers and 10 – 15 helpers that helped make a great day and God blessed us with beautiful weather.

I was able to renew friendship with many friends from my time on YFC staff in Macomb from 1994-1998. The winning foursome is a special group to me as this group were all a part of the ministry when I was leading the YFC outreach at Macomb High School. Dustin, Darcy, Brian, and Ryan were all a part of the YFC ministry during their high school days. I even got to coach Ryan and Brian in 7th grade basketball! What a joy to have these guys return to Macomb to support the continuing ministry in Macomb and Western Illinois.

But YFC is not about golf outings – we’re about sharing God’s love with teenagers. While we enjoy golf outings we really get pumped about helping young people understand that life is at its best when it’s lived in right relationship with God. I had the privilege to sharing this with many Macomb teens and the local Board is working hard to re-establish the outreach in Macomb. Todd Rodeffer and his team in Bushnell continues to do a great job in sharing Christ with teens there!

Will you continue to pray and give towards this needed mission? Young people in Macomb, Bushnell, and other Western Illinois communities need this ministry. Please do what you can to make it possible for this vital work to continue.

Jeff Ringenberg
Peoria Youth for Christ
Western Illinois Youth for Christ (1994-1998)

May-Jun 08 - Golf Outing Thank You!

We would like to acknowledge our sponsors and donors and volunteers:





Our Major Sponsor
Catch A Star Learning Center Inc.

Our Food Sponsors:

Ludlum Food Mart
Niemann’s County Market
CocaCola Bottling Co. of Macomb

Our Hole Sponsors:

American Family Insurance-Matt Glaser, Bushnell Banking Center, Citizen’s National Bank, Dough Delights, First Bankers Trust, Grand Prairie Estates, Gentry Motors, Linsco/Private Ledger Financial – Garner Financial, McGrew Feedlot Equipment, McDonough District Hospital, MidAmerica National Bank, State Representative Rich Myers, Digger & Sarah Oster, Professional Eyecare Center, Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, State Farm-Cathy Early, Table Grove State Bank, The Wright Agency – James Wright, Western IL Credit Union

Our Prize Sponsors:

Aurelios, Ball Fore, Batson’s Ace Hardware, Bella Hair Studio, Bushnell Banking Center, Chicks on the Square, Citizen’s National Bank, First Bankers Trust, Fun City, Hart’s Nursery, Health & Harmony Therapeutic Therapy, HyVee, Il Spazio, McDonough Power, McGrew Feedlot Equipment, Mel Blasi, Michael’s Hair Design, MidAmerica National Bank, Nelson Clothing, Nickson Tire, Nostalgia, Papa John’s, Professional Eyecare Center, David Pyles, El Rancherito, Red Ox, Rosy’s Pizza, State Farm Insurance-Cathy Early, Truffles by Becca, Vaughn & Bushnell, WIU Harry Mussatto Golf Course

Our Volunteers:

Mike Cox, Sue Dunseth, Janice Gates, Chris Myers, Bill Poncin, Ty Adair, Bernie McCance, Becca Pettit, Joe Rodeffer, Kelly Rodeffer, Vicki Reimolds, Charlie & Debbie Schade, Carl Knutson, Colin Hornbaker, Jeff Ringenberg and the Campus Life teens!

A BIG THANK YOU TO YOU ALL!!

May-Jun 08 - Golf Outing

First Place team (2nd year running)
Scotland Trinity team

6th Annual YFC Golf Outing

Just as Jeff said, we had wonderful weather once again. We also had an abundance of volunteers for which I am very thankful. Our first place team was Ryan Twaddle, Brian Sullivan, Darcy Toland and Dustin Toland with a score of 58. They are also our returning champions from last year. Our traveling church trophy has transferred from Wesley United Methodist Church to Scotland Trinity Presbyterian Church thanks to Mark Lawver, Matt Lawver, Curt Lynn and Steve Epperson. They had a score of 64. This year we had 6 church teams competing - how exciting! After 18 holes, we all enjoyed pork chops and brats with all the fixings. Thank you to all our golfers for supporting YFC-WI! --Deanna Eden, office manager

May-Jun08 - Bushnell Beat

It’s hard to believe that 10 years ago we came on staff with Youth for Christ, a true leap of faith at that time in our lives. Life has not been without it’s many challenges, but God has truly blessed us, protected us, and taken care of our needs over this time period. We would not still be here if it weren’t for your many gifts, time, encouragement, and generosity. We appreciate your generosity and gifts to us while we serve teens in the BPC area. Praise Jesus!!

As we come to the end of this school year, Bushnell can be proud of a couple of outstanding seniors that care about teens. Ricky Barnhill and Tyler Havens have really stepped up this year. They are continually inviting other teens to YFC events, sharing Christ with their friends every opportunity they get, and do things for others out of love for what Jesus has done in their lives. This was evident at our Baccalaureate service in May when Tyler and Ricky shared about what Christ has done in their lives. We at YFC are going to miss their leadership and their heart for following Christ. May the Lord bless them as they seek Him through their college days.

Among many workdays, small trips, and time with teens around Bushnell, YFC is partnering with a couple of local pastors, Dave Eden and Aaron Keller, to go on an “Up North Teen Adventure.” We will be journeying to Wisconsin in mid-July for 4 days and 3 nights with about 15 teens. We are planning and overseeing the trip, which will cost each student around $200. If you would like to give toward this trip specifically, please indicate in your next gift to YFC. We are hoping to reach out to a few teens that do not know Jesus as their Savior and provide uninhibited time for others to connect with our Creator. It is wonderful to be able to work together with men that love the Lord.

May-Jun08-Prayer Requests

Pastor Al Somers at Checkrow Community Church – a miracle

Christian Teens to make good decisions over the summer

Additional female volunteers for jr. high and high school Campus Life