We have kicked off September and already having an amazing school year! We had some changes early on, but has not stopped us from connecting with kids.
Café: Our newest program is Lifetree Café, interesting discussion topics in a safe, non-judgmental environment. [We have been blessed to partner with Industry Methodist and allowing us to share their license. The all ages program occurs Sundays 7-8pm at IUMC ] Beginning Oct. 11th, we will be offering an hour of coffee café prior to Lifetree - a fun hangout time for kids with an opportunity for poignant discussions afterwards. A huge thank you to Scotland Trinity for donating their large coffee pot to us.
One Lifetree Café addressed several topics regarding the upcoming election. During the “Does the President’s Faith Matter” session, State Senate Candidate Randy Freese and State Representative Norine Hammond joined us and spoke with students. We also set up the opportunity to register to vote. Senior Cody Poffenberger registered to vote while at YFC – just one day after his 18th birthday.
Pizza Lunch: We are consistently averaging about 85 kids each week – with about twice that many at the Free Pizza Lunch Kickoff. Due to some process changes, we are required to serve desserts that have been prepared in a commercial kitchen - that can be either the supermarket bakeries or prepackaged cookies.
Note on Yummies: We are permitted to have homemade yummies at the smaller programs, as those are not considered open to the general public. Those of you who wish to minister to kids through your kitchen, you may still do so – we just can’t serve them at Pizza Lunch.
Campus Life Jr High has changed its format, becoming small group driven. Caring leaders get to have quality discussions with their group, building relationships and developing their faith. It is not too late for your student in grades 6-8 to join us. Note: the time is now 6-7:30pm and on MONDAYS. CANCELED After School Hangout: Due to a low number in attendance (literally a handful), we are going to save our resources and not run this program. Leaders for Campus Life are on site by 5:30pm; students can come any time after that.
Fifth Quarter: This continues to be a highly successful, just plain fun, event. Whether playing Downpour Dunk [basketball on our small nets in the pouring rain] or hanging out by a campfire with s’mores, we average about 50+ kids just being together in a safe environment.
iConnect: Senior High has been serving as the “test group” for developing curriculum based on “Sifted ~ God's Scandalous Response to Satan's Outrageous Demand” by Rick Lawrence. It’s included fun object lessons ranging from a Spiderman piñata to digging through junk to get to the good stuff. Senior High meets Tuesdays 7-9pm.
