Dec12 - What’s Next?

What’s Next?

Those who were able to attend this year’s banquets enjoyed a wonderful time; and yet, attendance was down. Conflicting schedules, some who had to be out of town—the reasons were numerous, and we understand, although we missed seeing many of our friends.

Still--at YFC/WI we want to be faithful stewards of the resources God provides through you, our supporters. We have exciting plans for future outreach, but our ability to operate depends on continued support. If you were unable to attend, but would like to have your pledge counted, please fill out the detachable form and let us know we can count on you.

Dec12- Macomb Happenings

Macomb Happenings

Merry Christmas from Macomb~ such a fun time to decorate and celebrate the Reason for the Season.  We are learning the scripturally accurate Christmas traditions. It’s fun to recognize how much Christmas carols have shaped our understanding of the Christmas story (..no, the ox and lamb did not actually keep time).   Plus each of our YFC programs will serve one shift ringing bells for Salvation Army.

We are looking forward to a combined Christmas party with our friends from Bushnell and several fun Christmas activities including cookie making and a Christmas trivia party.

YOU’RE invited:  Youth for Christ would like to invite people (middle school and older – not appropriate for young children) to our Christmas prayer journey.  Experience Christmas in a prayer filled, hands-on experience  Sunday Dec. 23 4-8pm.

Helping Kids & Families:  We know there are teens without enough food and other items.  I have asked teens to “rat out” their friends and tell us who.  We have collected names of those who would be blessed by added assistance.  If you would be interested in helping teens and their families, please consider donating gift cards (any amount).  Lauren will accept them up until Dec. 18^th – as we will see the students Dec 19^th & 21^st.

As we head into the new year, we’re excited to serve our high school students during final exam week.  We will be providing breakfast, breaks and three $2.00 Macaroni & Cheese, Tacos and Pizza Lunches  January 16-18.  Anyone interested in helping, please contact Lauren.  

 

Christmas Prayer Journey

Sunday, Dec. 23^rd

4-8 p.m. at YFC Macomb

(note: not suitable for children younger than grade 4)

Lifetree Café Dives Deeper:  During the Lifetree Café session on Unlocking the Mystery of Prayer, we discussed whether intent and pureness of heart could sway God’s decision.  The conversation progress-ed to when Jesus asked God to take

the cup of suffering from Him.  That literally stopped them in their tracks. That question led us to deeper con-versations of Jesus’ obedience in a context we may not have been able to otherwise.

Lifetree Topics

Dec 6    Fate, Free Will or

             God’s Will

Dec 13  Unlocking the  

             Mystery  of Music

Dec 20  Be Yourself –   

             Everyone else is

             taken

Save The Dates

Dec 21      Free Pizza Lunch

Jan 16-18  Finals Week

March 22-23   CIY Believe in (Jr High)          Peoria                    

July 22-26       CIY Move at       (Senior High)     WIU

Pizza Lunch Hosts

Dec 7  Maple Avenue

          Christian 

Dec 14 Macomb Assembly

           of God

Dec 21FREE PIZZA LUNCH

    First Christian

             Wesley UMC

Dec               28                 NO SCHOOL

Dec12 - Bushnell Beat

Bushnell Beat

You all get a newsletter treat this month from my lovely wife, Michelle.  Enjoy. -Todd

As we end the year 2012, we thought you might like to hear about our family.  This school year marks some big firsts for us.  Along with starting high school this fall, son Andy turned 15 in September and began the great driving adventure.  It's hard for mom and dad to believe we've reached this point, but the process of learning to drive is going well for all.  The majority of our evenings will be spent in the gym watching Andy play basketball and Abby cheerlead.  We were super blessed last year to have them both in the same gym.  This year time will be split between the high school and junior high.  Abby is now an eighth grader.  Along with cheerleading Abby is raising and training her English Springer spaniel, Lily.  She hopes to raise puppies in the future. 

Both Andy and Abby have been involved with Campus Life and the newly revived Breakfast Club.  That leaves Katy who is in third grade this year. She loves being a part of everything that is going on.  It's fun to watch her interact with all the different people we come in contact with and wonder what plan God has for her.  Those who spend time with Katy are sure it will be something big! 

Last but not least an update on the mom. I continue to teach at the Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary.  During my day I see both fifth and fourth graders. The job of teaching is both rewarding and challenging and exhausting.  I am reminded every day of the great need people have for the changes Jesus can bring to a life.

Please cover our family with your prayers as we seek to be a light and beacon of hope to the students and families in the BPC school district.

Thank you for your encouragement, gifts, and prayers over the years!  May God bless you richly this Christmas season and may we all share His love with others.

The Rodeffer’s 

Bushnell

December Calendar

Dec. 8                    Shopping Trip to Peoria

Dec. 15                  Christmas Food Boxes in Bushnell

Dec. 17,18            Joint Campus Life with Macomb

We meet Mondays and Tuesdays for CL and CL M respectively and Breakfast Club on Wednesday mornings.

Dec12 - You've heard from us

You’ve heard from us. Now we would like to hear from you!

YES! I want to help YFC/WI make a difference in the lives of teens!

          Please check all boxes that apply.

€         I will be a monthly contributor. Amount: ______________________

€         I’ve enclosed a one-time gift.   Amount:_______________________

€         Please contact me with information on how to set up automatic

payments. (email address)___________________________________

Has God used YFC to impact your life or the life of someone you know? If so, how?  ___________________________________________ 

Would you like to be a part of our prayer team? If so, please enter your email address here: ________________________________________________

send your responses to yfc@macomb.com

Nov12 - Banquet

You’re Invited!

Join us for our 21^st Annual Banquet featuring

Slap Happy Comedy! The event will be held at Spoon River College Community Outreach Center,

2500 East Jackson, Macomb. Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 15, 2012.

Luncheon Option-11:30 a.m. Doors open at

12:00 p.m. A silent auction will be held. Luncheon is free. Reservations are required. Unfortunately, Slap Happy Comedy will be  unable to be with us for our luncheon.

Dinner Option – Doors Open 6 p.m. A silent auction will be held. Dinner buffet starts at 6:30 p.m. Slap Happy Comedy will perform at our dinner banquet. Dinner with Slap Happy is $20. Tickets are available through YFC.

Please note: Slap Happy Comedy

 is only available at the Dinner Buffet.

Reservations required for the luncheon option

Tickets required for dinner

Nov12 - Tickets/Reservations?

How do I get my tickets/make reservations?

Whether you choose the luncheon or dinner option, getting yourself signed up is easier than ever!

Your simplest option is to go to yfcwi.org/home/banquet/

Once there, just fill out the form. If you are requesting a ticket, you can even pay online by clicking the link on the left.

You can also call us at 309-833-3026. Or you can drop by these locations to pick up tickets:

Copy Pack Post Business Center, 34 West Side Square, Macomb

First Bankers Trust Company, 440 North Lafayette, Macomb

Macomb Area Convention and Business Bureau, 201 S Lafayette St, Macomb

Nov12 - Macomb Happenings

Great stuff continues to happen in Macomb!  Campus Life is using the YFC small group program “If You Really Knew Me”.  Students have leaders that are directly connected and spending time with them.  It’s sweet to watchYFC senior high students and/or alum work with our Junior High.  Psalm 145:4 says: One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. Our generations just happen to be grade levels.

Senior High students (iConnect) continue to work their way through Sifted, by Rick Lawrence.  We are very well versed in Luke 22:31-32:  “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

The Coffee Café is an aromatic blessing that is offering kids a safe place to hang out.  A HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated various coffee equipment.  It is lots of fun. [Note: we are always in need of hot chocolate and decaf coffees].  The Coffee Café precedes Lifetree Café, a discussion based program that addresses contemporary issues in a gentle, loving, non-judgmental format.

In October, we helped 2 dozen students pass their Constitution Test…. meeting a direct need in students’ lives.  We were blessed with an additional 5^th Quarter, as the Bombers had home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs.  We were also blessed for both Junior and Senior High groups to combine and meet their Bushnell counterparts at a hayrack ride & campfire event.

Reminder: Operation Christmas Child boxes are due November 12^th.  There is a friendly competition between boys & girls … including who gets snack first for the rest of the year!

In November we are looking forward to working at Altrusa Bazaar (Nov 10) and Industry Methodist’s Vendor Fair (Nov 17).  We will be selling Christian Tee-Shirts – made to order.  OR have the kids design an original shirt with a scanned copy of their original work.  Prices range  from $10 to $20.

Save The Dates

March 22-23   CIY Believe in (Jr High)          Peoria                   

July 22-26       CIY Move  (Senior High)     at WIU 

Lifetree Topics

Nov 8   Smile, Even When You  Think You Can’t

Nov 15  none-Banquet

Nov 21  none – Thanksgiving

Nov 28  Power of Prayer

Macomb Pizza Lunch Hosts

Nov 9                   The     

                          Crossing

Nov 16                St.  George’s                                                 

Nov 23                NO

                    SCHOOL

Nov 30          Scotland   

                          Trinity