Just last week, all across the McDonough County kids began walking through the doors of Macomb High School. Another year of studies, sports and social interaction began for them. Do you remember those days?
I just want to remind you of a few things you may have forgotten in the glow of your pleasant reminiscing.
· High School is the last time these kids will be considered children: by the time they graduate the world will call them adults.
· Many of them will walk through those doors carrying burdens a lot bigger than their backpacks: for instance, more than 15 girls will be pregnant before the year is out.
· Some of them will be smiling on the outside, but they hide fears they feel as they enter unknown territory.
While they are in High School, we at Youth for Christ want to offer them alternatives:
· A relationship for life with Jesus Christ
· Answers for tough decisions and a comfort and guide through tough times
· A friend and a friendly place to feel safe
We are cranking up for a new school year. You might think it takes some of us longer than others to graduate, but the truth is we just love high school kids.
