From June 29 – July 8 my time is heavily given to activities in and around the Cornerstone Festival just 5 miles east of Bushnell. I coordinate teens that are willing to volunteer 3 days following the fest to pick up tables, chairs, and trash. In exchange, they receive a full week’s pass to the festival. We also have a campsite where adults and teens camp together, forming stronger bonds, and many opportunities to speak about the Lord. Please pray for these relationships and opportunities to speak into the lives of teens.
The other major event this past month was our trip to the Wisconsin Dells area. Seven teens, two local pastors, a female adult chaperon, and I set up tents in a campground across the road from Devil’s Lake State Park. Our general schedule was as follows: breakfast, devotions, clean up, trip & lunch, supper, session time, talk about it, camp fire, and bed time. Being alone in the campground helped us really connect with each other and gave us time to connect with our Creator. I know in my heart that teens were confronted with the truth and reality of the gospel. Most of seven have already trusted in Jesus Christ as their Savior, but there is always room for further understanding and commitment. Also, since we have a couple of leaders departing for college this year, these teens were challenged with the opportunity to step up to become the new leaders for Christ in their school this year. Please pray for a couple of teens that are still “on the fence and those that will become leaders this year. Thanks!
There is a great need of father figures in the lives of teens today. I see this over and over, for males and females, rich and poor. I am very thankful to have had my dad around when growing up and facing all the obstacles of life as a teen. I can’t imagine what it is like, or the deep hurt way deep down inside of a teen without a father around to help guide them and agape love them. We always have teens that can’t afford events or outings because of their financial situation. If you can help financially, or would like to get involved as a volunteer please give me a call (309-333-6186).
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment throughout the last 10 years of our lives in Bushnell.
The other major event this past month was our trip to the Wisconsin Dells area. Seven teens, two local pastors, a female adult chaperon, and I set up tents in a campground across the road from Devil’s Lake State Park. Our general schedule was as follows: breakfast, devotions, clean up, trip & lunch, supper, session time, talk about it, camp fire, and bed time. Being alone in the campground helped us really connect with each other and gave us time to connect with our Creator. I know in my heart that teens were confronted with the truth and reality of the gospel. Most of seven have already trusted in Jesus Christ as their Savior, but there is always room for further understanding and commitment. Also, since we have a couple of leaders departing for college this year, these teens were challenged with the opportunity to step up to become the new leaders for Christ in their school this year. Please pray for a couple of teens that are still “on the fence and those that will become leaders this year. Thanks!
There is a great need of father figures in the lives of teens today. I see this over and over, for males and females, rich and poor. I am very thankful to have had my dad around when growing up and facing all the obstacles of life as a teen. I can’t imagine what it is like, or the deep hurt way deep down inside of a teen without a father around to help guide them and agape love them. We always have teens that can’t afford events or outings because of their financial situation. If you can help financially, or would like to get involved as a volunteer please give me a call (309-333-6186).
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment throughout the last 10 years of our lives in Bushnell.
Schedule of Events
CL-M (Jr High)-Mondays @ 6-8 pm
Depth Charge-Wednesdays @ 8 pm
Teen Lunch-Thursdays @ 11 am
CL (HS)-Thursday @ 7 pm
Paintball on Sept. 20
See You At The Pole Sept. 24
