God does not need me, but I desperately need Him! I am so thankful for God’s unending love for me, and all people. “But God demonstrated His own love for us in this, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) Without this truth, we are doomed. There is no reason for living beyond our self. Thanks be to the Lord Jesus Christ for giving us a way back to the Father.
This January has brought many new chances to share God’s love toward and with teens in Bushnell. We have taken 3 trips already this month and we are going to Faith Bible camp Jan. 30 – Feb 1. Also coming up March 6 is our 10th Annual Super Douper Soup Supper. I want to personally invite all of you to come and be served by our local teens that night. The cost is $4 for adults, and $2 for children.
On Jan. 6 we took about 20 teens over to Faith Bible Camp to see a past student leader and volunteer, Collin Hornbaker, perform with Carpenter Tools International. CTI, as Collin’s group is known, played current Christian music with drama and testimonies. Any chance we can get, to go someplace with teens is one of the things we strive for. This allows for interaction and communication between volunteers, staff, and teens. Collin had a large role in Bushnell YFC and it is nice to see God using him as he fly’s with Christ.
A ski trip a couple of weeks ago produced opportunities to get to know a new student at our local Jr. High and to talk about the definition of LOVE. Judy (not her real name) has lost her mom recently and needs a solid place to hang out with friends. She is doing well socially, but needs prayer for her inner being. Pray for her mind and heart, that God might reveal Himself to her in a special way. LOVE is an overused word in our society, and equally misunderstood, especially by kids growing up in unstable environments. The trip home provided time to discuss the meaning of love and what it actually is. Praise God for trips and events with teens.
Also, last weekend, 4 adult volunteers, 17 teens, and myself attended the annual Winter Jam concert in Peoria. What a night. It is a blessing to hear Christian bands like Hawk Nelson and Toby Mac. They really do love the Lord and witness for Him. Pray for another junior high girl that could make a real difference if she chooses to follow Christ. She talked to me on the way home about her family and her spiritual life. There are so many things that capture the attention of teens today, it is hard for them to see God at work. Pray for a breakthrough in her life.
Things to Pray for:
Handing my plans over to the Lord
To be a useful vessel for His Kingdom
A couple of christian teens that are going to be mother and father
Continued partnership with churches for the Kingdom’s sake
This January has brought many new chances to share God’s love toward and with teens in Bushnell. We have taken 3 trips already this month and we are going to Faith Bible camp Jan. 30 – Feb 1. Also coming up March 6 is our 10th Annual Super Douper Soup Supper. I want to personally invite all of you to come and be served by our local teens that night. The cost is $4 for adults, and $2 for children.
On Jan. 6 we took about 20 teens over to Faith Bible Camp to see a past student leader and volunteer, Collin Hornbaker, perform with Carpenter Tools International. CTI, as Collin’s group is known, played current Christian music with drama and testimonies. Any chance we can get, to go someplace with teens is one of the things we strive for. This allows for interaction and communication between volunteers, staff, and teens. Collin had a large role in Bushnell YFC and it is nice to see God using him as he fly’s with Christ.
A ski trip a couple of weeks ago produced opportunities to get to know a new student at our local Jr. High and to talk about the definition of LOVE. Judy (not her real name) has lost her mom recently and needs a solid place to hang out with friends. She is doing well socially, but needs prayer for her inner being. Pray for her mind and heart, that God might reveal Himself to her in a special way. LOVE is an overused word in our society, and equally misunderstood, especially by kids growing up in unstable environments. The trip home provided time to discuss the meaning of love and what it actually is. Praise God for trips and events with teens.
Also, last weekend, 4 adult volunteers, 17 teens, and myself attended the annual Winter Jam concert in Peoria. What a night. It is a blessing to hear Christian bands like Hawk Nelson and Toby Mac. They really do love the Lord and witness for Him. Pray for another junior high girl that could make a real difference if she chooses to follow Christ. She talked to me on the way home about her family and her spiritual life. There are so many things that capture the attention of teens today, it is hard for them to see God at work. Pray for a breakthrough in her life.
Things to Pray for:
Handing my plans over to the Lord
To be a useful vessel for His Kingdom
A couple of christian teens that are going to be mother and father
Continued partnership with churches for the Kingdom’s sake
Schedule of Events
CL-M (Jr High)-Mondays @ 6-8 pm
CL-M (Jr High)-Mondays @ 6-8 pm
Depth Charge-Wednesdays @ 8 pm
Teen Lunch-Thursdays @ 11 am
CL (HS)-Thursday @ 7 pm
