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KONY2012

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In the wake of the KONY2012 video going viral (a video to call attention to an African warlord’s atrocities), I’ve had some amazing conversations with kids.

One girl at club in particular stands out. This cause has opened her eyes to the power of “being cared for” in contrast to “not being…

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a lovely season

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Christmas is over... And doesn’t summer seem so far off? Personally, I think it’s nice. It's a great time of the year to really get to know each kid. I've noticed they are more likely to come to the Youth Center after school during this time of year. It’s also much easier to talk about deeper…

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Do You Qualify?

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One volunteer has been coined the Campus Life Mom. She’s been volunteering for years and is vital to our ministry. Kids love her. They love that she serves them lunch twice a week and always finds a snack for them on Club nights. They love that they can tell her anything and know that she is…

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she’s neglected

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An 8th grader named Beth cracked a tooth last year. I know this because she told me one day while sitting with her at lunch. I could tell she was in a lot of pain. However, Beth did not go to the dentist. For months I asked her if she’d gone; like a badge of honor with an “I can take care of…

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A trip up the mountain

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A year ago I hiked a mountain with a group of 8 students and leaders from our Gardening Club. Much to my horror as a new YFC director, I experience my first (and hopefully only) emergency on that hike. A 14-year-old boy fell and broke his leg. This same boy is at camp with us this week, yes his…

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