Following on from yesterday's post, I have a few quotes from some of our students at CYC who participated in Ventures service projects. They were asked, "What's good about Ventures?"
The first two comments:
"We get to spend time helping the community."
"Helping others."
This, of course, is the essence of serving. It is, ultimately, why we should do it. Jesus told us to serve, to help.
Another person said:
"Knowing the caring presence of Conference would linger in OP [the town] after our two weeks were over."
Building bridges between people, between our teens and the community, is part of our purpose. Service is a good way to do this. It also helps the community at large to gain a postive impression of youth and their potential.
"Finding out what kind of missions you have a passion for; exploring the possibilities for service in the future."
This is an awesome outcome of service. Helping kids to find their gifts and how they can use them for God should be a real focus of youth ministry. Providing opportunities to serve is a great way to accomplish this.
All of the above are true. As a leader I am glad that students are thinking about their service's effect on others. Or about the ways that serving will help them to minister in the future. This is why Ventures is such an important part of our program...and will be for years to come.
Blessings on your day!
Christian youth Conference at Ocean Park is a two week ecumenical conference for high school students held in August on the beautiful southern coast of Maine. The theme for the 2011 conference is "Face to Face" and will look at restoring relationships between God and individuals, and amongst people. Click here for more information.
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