Last night I got the chance to speak at the last Young Life club of the year. I wanted to make a top ten list of things to tell seniors. But I realized 10 things might be a lot….so instead I did a top 7 list. Seven things I wanted to tell them before they headed off on a new chapter and don’t get to come hear me talk every Monday. Haha. No but seriously.

So here they are:

7. A lot of effort to be good, but it only takes a little more effort to be GREAT.

God made you uniquely you. Don’t be wishing that you were the person next to you. Be the best you that you can be. He gifted you with specific gifts. And he wants you to use those gifts! Don’t settle for mediocrity, strive to be great in the areas he gifted you. Work Hard.

6. Your plan and picture for your life wont be what it is.

“In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps” Proverbs 16:9

Case in point: My life is not what I had planned for myself. But God had a better plan for it. When things don’t go the way you planned, don’t stress. Its ok, God is in control (and He is a lot smarter than us J )

5. With number 6 comes number 5… Don’t take yourself so seriously

Life is going to happen. You will be thrown curveballs

Rely on Him for strength. He’s got all that you need.

4. Words hurt. How you treat people is important.

You will come into contact with people who are hard for you. You have the choice to love them. People will hurt you. You can hurt them back or offer forgiveness. Know the power that your words have on someone else. Forgiveness is always better

3. Community is important. Get plugged in with people you respect. Stay away from people who are destructive. If you are trying to follow Jesus, you gotta be a part of a community that wants to do that to. You will die on your own. We were meant to live in community with other people. If you don’t like your group now, guess what? Choose better this upcoming year.

2. Jesus loves you exactly where you are. And He loves you because He loves you. Let me say that again. He loves you because he loves you. Nothing you’ve done. He knows you. Knows where you’ve been. Knows your thoughts, and hopes and dreams.

But he doesn’t want you to stay there. He wants to live with you, walk with you.

1. Life is found in HIM and Him alone. You can look for life in other places and it might work for a while…but soon enough youll be feeling empty and alone.

Happiness is not found in success…its found in Christ

You were created for a purpose.

John 10:10 says that Jesus came to give you ABUNDANT life. You find that abundant life in Him.

Very thankful for our seniors and will be praying that in the new chapter they will put Christ first and trust His plan for their lives!

-Kate

All Metro Young Life

Our first annual “bigger and better” club was a success! For those of you who dont know what bigger and better club is, its hilarious. You divide kids into groups of 8-10 people. Each group starts with a paperclip. They have 45 minutes to go out into the neighborhood (on foot, staying together as a group) and get something bigger or better. The other rule is, you have to be able to keep the items you receive. So, groups go door to door asking for things. My group traded a paper clip for a candle, for a phone book, for a clock, for a couch!!!

So there’s been some confusion in past years about camp money! We’re here to set the record straight and hopefully provide clearer understanding for you and your student.

Myth: “So… We’ve heard there is a scholarship fund for campers that need money”
Fact: There are no “scholarships” (free money) available for campers. You mean work is involved? YES, but don’t worry! It is really fun and it is with your Young Life friends, leaders and staff. So a fun time is guaranteed!

Myth: “So if my child has to work, can he/she just work off the entire camp cost?”
Fact: There are a lot of students that need help getting to camp this summer. We ask that you pay all that you can (without sacrificing on your bills, food, and other necessities) and we are committed to helping find work for your kid to earn the rest of their way there.

Yep. You heard right. We are COMMITTED to helping your kid get to camp!
You do you part, we will do ours and your kid is certain to have the best week of their lives.

For more information view our Campership Protocol

Still have questions? Email Todd Pinkston

It is always special to have our entire Richardson Area Young Life family (committee, leaders and staff) together to celebrate Christ’s birth. From incredible food to fun games and great conversation, the night is one to remember. We couldn’t begin to thank everyone that played a critical role in making the night all that it was. So we will say “Thank You” to committee and the friends of Young Life that spent countless hours making sure the details of the night were just right! It was a night like none other!

Here are a few pictures from the night:

Need a cute gift for Valentine’s Day? Look no further! From Funky Hats to Cute Scarves and more… all items are $16. Proceeds from your purchase help send Young Life kids to camp this summer! Email kidstocamp@gmail.com to place your order! (Click on picture to enlarge the image) We accept cash, checks (made to YL) and paypal. You can pick your order up at the YL office or shipping is available: $4.95 per item or $10.95 for three items.

Funky Animal Hats: Black Bear, Snow Tiger, Sock Monkey , Owl, Wolf, Mountain Moose, Brown Monkey and the Rowdy Raccoon, The Lion
One size fits all.

Head Wraps: Winter White, Brown, Black and Berry Red
One size fits all.

Scarves: 

Flowered and Stripped Scarves: Multi-Color Brown, Multi-Color Teal

Fun Furry Scarves: Gray, Cream and Brown.

Fluffy Scarves: Brown/Olive and Turquoise/Gray

Just In! Scarves: Brown/Tan, Pink/Gray, Black and White

Flex Necklaces:

Skinny Flex Necklace: Silver, Multi, Bronze, and Gun Metal

Regular Flex Necklace: Multi

Questions? Email us at Kidstocamp@gmail.com. We’re happy to help!