Each year Tuscaloosa Youth For Christ takes kids to overnight experiences like weekend retreats and weeklong camps. In these settings away from the daily grind of school and other activities young people are extremely receptive to talking about Christ and His plan for their lives.
Our experience is that nearly half of the youth who attend make lifelong commitments to Jesus.
Last year Zay attended camp with us for the first time. Before her involvement with YFC/Campus Life she had a lot of confusing ideas about life, God and her purpose here on earth. Over many months she heard about the Good News of Jesus. Then at camp, all the pieces fell into place. She finally knew that Jesus was what she wanted in her life and she made a commitment to follow Him. Since camp Zay has become even more in Campus Life and is one of our student leaders.
Nathan, David and Joshua are all local high school students who attended camp with us last year. All three have begun going to church with one of our leaders. Camp was a key ingredient in making that possible.
There are many more kids like Zay who need the opportunity to go to camp this year. Our leaders are talking to many students who do not have a church home and God is a bit of mystery to them. They need what our camp experience has to offer. One week can change an eternal future.
It’s not only teenagers whose lives are changed but also the lives of our young leaders who are wrestling with God’s call on their lives. Joe, our Tuscaloosa County High leader said on his return from camp “I’ve been a part of some type of youth ministry for several years now. This is what I have been praying for. All our kids had a deep encounter with God at camp. It was amazing.”
We aim for over 50 students and college-age leaders to attend an overnight trip with us this Spring and Summer. Some trips last three days and others five days. On average the cost is $190 per camper. Our kids and leaders are busy raising funds, but they need your help.
Would you sponsor one or more of our kids with a gift of $190, $380 or more? Every gift of any size will move us toward our total funding goal of $9,500. Without your help, some young people will not be able to go with us. Thank you for caring about the youth we serve.
Any gift that helps us surpass our goal will allow us to continue to pursue more young people in our high schools and middle schools with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
You can give at this link. Then choose “camp scholarship.”
I can’t wait to share what God does in the lives of the students you send to camp.
Mike Green
Executive Director