Youth ministry programs
Brad of New York writes

"Throughout all my youth group years, I have seen changes. However, when I reflect on these significant changes, I begin to understand that the youth group might not have changed drastically but my perception differed. I, in a sense, evolved every year looking forward to different experiences as I grew older.

In the beginning I loved the friendly competitions we took part in, from the creative experience of putting a banner together for Olympics to the sport of basketball. What I like about the youth group is that there are dynamic and eclectic events we partake in as a group. From intelligent discussions under the guise of trivia games, such as "Let's Ask God", to the impact of movies like "Joni", complete with its charge to impact others.

The youth group has the diversity to appeal to all youth no matter what their interests are. Tim has much to do with this and, through electing youth leaders, he has established a bond that never makes any of the numerous events outdated. With the annual 30 Hour Famine program every child is impacted and, at times, taken aback by the poverty and strife that affects some of the underprivileged nations. By fasting for thirty hours not only do we grasp an iota of the suffering these impoverished children endure, but we pledge and raise money to satiate their spiritual and physical hunger.

However, no matter how prosperous and blessed a youth group is, there one question that always prevails in the minds of those who are a part of it. How can we make it better? To this question I have the same answer I did when I first participated in the group. I canít think of any way to make it better. I feel that there is no way I can make this environment any more responsive, heartwarming and fun. Throughout all the years I have attended this youth group, it is always comforting to know that I have a second home every Sunday night.

Click here for information on the 30 Hour Famine

Brad, 20, Deer Park, N.Y."

If you would like to respond to Brad, you can write too him at TimFerguson@christianyouthgroup.org. Brad will be notified. He would like to hear from you.

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