Grace Youth Mission team members enjoy a break in the action!
Spaghetti Fundraiser Set for November 10th
We started with eighteen students in the summer of 2021. Traveling to Pittsburgh to serve those in need was quite an adventure. Their accommodations were not good, and the food was just adequate. They painted, dry-walled, mowed, trimmed, worked at a Kid’s Church Camp and much more throughout our five-day stay. The work was hard, and the weather was hot and humid. I was amazed at the cooperation and positive attitude of the kids who were all between 14 and 17 years of age. They had discovered the rewards of serving others.
We had opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus while we worked, played, and ate with those we served. Each day we spent time learning more about the Bible and how it applies to our lives. We also had a praise and worship time which seemed to be the students' favorite time of the day. Watching these young men and women step up and work so very hard while learning about themselves and how valuable they are to the world was beyond amazing.
The cities have changed, some students have graduated and now we have new faces. Each year we have seen the same level of cooperation, and positive attitude while facing situations and work we never imagined. I learned long ago to never underestimate the power of a good kid! It has been proven over and over in the last four years. The chaperones have been deeply blessed as well. This past year we had 48 students in Grace Youth Missions. We thank the people of Grace EC Church and the generosity of the people in the Knox and Shippenville areas.
We are starting our fifth season. Our first fund-raiser is a spaghetti dinner at Grace EC Church in Nineveh on Sunday, November 10th. We start serving at 11:30 am. To buy a ticket just contact Karen at 814-227-6339. Walk-ins are welcome, ticket in hand will get you seated immediately. We also provide take-outs. Our Christmas fundraiser is Rada Knives. Call the same number and we will get you the link to our Rada store online. You can purchase Christmas gifts for every cook on your list, pay for it and have it delivered to your home.
If you read all the way to the end of this article, thank you. We would appreciate your prayer support. Tell the ticket girls at the dinner that you read all the way to the end, and they will give you two free tickets to put in our Chinese Auction.
Coordinator of Grace Youth Missions
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