OK I just need to vent here.
I love YOung Life so much. I love the kids and their enthusiasm and getting to share my life and faith with them. But I seriously need people to step up and give me a hand. It's so worth doing and makes such a different in the kids lives. I don't understand why more people don't do this. I know it can be tough, but the rewards outweigh any negatives. ANd there's always reminders that it's work worth doing. I got an email the other day from a girl who was in Young Life a couple years ago saying that it was so great having someone to help her through the tough times in her life, and now she's going to college and has some amazing plans for the future and is just on the right track. It's so encouraging to hear these things and know it's all worth it!

I put this out in church bulletins last week, hoping and praying I get some response!!!!

Leaders Needed

“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” Matt. 9:37

There is an amazing opportunity right now to reach teens for Christ, not on a missions trip, but right in your own town! As wYLdlife leaders we go to Dunn and Neill once a week at lunch time and meet new kids, kids that may have never heard of Jesus or been to church. As I walk through the halls I see more kids than I could ever talk to on my own, with different stories and different trials, but they all need Christ.
As we get to know some kids some start attending wYLdlife club on Friday where we have games, snacks and fun and share our faith in Christ.
If this is something that you’re passionate about PLEASE consider volunteering with me as a leader. I can’t do it on my own! The requirements to be a leader are a love to share the good news of Jesus, a reference from your pastor and a criminal record check.
The most valuable way you can use your time is investing in relationships, investing in people and encouraging others to know Jesus. There are so many kids in Port Alberni who are waiting for someone to talk to them, someone to take an interest in them and care about them enough to tell them about Jesus.
If you are interested I’d love to talk to you more. You can contact me at 250 723 2854
Thank you!
Becca Roosma :)

PS. Also a huge THANK YOU to everyone who continues to make Young Life possible with their financial support and prayers!!!!