In August, I began to work one day a week in the office. My first day in the office was good, it was a stretch for me to put on shoes and socks but I did it. Being in the office has excited me about how and where I can use my talents to help NNYM support the youth workers and youth ministries. I look forward to working in the office more once the kids start school after Labor Day.
This month the National Network of Youth Ministries hosted “Fellowship Night” after a Padres game. Around 4,500 to 5,000 stayed to hear the Padres’ Adrian Gonzalez, the Cardinals’ Albert Pujols, and an umpire share their testimonies. It was a great time to hear how each of theses guys recognize the opportunity to use their stage to share the gospel. That night there were 30+ people who indicated their decision to follow Christ and another 200 people asked to know more about NNYM.
The NNYM staff also had a silent retreat that had us spending time focusing on our image of God. It was a full day of some meditation time as a group and silent time alone. After our time the spouses were invited to join us for a gourmet dinner that was AMAZING. As Devon and I dined, we got a chance to get to know the staff families better. It was a blessed day for me to spend with the staff and a great time for Devon to interact with our new ministry family.
A week ago, our family had an opportunity to visit the Mammoth Lakes area. We have been blessed for the past 4 years with an amazing place to stay and use for our “base of operations.” This year was a new time for us because we welcomed our new sister-in-law, Aunt Lora, to the family. The kids LOVE to spend time with her and Uncle Ryan, smothering them with affection.
Our week was a time of packing lunch in the morning and spending the day fishing, hiking, and exploring. We spent time visiting the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, Devil’s Postpile, and Rainbow Falls. This trip, Easton caught two fish and Madison reeled in her first. Unfortunately, I did not act fast enough and the fish Madison caught wiggled off the line to freedom.
In September, we have an amazing opportunity to travel to Michigan to meet with potential financial ministry partners. We are looking for people like you to cover the $2,000 of trip expenses through special gifts. Would you please consider making a special gift of $100, $200, or some other amount and help us expand our ministry partners? Your gift will be multiplied by bringing new financial partners to our team for years to come. What a return on your investment!
To make an electronic gift please visit the NNYM website here, or if you prefer to mail your gift, please make your check out to “National Network of Youth Ministries” or “NNYM”, write my name on the memo line and mail to:
NNYM
12335 World Trade Drive, Suite 17
San Diego, CA 92128
As summer ends and school starts, we are face with additional monthly expenses, mainly health insurance. We are praying to raise an additional $1,000/month in support by the end of September. We ask that you pray specifically for people you may know who would love to hear about our ministry.
Please pray for:
- Easton- Pray that as school starts he is able to make quality friends and that his teacher is a good fit for his learning style.
- Madison- Pray that as school starts she is able to enjoy Kindergarten and adjust to learning Spanish.
- Devon- Pray that as school starts she is able to juggle her teaching job at Point Loma Nazarene University with her three (3) other social worker employers.
- Alon- Pray that he continues to take quiet time to listen for God in the midst of life.
Thank you for your support and prayers,
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