B-PV Young Life Monthly Update
April 2023
FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD...
Many of us could finish this verse without much thought, but on Good Friday it's worth a slower read...
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that that whoever
believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son
into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."
John 3:16
Jesus' death, which we sit with on Good Friday, is the atoning sacrifice for human sin. There's much about our world that is worthy of condemnation, but the goodness of this day and of God's generosity is that the love poured out on the cross flows into the resurrection joy of Easter morning. This message is the heart of the Christian faith and it is the heart of Young Life.
Everything we do as Young Life staff and leaders and committee and donors is aimed at giving kids in our community the opportunity to hear this message and respond to it. At the end of our last WyldLife Club, after hearing the Gospel proclaimed, 30 students were invited to consider what it might be like to ask Jesus to rescue them from the sin in their lives and embrace a friendship with the God who loves them so much he'd endure the cross so that they could have a chance at eternal life and forever happiness with him in heaven.
As we approach Easter Sunday I hope that we all take some time to consider the great love of Jesus for each one of us and lean more deeply into a saving friendship with him.
Peace and prayers,
Emily
CHIPPING IN FOR KIDS...
Regardless of how you feel about the game of golf, you wouldn't be reading this newsletter if you didn't have a heart for kids, so we'd love for you to partner with us and support the mission of Young Life by chipping in (pun intended) in one of the following ways...
B-PV's 3rd Annual Golf Outing - April 28
We've grown to 18 holes and hope to grow our engagement with sponsors as well!
We're looking for 20 Friends & Family Sponsors ($100) and 36 Hole Sponsors ($200) to
make the event a success - please consider joining us as a sponsor or player!
See the link below for more info
Thank you to the sponsors and teams who have joined us so far!
Birdies For Charity
Each year the John Deere Classic's Birdies for Charity program raises millions of dollars for organizations in our community. Donations made to Young Life through Birdies maximize your giving by adding an bonus percentage (at least 5% match) to each gift. This year, starting on April 10th, we're also able to sell tickets to the Classic and receive $10 from each ticket sold! Be sure donate to Bird #200 and purchase your tickets to the Classic using the link we'll post on our website and social media pages on Monday!
UPCOMING EVENTS...
Committee Meeting - April 11 @ 7:30 PM!
The committee is working behind the scenes to support the mission of YL in our community - consider joining the team of awesome folks making the fun and faith possible!
WyldLife Club!
Calling all middle school and junior high students!!!
Join us for WyldLife Club on Friday, April 21st 7:15pm-8:15pm at Pleasant View Elementary School. Bring a friend!Join us for 2023's Golf Outing!
The 2023 Young Life Bettendorf - Pleasant Valley golf outing will be held on April 28th! CLICK HERE to register as a sponsor or golfer! Contact Colbie for more info - colbiea@gmail.com
STAY CONNECTED...
and on Instagram too @younglifebpv : )
Email: YoungLifeBPV@gmail.com
Website: bpv.younglife.org
Location: PO Box 632 Bettendorf, IA 52722
Phone: 563.940.2201
Facebook: facebook.com/YLBPV