B-PV Young Life Monthly Update
December 2023
"And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory,
the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth."
John 1:14
This verse from the first chapter of John’s Gospel beautifully sums up the Good News of Christmas. Jesus was born so that we might know God’s love. Jesus was born so that we might have a model of how to live life to the full. Jesus was born so that we might be reconciled to God and become His sons and daughters.
By being born into humanity Jesus moved close to us so that we might move closer to God. In the imitation of Christ, Young Life leaders move close to the lives of kids hoping that through friendship and fun, kids might move closer to God. Young Life has been doing this for over 80 years and in recent decades, special focus ministries have developed so that we can better come alongside all kids. This week, it was inspiring to hear from fellow staffers in the region who work in these focus ministries…
Young Life is ministry with high school students.
WyldLife is ministry with middle school and junior high students.
YL College is ministry with college students.
Capernaum is ministry with adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
YoungLives is ministry with expectant and parenting teens.
As we work to grow our capacity to share the Good News with teens in Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley, join me in praying that God will raise up people and resources to help us expand into these areas as He sees fit. There are high school and middle school kids here. There are college kids here. There are kids with disabilities here. There are pregnant and parenting teens here. Jesus wants to move closer to these kids so that they might know His glory and love. Maybe we’re being called to move closer too.
Wishing you a blessed Advent and a joyous Christmas!
Emily
GET READY FOR SUMMER CAMP!
Summer seems like a long way off, but we're already planning for our camp trips! BOTH WyldLife (junior high and middle schoolers) and Young Life (high schoolers) will be headed to Castaway Club in Detroit Lakes, MN and WE CAN'T WAIT!!! Watch the promo video and check out all the details...
Young Life Camp is for CURRENT 9-12th Graders
July 17-22, 2024
We're still firming up details on this trip. Spots are LIMITED so reach out
to us if you know a student who's interested and we'll keep you in the loop!
WyldLife Camp is for CURRENT 6*-8th Graders
*Must have completed a year of middle school or junior high.
August 4-8, 2024
$750 - EARLY BIRD BEFORE 11:59 on February 29
$800 - AFTER February 29 @ 11:59 PM
GET A $50 DISCOUNT CODE AT THE INFO MEETING
on Dec. 17@ 4:30 PM at the Devil's Glenn Coffee Hound!!!
Registration opens AFTER this meeting. 😉
GOING TOGETHER
Did you know that in every community where Young Life exits it is fully funded by the generosity of folks who have said YES to partnering with us financially? Adolescence can be a period of tremendous change and challenge, but when caring adults come alongside teens to support them it can also be a time of great flourishing and growth - mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically. We're excited about the ways that God is moving in and through the mission of B-PV Young Life and grateful for all the friends and fans who are supporting us as go into the world of kids with friendship and the hope of Jesus' love.
As we approach the end of 2023 we're working hard to meet the year's financial goals and set our area up for new growth in 2024. Thank you to everyone who has partnered with us by giving monthly and to everyone who gave a special gift on #GivingTuesday. It's not too late to support Young Life in our community this year!
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Check out YL Committee!
Our next meeting is at 7:30 PM on Monday, Dec. 11 at 6226 Settler's Pointe Circle. Join the fun!
WILD for WyldLife!
Happy Holidays!
With gratitude in our hearts, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and many blessings in the New Year!
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