Working Together to Find a Faith Community
Thank you Tucson Capernaum Young Life, for this story!
This past winter Justin attended Winter Camp at YL’s Lost Canyon. Justin has been participating in a Young Life club that is intentionally including students of all abilities together.
Two of the Young Life leaders, James and Paul, have been investing in Justin and worked hard to overcome any obstacles in order to get him to Camp. At camp, Justin heard the Gospel for the first time.
In his own words, "I felt loved at winter camp and found peace there. Not only that, I found Jesus too. The speaker told us to go outside and lay down and wait for a call from Jesus. I heard that call and that night I answered it.”
The next morning when our speaker invited kids who said yes to Jesus for the first time to stand, stood up alongside his leader James. Suddenly, four of his peers from his cabin noticed that Justin was standing, so they stood up to be with him. When it was Justin’s turn to say his name and that he said yes to Jesus, his friends cheered and hugged him.
After returning home from camp, Paul worked with Justin to become involved in a local church. He picks Justin up every Sunday and brings him to service. Justin has become a vital part of the church body. Justin attends a men’s bible study breakfast every month and has started conversations about where he can serve in the church.
This past weekend, Paul was out of town for a Leader Retreat. Justin made calls to other people in the church until he finally reached the Head Pastor to ask for a ride. It has been a joy to see Justin advocate for himself, and to see his church acknowledge and embrace the value that Justin brings to their church! We are excited to see Justin continue his lifelong faith in the support and community of a local church.
Justin
This past winter Justin attended Winter Camp at YL’s Lost Canyon. Justin has been participating in a Young Life club that is intentionally including students of all abilities together.Two of the Young Life leaders, James and Paul, have been investing in Justin and worked hard to overcome any obstacles in order to get him to Camp. At camp, Justin heard the Gospel for the first time.
In his own words, "I felt loved at winter camp and found peace there. Not only that, I found Jesus too. The speaker told us to go outside and lay down and wait for a call from Jesus. I heard that call and that night I answered it.”
The next morning when our speaker invited kids who said yes to Jesus for the first time to stand, stood up alongside his leader James. Suddenly, four of his peers from his cabin noticed that Justin was standing, so they stood up to be with him. When it was Justin’s turn to say his name and that he said yes to Jesus, his friends cheered and hugged him.
After returning home from camp, Paul worked with Justin to become involved in a local church. He picks Justin up every Sunday and brings him to service. Justin has become a vital part of the church body. Justin attends a men’s bible study breakfast every month and has started conversations about where he can serve in the church.
This past weekend, Paul was out of town for a Leader Retreat. Justin made calls to other people in the church until he finally reached the Head Pastor to ask for a ride. It has been a joy to see Justin advocate for himself, and to see his church acknowledge and embrace the value that Justin brings to their church! We are excited to see Justin continue his lifelong faith in the support and community of a local church.
Justin
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