YL Capernaum Everywhere

During club recently, Katey and her friends were talking about sin and the cross during their club talk. They created this great visual that ended up being so helpful for their friends to understand how sin effects us and how the cross offers us such a beautiful way to live instead! They had 5 boxes- one large box named “SIN”, one large box named “GOD”, one medium box named “ME”, one tiny box named “SIN” and one tiny box named “GOD”. They explained how God created us to live in perfect relationship with Him where we live in Him (put the “ME” box in the large “GOD” box) and where He lives in us (put the tiny “GOD” box in the medium “ME” box). Then, take everything out. They then explained how because of sin (with explanation of sin) it looks like this: put the tiny “SIN” box in the “ME” box and then put the “ME” box in the large “SIN” box. They explained how there is nothing that we can do on our own to get sin out of us and there is nothing we can do on our own to get ourselves out ...

On a day to day basis, you will find Young Life leaders at schools, inviting a kid to be a part of something with them. The reason behind that invitation: they have vision for that kid and that kid’s life. Whether that’s for community, for growth, for leadership or for adventure, it’s all encapsulated in experiencing life to the full with Jesus. Often, we all need an invitation that’s held up by a vision. Please enjoy this video . I promise you; it will be some of the best six minutes of your day! It’s invitation, it’s vision and it’s legacy! It’s also counter-cultural, big, exciting and exactly where we are going as a mission! Leaders inviting their friends to be leaders; to be disciple makers who love Jesus fiercely and doing that within community. Greenville, SC is modeling this for us, and while they are busy inviting their friends into great spaces, I think they’re inviting many of us to do something similar. Thank you for being a part of the community that is inviting...

Maggie and Abby served in the laundry room together at SharpTop Cove this summer!  Maggie & Abby learned so much during their month and their words in this video are an incredible reminder to all of us! Maggie says, “Jesus is telling me not to give up on my dreams”!  Capernaum is dreaming big alongside of our friends and we’re soaring to new places… places that are changing all of us and allowing all of us to experience Jesus more fully! Join us! Link to Video here

Enjoy hearing Alec and Michael share about their time serving on Summer Staff at Washington Family Ranch - Creekside.

Elise and Alyssa served thousands of campers in the snack bar this summer at SharpTop Cove!  Milkshakes, sundaes, chips, candy, slushies and more…whatever campers wanted, these girls made for them. They brought laughter and joy to the snack bar and helped each camper see and experience the Kingdom of God more fully!  Don’t miss Elise’s great advice to all future Capernaum work crew and summer staff!!! Link to video here

Thank you Young Life Allen, TX for this story! Avery has been involved in Capernaum for years now. She has always been consistently at club, open and talkative in Campaigners, and succeeded at camp.  Throughout the years she participated in Capernaum it was clear that she had God-given leadership skills. She is always looking to help and serve others, always putting them before herself.  When it was time for Avery to graduate Capernaum, her leader knew she was ready to be a leader. They met together on multiple occasions to talk about the difference between participating as a Capernaum friend and serving as a leader - she was up for the challenge!  Avery and her leader continued to train together, learning all of the essentials to being a leader and serving from an overflow of love from Christ. This past summer Avery got to take her leadership to the next level as an official leader on our Carolina Point trip. She was so excited to see some of the be...

We are grateful to Joni and Friends for allowing us to share this beautiful blog written by Christen Morrow Ara, a guest contributor and our YL Capernaum Southwestern Division Coordinator. https://www.joniandfriends.org/running-in-the-halls/ You can also purchase, " The Gospel in Hard Times for Students " which Christen Morrow Ara was a co-author. Description: With The Gospel in Hard Times for Students small-group resource, your youth will discover how a loving faith community—one body with many parts—can meet our needs and help us walk alongside those who are afflicted, disabled, and marginalized. Eight-session study guide with leader’s notes and discussion questions included.