Our Kids are Missionaries!

I visit Westside Elementary each Wednesday for tutoring sessions with some of our kids and to have lunch with as many of them as possible. As I walk the halls of the school or sit in the lunchroom, I am constantly hearing, "Miss Jackie, Miss Jackie!!!" as the kids from Young America recognize me and run to get a hug. (Confession - I do get as much from these visits as they do!!!)



Of course, their classmates want to know who I am and what Young America is all about. I can't help but smile as I hear the kids explain what they do at Young America, or "church", as they so often call our gatherings. They are so proud that they are part of this special club and their enthusiasm is infectious! I received 2 notes with kid's names and addresses written on lunchroom napkins begging to come to our church. Other children are constantly asking, "Are you going to pick me up this week and take me to church, too?"



I am seeing for myself how the crowd following Jesus must have looked as it grew from a small group of twelve to tens then hundreds then thousands. What an opportunity God has placed in front of us! Praise God our kids feel loved by the Young America staff and are making those around them want to be a part of this special community.



To the crew at Young America, keep on shining and being a "witness to the light" (John 1:6-9). You are changing lives and those changed lives will change lives and then .....