As the calendar turns from 2015 to 2016 I want to look back as well as look forward.

Looking back…. new followers of Jesus … I transitioned from YFC/USA and rejoined Central IL YFC …. new granddaughter … more fundraising…. I held key leadership roles at 2 YFC Camps…

Looking forward….. I’m pumped aboutexpanding YFC ministries in the BLONO communities. I’m leading a start-up process we hope will build a sustainable mission that will reach kids for many years to come. I’m beginning to spend 2-3 days a week at the Bloomington/Normal effort.

Looking forward….inviting friends of YFC to include YFC in their estate planning. Periodically we receive estate gifts. What if YFC received 5-10 estate gifts a year? Our mission could leap forward to reach more teens! It will be a privilege to lead toward this worthy effort in 2016.

Looking forward….more kids trusting Jesus … new ministry sites reaching lost teens …. stable mission resources….healthy sustainable ministry efforts ….

The partnership of many through prayers, love, and financial support is needed, noticed, and appreciated. We’re looking forward to what God has in store for 2016!

Thanks for your part in the journey. God is using you to impact many for His Glory!

As 2015 ended, we told all who would listen, “YFC finances are behind”. We prayed and we asked for a generous December. And Then … It Happened. People gave a bunch. We finished our 1/2-year budget of $485,000 ahead by 2%. Thank You Friends. Thank You Jesus! We hope you will continue generously, because Jan-March income is typically lower than the rest of the year. Wow. That was big. Happy New Year!!!

2016, Here We Come

- Dan L