I really appreciate these words. They are from a student putting himself out there and admitting to God his true feelings. Many students put up a tough front and a “hard” exterior. When they are willing to be real with God, it allows God to speak truth into their life.

Recently we have been exchanging letters from several students who have been transferred to other facilities, but they wish to stay in contact and continue discussions about God through letters. Praise God! We need extra prayer for God to send more workers to the field so we can flood the jail system with the love and hope that comes with a personal relationship with God.

Please take a moment to pray for “Jon and Mike”. One does not have personal relationship with God, but has been open to talking about it. The other student has had a past relationship with God but just has made life choices based on what he wants. Currently he is looking at several months in the Department of Corrections.

Some of our major needs: Please pray about your involvement.

More Ministry Leaders to help meet with students.
Bible Study Leaders for the Youth Farm
Fridayand Saturday afternoon Ministry Leaders
Mentors for a mentoring/aftercare program
Monthly funding for Juvenile Justice.

Guilty!

I’m guilty of not asking God to provide for the ministry. I find that the more I pray for support and leaders for the ministry the more I feel God saying its about time you asked for help! So not only an I asking God but I’m asking YOU! We need to build up several areas of Juvenile Justice Ministry. Please contact me so we can talk about different ways you can get involved in the ministry.

It’s that time of year! In just a few weeks, many of our students willhead across the county for YFC Camp! Not only is it a great place to break down barriers and build relationships, but it’s also a great place for those who haven’t heard about Christ to encounter Him in a way that will forever change their lives. I will leave July 25th for Sunstream Camp, IA. I’m excited to serve on the program team. I will be serving for two weeks at this YFC Camp. During the second week our Limestone middle school ministry students will join me at Sunstream.

The same week that our middle school ministry will be at YFC Camp, our high school teens will be attending Carolina Point Camp in North Carolina. Please be praying for these camps and for the students that will be attending. We are taking almost 200 teens and leaders.

We have a few exciting things coming up. We will be having a “See the Story” event to tell the JJM Ministry story. Please contact me for the next “See the Story” event. We also have a pulled pork fundraiser (see blow).

Juvenile Justice Prayer and Ministry Needs:

CAMP!
Prayer for JJM Students and Ministry
Ministry Support at $25 per month
Ministry Leaders for our Friday Afternoon ministry.

Come join us for pulled pork on August 22!

Come $ support Juvenile Justice Ministry’s Aftercare initiative by eating pulled pork with us! We will be at the Christian Center from 11am-2pm serving some delicious smoked pulled pork sandwiches. This will be an opportunity to get a taste of how God is multiplying your investment in this ministry. 4100 N. Brandywine Dr. Peoria, IL

Dear God, I'm Scared...

Guilty!

CAMP! CAMP! CAMP?

Come join us for pulled pork on August 22!

Looking forward to seeing you there!