November 28, 2009
Monkey Park (1102 Denson Drive, Opelika, Ala.)
Registration: 8am-8:45am
5K Race/Walk: 9am
YoungLife of East Alabama is a relational Christian ministry directed toward high school and middle school students. The mission of YoungLife is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. Nineteen Auburn University students volunteer their time to be YoungLife leaders at Opelika High and Opelika Middle schools. Young Life leaders log many hours with kids — where they are, as they are. We listen to their stories and learn what's important to them because we genuinely care about their joys, triumphs, heartaches and setbacks.
We accomplish our mission by praying for young people, building personal relationships with them, loving them regardless of their response, and nurturing kids so they might grow in their love for Christ and the knowledge of God's Word and become people who can share their faith with others. YoungLife also maintains its mission by providing experiences that are fun, adventurous and life-changing.
Every year, East Alabama YoungLife takes kids from all over the area to Sharptop Cove YoungLife camp in Jasper, GA where kids can get away from the pressures of everyday life, have fun with friends and their YoungLife leaders, and hear the message of God's love in terms they can understand. Nestled in the Appalachian foothills, SharpTop offers beautiful scenery, unmatched facilities and a wide range of activities. Young Life camping involves high adventure, lots of fun, great food and excellent speakers who understand and respect high school and middle school kids. Last year, East Alabama took 125 kids to camp, many of which went to Opelika high and middle schools.
This year, we would like to take any kid to camp from Opelika high and middle schools who would like to go, regardless of their ability to pay. Going to Sharptop Cove for camp is a wonderful way for kids in Opelika to come to know Jesus, and know He loves them for who they are right now. |