Where we are going in SYL

"Going bananas"  at weekly club

Direction for Our Future: Goals for the Coming Year

• Encourage and Support Adults to Engage with Kids: We aim to equip adults by collaborating and learning effective strategies to connect with the next generation.
• Encourage Spiritual Growth through common Christian practices: teaching kids to read and study the Bible, teachings about prayer rhythms and strategies, and connecting young people to churches around Sitka.
• Assist Schools Facing Challenges: With shrinking budgets and increased student needs, we volunteer in various roles such as lunchroom supervisors, tutors, and group advisors, providing practical support and offering prayer.
• Hire Part-Time Staff: Expanding our team will elevate leadership and empower others to make a greater impact.
• Offer Hope in Times of Tragedy: This year, Sitka has faced numerous accidental deaths and suicides, and we aim to continue shining Christ’s light and hope to youth and families in difficult times.
• Deepen Faith: Helping kids and everyone involved in Young Life take the next step in their walk with Jesus and in their service to others.
• Impact Youth Across the State: Through connections with students and alumni of Mt. Edgecumbe High School, we encourage youth work through collaborating with churches and Bible camps throughout Alaska .
• Build Bridges Between Generations: Continuing to connect adults with kids while educating on generational differences and effective communication.
• Reach Every Young Person: Our goal is to connect all 1,000 young people in our community with caring adults who can share the hope found in Jesus Christ.

Thank you for being a part of the team that has seen so many good results this year. We are excited about the relationships we've built with kids are look forward to what's ahead 2025! Merry Christmas! 

MEHS Alumni at the the Young Life All-State conference

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