Friday Teen Outreach

Tonight we decided to converge at Miki's house rather than the local community center for game night with the teens. We spent time throwing a football, playing table football and also ping pong. Church member Hugi happened to run into teenager Gabi who invited her to join us. Hugi shared that she had been struggling with depression over the past week and was encouraged and filled with joy as she spent time with us tonight.

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Above: After the sun set, we decided to go on a hike, packing marshmallows and cookies for smores.

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Above: Miki led a discussion around the campfire. He asked for each one to share one of their most important memories. Teenager Gabi K. was the first to share and spoke about being saved by Jesus. It was so encouraging to hear him speak so plainly and clearly of God's grace in his life in front of the others who are close to 5 years younger. Teenager Zoli K. shared about how he first understood the gospel through a drama presentation at one of English Camps. Gabi K.'s sister Niki said that she was amazed when she first met Miki's family and our family at how genuinely nice and happy we were. She said that as she continued to come to church and learn more about God that she believes in God and is more and more comforted by His presence and His love.

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Above: Dávid shared about how his entire mindset had changed since the first time he met us. He now believes in God and enjoys the fellowship that he finds with us. I told Dávid how proud I was of him as I had clearly noticed a change in his behavior. Some of you may recall that the first time I met Dávid, I was grabbing him by the shoulder and leading him out of our Christmas musical because he was being disruptive. Now months later, he continues to attend church, learn more about Jesus Christ and has developed friendships with others in the church. Praise God for how He is drawing each of these teens to Himself!
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