Do you have a Testamony to uplift youth members?
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I was aware that God had a plan for my life as early as 7 years of age. By the time I had reached my teens, I had drifted away from a rather sad and tired church and into sin.\n\nIt was a long slow decline with more troughs than peaks.\n\nTwo marriages, one divorce and a whole load of heart ache later, I have finally come full circle and back where I belong, walking with Jesus.\n\nI am now 47 and born again less than two years. I can look back now and know that God was always with me, as He is with us all. But as I am now wiping away my tears I can testify to knowing the true meaning of regret, for a life untill recently, spent traveling in the wrong direction, away from God.\n\nI now give Him praise knowing that I am back on track and heading home. I am probably on at least revision XY or Z of God's perfect plan for my life. But wherever we are and whatever our condition, He has a plan to get us to where we should be.\n\nDon't let the deceiver, fool you into thinking that you can gamble with your salvation. Don't delay, just come as you are, get right with God and stay that way and be everything that God intends for you and more than you can possibly imagine. It's in your hand, claim it.\n\n2Co 6:1-2\nWe then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. \n(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) \n\nGod Bless you and keep you, in Jesus name
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Joining groups, student council, etc. are all good ideas, but to really make a difference, be your own person, stand up for your beliefs, let no person find you to be dishonest, disloyal or disobedient. Don't give in to peer pressure, let others look to you to be the example and be it.  Do well in your studies and if you are unable to get A's, do the best you can in all you do and let nobody be able to say you are a slacker.  In other words, be the best'you' that you possibly can! Good luck! Great goal!
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First off, good luck trying.\n\nSecond off, many religions encourage people to be the force that makes the world a better place. I know that for my barmitzvah, a large part of the preparation was community service.
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Doing your devotionals, reading the bible, attending church, being involved in youth group. All those things are great. They will help you grown in your faith, but that's what they do help you grow your  faith. The one question you need to ask yourself is "Have I come to a place in my spiritual life where I am sure I will go to heaven when my life is over here on earth? If you aren't sure you need to get right with God before any of the devotionals ... etc will help.  I am an old man and I don't think our communication would be a good idea.. I recommend a good talk with your youth pastor, ok....  Jim
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hellow i think your looking for a sponcer you said donor i dont no where you are so i would sudgest you go to a church and ask for the list of the areas youth clubs and contact them there usualy experianced in fundraising and helpfull and a good sorce for materials ask to print leaflets and go to shops and ask to leave collection buckets in as big an aria as possible then send out the leaflets this should be a beginning  iv done fundraising before
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Right on!\nGive the children every possible chance to blossom.
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help others without any expectations thats enough
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I couldn't say for sure, but perhaps a local scout troop would be able to help out? Considering it is for a school carnival they might decide to participate and set up a stall also to recruit the kiddies.
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Yes I have, and if you want to make a difference in some one's life it's a very good organization to work for. You may want to also look into the peace corp or Americorps.
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You can make a difference... you saw the movie pay it forward, right?\nLead by example!\n\nAnyone can devote their energy into righting the wrongs of our world - if you do it in an admirable way - others will soon follow your lead...\nWe could all stand to learn a little something from your ambition!\n...but that's just my opinion
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A good start would be approaching the childcare centres and offering to volunteer.  I find things eventuate from here.
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If I can help I will and have\nwe should help out others when they ask
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You have to give them something to look forward to.  There has to be something attractive about it.  Music for one, if you've got the old organ droning on, you won't see a young person within miles of your church.  If you've got electric guitars, a keyboard, and a drumset, you are closer.  Teenagers will come if there is a program that is promising for them.  If it's a place that they can come and hang out and do fun things while learning about Christ.  It's a lot of work, but college students need to have a ministry dedicated especially to them while they are in school.  Single adults will go if they have friends that go.  If you can appeal to one friend then you may be able to get more, but chances are attract a single, single adult will be difficult because they would rather use their Sunday mornings to sleep in than go to church.  A later service may be the ideal way to combat that.  Good luck and prayers for the growth of a younger community at your church.
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How about having students mentor and/or tutor younger children from the local elementary schools?  Or from your local homeless shelter?
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I think they should appreciate all you have to offer, as they say, with age comes wisdom.\nAfter reading a thousand questions, its easy to see, there are a lot of young ones, out there, who need that help and wisdom.\nForget the naysayers, there are plenty of them, and appreciate the ones that can learn from your experience.
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When I went to Mexico for a missions trip in middle school with my youthgroup, we were encouraged to write letters to friends and family asking for any amounts that they could send and prayers. You could also write to members of your church that you are close to or even have the church post a bulletin to raise money for her to go. She could also (even the whole group) hand out flyers saying that she wants to do yard work, odd jobs, babysitting etc. for money for her missions trip. Three years is plenty of time to raise that amount of money.
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You need to be passionate about wanting more for the youth. These children are coming from all types of environments. Be understanding, caring, tolerant, non judge mental and patient. I wish you well in your endeavors as you try to make a difference.