Dear friend,
In
Young Life, we want to reach more kids and all kinds of kids. Out of
this heart, Young Life in Auburn is launching a YoungLives ministry -- Young
Life for teenage mothers. Teen moms are often forgotten and isolated in
today's culture, and we believe they too deserve the chance to respond to
the hope of Jesus. We want them to know how much they
are loved, valued and sought after. Teen moms need all the advocates and
resources they can get. The choices they make will affect the rest of
their lives and they need to be told that they matter, their babies
lives matter and that life will go on after becoming a teen mom. We are having an informational/interest meeting this Saturday, May 2nd at 10am to
share more about what YoungLives is and what roles within this ministry
look like. This ministry will not leave the ground without a
groundswell of support, so consider joining us to see if there is a role
for you - great or small! Brunch will be provided.
Please RSVP by filling out this simple form.
I am honored to be serving as the YoungLives Coordinator in Auburn. Since
I became pregnant with our first baby in the fall of 2012, my heart
began to swell for the countless women who were experiencing pregnancy
as young and single mothers. I couldn't imagine how frightening and
overwhelming a first time pregnancy would be at 15 years old, when here I
was -- 27, happily married & excited to be welcoming our first baby (while also a bit nervous!).
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| Melissa with her husband, Kevin, and son, Camden. |
Through
this conviction, I've felt a strong calling from the Lord to reach out
to teen moms in Auburn through YoungLives. YoungLives does not waiver
from the original vision of Young Life by entering their world, modeling
the unconditional love of Christ and helping them become the women and
mothers God has called them to be. My heart is to join forces with
other people in our city who are passionate about providing support for
teen moms and their precious babies.
I
am excited to start entering the world of teen moms in Auburn and
sharing the hope of Jesus with them! But I can't do it on my own. We
will be running YoungLives under the umbrella of Young Life in Auburn
which already provides a huge foundation of support. But we have many
roles that need to be filled in order to be successful. If your heart is
even slightly intrigued, I ask that you would explore with the Spirit
what He may be calling you to. Please join me on Saturday and enter in
to what the Lord may have for you, great or small.
Please RSVP by filling out this simple form.
To see a picture of what YoungLives looks like, please watch this short video.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for caring about all kinds of kids in our community!
In His Grip,
Melissa Nishimoto
YoungLives Coordinator
