Hello Friends of YoungLives!
The past month has brought some exciting developments including our first club and a weekend trip to Carolina Point. It has also brought some challenges and frustrations, including having a hard time getting girls to show up at planned events.
One of our volunteer mentors shared the following with our team recently, and I've been constantly sitting and wrestling with it over the past few weeks: "That we would continue on knowing that we are called to walk in the truth, and not to rush ahead of our divine timing. Staying diligent and steadfast - meditating on our purpose - to share the love of Christ with teen moms. May we be patient, not to rush ahead but to continue on even when we feel discouraged with no one responding or people backing out." She based this encouragement off of a reading in 2 John where John is talking about WALKING in obedience and WALKING in love. He points out in verse 9 that "Anyone who RUNS AHEAD and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son."
One thing the Lord is showing me in starting this ministry is that it's all in HIS timing - not mine. I'm ready to run ahead full speed with all the events and big ideas and ride the momentum of support I have felt since day one. It seems like God is wanting a little more walk, and a little less run. My hope and prayer is in the next month we as leaders can find time to be patient in the walking, and not overlook the joy and goodness that comes with being slow and intentional.
Thank you to everyone who has planned events, donated meals, shown up for child care, offered community connections, and prayed for us. I am so grateful and humbled to get to watch the Lord grow this ministry HIS way and in HIS time, and that we get to walk alongside Him in the process.
In Him,
Whitney Busse
YoungLives Area Coordinator
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UPCOMING TRAININGS & EVENTS
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| MENTOR TRAINING
Sunday, June 2nd 4:00-7:00pm
At Whitney's house. Dinner provided.
**Please try to sign-up at least 48hrs in advance**
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CHILDCARE TRAINING
Sunday, April 14th 1:00-3:00pm
At Whitney's house. Snacks provided
**Please try to sign-up at least 48hrs in advance**
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**If you have a small group of at least five people interested in doing childcare please reach out to Whitney about the possibility of scheduling a private childcare training this spring younglives.dch@gmail.com**
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YOUNGLIVES PRAYER NIGHT
Monday, April 8th 6:30-7:30pm
More details coming
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EMPOWERMENT EVENT CO-HOSTED WITH PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES
Saturday, April 13th 10am - 12pm
Grace Church, Chapel Hill
This event is a chance to try and reach some young moms in the area who have an established connection with PSS. We are going to provide breakfast and a "Career Day" with women in careers such as Teacher's Assistant, Cosmotology, Administration, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, and Vet Tech coming to share. Childcare will be provided. If you are interested in providing breakfast for the event or volunteering in childcare please sign up using the links below.
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FIRST CLUB - we had a very sweet "Galentines" Day club on Feb 12th at New Horizon Church. The space is absolutely perfect for us, and we had a delicious meal donated, eager childcare volunteers, and several interpreters ready to go. A new friend came all the way from Cary to hang out with us, and we were very excited to make connections over cookie decorating and Valentines Bingo playing.
CONNECTIONS AT ORANGE AND SOUTHERN - last week one of the mentors connected with an office staff person at Orange High School and arranged for us to drop off doughnuts and information about YoungLives. She is very enthusiastic about helping us connect with girls. The Southern High School social worker also said yes to us coming to do a Lunch and Learn next week with a few students. We are turning more attention towards trying to make connections at the schools so we can meet these girls on their turf first to build trust.
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PARTNERSHIP EVENTS WITH PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES AND ORANGE COUNTY ADOLESCENT PARENTING PROGRAM - Our dear friends at PSS have been wonderful at helping us make connections, and they have a growing list of clients who would be eligible for YoungLives. They've agreed to partner with us in hosting an event at Grace Church that will provide "life skills" education for young moms along with free childcare and some free resources. The social worker of the Orange County APP has also expressed interest in partnering with us to host a Mother's Day Event for young parents in Orange County. More details to come about both of these partnership events.
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WEEKEND CAMP @ CAROLINA POINT - several weekends ago all North and South Carolina YoungLives chapters met at Carolina Point for a winter weekend together. Whitney got to experience YoungLife camp in general for the first time, and saw in action all that occurs for YoungLives. James Witham went from our area to serve in childcare, and had a really great experience on that side of things as well. We are praying we will have some friends to take back for Summer Camp at the end of July! Check out the video below for more information on volunteering to go with us and do childcare or be an adult guest!
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MENTOR
Women who commit to spending at least one year in a one-to-one relationship with a teen mom through pursuing her, loving her, and attending all YLVS meetings and events with her.
**See sign ups for mentor training above**
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| MEAL DONATIONS
Individuals or small groups who can prepare a meal for around 20 people. Meals are delivered to the event ready to serve. Staying to help with clean up after the meal is appreciated, but not required.
If you are interested in providing meals for club please sign up HERE
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| CHILDCARE
Women and men (age 16+) who commit to providing a safe and loving environment for infants and toddlers during YLVS events
If you have gone through childcare training and would like to volunteer for any of the events please sign up HERE
**See sign ups for childcare training above**
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| INTERPRETER
We are being referred to a large majority of Spanish speaking girls in our area, and want to make sure they feel as included as possible. We are looking for 1-2 interpreters to be at each event if possible
Please email younglives.dch@gmail.com or text 5025512827 if you would be willing to help with this
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CAMP
We are looking for volunteers to serve as childcare workers and to visit as adult guests for our week-long summer camp at the end of July.
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GIVE
We appreciate anyone who is willing to work on fundraising and/or becoming a mission partner through monthly/annual/one time gifting.
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PRAYERS for...
Open doors at these target high schools where we know there are teen moms:
- Durham County: Hillside, Northern, Riverside, Southern, and Jordan
- Orange County: Cedar Ridge, Orange High, and Partnership Academy
Spanish speaking volunteer mentors and childcare volunteers to join our team
- Wisdom and discernment in how to meet, connect, and engage these young moms. From what we've seen so far many appear to be isolated and not highly motivated to venture outside their comfort zone. We are asking the Lord to soften their hearts and be willing to give YoungLives a try, but even more so that He would show us how to meet them where they are and in a way that feels natural and not scary.
- Continued interest in partnership events with community organizations. Pray for upcoming events with PSS and Orange County APP. Pray for events to come to fruition with H.E.A.R.T.S, Orange County Health Dept, Durham County Health Dept, Lincoln Center Community Health, and Duke Adolescent Medicine providers
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The countdown to March Madness and our online Silent Auction has officially begun, and we can't wait to share the thrill of the tournament and some incredible auction items with you!
The Silent Auction goes live on
Selection Sunday, March 17th at 5:00 pm
and will wrap up on Sunday, March 24th at 5:00 pm.
Follow us @dchyl and be part of the excitement! Stay connected with us on Instagram for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and sneak peeks of the fantastic items up for grabs.
Save the date, spread the word, and join us for an unforgettable March Madness celebration and an opportunity to support Young Life through our fantastic Silent Auction.
We are so grateful for your support!
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CONTACT US
Whitney Busse
502-551-2827 I younglives.dch@gmail.com
https://durhamchapelhill.younglife.org/
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