How do we celebrate supporting 650 teen moms through the gospel? By sharing stories of generational transformation and first-time commitments to Jesus at YoungLives camps around the world. Nearly 400 childcare workers have served faithfully through seven weeks of camp.

• At Lost Canyon in Arizona, a group of moms, mentors, childcare volunteers and babies from Alaska journeyed for two days with multiple chartered planes, commercial flights and bus rides to get to camp. Thanks to the committed staff and volunteers, and the generous donors who committed end-of-life gifts to make this trip possible. You have to see this video from their trip!

• At Carolina Point in North Carolina, 14 adult guests witnessed the power of God's grace as young mothers processed what it means to be fully known and loved by God. The speaker, Bebe Hobson, shared about how our need for God is really what makes a way for us to be touched by Him. We saw lives change right before our eyes.

• And at Lake Champion in upstate New York, we kick off the last camp of the season. Please be praying for the moms, babies, mentors, childcare and camp teams as they prepare in the next few days.  You can see all of the camp locations and dates here.

God is so cool the way He weaves our lives together through this ministry! Please continue to pray and give as we have one more week of camp this summer to serve over 800 teen mothers and their babies. We believe this one week will make generational impact.

Gratefully,

Billi Dray

Director of YoungLives Global Development

Did you know that when you include YL in your will or trust to secure future ministry, you will also be helping fund ministry happening today? For every $1 Million dollars committed in end-of-life gifts, $50,000 is released to be used for today's ministry. Click to learn more about Legacy Giving to Young Life.

This month, YoungLives Vice President Karil Connor and Operations Manager Erika Smith joined Divisional Coordinator Dyan Larmey and Africa-Middle East staff at the first ever Train the Trainer conference in Africa to equip country leaders. 25 staff representing 11 countries, 5 languages learned essential tools to continue to grow and build healthy ministry teams at home. This inaugural gathering displayed One amazing God that has united them all with a vision to reach teenage parents!           

How To Support YoungLives After Camp;

1. Pray for Moms and Mentors 

Pray for teen mothers, mentors, childcare volunteers and babies who experienced the mountain high of camp and are now back home. Pray for their time of discipleship and those who just accepted Jesus at camp for the first time to stay close to Jesus. Mark Your Calendars for Young Life's Global Day of Prayer on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

2. Invest in New Ministry

Over 240 communities around the US and 25 countries around the world, teen parents find compassionate community, loving encouragement, biblical teaching, spiritual development, education support, life and parenting skills. Our prayer is that we can reach more communities and we need your support. Click this link to give now

3. Consider being an adult guest at camp next summer

The chance to come and see camp in action is an incredible experience. You will leave with a new understanding of the great coordination of logistics and depth of the love of Jesus that is shared there. If you have never seen camp before, this is a bucket list item. If you would like to attend, email me.