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Regional Staff Conference: Regina YFC is hosting the Central region conference at Dallas Valley Ranch Camp January 16-18. We have 60 people registered from across Canada to join us. Please pray for those travelling and our time together will be a time of refreshing.
Coldest Night of the Year: On Saturday February 25, 2012 we are hosting a fundraising run/walk (2.5km, 5km, or 10km) for youth homelessness in Regina. We are hoping to raise $25,000 toward our Uturn Home but we need your help. Are you willing to get a team of 5-8 runners/ walkers together? Please contact Byron Toth at yfcbyron@gmail.com
Lamb’s Boxing Club: Brody Pigeon is at Canadian Nationals in Nova Scotia and has a bout at 7pm Eastern.
Lamb’s Drop-In: Mondays are sports drop in- and Wednesdays we will be teaching the “Hero’s Program”. We are looking for more volunteers if you are interested please contact Aaron Cross aaroncross100@gmail.com
YFC Radio Show: Aaron Cross and a team of volunteers have a dream for a Christian Radion show called Uncut Word. They have a 9pm Friday Night spot on a local community Radio Station to do a Christian rap show. Please pray this will reach many youth for Christ.
If you are interested please contact Aaron Cross aaroncross100@gmail.com
Switchback- discipleship Community: Last night the small group discussion went well. One staff mentioned his group of boys where more open and shared prayer requests with him. If you are interested in getting involved contact Jimmy at jimmyschimmel@hotmail.com
Host Family wanted: a German YFC Volunteer: We are looking for a good family to host Christian from Germany. Christian comes from a farming family, has a desire to serve God, and learn better English. There is a small honorarium to cover room/board. Please contact James Clifford at James@yfcsask.com
Jedidiah House: Here is some feedback we received this week from a Social Worker “Thanks for all your help! You guys do an amazing job with youth. I will be sure to keep advocated for Jedidiah House! It is the absolute best group home a youth could be a part of in my opinion.”
Moose Jaw Satellite: We have raised over $2000 of the $5000 to get a new one installed. We are in need of a new furnace in Moose Jaw. The old one is over 30 years old has not been keeping the house warm. If you would like to partner with us on this project please visit www.yfcregina.com and click the donate button.
MJ Uturn: This week we added another youth to Uturn. The other youth seem to be getting along and enjoying the program. They have interviewed a 5th so we should be full.
Uturn Build: Saskpower still has not come to trench the power. We are using a generator to keep the furnaces running. They have been mudding and taping this week. We hope to open March 31, 2012 with the 2 basement suites open July 2012.
The Battlefords: Drop In Center: We are in discussion/planning with a local church in Battleford who has a youth center building. They are interested in YFC operating a drop-in center in their building. Please pray for a Drop In Manager who can lead this important program.
The Battlefords Floor Hockey Ministry: We are working with a local Reserve to start a Friday Nigh Floor Hockey ministry in their community. Please pray as we find volunteers to serve in this program.
Careers/ Volunteer Positions: We are looking for a staff person in Battleford to cover shifts and do some Youth outreach. Contact Rob Hartman at prob@live.ca
Wake Up Deborah: This is an international prayer coordination to pray for the youth of our communities. If you would like to get involved contact Heather Webb webbh@accesscomm.ca