"The most important one," answered Yeshua, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." Mark 12:29-31
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Life MAP
Youth program to provide love and care to young adults 18 and older who need our help to get on their feet. We want to help them map out their life with their focus on Yeshua.
Let me tell you a little about our vision for this youth program.
Between the two of us, my wife and I have over 25 years of experience in the field of Child-care. In that time we have witnessed hundreds of young people turn 18 and "graduate" the system to go out on their own with no family to help them and provide support in whatever way needed. Many of these young adults have been in the states custody for several years--some most of their lives. These young people need the support and love of someone. Just because a person turns 18 on a certain day does not mean they are ready to face the world by themselves. As I have already mentioned we have seen the need over and over again. We feel a strong commitment to caring for these young people and we want to offer a fresh start for these youth. Our vision is to provide reasonable housing and care for them as they step out into this new life without institutions and agencies to control them. We want to help them get jobs and further their education. Most of all we want to help them gain a sense of well being and the ability to stand on their own two feet. Throughout this process we want to share the tremendous love of God with them in word and deed. This program will be voluntary for the young adults as they will be at least 18 years old. We are not asking the state for any help funding this ministry--we believe God's provision will be more than sufficient. To begin with we are planning to begin with the facility in Owensboro, KY as mentioned in the What's New page of this WEB site.
At this facility we will be providing care for up to 30 young adults. As we see what the need is after this site is up and running we will consider the possibility of opening a second site more centrally located in Kentucky. Our vision for this ministry is not limited to Kentucky. We are considering expending this ministry into neighboring states as God provides the resources needed to provide the needed facilities and care for the youth.
If you would like to learn how you can help with this ministry click here.
May the Lord bless you and keep you always in His presence.
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