Nygel Simms City Life Director Freedom in Christ “W hen I lived on the east side of Chicago, my family and I were homeless for two months going from house to house, and, some days, we stayed at a park. Many of my family members were murdered through gun violence, and my dad is not even in my life. One day I was walking to school and a group of guys drove up alongside of me and asked if I was a particular person. I told them no, that they had me confused with someone else. I walked away towards an alley because I noticed they had guns in the car. As I walked down the alley, I could see in my peripheral them pulling out their guns. I quickly hid behind a dumpster as they fired a few shots at me. I could feel the wind of the bullets pass by me...” This is just a small part of “Allen’s” story, a 17-yearold we took to YFC Camp in Maryland. With tears streaming down his face, he shared the rest of his heartbreaking story for the first time with his peers. Though initially embarrassed by his painful story, Allen experienced the freedom that comes from being open and honest about where one is at in their life. Later that evening after hearing the Gospel, he experienced an even greater freedom when he gave his life to Jesus! PRAYER REQUESTS AND PRAISES • Praise for the many students that said “YES” to Jesus at YFC camps this summer! • Prayer for those still searching for the hope found in Jesus. • Prayer for our staff as we prepare for the upcoming school year! • Prayer that staff positions are filled so we can reach more students with the Gospel message! FOLLOW US! @YFCnIN @YFCNIN @yfcnin
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