Basic HTML Version
deeply into their lives. Since we’ve
been doing this for 20 years, we’ve
seen somany kids break free of the
crime and poverty in their
neighborhoods and start new lives.”
Many that graduate from the
program
become
strong
supporters, come back to work
with KIX, or send their own
children to the program. Delna
Elisme began attending the
programwhen she was just 8 years
old. After earning her master’s
degree, Delna returned to work
full-time with KIX, giving back to
the program that changed her life.
Her daughter, Thalia, represents
the second generation of KIX kids,
growing up in Christ.
Juvenile JusticeOutreach
The Juvenile Justice Outreach
programreaches anoften forgotten
group of young people; those living
in residential facilities because they
have been arrested, abused or
abandoned. Miami YFC’s Juvenile
JusticeOutreachministers to those
lost and hurting youth. “I’ve been
doing this for 30 years, and am
humbled to have had the
opportunity to share the gospel
with over 100,000 young people,”
says director, Glenn Craig. “For
many it is a very dark, scary time. I
share amessagewith the group and
then ask if any of them would like
to speak with me one-on-one. I
always have a list,” says Craig.
“They share their stories, their
fears, and their questions. And we
have the answer: Jesus. “
Miami YouthLeadership
Initiative
The Miami Youth Leadership
Initiative (MYLI) was formed to
train church youth leaders how to
reach young people outside the
churchwalls.This innovative 3-year
training programactually provides
financial grants to 15 youth leaders
to learn and implement youth
ministry. It focuses on effective
evangelism, discipleship and
empowerment of young people.
Presently, 25 youth leaders are
participating in MYLI, impacting
over 2,000 youth.
To support the life-changing
ministry of Youth for Christ in
Miami, register to Run, Walk, or
even Stroll through ZooMiami on
November 9. Join the 1,000 plus –
and runWILD in the zoo– tohelp
kids at risk. Be there early if you’re
going to run in the certified 5K.
Starting time is 7:30 am. After the
official runners get their start, the
rest of the crowd can line up for the
Fun Run/Walk, where you follow
the same course as the runners -
right through Zoo Miami - but at
your ownpace.Whenyoucross the
finish line, there will be breakfast
food, coffee, activities, music,
entertainment and a KidZone.
Then stay and enjoy the rest of the
day at ZooMiami.
If you can’t be there in person,
be there in spirit by making a
donation. Check out the event, or
register
online
at
miamiwildrun.com. For more
information, call Miami Youth for
Christ at 305-271-2442.
>
goodnewsfl.org
9 October 2013
From
PREVIOUS
page
Running Wild
LOCAL