Saturday, July 18, 2009

What is the Youth and Mission Corps?









What is the Youth Mission Corps






The Youth Mission Corps is a new program, at the Wyoming Wilderness Camp, created by Pat Walsh to connect the camp to the surrounding area. The YMC travels to surrounding communities building connections through community service projects.


This year they have devoted their time painting, raking, landscaping, indoor and outdoor housework, and volunteering at Laramie Peak Humane Society. The YMC group is eager to continue throughout the camp season, because of the great joy it brings, not only to them, but the people they assist.


“I am very appreciative of the YMC, of all the years she has needed help this seems one seemed to have worked the best.” Jeannie Sherman, Esterbrook resident.


“The YMC are very conscientious and hard working, I could not have completed this project without their help.” Martha Beardin, Esterbrook resident.


“They did a great job!” Director of Laramie Peak Humane Society




During camp season they devote two of their working days in Esterbrook, and one day in Douglas. The remainder of their work week is spent at the Wilderness Camp, helping to plant mustard seeds of faith.



Here is what they have to say about their experiences so far.


“The YMC is a new adventure everyday we go out, and every day I look forward to it. I enjoy helping others who need a helping hand. It is a great thing for a young person or older person to be a part of.” Marshall Kelly Peru State College


“YMC is a complete blast.” Cody Floyd Wheatland High


“I enjoy working hard to help people out, its very fulfilling to see the joy it brings to those we have helped.” Marissa Cheney University of Wyoming


“I love helping people and this is just amazing being able to keep it going at camp. I really feel that any act, no matter how small, matters.” Bethany Boyd of Wright High School


“ It may be hard work, but when we see the looks on the faces of those we help, it makes it all worth it.” Allison Strube University of Wyoming.


Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we reap a harvest if we do not give up” Galatians 6:9 Tracy Jackson

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