Missions Trip to Baja Mexico over New Year's Eve!

In partnership with Baja Bound Ministries and Pastor John Rose of Rancho Vista Church, Youth Journey will be leading a Missions Trip down to Baja, Mexico this holiday season! MARK YOUR CALENDARS and join the team, because YOU ARE NEEDED!

* MARK YOUR CALENDARS - From Sunday afternoon, December 28th 2008 through Friday evening, January 2nd 2009, we're taking youths, families and friends down to Baja Mexico to build at least one house for families in desperate need!
* Photos from Joan and I's overnight preview trip back on July 17th can be seen at http://www.youthjourney.org/. Check out the Snapfish gallery links.

SEE A NEED, FILL A NEED...
Brothers & sisters... the time is NOW! We met a family of 11 children (all under the age of 12) and 3 adults with only one working father making $10 US per week to support them all, that has no home. The shelter where they were staying is now in use by the owner, and they have no shelter. Our mission is to fill this need with the love of Christ! We'll do this as we...
* Raise money to buy all the materials needed for a new home!
* Get down there, and build the new home to completion!
* Teach the children Vocational Bible School at the local orphanage!
* Perform construction, repairs, cleanup and more for the Children's Home!

We need to raise over $10,000 for all the materials and to make this trip happen for a group of 25, but God willing, I want to see us make arrangements for the maximum of 55 servants willing to give unconditional love and support to those in need! That would put our costs to raise over $20,000.00 but have no fear, the Lord will provide. All He asks of you, is to say "YES!" Let's flood the area with Christ's awesome power... and show the world what love can do!

Full details are on the way... for now, on this blog, add your voices! Join in and RSVP. Start getting your passports together and mark your calendars! These people need you! This New Year's Eve, celebrate with us, by shooting fireworks of grace and faith from the rooftop of a brand new home, for a desperate family... GIVE YOURSELF AWAY this holiday season!

RSVP now! Ask Questions... get involved... JUST DO IT!

How are you feeling about the Face to Face Series?

Full details about the Face to Face series are always online at www.youthjourney.org/sunday.html. The schedule has just been updated to accommodate the teaching on Baptisms back on July 20th! It was a very exciting day on the beach as our very own, Mary Valarguez was baptized by Pastor Jim.

About Face to Face - One of the main things God is leading us towards is an aggressive focus on real life issues our youths will be facing. These are the main questions of a truly Christ-centered life in a world of many ideals. We will be a ministry that "attacks" the issues of real life, the world-views and how Jesus Christ rises above these barriers, anchors and hurdles we face. Please take a look at the below. Perhaps you know of another issue we need to address? Please share, and be ready for an aggressive and proactive initiative, that starts and ends with our Lord and Savior.

Please provide your input, and stay on top of the schedules and teaching subjects. Let us know how we're doing, what we can do to improve, and any other feedback you can give. We can grow together, as a family under Christ, with everyone's help!

What do you think of the new location?

Hey everyone! When we need to gain feedback and RSVPs, we'll be using this Blog spot for Youth Journey! I hope it helps everyone get thier voices where they need to be! First, let's start with the obvious. Please comment to us on any feedback you would like to share or advice to give, in regards to our trial period at the Tree of Life Church!