Communities of Hope | Social Roundup #yw2017

There is an abundance of hope in the communities we serve.  Working alongside teenagers, God works through us to join with communities and understand their strengths and struggles.

We appreciate the beauty of each community, build on the hope we see and follow God’s call to respectfully serve.

Thank you #teampittsburgh for a GREAT week!!! #yw2017 #specialdelivery #sandiego

A post shared by Special Delivery (@specialdeliverysandiego) on Jun 22, 2017 at 2:24pm PDT

Probably one of my favorite parts about our programming in Rapid City is the buildup of events throughout the service week. The first few days, the participants are introduced to the less-popular version of our country’s history regarding the treatment of the Lakota nation. After spending time serving the community, they are exposed to the present richness of the Lakota culture that is very much alive and well in Rapid. Wednesday nights, that looks like attending a pow wow and learning dances from people like Daroon. Finally, we head into the culmination of their experience- the community cookout. I’m so excited for this group’s final service day in Rapid and can’t to see what the Father has in store! 🙌🏻 #yw2017 #thegoodlife @ywmissions @ywsummerstaff

A post shared by Jenna (Sellers) Cleveland (@jennanana28) on Jun 21, 2017 at 11:23pm PDT

Navajo nation mission trip#yw2017 Painting, Gardening #smackandsnl

A post shared by Jeff Postma (@drpostma) on Jun 22, 2017 at 7:23pm PDT

•Greater things have yet to come and greater things are still to be done in this city• #yw2017 #prayerontheporch

A post shared by Amber McCarty (@ambermm797) on Jun 26, 2017 at 8:59pm PDT

Sometimes it’s easier for us to see brokenness rather than beauty in our communities. The Chapel in the Hills is a great reminder to this crew that all of God’s creation is beautiful in its own way. After a morning of yard work, they were able to enjoy the beauty of this service site and this community! #yw2017 @ywmissions @ywsummerstaff

A post shared by Jenna (Sellers) Cleveland (@jennanana28) on Jun 21, 2017 at 3:17pm PDT

Painting day! #voltagemission #yw2017

A post shared by Sean (@seanmasterson7) on Jun 28, 2017 at 6:54am PDT

Proof that we have worked #yw2017

A post shared by The Road Student Ministries (@theroadsm) on Jun 26, 2017 at 6:14pm PDT

When a child takes your hand you join in and dance. This week I’ve seen youth come alongside this community and embrace everything it has to offer. Moments like this make it worth it #yw2017

A post shared by Jennifer Brandt (@jennibee1124) on Jun 29, 2017 at 6:23am PDT

Every part matters – everything can be used. What a week! #yw2017

A post shared by Collin Parkerson (@thatparkerson) on Jun 23, 2017 at 12:14pm PDT