The Way Christian Youth Center

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The Way Christian Youth Center

4 days ago

Per the policies in place at The Way, if school is cancelled, we will also be closed. Everybody stay safe and warm. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Way Christian Youth Center

5 days ago

Due to the possibility of inclement weather this evening and Trigg County Schools mandating all students and employees be off campus by 5:30, The Way will be closing at 5PM this evening. Everyone stay safe. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Way Christian Youth Center

1 week ago

The Way is so thankful to all the wonderful Christian Churches, Businesses and Organizations which provide sustenance to students each month. For many Youth at The Way what they provide is the evening meal for our students. If any food remains, it is sent home with students to their families. We can not say “thank you” enough for their love and sacrifice in sharing the love of CHRIST in word and deed. A special thanks to The Way’s Marsha Petro who coordinates kitchen functions to make things easier for Churches and Martha Davis who serves and mentors each Friday, regardless of Food Provider. Thanks always to Nell Weer, The Way’s “Refreshment Coordinator”. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Way Christian Youth Center

1 month ago

Friends of The WayIf you are considering any additional charitable donations for 2022 year end or 2023 tax deductions, please consider The Way Christian Youth Ministries of Trigg County Kentucky, INC. Those of you who are familiar with The Way know the difference GOD has made in the lives of students; many for eternity (150 since 2011 and over 20 this school year) for eternity. The Way is endeavoring to construct a 3,500 square foot Discipleship/Education building and estimates needing approximately $300K more to reach the $450K projected cost. The Way is truly a GOD inspired unique ministry that we pray will be emulated in small communities throughout our Nation. We must reach this generation for CHRIST !!! For more information about the LORD’s Ministry at The Way and how the new facility would be used, please review the below flyer and enjoy investing a few minutes (8) in a recent video made by Mr. James Shelton, Trigg County Educator and Volunteer at The Way. Also, please post on your FB pages for like minded/hearted friends to see. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of support. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGsY_gaNaoY www.facebook.com/thewaychristianyouthcenter/videos/1099471841000145/thewayforteens.org/donations/www.paypal.com/donate?token=g9OGwmlI97cnLjq_6LzCT5lVXsvsDGLsENZQx42jkrGSXDlppDFR01YYdQljspuJ8kkmN... ... See MoreSee Less

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The Way Christian Youth Center

2 months ago

More than 70 students at The Way enjoyed a Fantastic Holiday Meal of Turkey, Ham, Dressing and Gravy, Corn Pudding, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls, and a variety of delicious desserts. Following the meal, students were blessed to participate in a presentation/devotion by the local chapter of the “Sons Of The American Revolution (SAR)” led by Steve Mallory of Crossroads Church. Martha Davis, who led the planning and coordinating of the meal was unable to attend due to illness, but Katie Sumner and Greta Smith filled in admirably and were assisted by a fantastic team of wonderful cooks and servers including Toni Thomas, JoAnn Rose, Theresa Miller, Holly Fuller, Lewis Sumner, Sandra Williams, Ruby Martin, Amanda and Bill Oliver, Joan Heckmann, Jackie Brown, Emma Duseanek, Matt Shown, Jerry Brown, Mike Bryan, Marsha and Jan Petro, and others. A Special thanks to Crossroads Baptist Church and Pastor Matt Shown for funding much of the meal and to the Kitchen Staff of Hancock’s Neighborhood Market for the preparation. Below are a few pictures from this evening. Thanks again to all who supported. Our students were absolutely thrilled with the wonderful meal they received and the care and love for which it was Provided. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Way Christian Youth Center

2 months ago

Praises to the LORD and thanks to so many for a wonderful, fun, and successful “Cookie and Candy” Bazaar. Receipts on the sale were approximately $2950, which is Absolutely Great and will wonderfully bless students and their families!!! However, the dollar amount still comes in a distant second to the sales witness to our community of how Christians join together to show CHRIST’s Love in Word and Deed. You do so by sacrificially volunteering your time and resources to make a positive difference in the lives of students and their families. Each year “Mrs. Santa’s Cookie and Candy Bazaar” brings together wonderful people (and cooks 😊), from many different Christian denominations, who enjoy serving the LORD and helping others. The fellowship enjoyed as well as the cookies, candies and baked goods are the best Cadiz Kentucky has to offer and second to none anywhere. THANKS SO MUCH TO CADIZ BAPTIST CHURCH FOR ALLOWING THE WAY TO USE THEIR ANNEX FOR THE COOKIE AND CANDY BAZAAR. CADIZ BAPTIST HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL SUPPORTER OF THE LORD’S MINISTRY AT THE WAY, SINCE THE LORD STARTED THE MINISTRY IN 2011. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Way Christian Youth Center

2 months ago

Thanks to our LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST for over a dozen students who have accepted HIS Forgiveness and Gift of Salvation since June of this year ---at Hillcrest Camp, The Way and most recently Discipleship Now (DNOW). We are still following up with several additional students who we believe made professions of faith at DNOW. The Way follows up with each student to make sure they fully understand their decisions and to discuss “next steps” including Church Membership. Each student receiving CHRIST is presented a Teen Study Bible with their names embossed on the front cover. Following are some of the most recent presentations. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Way Christian Youth Center

2 months ago

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER HELPING THE WAY WITH A TAX DEDUCTIBLE YEAR END CONTRIBUTION The Way is an all volunteer, non profit (501 c 3), multi-denominational Christian Youth Center, established in 2011, which provides many services to Middle and High School students. Everything absolutely free; thanks to the love and generosity of Trigg County Churches/Christians and other Citizens THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAST SUPPORT. WE HAVE WORKED HARD TO BE WORTHY OF YOUR TRUST. GOD HAS USED YOUR KINDNESS TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING AND MORE. ---Ministering to an average of over 400 different students each year; approximately 80 daily.---Almost 12,000 SF Facility, with gym and computer room. Built 2017. Debt Free 2019.---Over 9,000 meals served each year and numerous activities in a safe and uplifting environment.---Two faith based “scouting” programs (American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Boys) with enrollment of over 40 students.---Daily devotions by local pastors and lay persons. Lives changed; many for eternity.---Hosts Adult Education Opportunities including GED completion and Lighthouse Medical School---Annual Seminars to Students (Suicide Awareness/Prevention, Sanctity of Life, Purity Before Marriage, Anti-Drugs).---Participation in area Youth Events e.g. Discipleship Now, Christian Summer Camp, Experiencing GOD Weekends etc.---Partnerships with Trigg Schools on Educational Programs, Teen Clothes Closet, and complimentary hosting of facilities.---Hosts Community Service Events e.g. Job Fairs, Health Fairs, Blood Drives, and Voting Location.---Ministries for “Seasoned Citizens”. ---Partnering with Churches and charitable activities to assist students and families in need. WE HUMBLY ASK FOR YOUR FUTURE TRUST AND SUPPORT OF PROPOSED DISCIPLESHIP/EDUCATION BUILDING The Way’s Board of Directors has approved fund raising efforts to construct a 3,500 square foot (ground floor) Education/Discipleship building which will contain two classrooms, library, prayer room and bathrooms. Classrooms will provide dedicated areas for more Christian education and secular training (including job/career) as well as uplifting movies. Such activities are difficult to accomplish in existing facility with 80-100 active students present many days. Library will contain Christian resources for use by the entire community. Building will also provide periodic opportunities to provide services to younger students (Intermediate and Elementary) including after school “VBS like” activities. We have nearly 1/3 of the estimated $450K required. If GOD’s will and with your generosity, we hope to have funds raised and completed building open to students during 2023-24 School Year. Please keep us in mind during the months ahead and, if led to do so, give a tax deductible donation. Please do not divert any gifts from Churches or any deserving charities to which you normally give. Donations can be sent to PO Box 572 Cadiz KY. 42211, use of PayPal on our FB Page, or brought to The Way on 197 Lafayette Street. If questions, please call 498-1933. Thank you and may GOD Bless your celebration of Thanksgiving and CHRISTmas. The Way’s Volunteers. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Way Christian Youth Center

3 months ago

“Discipleship Now” (DNOW) is a wonderful example of how GOD uses each of you and honors your sacrifices to accomplish the “Great Commission” in Trigg County. Thirty Three of our students attended DNOW Youth Rally at Edgewood Baptist Church in Hopkinsville last weekend (November 4th and 5th). The majority of these students are unchurched and many have only attended Church a few times in recent years, if at all. A few were new Christians. The Way (and you) are the reason All were at DNOW. The first two photos below are of the “altar call” at the closing service of DNOW on Saturday Night. Praise the LORD, at least half of our students went to the altar. Approximately 10-12 of our students raised their hands to accept CHRIST. Praise the LORD!!! We are trying to follow up with each one to determine what decisions were made and, as much as humanly possible, to be sure each student understood and is certain of their commitment. The follow ups ideally and usually include at least a 20-30 minute “counseling session” with Leaders at The Way and/or local Pastors. So far we have spoken with seven students. Six of those appear to sincerely and totally have accepted CHRIST as SAVIOR. The importance of Church Membership, Baptism, Bible Reading and Prayer have been emphasized and we have begun efforts to link them to possible Churches. A Teen Study Bible, with their names embossed on the cover, will soon be presented to them by The Way. Please keep these new Christians in prayer. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Way Christian Youth Center

3 months ago

Please see the below attached architectural rendition of an absolutely vital (and I believe final) facility part of the LORD’s Ministry at The Way. Thanks so much to Gary Gossett Architectural Drawing Firm and John Oliver of Ace Drywall and Acoustical for providing this “pro bono” to The Way. If GOD provides an opportunity, please contact these gentleman in the near future and thank them for their kind assistance. PRAISE THE LORD for the first steps in making the dream of a Discipleship/Education building a reality! The LORD has been so Awesome in honoring our Faithfulness by bringing young people, at The Way, into a saving knowledge of HIS SON, JESUS The CHRIST. There have been 3 young people accept CHRIST in the past ten days and 7 since the start of the School Year. However, there is a Great need for a building dedicated to helping our students grow in knowledge of CHRIST and closer to HIM. Also, where possible to help prepare them to be better able to live successful lives, provide for their future families and give back to the community. As you know, The Way’s Board of Directors, earlier this year, approved fund raising efforts to construct a 3,500 square foot (ground floor) Education/Discipleship building which will contain two classrooms, library, prayer room and bathrooms. Classrooms will provide dedicated areas for both Christian education and secular training (including job/career) as well as uplifting movies and other beneficial uses. Such activities are difficult to accomplish in existing facility with 90-100 active students present. Building will also provide periodic opportunities (e.g. after school Bible Schools) to provide services to younger students, not currently a part of our core competency (Middle and High School students). Estimated cost of building designed is upwards of $450K. We are also having discussions on the addition of “tornado/storm” shelter, which would be the “basement” of planned facility to benefit community and provide additional ministry space. Hopefully, there will be even more exciting news to share in the future!We do not plan on borrowing money, so fund raising efforts will start very soon. Please be in prayer, that if GOD’s will, the needed finances will be immediately forthcoming so we can quickly start on building while still keeping our total focus on serving students. Please let others know about our plans and needs and ask they pray if GOD would have them give a tax deductible gift as we approach the end of the 2022 tax year. ... See MoreSee Less

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