Thanks so much to our supporters and friends who made it possible, through generosity and love, and a garage sale back on July 11th at Greater First Christian Church, for all of us to go to Big Bear with Youth Journey Ministries (Teen ministry of Journey Covenant Church in Redondo Beach - www.youthjourney.org) at the end of July, 2009! That's right, from Friday, July 24th-Sunday, July 26th we're taking Jr. High and High School students to Big Bear Lake where we have 3 cabins, 2 big boats for water skiing and inner tubing, 2 very special guest teachers in Eric & Caitlin Garthoffner, and one great weekend of fun in the sun on the lake!!!
The theme of the weekend is "Living a PURE Life - Think right, Do right, Think right" based on Philippians 4:8-9 from the Holy Bible's New Testament. We can't wait to sing, hang out, pray, dance, learn, feast and so much more! THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
STAPLES CENTER, HERE WE COME!!!
On Saturday, April 11th we're teaming up with our partners at the Youth Journey (Teen Ministry of Journey Covenant Church in Redondo Beach - www.youthjourney.org) and heading to the Staples Center in Los Angeles to watch the Clippers take on the Portland Trailblazers! The game time is 7:30pm but we're heading out early around 5pm so we can hang out at the amazing Nokia Center before we head in! We are selling $40 center court tickets for $20 (section 319). Every ticket sold raises $10 for which a foster youth can go to the game and also help us to create a new camp/conference for youths to develop life skills and hope in Christ! Person who sells the most tickets gets 2 Floor Seats worth $1000 each!!! Please help us by buying and selling more and more tickets to the game and supporting under-privileged and at-risk youth! Full details on the Promo page - www.emerginglightfoundation.org/promo.html
Monday, February 9, 2009
EVENTS CALENDAR
* BEACH SPORTS DAY!
On Saturday, February 21st I'll be running a men's flag football and a woman's flag football tournament on the beach! Both are strictly for adults but hey, while I have the beach, I'll be putting up a couple extra football fields and reserving a volleyball court so we can start enjoying sunny Southern California again! Come out and enjoy the beach and let's have some fun together! We'll be there from 10am-3/4pm at 10th & the Strand in Hermosa Beach!
* GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER & TUTORING DAY!
On Saturday, March 14th we're teaming up with our friends at Greater First Christian Church in Torrance to throw a giant garage sale fundraiser to raise money for foster youths in Los Angeles County! We're working to provide them with tutoring on a regular basis, and Christian mentoring experiences. Part of the proceeds will go towards their participation in our FOA Camp in August, and much more! Please help us by donating items for the sale itself, and if you are or know of any teachers/tutors, that could join us for a couple hours and lead some tutoring sessions, please get us in touch! The sale will be from 7am-4pm and we'll have lunch, fun and games between tutoring sessions and while we serve!!!
* CLIPPERS GAME AT STAPLES CENTER!
On Saturday, April 11th we're teaming up with our partners at at Youth Journey (http://www.youthjourney.org/) and heading to the Staples Center in Los Angeles to watch the Clippers take on the Portland Trailblazers! The game time is 7:30pm but we're heading out early around 5pm so we can hang out at the amazing Nokia Center before we head in! So mark your calendars!
* ADVENTUREPLEX ACTION!
Saturday, April 25th, 2009 from 1pm-5pm! We're gathering for a day of action and adventure as we hit AdventurePlex in Manhattan Beach! We'll be spending an hour or two on the rope course and conquest and then climbing the rock walls! Cost is $20 per person. Church waiver forms are required (See below to download). We meet at the church parking lot at 12:15pm and leave very promptly at 12:30pm to the location. Please have lunch beforehand, as food is not provided. There is food at the site, but it would be an additional cost of your own. You may pick up your sons and/or daughters at 5:30pm at the church parking lot! Contact us if you need them dropped off!
* LA GALAXY GAME!
On Saturday, May 30th we're teaming up with our partners at Youth Journey (http://www.youthjourney.org/) and heading to the Home Depot Center in Carson to watch a Los Angeles Galaxy soccer game with David Beckham! We're also going to schedule an inside VIP tour of the facilities for some behind-the-scenes looks, at the world of professional soccer! The LA Galaxy is supporting the foster youth! With that, we are selling $25 tickets to anyone and everyone, and part of each ticket sales supports a foster youth in our ongoing events and definitely brings him or her, to the game itself! So mark your calendars and details are coming soon!
* FRIENDS OF ANGELS CAMP!
We're heading back to the camping grounds for a FOA weekend! Every year, we partner with Journey Covenant Church and support their FOA Weekend Camp where we partner with and serve families with autistic children. It's an amazing time and ministry where everyone shares the joy that only God can give! Mark your calendars for August 21st-23rd and be ready for more details!
* MISSIONS TRIP TO BAJA, MEXICO!
We're heading back to Mexico for another New Year's Eve run from Sunday, December 27th through Friday, January 1st! We partner with our friends from Youth Journey (http://www.youthjourney.org/) For full details - Go to http://www.youthjourney.org/!
On Saturday, February 21st I'll be running a men's flag football and a woman's flag football tournament on the beach! Both are strictly for adults but hey, while I have the beach, I'll be putting up a couple extra football fields and reserving a volleyball court so we can start enjoying sunny Southern California again! Come out and enjoy the beach and let's have some fun together! We'll be there from 10am-3/4pm at 10th & the Strand in Hermosa Beach!
* GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER & TUTORING DAY!
On Saturday, March 14th we're teaming up with our friends at Greater First Christian Church in Torrance to throw a giant garage sale fundraiser to raise money for foster youths in Los Angeles County! We're working to provide them with tutoring on a regular basis, and Christian mentoring experiences. Part of the proceeds will go towards their participation in our FOA Camp in August, and much more! Please help us by donating items for the sale itself, and if you are or know of any teachers/tutors, that could join us for a couple hours and lead some tutoring sessions, please get us in touch! The sale will be from 7am-4pm and we'll have lunch, fun and games between tutoring sessions and while we serve!!!
* CLIPPERS GAME AT STAPLES CENTER!
On Saturday, April 11th we're teaming up with our partners at at Youth Journey (http://www.youthjourney.org/) and heading to the Staples Center in Los Angeles to watch the Clippers take on the Portland Trailblazers! The game time is 7:30pm but we're heading out early around 5pm so we can hang out at the amazing Nokia Center before we head in! So mark your calendars!
* ADVENTUREPLEX ACTION!
Saturday, April 25th, 2009 from 1pm-5pm! We're gathering for a day of action and adventure as we hit AdventurePlex in Manhattan Beach! We'll be spending an hour or two on the rope course and conquest and then climbing the rock walls! Cost is $20 per person. Church waiver forms are required (See below to download). We meet at the church parking lot at 12:15pm and leave very promptly at 12:30pm to the location. Please have lunch beforehand, as food is not provided. There is food at the site, but it would be an additional cost of your own. You may pick up your sons and/or daughters at 5:30pm at the church parking lot! Contact us if you need them dropped off!
* LA GALAXY GAME!
On Saturday, May 30th we're teaming up with our partners at Youth Journey (http://www.youthjourney.org/) and heading to the Home Depot Center in Carson to watch a Los Angeles Galaxy soccer game with David Beckham! We're also going to schedule an inside VIP tour of the facilities for some behind-the-scenes looks, at the world of professional soccer! The LA Galaxy is supporting the foster youth! With that, we are selling $25 tickets to anyone and everyone, and part of each ticket sales supports a foster youth in our ongoing events and definitely brings him or her, to the game itself! So mark your calendars and details are coming soon!
* FRIENDS OF ANGELS CAMP!
We're heading back to the camping grounds for a FOA weekend! Every year, we partner with Journey Covenant Church and support their FOA Weekend Camp where we partner with and serve families with autistic children. It's an amazing time and ministry where everyone shares the joy that only God can give! Mark your calendars for August 21st-23rd and be ready for more details!
* MISSIONS TRIP TO BAJA, MEXICO!
We're heading back to Mexico for another New Year's Eve run from Sunday, December 27th through Friday, January 1st! We partner with our friends from Youth Journey (http://www.youthjourney.org/) For full details - Go to http://www.youthjourney.org/!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
GARAGE SALE AND TUTORING DAY ON MARCH 14TH
In partnership with our family at Greater First Christian Church in Torrance, we are now throwing a giant Garage Sale on Saturday, March 14th at the church location, right on their lawn and parking lot! The sale will be huge as boxes of donations are already waiting to be sold! The church is located at 4915 Emerald in Torrance. 100% of the proceeds will be used by ELF to fund the ongoing efforts to provide growing relationships and education to all the children and teenagers that need help!!!
Want to help? Here's how...
WITH THE GARAGE SALE:
1. Consider shopping at the sale!!!
2. Donate items to be sold (clothing, toys, books, DVDs, electronics, furniture, appliances...etc.). Please submit only items in good condition.
3. Spread the word! Please share the information about the sale to everyone you know!
4. Volunteer to help us set up/clean up and collect items and price them!
5. Volunteer to work a shift for a couple of hours day of the event!
TUTORING PROGRAM:
In the 4 classrooms and even the main santuary, we are gathering volunteer teachers to tutor youths that need help with specific subjects in school. Youths will be tutored for an hour, then take a break to have some fun, and also serve at the Garage Sale. Then they will go into another subject with another tutor, or depending on their needs, focus in on that one tough subject!!! So how can you help?
1. We need tutors for kids and teenagers, level elementary through high school. You'll be teaching based on your availability that day and you will be assigned anywhere from 1-5 students for each hour long session.
2. Volunteer to sit with kids and our tutors for crowd control and personal support for the youths in each session.
3. Spread the Word! Tell everyone and their kids to contact us about tutoring help! Parents can kick back and enjoy the day on the grass, or drop of kids for the duration of the sessions/event. Or they can join us and help serve at the event!
4. Serve/Cook Lunch! We need volunteers to help serve food and setup/cleanup for lunch during the event! We want to have a snack bar and have lunch for all volunteers/workers/youths/parents. We also need food and drink donations to cook and serve!
All in all, what a day we have planned! Tutoring, garage sale fundraiser, fun and games, lunch and community service... all for the youth that need us the most! GET INVOLVED TODAY!
Want to help? Here's how...
WITH THE GARAGE SALE:
1. Consider shopping at the sale!!!
2. Donate items to be sold (clothing, toys, books, DVDs, electronics, furniture, appliances...etc.). Please submit only items in good condition.
3. Spread the word! Please share the information about the sale to everyone you know!
4. Volunteer to help us set up/clean up and collect items and price them!
5. Volunteer to work a shift for a couple of hours day of the event!
TUTORING PROGRAM:
In the 4 classrooms and even the main santuary, we are gathering volunteer teachers to tutor youths that need help with specific subjects in school. Youths will be tutored for an hour, then take a break to have some fun, and also serve at the Garage Sale. Then they will go into another subject with another tutor, or depending on their needs, focus in on that one tough subject!!! So how can you help?
1. We need tutors for kids and teenagers, level elementary through high school. You'll be teaching based on your availability that day and you will be assigned anywhere from 1-5 students for each hour long session.
2. Volunteer to sit with kids and our tutors for crowd control and personal support for the youths in each session.
3. Spread the Word! Tell everyone and their kids to contact us about tutoring help! Parents can kick back and enjoy the day on the grass, or drop of kids for the duration of the sessions/event. Or they can join us and help serve at the event!
4. Serve/Cook Lunch! We need volunteers to help serve food and setup/cleanup for lunch during the event! We want to have a snack bar and have lunch for all volunteers/workers/youths/parents. We also need food and drink donations to cook and serve!
All in all, what a day we have planned! Tutoring, garage sale fundraiser, fun and games, lunch and community service... all for the youth that need us the most! GET INVOLVED TODAY!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
ELF Board Meeting Notes!
Hey Everyone! The ELF Board of Directors met up this past Sunday and joined the service at Bel Air Presbyterian! What a joy it was to come together... In attendance were:
* Trini Phan, Amy Chang, Joan Santos, Kira Hodge, Tom Caldwell, Brian Lanich, Wayne Sonoda and Chris Jahng.
Schedule is coming out fast and furious. After our 2008 Christmas Fundraiser, we have a email list in conjunction with our growing Operation FUN contacts! Look for an email newsletter to come out late January 2009! The first of our monthly communications!
We're adding several programs and events:
1. TUTORING: We'll be creating monthly tutoring days that will be combined with sun and fun so that youths can be tutored in different subjects, while having a chance to play sports, play games, connect with our adult volunteers and eat plenty of home cooked meals! Our first date will be on Saturday, March 14th as we combine with a new fundraising program!
2. GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER: As mentioned above, we're going to combine our tutoring day with a fundraiser in the community. We'll have a garage sale out on the grass that the youths will work and serve while enhancing their education! We'll have plenty of youth activities, while selling donated items from the local community! Look for more details soon! The event will be an all day extravaganze on Saturday, March 14th in Torrance!
3. MARINE MAMMAL CENTER: We'll spend a day visiting and touring the Marine Mammal Center and visiting the location in San Pedro as well! This will be a fun day, followed by an afternoon picnic lunch out in the sun! Coming soon, with full details on a Saturday near you!
Take a sneak peak at our upcoming calendar:
* Operation FUN on Wednesday nights in Torrance! Every week! 4915 Emerald Ave in Torrance at Greater First Christian Church.
* Saturday, January 31st we're all invited to a dinner party and presentation from the Baja Mexico missionairies! We'll be having tacos and seeing the slide show and hearing about the next trip and future plans and updates from the families!
* Jr. High/Middle School Lazertag lock-in event! On Friday night, February 6th at 11pm to 7am Saturday, we're taking the youngster for an all-nighter in Torrance at Laserstorm! Food and games included in an unlimited way! $25 per youngster.
* Trip to AdventurePlex on Saturday, February 7th in Manhattan Beach. $25 per person, ages 12 and up as we take on the rope course and rock climbing wall. From 1-5pm.
Much more is on the way! Stay tuned and stay involved! Volunteers needed on an ongoing basis for each and every event!
* Trini Phan, Amy Chang, Joan Santos, Kira Hodge, Tom Caldwell, Brian Lanich, Wayne Sonoda and Chris Jahng.
Schedule is coming out fast and furious. After our 2008 Christmas Fundraiser, we have a email list in conjunction with our growing Operation FUN contacts! Look for an email newsletter to come out late January 2009! The first of our monthly communications!
We're adding several programs and events:
1. TUTORING: We'll be creating monthly tutoring days that will be combined with sun and fun so that youths can be tutored in different subjects, while having a chance to play sports, play games, connect with our adult volunteers and eat plenty of home cooked meals! Our first date will be on Saturday, March 14th as we combine with a new fundraising program!
2. GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER: As mentioned above, we're going to combine our tutoring day with a fundraiser in the community. We'll have a garage sale out on the grass that the youths will work and serve while enhancing their education! We'll have plenty of youth activities, while selling donated items from the local community! Look for more details soon! The event will be an all day extravaganze on Saturday, March 14th in Torrance!
3. MARINE MAMMAL CENTER: We'll spend a day visiting and touring the Marine Mammal Center and visiting the location in San Pedro as well! This will be a fun day, followed by an afternoon picnic lunch out in the sun! Coming soon, with full details on a Saturday near you!
Take a sneak peak at our upcoming calendar:
* Operation FUN on Wednesday nights in Torrance! Every week! 4915 Emerald Ave in Torrance at Greater First Christian Church.
* Saturday, January 31st we're all invited to a dinner party and presentation from the Baja Mexico missionairies! We'll be having tacos and seeing the slide show and hearing about the next trip and future plans and updates from the families!
* Jr. High/Middle School Lazertag lock-in event! On Friday night, February 6th at 11pm to 7am Saturday, we're taking the youngster for an all-nighter in Torrance at Laserstorm! Food and games included in an unlimited way! $25 per youngster.
* Trip to AdventurePlex on Saturday, February 7th in Manhattan Beach. $25 per person, ages 12 and up as we take on the rope course and rock climbing wall. From 1-5pm.
Much more is on the way! Stay tuned and stay involved! Volunteers needed on an ongoing basis for each and every event!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
ELF Returns from the Baja Mexico Mission's Trip!!!
Hello Team,
Hope you’ve had some time to rest and reflect on the journey for which we just returned! There is definitely going to be some ongoing follow up, and Pastor John (“PJ”) and I are already talking about the next trip down this coming summer 2009. There is yet so much to do. So I want to encourage you for firstly, a job well done in representing Christ our Lord as best as we could, for the completion of the two homes with insulation and dry wall, plus the work at Agua Viva, the village and even Connie’s school… whew!
We also want to encourage everyone to stay in touch, spread the Word and continue being the best missionary 24/7 everywhere you are and with everything you do and say to anyone and everyone! Don’t ever forget that you are ALWAYS a missionary for Jesus!
So far, we have compiled 2 photo galleries and over 1000 shots for you… keep them coming in. Reply to me and send me any online photos. If you want to send me a CD, we’ll make it happen. There is so much yet to share with one another.
Justin and I will also be working together to set up a reunion party where we can invite our sponsors, break bread together once again, have fun and share photos, a slide show, and give you any follow up announcements for future trips and much, much more! Stay connected with one another in brotherly/sisterly love and share the Gospel at all times, using words when necessary!
I can honestly tell you, from the bottom of my heart, that there is no other people, place or time that I would have ever been a part of, than where we were together this past week. You bless me and teach me one and all. I am reminded very humbly, that throughout all the discourse that is the history of man; all the pain and suffering throughout the world; even the wars that have been fought nationally and even within our own hearts… that time and time again, the Lord our God has risen up heroes of faith from the ranks of those who have made themselves available. Even when we are not prepared or worthy, He calls us to stand up and fight against the evils of this world. Persons of every background, sex, age, size, strength, weakness and influence, as well as the humble, the crippled, the shy and the desperate, have been used by God to answer His calling. This calling is ours to turn despair into hope, defeat into victory, tragedy into celebration, and death into everlasting life. Boast in the Lord’s victory, dearest team, and be passionate and prayerful always. I love you all very much.
Your fellow servant,
Chris
310-877-3148
chris@youthjourney.org
Photo Galleries, updates, news, events… – www.YouthJourney.org
Youth Journey Blog – www.journeyyouth.blogspot.com
Baja Bound Ministries – www.BajaBound.org
Pastor John Rose – 619-540-1221 (bajabound10@cox.net)
Facebook Group Page for everyone on our trip - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=67770679688&ref=mf
COMING SOON…
* A follow up mission’s trip near you…
* Ongoing updates and follow up with the Baja Bound team
* A lawsuit from Avon-Rent-A-Car (kidding… I hope!)
May God bless you all and keep you close… Amen.
Hope you’ve had some time to rest and reflect on the journey for which we just returned! There is definitely going to be some ongoing follow up, and Pastor John (“PJ”) and I are already talking about the next trip down this coming summer 2009. There is yet so much to do. So I want to encourage you for firstly, a job well done in representing Christ our Lord as best as we could, for the completion of the two homes with insulation and dry wall, plus the work at Agua Viva, the village and even Connie’s school… whew!
We also want to encourage everyone to stay in touch, spread the Word and continue being the best missionary 24/7 everywhere you are and with everything you do and say to anyone and everyone! Don’t ever forget that you are ALWAYS a missionary for Jesus!
So far, we have compiled 2 photo galleries and over 1000 shots for you… keep them coming in. Reply to me and send me any online photos. If you want to send me a CD, we’ll make it happen. There is so much yet to share with one another.
Justin and I will also be working together to set up a reunion party where we can invite our sponsors, break bread together once again, have fun and share photos, a slide show, and give you any follow up announcements for future trips and much, much more! Stay connected with one another in brotherly/sisterly love and share the Gospel at all times, using words when necessary!
I can honestly tell you, from the bottom of my heart, that there is no other people, place or time that I would have ever been a part of, than where we were together this past week. You bless me and teach me one and all. I am reminded very humbly, that throughout all the discourse that is the history of man; all the pain and suffering throughout the world; even the wars that have been fought nationally and even within our own hearts… that time and time again, the Lord our God has risen up heroes of faith from the ranks of those who have made themselves available. Even when we are not prepared or worthy, He calls us to stand up and fight against the evils of this world. Persons of every background, sex, age, size, strength, weakness and influence, as well as the humble, the crippled, the shy and the desperate, have been used by God to answer His calling. This calling is ours to turn despair into hope, defeat into victory, tragedy into celebration, and death into everlasting life. Boast in the Lord’s victory, dearest team, and be passionate and prayerful always. I love you all very much.
Your fellow servant,
Chris
310-877-3148
chris@youthjourney.org
Photo Galleries, updates, news, events… – www.YouthJourney.org
Youth Journey Blog – www.journeyyouth.blogspot.com
Baja Bound Ministries – www.BajaBound.org
Pastor John Rose – 619-540-1221 (bajabound10@cox.net)
Facebook Group Page for everyone on our trip - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=67770679688&ref=mf
COMING SOON…
* A follow up mission’s trip near you…
* Ongoing updates and follow up with the Baja Bound team
* A lawsuit from Avon-Rent-A-Car (kidding… I hope!)
May God bless you all and keep you close… Amen.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Youth "Bond Servant" Auction Results!
God truly blessed us this past Sunday as we hosted our first-ever Youth "Bond Servant" Auction in an effort to team up with our entire church family and congregation in raising funds for the mission's trip, while also serving others sacrificially and with all our hearts! Our beloved church family raised up in a huge way, and God's grace filled the church that day! The winners are listed below... Auction winners will be contacted by Chris or another member of the YJ team by phone, and arrangements for the youth will be coordinated for transportation and dates of service with the winning families together! OFFER NEVER EXPIRES! THANK YOU to everyone, but most of all, to our wonderful Savior, who made all things possible, and certainly made all things happen!
AUCTION RESULTS:
* Paul Jones & Vincent Morales were won by the Catalans
* Markus Nygren was won by the Catalans
* Derrick Howard was won by the Wiley's
* Kodi Hamff was won by the Wiley's
* Mike Bui was won by Al Kung
* Vincent & Mike Bui were won by Al Kung
* Akeera (Kiki) was won by Al Kung
* Jon was won by Al Kung
* Wydarius Spikes was won by Al Kung* Bertha was won by Al Kung
* Ashley Prewitt was won by Carol Poon
* Brenton Moore was won by Carl Hidalgo
* Derek Lawson (DLAW) was won by Jeff & Deanna Yost
* Marlin Drawhorn was won by the Uyematsu's
* Anna, Megan & Kylie Petty were won by the Cochran's
* Marie Velasquez was won by the Nygren's
* Kylie Petty was won by Chris (Yaay... go me!)
* Ilima Kung was won by Sarris
* Anton Drawhorn was won by Shelle Welty
* Tawanesha (Elmo) was won by Lee Macklin
* Champagne was won by Monica Thompson
* Samantha was won by Heather McVickar
* Tina Sampay was won by Ken Smith
AUCTION RESULTS:
* Paul Jones & Vincent Morales were won by the Catalans
* Markus Nygren was won by the Catalans
* Derrick Howard was won by the Wiley's
* Kodi Hamff was won by the Wiley's
* Mike Bui was won by Al Kung
* Vincent & Mike Bui were won by Al Kung
* Akeera (Kiki) was won by Al Kung
* Jon was won by Al Kung
* Wydarius Spikes was won by Al Kung* Bertha was won by Al Kung
* Ashley Prewitt was won by Carol Poon
* Brenton Moore was won by Carl Hidalgo
* Derek Lawson (DLAW) was won by Jeff & Deanna Yost
* Marlin Drawhorn was won by the Uyematsu's
* Anna, Megan & Kylie Petty were won by the Cochran's
* Marie Velasquez was won by the Nygren's
* Kylie Petty was won by Chris (Yaay... go me!)
* Ilima Kung was won by Sarris
* Anton Drawhorn was won by Shelle Welty
* Tawanesha (Elmo) was won by Lee Macklin
* Champagne was won by Monica Thompson
* Samantha was won by Heather McVickar
* Tina Sampay was won by Ken Smith
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