Today at a city middle school awards ceremony, Tyler handed out certificates to the 40 boys who completed Wise Guys this year. For many of these boys, wisdom is a foreign concept! We are grateful for the opportunity Tyler has to speak into their lives, and pray that God will continue a work of wisdom. […]
Calling all kids (and parents, grandparents, and mentors) … we have a mission for you this summer! Mission: Reading is a simple project intended to accomplish a couple of things: 1) Give kids a way to help other kids in Springfield hear about Jesus and have great summer and afterschool programs to go to 2) […]
Did you know that a child who is reading at grade level by 3rd grade is unlikely to ever be involved in the criminal justice system? And did you know that one of the best ways for kids to improve their reading is simply to read more? This summer we’re launching a new initiative to […]
Hey teachers! (Non-teaching friends, there is info for you too, just skip ahead.) Camp Boost is a partnership between Springfield Christian Youth Ministries (SCYM) and Clifton Avenue Church of God. It’s a daily, “Vacation Bible School”-style reading boost for children ages Pre-K through rising 6th graders. It meets 10:00-1:00 Monday-Friday, July 29 to August 2 […]
In honor of the National Day of Prayer tomorrow, it’s a great time to examine how we can pray for Springfield and specifically for kids. Would you join us for one week this month praying for God to move powerfully in our city to rewrite kids’ stories? Here are seven things you can pray for. […]