Hello, my name is Amber Smith. I’m 16 yrs. old and a junior at Springfield High School. I have two younger sisters, Rebecca and Megan. I’ve been a STARS participant from the first year it began. I started as a student and am now a volunteer. I came back as a volunteer because I wanted […]
It’s a new year. This is a time for fresh starts and second chances. A lot of people make resolutions to better themselves. How long do those new year resolutions last? Why is it so difficult to stay committed to things that are meant to improve our lives? I know personally the reason for my […]
I was blessed with a strong Christian upbringing. My parents instilled in me good morals and the importance of living a Christ-centered life. Now that I’m an adult, I am more aware of the world’s hurts. I am heartbroken for the breakdown of families. I see on a daily basis the aftermath of abuse, neglect, […]
This semester I have had the opportunity to sit in and help with an anger management group for 6th grade students at Clark Middle school. Chris has done a great job leading the group, and he has been a great example to me of how to patiently work with this challenging age group. As we […]
Every week in my Anger Management groups at Clark and Schaefer I ask the kids to answer 3 questions: 1-How do you feel right now and why? 2-What is one good thing that happened this week? 3-What is one not so good thing that happened this week? It’s amazing how many times the kids’ feelings […]
SCYM is launching a new website: www.scyministries.org. We are also excited about starting this blog! Check in often to get the latest information on the staff and ministry. A staff member or volunteer will update it at least once a week. Thanks for your interest in this ministry!