“Quiet down everybody I have an announcement to make!” The familiar sound of dribbled basketballs, squeaky sneakers, and competitive banter echoed as I attempted to gain the attention of a gymnasium full of 7th and 8th grade boys. “The Man of the Day is…. Nasir Simmons!” I proclaimed. The attention of the room immediately shifted […]
This past January, at our annual SCYM staff retreat and planning meeting, we were enjoying some great coffee while we prayerfully discussed what we wanted to accomplish in the upcoming year. One of our goals was to compile a video resource section for our webpage. We wanted to have this resource tab filled with videos […]
During this unusual time, let’s take a look at one of Gods “unusual ideas” of effective ministry. Enter: the Apostle Paul. Paul was sovereignly given, by the Lord, a mission and vision statement to reach every non-Jewish person in the world! Oh yeah, and to do that without a phone, car, or internet. What happens […]
I know that God brings growth to the seeds we plant and water, but sometimes a different kind of tree grows up than what we were thinking! That’s exactly what happened at SCYM this past fall. It was my first week on the job as Executive Director and one of the first things on my […]
“I have attended 9 out of the 10 elementary schools in Springfield, as well as all 3 middle schools!” Bryan exclaimed, with a look of achievement in his eyes that quickly turned to one of pain as he remembered why he had needed to switch so frequently.Bryan is a 17-year-old senior enrolled at Cliff Park […]
The 2019 SCYM Spring Dessert is coming soon! Join us for this free annual event on Monday, April 8, or Tuesday, April 9, at the Hollenbeck-Bayley Conference Center. The Spring Dessert features an amazing buffet of desserts donated by area restaurants and bakers, along with stories and testimonies of Springfield kids. You’ll also learn about […]
What if we told you that you could help hundreds of Springfield kids through quality programs, and feature your business at the same time? The Spring Dessert banquet, SCYM’s signature fundraising event, is coming up on April 8-9, 2019, at the Hollenbeck-Bayley Conference Center. Admission to the Spring Dessert is free, with a lineup of […]
Do you know a funny kid between ages 9-18 in the greater Springfield, Ohio, area? Someone who’d love the chance to make people laugh on stage? Brand new in 2019, SCYM is pleased to announce … the Funniest Kid in Springfield contest! Auditions will be held Saturday, January 12, from 1:00-3:00 pm at Champion City […]
Did you know that you have a superpower for good? It has to do with your influence on the people you know to give. Here it is: Your voice is 60 times more powerful to influence your peers’ giving than any other person’s. That means that no matter how well an organization can tell people […]