Team is so crucial in God's story. There was a reason for the twelve that walked with Christ, God intended for us to do life together. As a chaplain at Mountview Youth Services Center I am a part of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Denver Area Youth for Christ (DAYFC), I have the priviledge of being on two extrodinary teams. Mountview Youth Services Center (MVYSC) has given me a office and I'm helping lead groups on Tuesday and Thursdays. DAYFC is bring me on part-time as the Youth Guidance Chaplian at MVYSC. All of this to say that this adventure starting almost a year ago is now in full swing. These two partnerships are huge for the success of WEM and where God is leading me and my family. Thank you for your prayers and support. Please visit the website by clicking on the link to the right if you have not learned what WEM is about.

You know how we need validation in our lives that we are doing the right thing? WEM has been a risk for my family and I to head down this road of working more intently with at-risk youth in the juvenile justice system. The first student showed up in our student ministry this last Wednesday. He simply said, "Thanks for inviting me." As I continue to work with the youth at MVYSC, we are infecting them with a faith that gives them hope in this world that we live in. We are touching lives and youth are being changed because of Christ.

Many of the youth at the detention center use their past drug usage as bragging rights. I was just hanging out in one of the pods that holds up to 20 youth in the facility and they were talking about thier pasts. I asked them if they regret what the have done, many do, but a few would say that as soon as they're out they start using again. I realize that we are creatures of habit, my desire is to communicate hope so they do not have to be a part of their negative influences and behaviors. Every time I meet with youth I let them know that I believe in them and that more importantly God believes in them and loves them more than I can even love or care for them. Would you join me in praying for these youth at this facility and partner with me to free God's hands to allow change to happen with these youth.