Monday, August 23, 2010

YES (Youth Equipped to Serve) Program Inspiring; Trains Youth to Love and Serve Needy Neighbors

The YES (Youth Equipped to Serve) Program of FOCUS North America provides opportunities for junior high and high school students to participate in formative weekends of service, with the ultimate purpose of raising a generation of Orthodox Christians who lead others in living out the true mission of the church -- to love and serve our most needy neighbors.

The Byztex blog reports today (August 23, 2010) that the students in the program are taken through a four-step service-learning process known as E4: EXPOSE, ENGAGE, EQUIP, and ENTRUST.

The students are first EXPOSED to the reality of the poverty in the world through interactive curriculum.

Secondly, the students are ENGAGED in strategically chosen service projects.

Thirdly, students are invited to a week of leadership training, where they are EQUIPPED with tools to guide others in service.

Lastly, students are ENTRUSTED with various leadership roles on weekend trips with continuing the mission of YES in their communities, to inspire, lead, and educate others.

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