1K Challenge 2009 Recipients

The following groups received a grant from YouthWorks towards student-led ministry project that helps to meet a need in their local communities.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Mankato, MN
Description:  C.S.I. (Christ’s Servants in Action) is a multi-denominational church service group that meets once a month to plan and do a service project within the community.  They will be working with a wide range of local agencies (The Salvation Army, Echo Food Shelf, Theresa House, etc.) to serve the people of Mankato. 

Faith United Methodist Church
Freeport, IL
Description:  The youth group will assist an existing nonprofit in the Freeport area with a Beds for Babes program, which will provide free cribs, diapers, and formula for mothers in the community who are in need. 

Germantown United Methodist Church
Germantown, TN
Description:  Tired Soles wants to reflect Christ’s love by providing a new pair of shoes to every pair of feet in need.  They will be partnering with an existing nonprofit called Manna House to connect with the folks in Germantown who would benefit from receiving the warmth and dignity of new shoes. 

Gethsemane Lutheran Brethren Church
Rochester, MN
Description:  The youth of Gethsemane Lutheran will be reaching out to the children in their area who have recently immigrated to the United States.  They will be providing monthly Kids Club activities, weekly homework help, and free community meals. 

iServe  (Trinity UMC)
New Bern, NC
Description:  iServe is a student-led community service organization that was started in January 2008 and has consistent service days once a month.  This year, iServe will be expanding the scope of their ministry to include building wheel cheer ramps for people in need in the New Bern community.   

Lakeview Community Church - “The Stand”
Burlington, NC
Description:  The youth of Lakeview Community Church will assist a local homeless shelter with renovations to their building.  They will also be working with this shelter to provide backpacks and other school supplies for the children in the Burlington area. 

Skittles at River Hills United Methodist Church
Burnsville, MN
Description:  Skittles is a group of youth that go to churches, group homes, and correctional centers to perform value-oriented skits and give their testimonies.  They will be purchasing more props, costumes, and scripts to expand the scope of their ministry. 

St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Eden Prairie, MN
Description:  S.A.L.T. (St. Andrew Leadership Team) will host a monthly Kids Club geared for the Spanish–speaking children in the community.  They will share the love of Christ with these children while providing homework help, literacy education, and a free meal. 

St. Louis Catholic Church
Paynesville, MN
Description:  The youth of St. Louis Catholic Church will be providing a free community meal once a week.  In addition to sharing the love of Christ with people in need, the youth are hoping to build a sense of community and a renewed awareness of social justice issues. 

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