"In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "
Yesterday our Red Cross Youth board kicked off the year of service with our Youth Board orientation, better known as "Bonding Day." Close to 100 youth gathered together to plan events for the year and share our enthusiasm for making a difference in our community. Never have I been so inspired by other's enthusiasm to place service above self as I was speaking with fellow youth board members at yesterday's event. The Red cross Youth board consists of approx. 150 High School students from 10 different area schools and a variety of social economic backgrounds. I am so excited and humbled that we received hundreds of new applications from those interested in serving on this year's board. It is truly a blessing to be able to serve along side 150 other teens who would rather wake up early on Saturday morning to sort cans at the Food bank then sleep in! So I would like to extend a special thanks to everyone who attended Bonding Day yesterday for your enthusiasm and commitment to serving as positive role models for other youth in our community. It truly is more blessed to GIVE than to receive. Love you guys!
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