2013 Fall Festival

As promised, here are some photos from our Fall Festival Wednesday evening. A big thanks to all the volunteers who came to help make this a special time for children and their families!

Schnepf Farms

Last week Alexa, Colby, and Kari took a small group of children to Schnepf Farms for a fun fall outing. Photos below were taken by Colby.

Fall Fest Prep

It's become a tradition to host a Fall Festival each year; we invite our Kids Klub children and their families, but often others in the community attend as well. The interns have organized this year's Fall Festival and were busy this morning taking care of final preparations.

The festival is from 6:00-7:00 this evening. More photos to come later of the actual event!

Cowboy Up

A small group of Aim Right staff and youth were recently invited to the Purdue Ranch for a morning of horseback riding. The Purdue family wants to use their ranch as a ministry, and we're blessed that we've already been invited back again -- to bring a larger group of youth!

A Birthday

While it doesn't always suit to celebrate every teen's birthday in a grand way, we try to do something special, especially when a birthday falls on the same day as a program that the teen routinely attends. Jose (aka Pepito, in the black shirt) had a birthday on Monday, so we celebrated after Bible study with pizza, cake, and ice cream.

We first learned to know Pepito when the local elementary school referred him to us for tutoring -- probably in the 2nd or 3rd grade. Since then, he's regularly attended Kids Klub, VBS, Youth Haven, and now teen programs. There was a time we weren't offering transportation to Kids Klub from the area where Pepito lived, and he would faithfully walk several blocks to Kids Klub each week. We're blessed to know this respectful and good-natured young man.

Now enjoy a few photos from the archives. In the Youth Haven photo, Pepito is in the center and apparently trying to add some entertainment to the photo.

Meet the Interns: Colby

Q and A with Colby Yoder

Countries you've visited: Canada, Nicaragua, Israel, Switzerland, Germany
Number of siblings: 3
Birthplace: Wooster, OH
One thing you like about your home church: The leadership
Why you decided to become an intern: I felt like this was where God wanted me to be to use the gifts He has given me.
Favorite ice cream flavor: Oreo
Team sports you've played: Football, baseball, softball, basketball
Hobbies and interests: Sports, photography, reading, traveling
Pet peeve: Tardiness. Even though I tend to be late, I hate it.
Person you admire: My father. He is full of integrity, and he cares for people and wants to help them.
If money wasn't an issue, you'd be driving: Escalade
You'd be excited to receive a gift card to: Target
Some you miss about home: Family
Favorite Bible chapter: I Peter 5
School subject you liked the least: Science
Today's children and youth are searching for: Someone who respects, listens to, and speaks words of life to them
Motivation to serve Christ with your life: The fact He died for me and hasn't given up on me no matter where I'm at in life
Book reader or movie watcher: Movie watcher (wish it'd be the other way)
Toppings on your pizza: Meat
Languages you speak: English
Favorite season: Fall
Breakfast this morning: Cereal
Famous athlete you'd like to meet: Peyton Manning
What you'd tell someone considering being an intern: You won't regret it. God will stretch you and give you a new perspective on life.
Bset place you've eaten in Phoenix so far: Food truck

Meet the Interns: Alexa

Q and A with Alexa Overholt

Countries you've visited: Mexico, Costa Rica, Canada
Number of siblings: One
Birthplace: Canton, OH
One thing you like about your home church: The welcoming, friendly people
Why you decided to become an intern: To experience what it's like to be away from home and be pushed out of my comfort zone. Also to try something new.
Team sports you've played: Volleyball, soccer, cheerleading, basketball, track
Favorite ice cream flavor: Handel's Butter Pecan
Hobbies and Interests: Playing flute, piano, djembe; biking; anything outdoors; being artistic / pinterest; dancing
Pet peeve: Bad drivers
Person you admire: My mom. She has been a stay-at-home mom my whole life and has taught me so much. I am very grateful for how much time she has put into raising my brother and I, and I love her servant attitude.
If money wasn't an issue, you'd be driving: 2013 Blue Toyota FJ Cruiser
You'd be excited to receive a gift card to: Hobby Lobby or Michael's
Something you miss about home: Being with family and friends
Favorite book in the Bible: Proverbs
School subject you liked the least: History
Today's children and youth are searching for: Something to fill their void. They just want to feel loved and accepted.
Motivation to serve Christ with your life: How much He did for me and always loving me unconditionally
Book reader or movie watcher: Both
Toppings on your pizza: Cheese, pepperoni, sausage
Languages you speak: English, a little bit of Spanish
Favorite season: Summer
Your breakfast this morning: Egg, toast, fried potatoes, orange juice, tea, energy bar
Famous athlete you'd like to meet: Anderson Varejao
What you'd tell someone who is considering being an intern: Make sure you are prepared to stay busy!
Best place you've eaten in Phoenix so far: In-n-Out

Meet the Interns: Kari

Q and A with Kari Miller

Countries you've visited: Nicaragua, Thailand, Canada
Number of siblings: 2 brothers
Born in: Millersburg, OH
One thing you like about your home church: Feels like a family
Why you decided to become an intern: Wanted to work with inner-city kids
Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate
Team sports you've played: Volleyball
Hobbies and interests: Reading, history, socializing
A pet peeve: People who seem ingenuine
Person you admire: Mother Teresa...her life was sincere and full of sacrifice for others
If money wasn't an issue, you'd be driving a: Motorized scooter
You'd be excited to receive a gift card to: Any shoe store
Some you miss about home: Fall smells
Favorite book in the Bible: Ephesians
School subject you liked the least: Science
Today's children and youth are searching for: Affirmation, love, and acceptance
Motivation to serve Christ with your life: When I see how many people desperately need Him
Book reader or movie watcher: Book reader
Toppings on your pizza: Pepperoni and banana peppers
Languages you speak: English, Dutch, Spanish
Favorite season: Summer
Your breakfast this morning: Kashi Heart to Heart, chocolate chip cookie, and coffee
Famous athlete you'd like to meet: Yan Gomes
What you'd tell someone who is considering being an intern: Pray about it, think about it, be open to God's direction
Best place you've eaten in Phoenix so far: Arribas

Kids Klub and Teen Night

Enjoy a picture post!