Time for Another Update

Aim Right currently has 3 small groups that meet weekly. These groups are focused on mentoring and discipling teens. One of the resources that is being used is UYWI's Discipleship Toolkit.  It is free for anyone who will commit to meeting regularly with a young person or small group for one year.

One aspect of discipling urban teens in highly transitional communities is that the relationship and the process may be shorter than you would like it to be. Some teens move away. Some teens run to the darkness rather than the light. That is tough for an urban youth worker; we want "our" kids to do well, to have a network of Christian influences around them.

Check out the video!


UYWI Discipleship Toolkit Promotional from UYWI on Vimeo.

 

Aim Right's annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Teen Camp will be held at Sunnyslope Mennonite Church on Saturday, May 7th.  The meal will be served from 5:00-6:30 PM. Cost is a donation. Come enjoy great food for a great cause.

 

Menu:  Baked Spaghetti, Spaghetti with Alfredo Sauce, Garlic Bread, Salad, Drink, and Dessert.

 

We are grateful for the hard-working kiddos at Light in the Valley Chapel in Sugarcreek, Ohio. They had a Verse-a-Thon and raised over $2,000 for Aim Right, designating the funds for children's programs and Vacation Bible School.

 

Finally, please pray for protection over our campuses. Twice this spring, our downtown location has been vandalized. Our shed was broken into, with lawn equipment stolen. Recently, a woman was thwarted in her attempt to break into the house on the property; she already had a criminal record and was taken away by law enforcement.

 

We want the excitement to center around discipleship and prefer boring when it comes to property issues! 

A Phoenix Easter Story

Aleisha recently helped bring to life an idea I had to shoot photos of kids and teens acting out the Easter story. We are using the images as slides this evening at Kids Club. 

 

Here's what happens when you have six actors and actresses, a lot of Gatorade, a yellow baseball bat, a sheep that wants to make an appearance in nearly every scene, some out-of-control wigs/beards, a black graduation gown, and a beautiful Phoenix spring day!

 

"A large crowd of Passover visitors took palm branches and went down the road to meet Him. They shouted, 'Praise God!' "

 

 

"As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then He took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. Then He said, 'Take this and share it among yourselves.' "

 

"They went to an olive grove called Gethsemane, and Jesus said, 'Sit here while I go and pray.' He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting Him might pass Him by."

 

"The leading priests and Roman soldiers and Temple guards had given Judas a contingent of Roman soldiers and Temple guards to accompany him. Now, with blazing torches, lanterns, and weapons, they arrived at the olive grove."

 

"The mob shouted louder and louder, demanding that Jesus be crucified, and their voices prevailed. So Pilate sentenced Jesus to die as they demanded."

 

"Then Pilate had Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip. The soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on His head."

 

"When they came to a place called The Skull, they nailed Him to the cross."

 



 

"Joseph bought a long sheet of linen cloth. Then he took Jesus' body down from the cross, wrapped it in the cloth, and laid it in a tomb that had been carved out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone in front of the entrance."

 



 

"Suddenly there was a great earthquake! Then the angel spoke to the women, 'Don't be afraid!' he said. 'I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as He said would happen.' "

Scenes from the 2016 Auction

Proceeds from this year's auction totaled nearly $19,000. Thank you to all who donated items, volunteered, purchased items, or supported the event in some way.  Here's a glimpse of the auction weekend:

 

The Battle of Jericho: Kids Club Style

I came across some videos from 2009 recently and thought they might be enjoyed again. At least one of the boys in the class is now part of our Teen Night program.

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Auction Weekend - March 4-5

It's coming...this weekend!

 

All events take place at Aim Right Ministries.

1013 North 13th Street

(13th St. & Roosevelt near downtown Phoenix).

 

Look for the big tent!

 

Parking and admission are free.

 

For more information and to preview over 150 items that will be for sale, visit our auction website:

aimrightauction.wordpress.com

 

Friday - March 4

5:00-7:00 PM

Join us for a:

 

 

 

Saturday - March 5

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Auction & Much More:

 

 

See you soon!

 

The Making of a Prayer Tree

Aleisha recently had two friends visit, and they added a unique touch to Aim Right's office area.

 

 

The tree will be a place where staff and teens can post prayer requests.

 

Speaking of prayer....our annual auction is in 10 days. That means the schedule is a little fuller, with adding in auction preparations. Pray for energy and health for our staff and volunteers during this busy season and for God's hand upon this event that is coming ever so quickly!

A Glimpse into February

Here are some photos of last week's Teen Night, when Ro talked about having godly relationships:

 

 

 

 

Next up:  Our largest ever (maybe?) yard sale spread...

At 8:00 AM tomorrow we hope to make a lot of folks happy with their bargain purchases, plus raise money towards Teen Camp. 



 



 

 

 

This morning's Mobile Pantry had 102 families come through; when they sign in, they are asked to record how many adults and children are in their households. According to the sign-in sheet, the food today will be used to feed 287 adults and 226 children, for a total of 513 people.

 

 

Also, Auction Weekend is fast approaching! To preview items and see other details, visit our auction website. We have been blessed with many quality donated items!