Launch Ministries offers teen programs
Two programs under the umbrella of Launch Ministries serve teens in two different ways.
One branch of the ministry is called Launch Pad. This program offers high school students at almost every high school in the Treasure Valley the opportunity to take Christian Release Time classes during their public-school day.
“It’s a great place to grow in your faith and community,” Kristin Brown, in charge of Program Development and Administration for Launch Ministries, said, “Talk to your school counselor today to add Launch Pad to your schedule. Visit launchministries.org for more information.”
The other branch of the ministry is Launch Gap Year. Brown explained: “If you or someone you know is a graduating senior, consider attending Launch Gap Year as your next step. We’re an 8-month gap year program for students who want to be lifelong disciples of Jesus and who love Him and others with all their heart, mind, soul, and strength. And you can earn college credit. Visit launchgap.org for more information.”
A few students who have participated in one or both programs had the following to say about them:
Walking and receiving answered prayers
The City of Caldwell boasts a population of 56,541 people within its city limits. Its major employers include the College of Idaho, Simplot, and West Valley Medical Center. Sunnyslope Wine country, Indian Creek Plaza, and the AgVenture Trail are some of the municipality’s tourist attractions. Boise River is located at the north end of town, and the community also borders the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, which encompasses Lake Lowell, a 14.5-square-mile reservoir that is a site for boating, fishing and wildlife viewing.
Thanks to organizer Arlene Robinett, two prayer events are also annually held in town – one in spring and one in fall. Walkers fill the city with prayers.
The Fall Caldwell Prayer Walk is set for Saturday, October 18, at 3 p.m., starting at Caldwell Memorial Park.
“We walk around downtown, praying at the gazebo, the police station, city hall, the fire station and then back to the park for a potluck,” Robinett said. “We pray for all people in all walks of life, including students, employers, public servants, and many others. All are invited to come. We have a great time of being together and praying for our wonderful city.”
Roughly 45-50 people participate in the walks, and Robinett offered examples of prayers she believes have been answered.
“I’m excited for Young Life coming to Caldwell sometime soon,” she said. “It is for middle schoolers through college students. I just found out! Praise God for an answer to prayer, as we’ve been praying for all people to come to know Jesus in their lives.”
She continued: “Caldwell has five Child Evangelism Fellowships in one middle school and four elementary schools. It has a Boys and Girls Club also. All great things for the young people, praise God!”
For more information, call or text Robinett at at (208) 391-8516.
(Facts about Caldwell taken from www.cityofcaldwell.org and www.destinationcaldwell.com.)
