Christian Teens on the Move--in Cyberspace
Christian teenagers from all around the country are using the Internet to translate their faith into action.
A case in point is Young Christians Fighting for America (YCFA), a new enterprise founded by Christian teens (see their home website, http://www.freewebs.com/ycfa). Their stated purpose is to "involve young home educated people in preserving our nation's heritage" and to "use their influence toward changing laws for the better." Their method is to identify key public issues, draft letters to the appropriate legislators, and collect as many signatures as possible to affix to the letters. Naturally, they will seek to influence lawmaking in a direction more consistent with God's laws.
YCFA is currently seeking new members, ages 12-21. The membership fee is $5 a year, to cover the cost of the letters, and the production of a quarterly newsletter. To find a membership link, go to http://www.freewebs.com/ycfa/index.htm .
YCFA founders include Cole Adema, 16, South Dakota, president; Zach Engelhart, 17, South Dakota, vice president; Jessica Raymond, 17, Virginia, executive administrator; and Jonathan Bartlett, 15, North Dakota, publications manager. Miss Raymond, by the way belongs to the Reformed Bible Church in Appomattox, VA, whose ministry is the subject of this month's Faith For All of Life cover story. Her father is the pastor, Paul Raymond.
The new group is already at work on several public issues--the National Animal Identification System, illegal immigration, abolition of the Federal Reserve, abolition of the income tax, and restoration of Second Amendment rights. For their take on these issues, see http://www.freewebs.com/ycfa/currentissues.htm .
It's encouraging to see talented young people, on their own initiative, taking advantage of the opportunities provided by new technology to serve Christ's Kingdom in an innovative way. All it takes is a computer, a spark of imagination, drive, and a desire to serve the Lord.
Is there something that adults could learn from them? Hmm...
A case in point is Young Christians Fighting for America (YCFA), a new enterprise founded by Christian teens (see their home website, http://www.freewebs.com/ycfa). Their stated purpose is to "involve young home educated people in preserving our nation's heritage" and to "use their influence toward changing laws for the better." Their method is to identify key public issues, draft letters to the appropriate legislators, and collect as many signatures as possible to affix to the letters. Naturally, they will seek to influence lawmaking in a direction more consistent with God's laws.
YCFA is currently seeking new members, ages 12-21. The membership fee is $5 a year, to cover the cost of the letters, and the production of a quarterly newsletter. To find a membership link, go to http://www.freewebs.com/ycfa/index.htm .
YCFA founders include Cole Adema, 16, South Dakota, president; Zach Engelhart, 17, South Dakota, vice president; Jessica Raymond, 17, Virginia, executive administrator; and Jonathan Bartlett, 15, North Dakota, publications manager. Miss Raymond, by the way belongs to the Reformed Bible Church in Appomattox, VA, whose ministry is the subject of this month's Faith For All of Life cover story. Her father is the pastor, Paul Raymond.
The new group is already at work on several public issues--the National Animal Identification System, illegal immigration, abolition of the Federal Reserve, abolition of the income tax, and restoration of Second Amendment rights. For their take on these issues, see http://www.freewebs.com/ycfa/currentissues.htm .
It's encouraging to see talented young people, on their own initiative, taking advantage of the opportunities provided by new technology to serve Christ's Kingdom in an innovative way. All it takes is a computer, a spark of imagination, drive, and a desire to serve the Lord.
Is there something that adults could learn from them? Hmm...
