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Fall II Program Session
October 27, 2008 – December 20, 2008





Welcome
Welcome to the YMCA of Greater Toledo Christian Emphasis page! We are thrilled that you are interested in learning more about Christian Programming through the avenue of the YMCA.

The YMCA Christian Emphasis Department exists to actively live out our YMCA Christian Heritage. We provide Christ Centered Programming for those in the YMCA who desire spiritual assistance. Through church partnerships and our
YMCA Chaplaincy Program our aim is to build a healthy spirit in the lives of the 300,000 people that the YMCA of Greater Toledo comes in contact with each year.

Actively living out the "C" in the YMCA,

Josh Heaston
Director of Christian Emphasis

YMCA of Greater Toledo
1500 N. Superior Street,
2nd Floor
Toledo, Ohio  43604
jheaston@ymcatoledo.org

Danielle Keyes
Christian Emphasis Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Toledo
1500 N. Superior Street, 
2nd Floor
Toledo, Ohio 43604
dkeyes@ymcatoledo.org  

YMCA Mission:
"To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all."

YMCA Character Values 

CARING -
To be sensitive to the well being of others; to put others before yourself. "My command is this; love each other as I have loved you" (John 15:12)

HONESTY - To make sure your choices match up with your values, to tell the truth. "Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth" (Proverbs 16:13)

RESPECT - To treat others the way you want them to treat you. "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you" (Matthew 7:12)

RESPONSIBILITY - To be accountable for your behavior and your obligations. "Well done, good and faithful servant: You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things" (Matthew 25:23)

FAITH - And without faith it is impossible to please God ...(Hebrews 11:6)




 

Christian Emphasis

Featured YMCA Chaplain
Derek Schwartz,
Chaplain at YMCA Storer Camps
Summer 2008
 

 

Derek served at YMCA Storer Camps, this summer 2008, for nine weeks. As our first Storer Camps Chaplain, it was a privilege and honor to have him on board. From leading devotions to serving the campers and staff, Dereck was a blessing to have at camp!

Ambimbola Fajobi, Program Executive-Storer Camps shared, "Derek showed a joyful sense of duty by enthusiastically leading worship songs and serving the children and staff beyond his normal duties as a Chaplain, it was truly wonderful seeing Him serve the Lord."

Thanks Derek, for serving at the YMCA!

 
Vacation Bible School held at area YMCA's


Summer 2008 the YMCA hosted two Vacation Bible Schools in our community. Area churches came together to host VBS at Wolf Creek YMCA and Eastern Community YMCA. Wolf Creek YMCA's "The Ultimate Summer Adventure" had 170 kids in attendance. Eastern Community YMCA, "The Power Lab" had 109 children in attendance.
 

Thanks to: Westgate Chapel, Vineyard Community Church, The Dwelling Place (Wolf Creek VBS). New Harvest Christian Church, Ashland Church, and Grace Community Church (East Community VBS).




Christian Emphasis Event: Reaching the Community!

 West YMCA Christian Emphasis Committee partnered with Northgate Community Church and put on a Block Party. Over 600 people in the community gathered for: food, face painting, inflatables, free school supplies, giveaways an fun!

 







Information

Upcoming Christian
Emphasis Events!
Check out the Fall 2008 Christian Emphasis
Newsletter with details about Fall 2008
Christian Programs/Events  More>>


From the Mountaintop to the Valley
Devotionals By Brian Keel
CFO for the YMCA of Greater Toledo
bkeel@ymcatoledo.org


2008 Devotionals

Where are they going?
November 6, 2008

Being Barnabas
October 31, 2008

Be Still
October 23, 2008

Respect
October 16, 2008

Laughter is the best.....
October 10, 2008


If You Can't Say Something Nice
October 3, 2008


January 2008 Devotionals
February 2008 Devotionals
March 2008 Devotionals
April 2008 Devotionals
May 2008 Devotionals 
June 2008 Devotionals
July 2008 Devotionals
August 2008 Devotionals
September 2008 Devotionals

Archives: 
Volume 1,  Volume 2 ,
Volume 3