

Albert Lea Area
Youth For Christ
YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other likeminded partners to raise up life-long followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.
Executive Director
Greg Gudal - greg@scmyfc.org
Ministries
City Life Center - The Rock
Open Monday - Friday • 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
A popular hangout spot with pool tables, video games, skateboard ramps, food, and so much more.
Campus Life Club
Mondays • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Come to The Rock for food, games, and great stories. Open to all High School Students. Rides are available after school and after club.
Campus Life M Club
Thursdays • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Come to The Rock for food, games, and a life giving message. Open to all Middle School Students. Rides are available after school and after club.
Newsletters
January 2025 Newsletter
We just finished High School Winter Camp which was aimed at discipleship and growing in faith.
2024 All-Chapter Newsletter
Check out all the happenings ....
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2024 Annual Banquet
Mark your calendars ....
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September 2024 Newsletter
We built stronger relationships and shared our faith..
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Because of Your Giving...
We have been so grateful for your foundation's support of this ministry!
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34 youth attended summer and winter camps
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4 youth attended trips
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73 youth attended a special event
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$31,965 was provided to young people for scholarships to attend camps and events, which they earned through service projects
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Many one-on-one appointments were done with youth
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Hundreds of contacts were made by staff to youth
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87 youth are in Christ sharing relationships
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19 students put their trust in Jesus as savior
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26 students participated in the Art room
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17 students participated in the Music Program
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305 small groups were held
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58 clubs were held
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503 different young people participated in the organization
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1,250 meals were served last summer
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4,080 meals were served last school year
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6,120 snacks and sandwiches were served last year
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1,920 loaves of bread were given away last year
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6 times students were given help with homework
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101 youth were helped with clothing items including winter gloves, coats, hats, mittens, and/or provided toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other personal hygiene supplies
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Gave out Bibles
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Organized over 50 youth for many work projects, including cleaning ditches and working at The Wilderness Prayer Center and Prairie River Camp
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Worked with 49 youth doing community service hours through the court system.
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Provided special Christmas programming, coordinated gift giving to 76 youth who had needs and wishes in 29 families and family baskets to 15 families in need with the Gospel message to all families, 101 youth were blessed
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46 volunteers put in 3,720 hours helping the organization.
Our youth center, The Rock, is open each weekday from 12:30 to 5:30, and is
where youth come to spend some or all of their day. Each day, a free meal
and snacks are provided. Staff plan activities with the young people each
week