Young Life Lorain County

Every Super Bowl Sunday for the last 4 years, Young Life leaders and kids from around the area all gather at Bay's Memorial field for a friendly, relational game of football.  The rules are simple... run hard, get open, hit hard (unless you want to declare only two hand touch) and win! The year Tony Alexander's team and Alex Meyer's team squared off for the showdown of showdowns.  Although the teams were random and not just Lorain County vs. Cleveland West, the play was real.  Cale LaRiccia (all time QB this year due to a recent surgery) threw for 19 touchdowns to Alex's teams scant 17 touchdowns.  Players ages ranged from 16- 51, but many of the old guys still got it!  Our leaders play football just like they follow Jesus.  They pursue, they tackle, they huddle, they are open and available, they catch, and most importantly, they stick around after the play.  Kids around Cleveland know these characteristics to be true of their Young Life le...

Hello Friends of Young Life Lorain County! We have some very exciting news! Throughout this past summer and fall, I had the opportunity to meet and go through our New Leader Training Plan with a student from Lorain County Community College (LCCC). Jacob Roe graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 2014 and is currently attending LCCC, studying Physical Therapy.  I am excited to announce that after training, interviewing with our committee, and much, much prayer, Jacob will be placed as a leader at Avon WyldLife. WyldLife club meets at Avon Middle School once a month, and our Campaigners Bible study meets once a month at Panera Bread in Avon. He will join our fastest growing ministry in Lorain County that God has been blessing in big ways. We are so thankful to add Jacob to the team! Please join us in praying for and encouraging this new leader taking part in the mission!  Romans 10:14-15 says, "But how can they call on Him to save them unless they believe ...