Want to drop a grace grenade?

Recently in our staff meeting we discussed how "transactional" our society gets, and how it colors our relationship with God -- the mindset that I'll do something for you, if you do something for me in return.

But when you start looking at Scripture, you realize that God's love is not transactional at all. In fact, a better word for God's love is extravagant -- a flood of grace and blessing in return for the small tokens we can give him.

This got us thinking: Could we plan some moments at our upcoming Summer Day Camp that go far beyond transactional -- you signed up for this, so we're going to do what we said -- to extravagant? Could we drop some "grace grenades"?

So we're looking for help. Are any individuals or small groups out there interested in pulling off an extravagant surprise for our day camp kids -- like a fancy breakfast, an amazing experience, a gourmet snack, something that they may have never experienced before? We'd like to pull off one grace grenade a week, for the four weeks of camp.

Give us a shout if you think you can help. (And it doesn't get any more "feel good" than this -- just make some kids feel special and loved!)

Blake Shaffer wins "Celebrity" Dance-Off for SCYM!

Accountant, SCYM Board President, and newly-minted dance champion Blake Shaffer "crushed it" on the dance floor to help SCYM kids crush the odds last Friday! SCYM was selected to participate in the 3rd annual Dancing with Clark County Celebrities with six other charities, and with Blake's drive to dance (and the votes of many), he took home the Audience Favorite award.

Most importantly, SCYM raised well over $4,000 to keep investing in the lives of Springfield city kids through our year-round programs. Thanks to Blake, his family, and all who came out to support and vote for him!

A special thanks goes to all of our Dancing sponsors as well -- thank YOU for helping kids crush the odds with the love of God!
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