U-Turn Outreach

Warriors of Love

Picture from Uturn Youth Church (TM) Webpage

The U-Turn ZONE!

U-turn is a youth outreach/program used by the foursquare organization, though each churchs version of U-turn differs. U-turn is a youth outreach program held every Thursday night at 7:30pm. At the Family Worship Center, U-turn is conducted at our adjacent school building (a blessing from God!) in the school gym. Most youth play basketball or just goof around with other equipment. Down stairs in the cafateria, snacks are provided as well as a few arcade style games (air hockey, fooseball, single-shot basket ball). U-turn is different than youth group, although we consider those who attend u-turn just as important. Once in a issue of the Skillet (WOL Newsletter), U-turn was described in this way <- in comparison to the actual WOL youth group, which is a more intimate gathering of youth who are striving to learn about the teachings of Christ and growing into disciples of Christ; U-turn is a reach-out program to the community which draws other youth who are less knowledgable to the truths of Christ or unbelievers; this is the ultimate training program and a basis to the actual youth group->

U-turn may sound like all fun and games, which that part of it is a key way of attracting youth, a teaching session called Half-Time is held. During this time, Pastor Sam or Jean or a special guest will share a message incorporating important issues and the gospel into a lesson. At the end of each Half-Time, each youth is giving the opportunity to accept Jesus as their personal savior. During this time, many of the kids have accepted Jesus! We continue to provide this outreach and we always need extra help.

The U-turn Cafe is under construction and will be open in the near future. This will provide a safe place for community kids and also youth members to hang out and eat and fellowship. See the article below for more information!

U-Turn News - Recent "Skillet" Artical - "Under Constuction!"

(One of the projects now is the U-turn cafe. This will be a meeting place to get food, have fun, or meet/be a mentor to other kids. Once finished, this will be the new thing in West York, we are convinced!)

Watch out for the flying tile and the electrical cords! Things are moving along in the U-turn café! What? You dont quite know what were talking about? Not a problem. As you read through the interviews with the guys who are helping, youll understand the size of the project and also how much has been accomplished through faithful helpers and generous donations. Meet some of the guys who are putting this café together- Sam Firestone, Ron Snelbaker, George Illgenfritz, Elijah Crisamore, Josh Crisamore, Jeff Snelbaker, Barry Shaffer, Gary Baker, and Scott Child. Whether they help out every Saturday or every once in while, each is just as important to perform such a big task. The U-turn Café Construction started in January a year ago and continued until that may when the church roof project began. Since, the U-turn construction has started back to every Saturday, beginning at approximately 6:00am. For any additional information, see Sam, Ron, George, or any of the other men who have put in so much work.

Do you have a specific job you are doing at the moment?

All- Work with whatever needs done.

Elijah- Specifically working on the tile floor by trying to remove broken or damaged pieces which will be replaced with new tile. (By Elijahs expressions and the comments of the other men, this task is turning out to be frustrating)

Jeff- Works on electrical aspects of the café.

Overall (Sam)- Working on electrical conduit through the whole café (storeroom, bathroom, café, walls, ceiling, etc.) The studding is mostly done, but looking to wiring the café for Internet capabilities.

What are some examples of some jobs anyone can help with?

Scott- Constant clean up is always needed. Also, people can just observe and learn. Be available for any small tasks that may pop up.

Jeff- we will need people to help hold dry wall up and any other "strength" is welcomed.

What was one of the most exciting things so far that surprised you when it happened?

Scott- it was great when the ductwork finally came down.

Gary- it was exciting to see the hole in the wall, which started the entrance to the café.

Sam- when the bathroom came together, the plumbing needed moved around to make the bathroom handicap accessible. Also, the café needed better electrical capabilities. We were surprised and thankful when equipment and manpower were donated to put a new electrical service for the equipment that will be in the café.

Scott- All the guys work together so everyone gets to know each other more. (I observed that they all looked like they had a lot of fun)

"Going in the wrong direction? God allows U-turns..."

WARRIORS OF LOVE 2003