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WILL BWAP BEAT THE LAKERS ALL-TIME RECORD OF 33 STRAIGHT?

12/31/2015

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     Becoming a BWAP 9MD Speaker is a special opportunity to impact the lives of inner-city young men. The impact could very well be life-long. Reggie Garner from Erie Community College was our speaker for BWAP XXXI.
     When I asked Reggie if he had any notes he could share with me, he kindly agreed. Some of our guys take notes, but it's always great to be able to post some wisdom on YWAP's worldwide web portal. 
     As a New Year begins, BWAP XXXIII will be held on January 7, 2016. Ironically the Los Angeles Lakers won their 33rd straight game on January 7, 1972 and that record still holds. BWAP is undefeated after 32 weeks, we believe we can continue as our BWAP Speakers like Reggie Garner have been phenomenal!
     Please spread the word about the great things happening in Buffalo. We are hoping to expand the BWAP opportunity to more young men this year. With a little bit of help, BWAP can continue setting records, saving lives and helping young men become role models who shape the community.

This is the followup from Reggie Garner from his 9 Minute Life Direction at BWAP.

"The 3 points that I would like the young men to come away with is that:
A. God has gifted each young man with skills, abilities, a passion and a future. It is up to each man present to do an INTROSPECTIVE inventory of themselves to find those gifts (their “it”) for which only they were given, to be used  to make their way in and through life
 B. If and when they find their “it” be the best ever at their “it”…we never will be remembered for what we had such as a particular car, house or other worldly possessions(such as gold…but gold has been in God’s inventory way longer than it has been around our necks… is it really impressive that you have a 24 karat gold chain around your neck?...  because we can only borrow it for a minute and when we get called back alas the chain HAS to stay)  but rather what gifts (i.e. compassion, love, persistence and respect for others) did we use to bring joy, happiness or love to those around us (preferably all three)…we will be remembered more for what we did and who benefited from what we did than we will ever from who we were…it doesn’t matter because we all return to dust and ashes don’t we? We all have an unknown expiration date so make the best use of your time til it runs out… and it will…
 C.  I told them to always be yourself in all situations…that way they don’t misuse their God given skills for the wrong reasons…never ever change to fit in or be someone who think will get accepted because you will never know your real purpose…”Love the skin you’re in”  and strive to be a better you!!!!! Keep perfecting you and He will surely be grateful….

Thanks Reggie, we appreciate you and hope to see you again as a BWAP 9MD Speaker!
Jesus loves you and so do we.
#JLYASDW

For information about how you can get involved in a unique opportunity, please email us at:
[email protected] or call us at 716-830-8240.
Youth With A Purpose Inc
157 Locust Street
Buffalo, New York 14204

Have you found your purpose in life?


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LAKERS ALL TIME STREAK IN JEOPARDY AS DAVID MILLS SPEAKS TO BWAP XXXII 

12/19/2015

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     Believe it or not, BWAP is on the verge of tying the Los Angeles Lakers all time record for consecutive victories after reaching number xxxii this week. The Lakers won their 33rd straight game on January 7, 1972 against the Atlanta Hawks. BWAP is undefeated in 2015 and will finish the season undefeated thanks to David Mills. Dave was our BWAP 9MD Speaker for December 17, 2015. His 9 minutes of speaking brought the wisdom of a lifetime.
     When Dave started speaking, we were setting up extra tables as the 18-30 yr. old crowd of young men grows every week. Dave gave God credit for every character changing event in his life. He told a story about his journey of addiction to alcohol. His story was powerful and captivated the young men. The pictures that accompany this article testify to the truth of that statement.
     A man who is married to the same woman for 30 years is not someone who inner-city guys run into on a regular basis. Dave is a Pastor who visits prisons, a spiritual counselor to developmentally disabled adults and will celebrate 20 years of sobriety in January. The young men at BWAP learned a great deal from a man who persevered and gives God credit for every good thing in his life. Thanks Dave, Jesus loves you and so do we.
     Pausing for a 2 week holiday celebration, BWAP will return to the courts on January 7, 2016. We will take Christmas Eve and New Years Eve off and return for BWAP XXIII on January 7. Do you remember that the Lakers won their 33rd straight game on January 7th? The Lakers made history with number 33 and BWAP is still making history with number 33 coming up on January 7. Our next BWAP 9MD Speaker is Christina Foster from the Southwest Key Programs. We believe that Christina will help BWAP tie the Lakers on that special day.

     BWAP is a unique program that helps inner-city young men become positive character role models who guide and mentor younger children. We need folks who want to help young men reach their purpose in life.
Have you reached your purpose in life?
Maybe you are called to mentor and coach young people.

It only takes $5 a week to sponsor a guy at BWAP. What does $5 get? Two hours of exercise, a home-style dinner and a 9 Minute Life-Direction Speech from a guest Speaker. Thursday night at BWAP is only one night that opens the door to a relationship for life. Some guys are even provided with transportation to and from the gym. You can give any amount.
Thank you to everybody who has prayed, volunteered, and donated to youth With A Purpose.
‪#‎JLYASDW‬

Thanks for your time. Go and do something nice for somebody.

Youth With A Purpose Inc.
157 Locust Street
Buffalo, New York 14204
716-830-8240
[email protected]

We do appreciate and need your prayers, volunteer support and financial help.
You can write a check to YWAP, we are a non-profit 501c3.
Our online BWAP donation site may be found at:
http://www.gofundme.com/w5p6ee4
JLYASDW
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WARRIORS LOSE BUT BWAP REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH REGGIE GARNER

12/18/2015

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     BWAP XXXI was another victory for the young guys who came to play ball and hear a great message about Life Direction. Mr. Reggie Garner was all about education on Thursday night 12-10-15. As a guy who's gained a lot of life experience, he qualifies as a guy who's been schooled. Reggie is an Admissions Counselor for Erie Community College.

     Warrior basketball with Stephen Curry and his Golden State team have been on top of the world lately with a 24 game winning streak. The BWAP winning streak has reached 31 weeks and the BWAP Team shows no sign of stopping anytime soon. Reggie Garner brought his "A" Game and gave the young men a great deal of information that can improve their lives. Erie Community College is a stepping stone to many great careers and world-wide opportunities.

     Another night of relationship building, athleticism and good food has become the standard of expectation at BWAP. The guys play ball for about an hour and 15 minutes before we call BWAP Halftime. The next order of business is listening to somebody speak for 9 minutes. Do you have what it takes to become a 9MD Speaker? Reggie Garner gave the young guys 9 minutes worth of Life Direction regarding education.

     Prayer is something that Stephen Curry and his teammates engage in. At BWAP we also teach our young men about prayer. I suppose BWAP could mean Ballplayers With A Prayer!

Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
#JLYASDW
We need folks who want to help young men reach their purpose in life.
Have you reached your purpose in life?
Maybe you are called to mentor and coach young people.


It only takes $5 a week to sponsor a guy at BWAP. What does $5 get? Two hours of exercise, a home-style dinner and a 9 Minute Life-Direction Speech from a guest Speaker. Thursday night at BWAP is only one night that opens the door to a relationship for life. Some guys are even provided with transportation to and from the gym. You can give any amount.
Thank you to everybody who has prayed, volunteered, and donated to youth With A Purpose.
‪#‎JLYASDW‬


Thanks for your time. Go and do something nice for somebody.

Youth With A Purpose Inc.
157 Locust Street
Buffalo, New York 14204
716-830-8240
[email protected]

We do appreciate and need your prayers, volunteer support and financial help.
You can write a check to YWAP, we are a non-profit 501c3.
Our online BWAP donation site may be found at:
http://www.gofundme.com/w5p6ee4
JLYASDW

 

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BWAP REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH TEENS IN PROGRESS

12/4/2015

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     Being undefeated for any length of time is a very special accomplishment. The BWAP Streak of remaining undefeated has now stretched to thirty weeks. This week, the victory came at the hands (and hearts) of Teens In Progress.
     When a youth organization proudly brings some of their young people to an event, that's a supremely special feeling. Paulette and Corey are the Founders and Directors of Teens In Progress. For many years, they have been helping young people become self sustaining and contributing members of society. They help young people to travel outside of Buffalo to expand their ability to develop vision beyond their lives in the city.
     A defining moment in a young persons life happens when they are able to grasp some of the deeper meanings of life. One of the young ladies from TIP stood and read 1 Peter 5-10 from the Bible.
"5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you." Those are good words for young people - spoken by a young person.
     Paulette and Corey have been shaping young people into successful adults and making Buffalo a better place. The world is a better place because of Teens In Progress. Corey finished the 9 Minute Life Direction by talking about mustard seeds. He told the young people that great things can happen if you have even just a little faith. Matthew 17:20 "He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.”
Thank you Corey, Paulette, and the rest of Teens In Progress. Your act of visiting BWAP with your wisdom may seem like a small, mustard seed-size of activity, but great things will happen. JLYASDW

In case you're wondering why BWAP is undefeated, here's why:
  1. Every week has it's own uniqueness. Something new and different happens every week we get together. Something beyond our planning and imagination happens.
  2. This was the first time that a married couple came with an organization and spoke for 9 minutes. Two married people smiled - a lot and kept the conversation constructive and positive. That's a great testimony for your men to see.
Thanks for your time. Go and do something nice for somebody.
#JLYASDW


Youth With A Purpose Inc.
157 Locust Street
Buffalo, New York 14204
716-830-8240
[email protected]

We do appreciate and need your prayers, volunteer support and financial help. 
You can write a check to YWAP, we are a non-profit 501c3. 
Our online BWAP donation site may be found at:
http://www.gofundme.com/w5p6ee4 
. 
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BWAP IS UNDEFEATED FOR 30 STRAIGHT WEEKS!

12/3/2015

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Being undefeated after 30 weeks is no small feat. We are undefeated for 2 reasons;
  1. We are never at a loss for words.
  2. Every week is unique for 30 straight weeks!
When Teens In Progress visits BWAP tonight, our guys are in for some very cool stories. Wisdom is born from some things that are happening right under our noses in this beautiful City of Buffalo.
Always open for a good game of hoops on Thursday nights from 7-9 pm. at Expressway Assembly, 260 Eggert Road one block from the Kensington Expressway.
Perhaps you're a young man between 18-30 yrs. old that has some skills or not, you might just be hungry for some good food and friendship. Come on down to BWAP, you will be welcomed with a smile!
#JLYASDW
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    Bob Kuebler

    Bob is a BWAP Director and an old school ball player. His dream was to play in the NBA, but somebody told him that NBA really meant 
    "No Bob's Allowed."
     Now he plays in a BWAP League teaching character on the basketball courts of life. JLYASDW

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