You wouldn't believe it unless you were there to witness to what these young people accomplished this week at LoveBuffalo! They represented their faith in Christ in a remarkable manner.
​     When young people get together and work hard for a few days, you might expect some squabbles and slackers. These folks were nothing but a unified team/family all the way!
​     After three days of intense labor in trying conditions, they went the extra mile and tapped into some Holy Spirit strength to persevere. They were able to smile and say: "It is finished!"
​     Patience is generally not a virtue that's found in abundance with young people. The leaders of this group taught patience through their actions. The results speak for themselves, a finished job complete with the admiration of everyone who witnessed what happened at Lovebuffalo 2017. "Love God and love your neighbor," that was their game plan and they stuck to it!
     Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we.
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    Yesterday, today and forever - some folks might be tempted to use those words to describe the rains over Buffalo! None of it matter to the young folks at Lovebuffalo 2017.
​     Walking in many waters with a smile, that's what the young folks from North Gate Church and the Wesleyan Church of Hamburg did this morning. Heart-rain - a downpour of love that washes away heart-stain.
​     Abundant heart-smiles were found among sledge hammers and soggy trips to the dumpster. It was a short day for the crew. Tomorrow they will finish up several projects around the city.
​     Paradise is not a word most folks would use to describe a wet, damp and smelly old building being gutted. These young folks created paradise by their willingness to be grateful for the opportunity to serve in less than perfect conditions. We're proud and honored to know them.
​     Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we.
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     Yielding to the Holy Spirit for fresh inspiration and revelation gave LoveBuffalo a great start to Day Two on Buffalo's East Side.
​     When the group prayed first thing in the morning, fresh insight came pouring down as the rain stopped. Many items were left from when the building was a thrift store. Instead of throwing them in the dumpster, the young people decided to use them as a relationship building tool with folks in the neighborhood.
     After reading the signs that said "Free Stuff," neighbors began stopping to browse. As they picked up their newfound treasures, the young people asked them if they could pray with them. 
​     Praying unceasingly became as regular as the sun outpouring the rain! People smiled, a building received much needed attention and the kingdom of God was enlarged. Great job LoveBuffalo!
     Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we.
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     Young people from North Gate Buffalo and the Hamburg Wesleyan Church donned dust masks and goggles as they hammered apart an old building in the Broadway Market area of Buffalo, NY.
​     When they went through the building they found two interesting items. A cross made from clothespins and an old picture of Jesus.
​     As they worked in the shadow of three crosses on top of a nearby church, several spiritual lessons began to sink in. Get rid of the old self would be a good comparison to gutting a building in preparation for a new construction.
​     Plenty of work remains to be done. We look forward to more work, prayer and Holy Spirit insight on why we are here on the East Side of Buffalo.
     Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
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     Young folks and old folks gathered in Buffalo's Fruit Belt for a Slow Roll Buffalo on a rainy July evening. Several of the children received donated bikes and YWAP youngsters were among them!
​     Wet and smiling, the riders followed Buffalo Police through the Fruit Belt streets. GObike Buffalo and the East Side Bike Club made some children smile through their generosity.
​     A lot of organizations collaborated as good neighbors often do. Here is a partial list of Slow Rollers, None Like You, YWAP, Catholic Health, Buffalo Police, Bert's Bikes, GObike Buffalo and the East Side Bike Club.
​     People in Buffalo are on a roll as good neighbors. The YWAP Family would like to say thank you to everyone who made our young people feel valued and loved. Jesus loves you and so do we.

     When the children from YWAP went to build bikes at the East Side Bike Club, they traveled aboard the YWAP Van. Last week the YWAP Van took a slow roll to the repair shop. After a few hours, the mechanic gave a slow roll to his head as he said it wasn't worth putting any more money into.  
​     We have been given the opportunity to purchase another YWAP Van. Some kind folks have donated $4,000 toward the purchase. We still need about $4,600. If you know someone who would like to help sponsor the latest version of the YWAP Van, please let us know. Leave a message or call 716-830-8240.
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     YWAP is always proud of any young person who graduates at any level. Sometimes we're a bit extra proud when a young person consistently goes the extra mile.
​     When she was only about eight yrs. old, Roxette Burgos began making heart imprints on Buffalo's West Side. She served her neighbors, loved and supported by her family and she excelled in school.
​     A lot of young people have faced hard times early in life. Many inner-city families struggle to overcome a harsh environment. Roxette was able to rise above her surroundings.
​     Passing through Buffalo School 18 and Hutch Tech near the top of her class, Roxette is beginning the next chapter of her life as she's headed for RIT. Maybe someday she'll run for President, she really is that special!
​     Those of us who know her well call her Seta. She is loved and supported by her mom Ruth and her sister Roxy as well as her grandmother, aunts and uncles and cousins. I can imagine her brother looking down from heaven and saying; "Cool beans! Great job Seta!"
​     Thank you Seta for being a rock star for Jesus. What you do with your life is a model of how God would have us show love for the world. Jesus loves you Seta and so do we!
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     Young people love bikes. Some inner-city ministries love to collaborate and they love young people. The result is kids learning bike repair and receiving their own bikes!
     When Mrs. Triggs from None Like You hears of an opportunity to help anyone in the community, she becomes a lady of action.
     A valuable relationship building tool, bike repair attracts many children. The East Side Bike Repair was founded by Rebecca Riley with help from many volunteers.
     Providing community members with bikes they can build, fix and maintain themselves, is the goal of Rebecca Riley. Once they have completed their bike project, they may keep their bike. The process is an exciting way to teach children valuable life skills while involving them in the community.
     YWAP, None Like You and the East Side Bike Repair are happy to collaborate and put smiles on children's faces. It's also a great way to prevent young people from engaging in at-risk behavior by giving them an alternative activity.
     Thank you Mrs. Triggs, Rebecca Riley and all of the volunteers. You created a "Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood!" Jesus loves you and so do we.
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     What YWAP needs is a computer server.
     A generous volunteer is helping YWAP build a server.
     Please help YWAP joining us in serving by donating a server, hardware and software. 
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     ​Youth With A Purpose has been following God's plan of success for over 15 years. Sometimes successfully and sometimes our chartered path had to be altered because we leaned on our own understanding.
     When we learned to be faithful in small things, God moved us into a new level of success with bigger things.
     As we grow into the next level of God's success, we never want to forget the smallest of needs.
     Prayer is the number one need for YWAP and all of our connected ministries. People is our number two need. At YWAP, serving and leading are synonymous - they are one and the same. The smallest of needs can also be the biggest of opportunities.
Today we're asking for a couple of mustard seeds. Two queen size bed frames may not be considered as big things in God's kingdom, but the act of giving is a testimony of gratitude to God.
If you have a queen bed frame that is just collecting dust bunnies, please call us. 716-830-8240.
                    The bed frame need not be fancy or new,
                    Any old and sturdy bed frame will do.
Thanks for your time.
Go do something nice for somebody.
Jesus loves you and so do we.
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