Let the Painting Begin! January 23, 2008
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The interiors of the duplexes are also getting attention also. Two of the units are finished and occupied with the other two in the home stretch of completion. Special thanks to Anthony’s Fine Flooring, Onedurr Paint, Lake City Community Church, Tillicum Baptist and all the other wonderful people who have made this project possible.
If you would like to learn more about the Tillicum Youth and Family Center please feel free to contact us (253) 589-9359 or dan@tacomayfc.org. We have regularly scheduled tours of the project and would love to have you along!
Dan Livingston
Lakewood Director Tacoma YFC
More Than the Shoes January 23, 2008
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Seth came back last week and this time he brought more than shoes!
A skateboard has lots of volume. The roll of the wheels and slap of
the deck on a ramp don’t whisper as they pass by. Our week was once
again brought to life with these sounds and the shouts of joy and
frustration. Our friend Seth from All-A-Board skate shop was back and
this time he brought friends. The bodies were thick and many kids
found out that cement wasn’t a soft spot to land. But ramps and decks
build friendships as kids and adults found natural ways to compliment
and critique style and form. The final roar was made when perched on
chairs couches and the floor the students quiet as church mice listened
to Seth talk about his life before his encounter with Christ and how
Jesus took a skate punk in downtown Tacoma from a life headed to jail,
to someone who looked for every opportunity to help and encourage
friends and family. Seth’s encouragement to us was to look at each
other as family and let Christ be our lead. It is amazing how
skateboards make all that noise, but Tuesday we saw how a life lived
for others because of Jesus can be so much louder.
Got extra skate gear? We could use it! Helmets, wheels, boards and anything else! We are always looking for new and used skate equipment to keep the kids rolling on good safe boards. Contact us and let us know if you might have equipment that can keep these kids on the move.
Mike Olson
Lakewood YFC
Drop-In Shoes January 10, 2008
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Drop-In Shoes
by Mike Olson
Last Tuesday we got new shoes. It started as a normal day with
school, rain and a breath of relief once the gates opened and the kids
got some time to relax. They took to their favorite spots, the
foosball table, air hockey, the skate ramps, or the couch in front of
the video games. The change came when Seth, a quite unassuming 30
year-old, came with 4 large trash bags full of shoes. Every face lit
up when we saw the shoes. And the question was “Really?” A quick ten
minutes later, an impromptu shoe store was set up with kids lining up
to pour over the selection. Ear to ear smiles hung on every face as
they were showing off their band new foot gear. Animated conversations
took place in every corner and couch with the kids discussing the
merits of suede or polished, light or dark styles.
Some might just see this as an act of kindness from Seth the owner of
All Aboard Skate Shop in Puyallup. The truth is it is so much more. To
the students that regular the Youth for Christ Drop In every Tuesday
afternoon, it means that their families won’t have to find money for
needed shoes, kids can have warm dry feet on a rainy day and they know
for a fact that they are cared about.
For more information about The Tillicum Youth and Family Center please email dan@yfctacoma.org.
