Speed the Light Bloghttp://www.agkansas.comSun, 20 May 2012 16:50:47 GMTTue, 07 Feb 2012 15:48:17 GMTSTL Arm Wrestling Tournamenthttp://www.agkansas.com/stl-arm-wrestling-tournamentTue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTMarleen StroudOn January 21st, Heirforce Youth Ministries from Colonial Heights in Wichita hosted our very first STL Arm Wrestling Tournament.  There where 3 weight classes:  Light weight, Middle weight, and Heavy weight. We had 12 wrestlers and 3 champs.  It was a lot of fun and we raised $1300 for Speed The Light.

Tony Hankins, Youth Pastor, Colonial Heights A/G

]]>http://www.agkansas.com/stl-arm-wrestling-tournamentSTL New Year's Eve Lock Inhttp://www.agkansas.com/new-years-lock-inTue, 03 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTMarleen StroudAbout a month ago I told the youth that we where going to have a New Years Eve Lock-In. They decided to have a competition to see who would get to sleep on the couches in the youth room. So I suggested guys vs. girls whoever raises the most for Speed The Light. We just finished this week.  The girls won but total we raised a little over $300. Can't wait to see what else will happen this next year.

David Juedes, Youth Pastor, Williamstown

]]>http://www.agkansas.com/new-years-lock-inSTL Chili Cook-Offhttp://www.agkansas.com/stl-chili-cook-offMon, 07 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMTMarleen StroudOn Oct. 30, The Assembly at Goddard youth group sponsored a Speed the Light Chili Cook Off. The goal of this event was to raise money for Speed the Light and to create an atmosphere of fellowship with our church. The event was more than successful.

To enter it was $20/per chili, or $30/per 2 chili's from the same household. We charged $5/person for all-you-can-eat chili. The church provided the necessities like cups, plates, and silverware, but also provided the toppings for the chili. We had three women in the congregation donate food to help with the event.

Each chili had a name and spice level card next to it. The chilis remained anonymous as we brought in three surprise judges to judge the contest: District Youth Directors Darin and Marleen Stroud, and Youth Alive Missionary, Travis Dumond.

We raised $638.00 for STL through chili entries, tip jars, and price per person to eat. But not only did we raise money for STL, but we had a great time doing it. It was an event we hope to do for many more years to come.

Jesse Soyez, Youth Pastor, The Assembly at Goddard

]]>http://www.agkansas.com/stl-chili-cook-offSTL Trashbagshttp://www.agkansas.com/stl-trashbagsWed, 02 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMTMarleen StroudWe have trash bags (similar to what schools in the area sell) that we sell for Speed The Light. We had broken even on them and so I challenged our kids with a competition to see who could sell the most so we could be able to give the profit to STL this year.   I had one student, Lyndi Hoit, who just took this thing and ran with it. She went door to door though the neighborhoods and sold $580 worth of thrash bags by herself!  Proud of her and just wanted to share with you her hard work and accomplishment.

Jason Mauck, Youth Pastor at Glad Tidings A/G, Kansas City

]]>http://www.agkansas.com/stl-trashbagsNat'l STL Day at Overland Park 1sthttp://www.agkansas.com/natl-stl-day-at-overland-park-stMon, 24 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTMarleen StroudThis past Sunday we did a Speed The Light focus in adult service and God showed up big time. I brought the Kindles for Cuba Project before them, and thanks to the congregation AND largely to our students we raised over $1,400 on Sunday! I am so proud of our youth, they have worked so hard! That brings our total to $1,700 for the kindles! I am so happy that we can help reach those in Cuba!

Andrew Stafford, Student Ministries Pastor, Overland Park 1st A/G

]]>http://www.agkansas.com/natl-stl-day-at-overland-park-stThank You From Freedom Challenge Missionaryhttp://www.agkansas.com/thank-you-from-freedom-challenge-missionariesFri, 07 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTMarleen Stroud

Thank you STL for a sound vehicle to fulfill the call God has given us to take the message of Freedom (Jn 8:36) to men whose lifestyles have led to crime, drugs and incarceration. Though the man is physically locked up, the message of Freedom does impact the human heart and transforms his thinking from one of destruction, to one of production, as he realizes that God can forgive and that He has a future filled with purpose and HOPE (Jer. 29:11) for them!

Don Starnes, Executive Director of Freedom Challenge, Inc.

]]>http://www.agkansas.com/thank-you-from-freedom-challenge-missionariesSTL Car Bashing Fundraiserhttp://www.agkansas.com/stl-car-bashing-fundraiserFri, 16 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMTMarleen StroudCore Student Ministries, Wichita Evangel hosted an annual Back To School Bash. We wanted to focus our night around an event that would raise money for Speed The Light. Locally owned Christian businesses donated a car, sledge hammer, bats and eye protection. We advertised it to the entire church and had people from 5 to 50 years old hitting the car and supporting STL. We charged $1 for two hits on metal and $5 for two hits on glass. The goal in our pricing was two make it cheep enough so that people would want to spend lots of money. Altogether, in only one hour of car bashing we raised a total of $485 in one hour for STL. Needless to say, our Back To School Bash was a "smashing hit." Because of this event, we had many visitors come that night and several of those have been coming to CSM since then.

Bryce Curtis, Youth Pastor

]]>http://www.agkansas.com/stl-car-bashing-fundraiserGreetings from Mexicohttp://www.agkansas.com/greetings-from-mexicoWed, 31 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMTMarleen StroudWe were thrilled for the news of how the KS Youth Ministries had been able to send in $21,771. for our Ford Expedition. We have been wonderfully blessed here in Mexico with this vehicle.  Our STL vehicles have been an absolute blessing. They have indeed sped the light of the Gospel. We traveled everywhere the brethren wanted us to go in Peru and then after we left the Shinning Path guerrillas came in. God caused us to use our STL vehicle to get the Gospel out---just in the nick of time. The Kansas Youth have truly been a wonderful team with us.

Lloyd and Rozella Marsh
Your Missionaries to Peru, Bolivia and now Mexico 

]]>http://www.agkansas.com/greetings-from-mexicoThank You from A/G US Missionarieshttp://www.agkansas.com/thank-you-from-ag-us-missionariesMon, 23 May 2011 05:00:00 GMTMarleen StroudThis letter is a feeble attempt to express our deep appreciation for the team spirit of those who shared resources to purchase our beautiful 2011 Toyota Sienna mini-van. God anointed your leadership to inspire the initiative and sacrifice of thousands of dedicated youth across your district. You added to the God-honoring legacy that AG youth have been creating for decades in the cause of Jesus’ mission to earth and His Great Commission to us. What a support to reach the lost is provided by the vast STL youth army – who themselves are sharing the light of the Gospel as missionaries to their campuses!

THANK YOU from our hearts! We bless you, and God bless you, for your partnership with us in raising up a last days army to win the lost and disciple the found. Our hearts desire, along with yours, is to one day stand with those we have helped win, and hear our Lord say those priceless words: “Well done, good and faithful servants!”  Jim & Betty Hall

]]>http://www.agkansas.com/thank-you-from-ag-us-missionariesSTL Valentines Banquethttp://www.agkansas.com/stl-valentines-banquetTue, 01 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMTKansas Ministries"Hey, just thought I would let you know that we did our Valentine Banquet and raised $450.00 for STL after expenses. Kids had great fun. Right now you can look at the pictures on my daughters' facebook: Bethany James. Thanks and have a good one." Dusty James, Pleasanton Youth Pastor]]>http://www.agkansas.com/stl-valentines-banquetSTL in Haitihttp://www.agkansas.com/stl-in-haiti1Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMTJay Mooney

The partnership between Convoy of Hope and Speed the Light has resulted in 30 million people receiving help and learning that Jesus loves them. The transportation provided by Speed the Light has enabled Convoy of Hope to provide lasting hope.  Haiti is no different.  Trucks are desperately needed to get the food and supplies where it is needed most. If we can get more trucks, many more people will receive help and find hope.

]]>http://www.agkansas.com/stl-in-haiti1STL in Haiti...http://www.agkansas.com/stl-in-haitiMon, 25 Jan 2010 15:03:55 GMTMarleen StroudUpdate from Dale and Patti Coad, Caribbean Area Directors

“Dale Coad and the team of 9, including Convoy of Hope, Miguel and Mairelys Ovalle , Missionaries in the Dominican Republic and national leaders from the Dominican Republic should be in Port au Prince, Haiti at this time. They crossed Dominican/Haitian Border this week and we’re praying they got through the border without problems. They are taking two Speed the Light cars full of supplies and the Latin America Childcare truck also full of supplies. Their goal is to meet and encourage our missionaries that live there and to assess the damage to our Assembly of God churches and schools. I know Bill and Dorothy Smith, Missionaries in Haiti are looking forward to their arrival.”

]]>http://www.agkansas.com/stl-in-haitiFrom Dodge City....http://www.agkansas.com/from-dodge-cityMon, 25 Jan 2010 15:03:10 GMTMarleen Stroud"In September, God laid it on my heart to raise $1000 for STL. A couple friends and I had a few bake sales and raised quite a bit of money. Then In October, I walked a marathon (I am NEVER doing that again!) and raised over $600. By Youth Convention, I still had another $300 to go and I didn't think that I would be able to raise the rest of the money. God spoke through other people encouraging me and telling me that I could do it. On December 6th, I had another bake sale and raised the rest of the money. (By the way, I'm never baking again either. Ugh!) Raising all this money was a big trust God thing. God has been doing so much in my life lately. I know this is just one small thing He's done to prepare me for greater things".

p.s. Do not point me out and tell this story. It makes me feel weird.

]]>http://www.agkansas.com/from-dodge-cityFrom Salina...http://www.agkansas.com/from-salinaTue, 15 Dec 2009 15:39:03 GMTKansas Youth Ministries

"About 5 months ago, we had two churches combine, two youth groups combine and two STL goals combine.  Together, we had a goal of $6,000 and half way through the year only had around $1,500.  As a youth group we knew we had to meet our goal because we didn’t want missionaries to not get what they ask for because we didn’t do our part.  In the last month our kids really stepped up their giving  and we had a garage sell/carwash, ran a marathon and a cake auction.   We raised over $4,000 and have exceeded our goal this year.  We wanted to raise money for youth convention and knew if we put God first and got our STL goal met, he would provide the money for youth convention.  God is so faithful. Matthew 6:33"  ...Tyler Charvat, Salina

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