Lone Star Gazette (Dublin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 19, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 3, 2000 Page: 3 of 8
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Campus Life program more
visible. “We’ve only been
doing this for three years in
this area,” Wes says. “Our
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just getting everything going.
So I’ve begun calling area
pastors, talking to them and
sharing with them the
organization and our vision.”
Wes says any and all pastors,
youth leaders, or teens are
welcome to attend the
Campus Life meetings, or to
call him if they have questions.
“And the parents are welcome
too,” Mr. Lee says, “we want
them to know what we’re all
It was soon apparent that
official structure was
imperative. A Chicago
pastor, Torrey Johnson, was
elected chairman of a
temporary committee. After
share of the prayer and
testimony.
Even though there is an
official hiatus for Campus Life
meetings during the summer,
Sheila says that they usually
stay in touch with the young
people. “We have kids that
will call us, especially if they
are struggling with certain
issues,” she says. “We want
them to know they can always
Bible-based and
scripture-filled Wes
emphasizes that it’s
non-denominational. “I’m a
Baptist myself,” he says, “but
this is not a Baptist meeting.
to the glory of God.”
At first, Sheila admits, she
struggled with how much time
this commitment would leave
Cross Timbers area do offer
financial assistance to the
Campus Life program. “We
thank those churches so
much,” Wes says, “that help is
so important.” He also
believes there may be other
churches and/or individuals
who would like to be involved
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the calling full-time. “In
addition to the meetings, Brett
and I both attend YFC
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If we don’t answer, try again later — we’re probably out
husband believe so strongly in taking more photos. This photo was taken in one of the
YFC The answer to those following counties: Erath, Somervell, Hamilton,
needs — Christ — never Comanche or Hood. We will draw one name from among
changes the correct answers. That person will receive a $10 gift
They believe that one of certificate to an area store (allow four to six weeks for
the earliest YFC mottos, delivery.)
“Geared to the Times but Our winner last time was Lola Graham of Gorman. She
Anchored to the Rock” is still correctly identified the location of our photo — a part of the
relevant today Sunset Cafe sign on Hwy. 377 in Dublin.
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every young person.”
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who are straight “A” students formal incorporation he was
with a loving home the first president of the
. environment, who are regular organization,
church-goers. Wes would “And Billy Graham was the turn to us, whether it’s for
love to see that for all the first paid staff member for
v young people. Youth for Christ back in
“We want these kids to go 1945,” Wes says.
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them. Wes and Sheila also spend
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Kestner, Laura. Lone Star Gazette (Dublin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 19, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 3, 2000, newspaper, June 3, 2000; Dublin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1528123/m1/3/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Erath County Genealogical Society.