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Old 06-25-2004, 02:33 PM
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Youth Drop in Centres

Hi,

Does anyone have any experience with Youth Drop in Centres? There's a Christian one in my area where the "street" kids go and hang out. They have a stage for a band, dancing, pool tables, tv's, etc. They basically provide a alternative place for people to go while trying to share the gospel with them and befriend them.

They have a weekly Bible study and what they refer to as a church service on Saturday nights with worship/prayer/singing and probably some preaching/teaching.

The impact on the community has been good with reduced crime and some kids have come to the Lord there.

What do you guys think of such places? Some of it sounds worldly to me (as far as what's offered to them) but the people there are sincere and there is fruit.
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