YOUTH SERVICE FUND   

Do you have an idea for a new ministry for youth?  Do you wish you could find some help in financing this ministry?  That is what the Youth Service Fund (YSF) is all about.  Helping youth help youth!

Youth in United Methodist Churches within our conference, jurisdiction and around the world benefit from the YSF.  Youth raise the money that is distributed for these grants. 

There are several categories that grants are given in:
1.  Faith Sharing and Outreach
2.  Leadership Development
3. Ministry with At Risk Youth
4. Agricultural/Vocational
5. Scholarships.

Ministries that were given grants this year are:
2008 Grants
$450.00-Hot Rod Ministry
Grace United Methodist - Mexico , Pa
$1,00.00-GLEDA Grass Roots
Development Center, Ghana - West Africa
$1200.00-Christscape Youth Ministry
Houserville United Methodist Church - State College, PA
$400.00-Youth Workers Outreach
Salladasburg Parish Youth - Jersey Shore, PA

For an application and information, please call or email Karen Ferguson Nick, Associate Council Director/Christian Formation