Leadership gets me fired up! Whether I’m leading people or projects, I just enjoy being in the driver’s seat. Being a leader means I can pour into people’s lives—either one on one or in a group. Or I can find creative ways to complete a project, starting with the big picture and working my way on down to each detail.

The biggest danger, though, is the temptation to let my ego take the reins. When I become more concerned with what I can do and how I can help and how invaluable I am, my focus becomes myself instead of others. When I see myself as the hero who leads every meeting and pulls off every detail, I make it impossible for anyone else to contribute.

As a youth pastor, you may have found the same thing to be true about yourself.

Keep your ego in check and offer awesome growth opportunities by delegating duties to the teens in your youth group. All teens crave attention, and you can give them the chance to shine in front of their peers by letting them lead games, lead worship, lead discussion questions, take prayer requests or give their testimony.

When you invest in building leaders in your group, several things will happen. First, you’ll have more time to focus on your group because you’ll no longer be solely responsible for pulling together an entire event. Second, the student you choose to lead will build confidence. And lastly, your entire group will benefit from seeing their friend—someone just like them whom they know and trust—living out the gospel as a tangible example to follow.

I know you’ve heard the old adage, “Give a man a fish, and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and feed him for a lifetime. “Do we practice it? The best leaders don’t just lead people well—they teach people well. They teach others how to lead. This month I want to challenge you to not do it all yourself. Step back, relinquish a little of the control we all are so comfortable with, and let your students lead. It’s a refreshing reminder that it’s really not all about us.

ReindeerRun-Registration-Waiver Form 2011

TIYLO is hosting a Reindeer Fun Run/Walk 5k on Saturday, December 17th, 2pm, beginning at Frink Park.  There is no cost to participate, you just need to show up before the race and sign in.  All those that complete the Fun Run will be entered into a raffle for $200 cash!!  O’Briens Bar & Restaurant will have live entertainment with Leah & Pete beginning at 3pm, as well as some snacks and drink specials for those who want to “warm up”.  The raffle winner will be drawn at O’Briens at 4pm and you do not need to be present at the time of the drawing to win.

We are looking for volunteers to help us with this event!  We are also looking for participants!!

The following areas are looking for volunteers:

Set up (put up tables/chairs and put out route signs): check in at Frink Park [arrive by 12:30pm, done by 1:00pm]

Hot Chocolate Table: at Frink Park [arrive at 1:30pm, leave around 3pm]

Volunteers Along the Route: check in at Frink Park [arrive at 1:15pm, leave around 3pm]

Pick Up (pick up tables/chairs and signs): check in at Frink Park [arrive by 3pm, done by 3:45pm]

TIYLO is hosting a Reindeer Fun Run/Walk 5k on Saturday, December 17th, 2pm, beginning at Frink Park.  There is no cost to participate, you just need to show up before the race and sign in.  All those that complete the Fun Run will be entered into a raffle for $200 cash!!  O’Briens Bar & Restaurant will have live entertainment with Leah & Pete beginning at 3pm, as well as some snacks and drink specials for those who want to “warm up”.  The raffle winner will be drawn at O’Briens at 4pm and you do not need to be present at the time of the drawing to win.

The route is pictured below, as well as detailed directions.  You can also see a copy of the route by clicking HERE!

Route Directions:

• Begin at Frink Park
• Right onto Mary Street
• Left onto Theresa Street
• Left onto Union Street
• Left onto Webb Street
• Right onto Union Street
• Left onto Franklin Street
• Follow to Washington Island
• Complete loop around Washington Drive
• Back to Franklin Street
• Left onto Mary Street, follow loop around
• Right onto John Street
• Right onto Huginun Street
• Right onto Webb Street
• Left onto Jane Street, follow to dead end
• Take Riverwalk
• End at Frink Park

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What’s In Store Tonight?

Passed Hors d’Ouevres Courtesy of Bella’s

Cash Bar with Beer and Wine (including Coyote Moon) Courtesy of Bella’s

Music by Fred & the Eds

Capture the Night on a Portrait by Black Creek Photography

And a fantastic silent auction, including items donated by these gracious sponsors:

Antique Boat Museum

John Arnot, Thousand Islands Pottery

Audi and Laura Cerow

Clipper Inn

Creative Edge

Coyote Moon Vineyard

The Dockside

Etc.

French Bay

Garlock’s

Greg Lago, Winged Bull Studios

Hilton Garden Inn

Holiday Inn Express

Paca

Porch and Paddle

Reinman’s Decorating Center

River Magic  

River Yoga

Rufa Chiropractor

Sarah Ellen Smith

St. Lawrence Gallery 

Swan Bay Beach Club

Thousand Islands Arts Center 

Thousand Islands Bridge Authority

Thousand Islands Land Trust

Thousand Islands Museum

Thousand Islands Performing Arts Center

Thousand Islands Privateers

Thousand Islands Winery

Uncle Sam’s Boat Tours

And…Special Appreciation to: The Antique Boat Museum, Black Creek Photography  & Party Rentals for their support!