Helping the Hurting - March-April 2001
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From the Director’s Desk
Dear Friend,
Greetings in Christ Jesus!

As I write this letter I can only think of saying, "Thank you, Jesus!" He makes the miracles come to pass. Thirty-one years ago Youth Challenge of Connecticut came into existence. The year was 1970. Hard-core drug addicts filled the streets of Hartford, with no place to go to be set free from the stranglehold of drugs.

Back then, there was no place for addicted people to be healed. Yes, the word is healed not arrested or recovering - but, healed in Jesus’ Name. "He whom the Son sets free is free indeed!" I believe this with all my heart and soul. Drug addicts can be set free. II Corinthians 5:17 seals the deal!

As a testimony of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we recently celebrated our anniversary in the heart of the city, at the Hartford Hilton. Please take a look at the photos on the next page.) It was in this setting that we heard so many stories of His awesome grace. You’ll be reading some of them here in this newsletter. Just a few short of five hundred people gathered for this great celebration banquet given in honor of our alumni, families and supporters that make this a reality.

Well-known Evangelist Nicky Cruz was the main speaker. We also had alumni testimonies and VIP’s from the city & state House of Representatives we in attendance. The Honorable John G. Rowland issued a proclamation declaring Youth Challenge week in Connecticut, September 16-22, 2001. Our annual Walk-a-Thon will be held during this week – join us in our ten mile victory walk against drug abuse.

There is much more I could say, but let me end with this: Our victory is your victory! Remember us always in your prayers. Thank you for supporting us through the years. Our labor is not in vain. Forward…!

With much love,
Raúl González, D.Min.
Executive Director

"If you hold my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free...So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed!"
John 8:31,32,36 NIV

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