Recently, I have been given the opportunity to work full time at a teen outreach center in Kenmore known as First Glance. Many of you are very familiar with this organization as I can’t stop talking about it.
First Glance is a teen outreach organization that operates in Kenmore. Their mission statement is “First Glance exists to connect students and their communities to Christ and the Church through real, loving, and non-threatening avenues.”
Words cannot fully express how excited I am about this. Working at First Glance combines two of my loves in life. Teen ministry and Kenmore. When I “discovered” First Glance it was like finding the very opportunity I had been searching for my entire life!
It’s because of this love of Kenmore and the Gospel that I would like to work there. First Glance not only works to connect students to the Church, but also provides many programs that help our students break the cycle of drugs, teen pregnancy, violence, and hunger. With over one hundred volunteers, and over two hundred teens coming through their doors, they are continually in need of additional full-time help.
When I start at First Glance, I will be a full-time intern. As part of my duties, I will be co-leading our Monday night Young Adults programming and will be leading one of our two recreational nights. Also, I will be creating and running a young adult volunteer program and a work program.
With me there helping, the other leaders at First Glance will have more time to work on their core ministries and we will be able to better serve the community.
You can help by praying for First Glance and for me. Please pray that God will prepare me for the work ahead as I minister to the teens and families of Kenmore, and that we at First Glance can continue to meet very real needs in that neighborhood. Though I am confident that God will fully provide all I need, I also ask prayers to be lifted up regarding my financial needs. As I move into this local mission field, I pray that God will grant me the discipline along the way to work hard, pray hard, and have faith.
Beyond your prayers, if you are led to join this mission by financially supporting me, I would be humbly grateful. Please consider supporting me with a one-time, monthly or annual donation. I need to raise $850 a month for the next two years (First Glance is able to provide $850 a month as well). Therefore, if 20 people can commit to giving $40 a month, I would most of the way there.
Your support provides an opportunity to meet the physical and spiritual needs of a community that is hurting. I’ve included a page that explains the process for giving, including an easy on-line giving option. First Glance is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. I’m excited for this journey that God continues to lead me on and I would greatly appreciate any level of support you are able to offer.
Some might call this a “leap of faith” for me but I have seen God provide this and even more at my time with First Glance. From small acts of kindness to students and people in the community, to students coming to Christ and experiencing a life change. I’m excited to get a front row seat to see what God is going to do with the people of Kenmore.
I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to read this letter and for considering helping. I can assure you that I will work hard to make sure that none of it is wasted and that it is put to good use.
Sincerely,
Steven Motich
First Glance is a teen outreach organization that operates in Kenmore. Their mission statement is “First Glance exists to connect students and their communities to Christ and the Church through real, loving, and non-threatening avenues.”
Words cannot fully express how excited I am about this. Working at First Glance combines two of my loves in life. Teen ministry and Kenmore. When I “discovered” First Glance it was like finding the very opportunity I had been searching for my entire life!
It’s because of this love of Kenmore and the Gospel that I would like to work there. First Glance not only works to connect students to the Church, but also provides many programs that help our students break the cycle of drugs, teen pregnancy, violence, and hunger. With over one hundred volunteers, and over two hundred teens coming through their doors, they are continually in need of additional full-time help.
When I start at First Glance, I will be a full-time intern. As part of my duties, I will be co-leading our Monday night Young Adults programming and will be leading one of our two recreational nights. Also, I will be creating and running a young adult volunteer program and a work program.
With me there helping, the other leaders at First Glance will have more time to work on their core ministries and we will be able to better serve the community.
You can help by praying for First Glance and for me. Please pray that God will prepare me for the work ahead as I minister to the teens and families of Kenmore, and that we at First Glance can continue to meet very real needs in that neighborhood. Though I am confident that God will fully provide all I need, I also ask prayers to be lifted up regarding my financial needs. As I move into this local mission field, I pray that God will grant me the discipline along the way to work hard, pray hard, and have faith.
Beyond your prayers, if you are led to join this mission by financially supporting me, I would be humbly grateful. Please consider supporting me with a one-time, monthly or annual donation. I need to raise $850 a month for the next two years (First Glance is able to provide $850 a month as well). Therefore, if 20 people can commit to giving $40 a month, I would most of the way there.
Your support provides an opportunity to meet the physical and spiritual needs of a community that is hurting. I’ve included a page that explains the process for giving, including an easy on-line giving option. First Glance is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. I’m excited for this journey that God continues to lead me on and I would greatly appreciate any level of support you are able to offer.
Some might call this a “leap of faith” for me but I have seen God provide this and even more at my time with First Glance. From small acts of kindness to students and people in the community, to students coming to Christ and experiencing a life change. I’m excited to get a front row seat to see what God is going to do with the people of Kenmore.
I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to read this letter and for considering helping. I can assure you that I will work hard to make sure that none of it is wasted and that it is put to good use.
Sincerely,
Steven Motich
stevenemm@gmail.com
Ways you can give:
If you are interested in partnering with me in this ministry financially, there are many avenues to give.
You can add First Glance to your bank's online bill pay system and set it up as an automatic monthly payment. Be sure to put "Steven Motich's Salary" in the notes section.
You can also send your donation directly to:
First Glance
You can add First Glance to your bank's online bill pay system and set it up as an automatic monthly payment. Be sure to put "Steven Motich's Salary" in the notes section.
You can also send your donation directly to:
First Glance
943 Kenmore Blvd.
Akron, OH 44314.
Please be sure to place “Steven Motich’s Salary” in the Memo section of the check.
All donations to First Glance are tax deductible.
Akron, OH 44314.
Please be sure to place “Steven Motich’s Salary” in the Memo section of the check.
All donations to First Glance are tax deductible.
