Getting to know ... Francis, leading on the Butler Middle School team

I am Francis and I am a WyldLife Leader at Butler Middle School. I am 24 yrs old and will be 25 on April 2nd. I have been leading for seven months.

I found out about YL/WL from Elder Coleman or Mr. C for some of you. He was my youth leader a long, long, long time ago. I have known him since I was 5 years old --- he is like another spiritual father.

Volunteering with YL/WL has been so rewarding to me because it has allowed me to reach out and be there for youth. I know that children need others besides their parent/s and/or guardians to spend time and be there for them. We are their Adult Friends and God has given me this gift and I want to make sure that I exercise what He has given me, to the best of my ability through His power and strength.

Jesus says it no better than in Matthew 19:14 “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children”.

I have an 11 month daughter Kharizima Alexandra who is the joy of my life and I love just being around children and being their positive role model, showing them that you can love God and have great fun doing just that!!!

Thank you, all, for just accepting me and allowing me to be apart of a wonderful organization. It’s a true blessing in disguise!