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After 25 years on the West Side, Mark Evans had a passion to take YD to Eastern Washington. At just over 16,000 people, Moses Lake is one of the larger communities between Spokane and the Cascades, and a perfect spot for our new ministry in Eastern Washington. On Feb. 1, 1996, the first YD banquet was held in Moses Lake. That fall, "The Bridge" youth center officially opened its doors. Eventually totaling over 7000 square feet, "The Bridge" has a basketball court, cafeteria, stage area, and a loft, as well as five offices. ...read more

In 2001 Paul Loeffler was handed the reins of leadership. Up to that time Paul had been the director in Concrete, WA for eight years, and had spent the last year learning how to work with students in a larger community. Paul spent the next three years weathering the storms that come with leadership change. With those storms behind us, we continue to move forward on an even keel, with great goals, and new staff to help achieve them.

Moses Lake YD's philosophy is simple caring adults build long-term relationships with students in order to earn the right to speak into their lives. Mentoring is the buzz word of youth work right now, yet that aptly describes much of what we try and do. As students see the difference in our lives through time spent together, they will desire to experience that difference in their's. The staff and volunteers use our weekly events, as well as wilderness trips and Bob's Island Getaway (our spring camp) as a springboard to build those relationships. Our goal is to walk with students through this period of their lives, offering the hope, peace, and unconditional love they all are searching for, yet will only find through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

"The Bridge" continues to be the main meeting place for students on Monday nights. Their reasons for coming generally fall into three categories: to hang with friends, to play (pool, basketball, etc.), or to quench their need for something spiritual. What they get, no matter what they come for, is a safe place, people who truly care for them, and the Good News of Jesus' love for them. Our goal is to see Isaiah's prophecy come true in their lives: They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor. (Isaiah 61:3)

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