Drug Free Alton Coalition in partnership with Calvary Baptist Church will be hosting Breakfast Blessings on May 20, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. This event is a call to action to all faith leaders serving the communities of Alton and Godfrey.
Drug Free Alton's mission is to prevent underage drinking and substance abuse, especially among youth. We recognize churches are a critical protective factor for youth in our community. In fact, teens who participated in the Youth Speak Out held on April 22, 2014 outlined how substance abuse and underage drinking impact not only their schools, but the community as a whole. They felt that engaging local churches in positive solutions was a key factor to creating positive change.
We encourage you to be present to hear a message from national speaker Scott Larson, President of Straight Ahead Ministries. Straight Ahead Ministries is an international faith-based organization working with juvenile offenders in their communities and in more than 400 juvenile detention centers in 19 states and five countries, with materials in use in 35 countries. Scott has authored 12 books and numerous articles on working effectively with troubled youth and is in high demand as a speaker and trainer worldwide.
This event is open to anyone engaged in the faith community. Breakfast will be provided, as well as many materials including books authored by Scott Larson. Please RSVP to Emily Mangi at 618-205-8143 or at ermangi@chestnut.org.
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