In Memory of Tessa Nelson
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- Feb 22
- 1 min
EY2S 2019 and 2020
Just a little snapshot of what we have been doing over the last couple of years!
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spage
- Feb 22
- 1 min
Where are They Now?
Former staff members share how EY2S has empowered them to take the next step in their lives for the Lord. Lydia Dowdell spent 2020...
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spage
- Oct 6, 2020
- 2 min
Don't Wish Your Youth Away
I am struck by how often young Christians are living for a future moment. We repeat to ourselves again and again: someday, but not today.
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spage
- Oct 6, 2020
- 1 min
Eric Jones
Eric started working with Empowering Youth 2 Serve because of His deep love to put the Lord first in his life.
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spage
- Sep 7, 2020
- 3 min
Why Norfolk?
Out of all the places we could have used to start EY2S, what drew us to Norfolk? What is it about this place that led Jeff to found EY2S?
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spage
- Aug 26, 2020
- 3 min
Generous Hearts
Being generous goes beyond monetary or physical gifts, but instead, strike at the heart of a person and their needs.
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spage
- Aug 7, 2020
- 4 min
Living Worship
There is something about a community of worship that connects me to Him. It’s the reminder that He is there for me and all those around me
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spage
- Jun 15, 2020
- 3 min
Persistent Prayer
For many of you, you’re already doing this. You have been consistently
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spage
- May 28, 2020
- 2 min
Think Really Local
Local ministry doesn't just mean within your area code, city, town, or region.
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spage
- May 27, 2020
- 1 min
Krystal Mizzelle
Krystal grew up not fully understanding what it meant to follow Christ. After her husband got horribly sick, she realized that life is...
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spage
- May 27, 2020
- 1 min
Melinda Luchun
Melinda Luchun has experience working in various afterschool programs and community networks. She started work as a Neighborhood...
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spage
- May 20, 2020
- 1 min
Samantha Page
While in the youth group under Jeff Montgomery, Samantha went on several week-long domestic mission trips. Those weeks were a time of...
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spage
- May 20, 2020
- 1 min
Lydia Dowdell
Lydia Dowdell was born in Naples, Italy, but has lived most of her life in Virginia Beach. For Lydia, music has always been important....
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spage
- May 20, 2020
- 1 min
Miguel Vargas
Miguel grew up going to church and youth group, but it wasn't until his sophomore year of high school when he realized that being a...
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spage
- May 20, 2020
- 1 min
Samuel Doster
Samuel Doster grew up in Morganton, NC. He came to know the Lord in his later teen years and he has a great passion for Jesus Christ....
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spage
- May 20, 2020
- 1 min
Jeffrey Montgomery
Jeffrey Montgomery was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. He spent most of his career working in the Navy. In 2004, Jeff was in a...
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spage
- Jul 27, 2019
- 4 min
EY2S 2019 Missions Week 6: New Covenant Presbyterian Church and Gateway Bible Church
July 27th, 2019--It is crazy to believe that we just finished the last week of summer missions in Norfolk. We are so grateful to have New...
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spage
- Jul 20, 2019
- 4 min
EY2S 2019 Missions Week 5: Peninsula Community Chapel
June 20th, 2019- Wow, another week has ended, and the Lord has continued to pour out blessing upon blessing each day! This week, we were...
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spage
- Jul 13, 2019
- 4 min
EY2S 2019 Missions Week 4: Norview Baptist Church and Grace Community Church
July 13th, 2019-This week we had a blast with students from Grace Community Church and Norview Baptist Church! It was so amazing to watch...
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