2022 TRUE NORTH YEAR-END LETTER AND GIVING CHALLENGE

     This year, we are grateful for the opportunity to minister to at-risk youth through
Accelerate and the Indian River programs.  Despite challenges to providing in-person
ministry and a pause at Indian River, we remain committed to seeking ways to share the
love of God with the youth of Summit and Stark counties.  Glory to God for His Son, the
Lord Jesus Christ, and the message of hope, peace, and salvation He offers to all and
gives us a role in sharing!

     To our volunteers, donors and staff, thank you for your lives, your talents, and your
treasures.  Almost all of our serving is done on a volunteer basis.  We appreciate the
sacrifices and “cheerful giver” approach you have taken to make a difference in the
lives of so many.

     Recently, Duncan Othen, True North’s Executive Director, a 20+ year volunteer who led
our juvenile detention ministry efforts and so much more, announced his retirement.
We want to say a heartfelt “thank you” to Duncan and wish him well as he spends more
time on writing and other pursuits.   His Christlike qualities of joyful giving, humility, love,
perseverance, and sacrifice challenge us all to renew our commitment to continue
serving in the year ahead.

     While serving opportunities, staff and people have changed over the years, the mission
of sharing the saving hope of Jesus and investing in the lives of young people has not.
We continue to need your help and are truly thankful for your willingness to pray,
volunteer, and give.

     Between now and January 31 we are, with God’s help, seeking to raise $10,000 to
support ministry activities in the year ahead.  Please pray and ask how you can play a
part in this giving opportunity, knowing that Christmas reminds us that God’s gift to us
opens our hearts to the needs of others.  From all of us, thanks for your part in helping us
reach the youth of Summit and Stark Counties.