Stories From the street:
My time at Club Nathan has been refreshing to say the least. Building relationships with the kids involved and the other volunteers has been a true blessing. Some of the kids that I am getting to know are very impressive and the volunteers and staff are a pleasure to be around. I look forward to Tuesday evenings and the opportunities that come when at Club Nathan.
This is my first semester having the opportunity to teach at Club Nathan. Teaching truths from scripture really helps me understand what I am teaching and how to communicate it to others. It’s all about sending the Gospel forward and building transformative relationships along the way.
- Joshua C
STORIES FROM THE STREET:
Jesus never asks His followers to do what He did not do Himself. I am always compelled by the fact that He came to be with us before telling us to go. It is a privilege to come alongside my friends at Club Nathan. As much as I pray for godly fruit in the children's lives, I praise God for how much I am blessed through them. The greatest blessing is to experience firsthand that love is never bound by skin color (I am Korean-American). Instead, it is built through remembering names, eye contacts, laughter, hugs, meals, and genuine conversations over time. It's so easy to overlook the moments. I probably miss more than I capture them. Thank God that He is the one who makes things grow (Mark 4:26-27). Praise God for every moment, whether recognized by me or not, that bridges the space between children, me, and the King of kings!
- Steven Y
STORIES FROM THE STREET
When I first started coming to Club Nathan about 4 years ago, I really didn’t know what to expect but I knew I wanted to let the Lord use me in whatever way he saw fit. Being able to l serve here not only sharpens my spirit, but we get to plant seeds in the youth of Memphis!
Personally, our lessons help remind me of God’s faithfulness and promises all throughout the Bible. I think they benefit the young men we have by teaching these Bible stories in ways that they can apply to their lives. My prayer is that they can hold onto the truths that they learn here as they continue to mature as young men and women.
- Joe D
STORIES FROM THE STREET: REFLECTIONS
Over the last 10 years, it seemed like race relations in our country were worse than I had ever seen. I knew that there was only one solution to these problems: America needs more people following Jesus! I really wanted to be part of the solution and God led me to Nathan Street ministries where I volunteered. After the first year, I asked if there was anyone who needed a mentor and Coach Willie immediately knew of a young man. We started hanging out for a few months and we’re now making plans to start reading our bibles, praying daily, and keeping each other accountable. This opportunity has shown me that God is still working, and that the gospel is more than enough to solve this worlds problems!! But one critical thing is needed: more helpers! There are many young men and women, boys and girls, who need someone to show them what godly living looks like.
Jerry R
STORIES FROM THE STREET: FINDING PEACE
After spending many years at Nathan Street, I can truly say it is something that has molded my life. Nathan Street has been a place where I can find peace; I have also met people from all over the United States here. I’ve learned so much that I could talk about it for days and still have something to say. I learned my first Bible verse at Nathan Street and I have memorized so many more because of that experience.
I have seen this place grow from a small Bible study that happened bi-weekly to an enormous gathering each week. Mr. Willie has taught me the meaning and value of the Christian life; I truly don't where I’d be without him and Nathan Street. Many involved at Nathan Street come back each year and we have become familiar with one another over the years. Nathan Street is one, big family!