(PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
SPREADING THEIR MESSAGE … Pictured are Seth Resendez, Mary and Victor Juarez, Never Let Go, staff members and teachers of Juvenile Detention Center, Treya Brown, and Ashley Rice.
Never Let Go Ministries, Victor and Mary Juarez, of Edgerton, along with Seth Resendez, of Wauseon, went to the Juvenile Detention Center in Stryker to share their personal testimonies this past Wednesday, July 31.
Mary spoke about losing her son to an overdose in 2010, and how his death has affected her family ever since that day. Victor shared a perspective from being Marjoe’s stepfather, along with many statistics.
He also shared recovery pictures of people whom they have met, and a section of memorial pictures of many local people who have lost their life in an alcohol or drug related death.
Seth gave his testimony of how using alcohol and drugs has affected his life, and how he continues to fight every day to maintain his sobriety.
He told the youth that if they think it is bad there at JDC, that prison would be a lot worse, and that they would never want to end up there. The youth were very respectful and shared thoughts after the PowerPoint presentation was over.
Every youth received either a T-shirt or a devotional. Much literature was available for them to take, along with the Never Let Go bracelets, frisbees, and other items.
Victor and Mary, and Seth, felt it was a blessing to be there, and to help encourage all of the youth to make better decisions in their lives.
Never Let Go Ministries is preparing for their 14th annual Cruise-In and 4th Fall Fest on Saturday, September 14, in Edgerton.
This is their big fundraiser, and they pray it will be a success to help them continue their mission of bringing awareness of the dangers of alcohol and substance abuse, along with helping to encourage those in recovery. You can follow Never Let Go Ministries on Facebook.