George F. Johnson Dream Center
The Outreach Team of Sarah Jane Johnson Church, led by Patricia Cardin, also known as “the George F. Johnson Dream Center,” is carrying on the Johnson legacy of empowering the common person, and we are making a big difference in our community!
The Dragon Slayers After School Club which meets from 3:30-5:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays is open to students in grades 3-7. The Reel Film Club for youth in grades 8-12 also meets on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students watch award-winning films and review them with discussion and writing. Check the Dream Center website for details: gfjdreamcenter.cfsites.org
This winter finds us is in the midst of our youth basketball program for 3rd to 7th grade. The outreach committee at Sarah Jane sponsors a team in the Church league and we are happy to report that the team has 23 kids from our neighborhood! The Church league requires that participating children attend church services twice a month, so if you see a new face, please welcome ”the least of these” of God’s precious children with a smile and be sure to introduce yourself. We are even going to create a Connection Group for the youth in the after school club and basketball team for intentional faith development.
At this time of year we are also preparing to kick off our annual bike drive. This is our fourth year, and to date we have given away over 350 bikes! Please pass the word that we are looking for donations of bikes to recondition and give to youth in the village of JC to get to free village summer programs and Sarah Jane’s summer lunch, Monday thru Friday at noon, which is for kids up to age 18.
We are also kicking off our third annual Shift Scholarship. If you know of any youth who are the first to graduate or go on to secondary education on either side of their family, they are eligible to apply for a computer from the Shift Scholarship. We collect used computers and BCC computer classes recondition them. The students read about the life of George F. and tell us their thoughts about his life.
Church Youth Basketball League Schedule for George F. Johnson
Come and support our team!
(All games at Boulevard United Methodist Church)
| February 5 | 10:30 | Nazarene vs. George F. Johnson |
| February 12 | 9:00 | Boulevard vs. George F. Johnson |
| February 19 | 9:00 | George F. Johnson vs. Vestal |
| February 26 | 9:00 | Nazarene vs. George F. Johnson |
| March 5 | 10:30 | George F. Johnson vs. Boulevard |
| March 12 | 10:30 | Vestal vs. George F. Johnson |
| March 19 | 9:00 | Playoffs |
| March 19 | 10:30 | Playoffs |
| March 26 | 9:00 | Consolation Game |
| March 26 | 10:30 | Championship Game |
We’re keeping the legacy alive! To God be the Glory!
