Xtreme Xpress

“I have been lots of places doing ministry since I was fifteen years old, but never ever have I worked with people like the Xtreme Xpress team. Last week I took a moment to watch them in ministry and I suddenly realized I could walk away and everything would continue without me.That’s an incredible answer to my prayer.”

These were Chastity Frederick’s words to the Xtreme Xpress Ministry team – just before they left the church last Saturday en route to York City’s Parkway neighborhood. As the team was leaving she said, “We have this moment to serve. Don’t worry about doing anything fancy – just be Jesus to the kids today.”

Every Saturday Jade and Chastity Frederick and a special group of about 10-14 volunteers take busses into York City to minister to kids, share a Bible story and lesson - and in a very tangible way, show the kids Gods love.

Jade Frederick preparing the bus for the kids.

When they arrive, helping hands from the team and smiling kids unpack the buses. Tables are put in place, brown bags are filled with lunches and the grill is lit to make hotdogs. While the kids are registering they are given freeze pops before they pile into the buses. Little Littles, Middle Littles, and Big Kids all know where to go, and the Big Kids are greeted with clipboards and word searches when they enter (what Joy Strausbaugh calls), "The Chariot'!

How do people get involved in ministries like this? Check out Whitney Leppo’s experience…..

“I've always wanted to help with this ministry but never got out of my comfort zone. A few weeks ago, my husband Tyler and I pull up at the church and Jade Frederick says jokingly "Hey guys! Want to help out?" We didn't have any other plans that day so we said why not?

When we got onto the bus one of the helpers, Joy Strausbaugh, looked at us and said "You guys are an answer to prayer." I looked at her puzzled and thought, “what could she be talking about?” She replied, “Chastity just asked if we had any prayer requests and I had just prayed that someone will come along and help with the hot dogs today – and help with the kids.

I stood there shocked as I realize that this was all God. She prayed and we showed up. God led us there that day. It's such an amazing thing when you see Gods work in action. He pushed us out of our comfort zone because He knew we wouldn't have just done it. Isn't that awesome? It was a great experience and Tyler and I have decided to become regular helpers on Sat mornings. God is good!”

Click on the picture below to view the members of the team that were in action last Saturday. The team changes weekly, so thanks also to those who are not shown in the video.

Want to join the team or are you interested in more information? Contact Chastity’s email at this address: chsfrederick@aol.com.