Making A Difference in the Life of A Youth

Dear Readers,

Every so often I come across a great organization doing wonderful things in the name of our Lord. It's even more enjoyable when there is an opportunity to directly experience the work. Next month, the "In His Wakes" ministry will be in Wisconsin. Last year, our family got a taste of this event and found it to truly be a Day To Remember.


In His Wakes, a Florida based, non-profit water sports ministry, travels across the United States and internationally bringing the gospel of hope, demolishing fears and building confidence in today’s youth through an experience of a lifetime!

In His Wakes Ministries was founded in 2003 by Kristi Overton Johnson. Kristi is a native of Greenville, North Carolina, a world champion water-skier and has a heart to serve our Lord Jesus Christ. In His Wakes ministers to at-risk youth by using a unique and relevant message shaped around a day of water sports activities through a program called “A Day to Remember.” Our “Day to Remember” event will provide participants with a day of water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, riding in boats and organized beach activities. The “Day to Remember” is concluded with a Gospel message and an award ceremony which recognizes each child as a champion in God’s eyes as they receive gold medals with the verse from Jeremiah 29:11 “for I know the plans I have for you………plans to prosper you, not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” They also receive a bag of goodies including a bible and other items.

“A Day to Remember is far more than just a day of skiing and entertaining youth. It is a day that will be remembered FOREVER by the participants, volunteers, and sponsors. “A Day to Remember” can change lives through activities that build relationships, trust, drop barriers of fear, give a chance for success and for the champion within to emerge! In His Wakes is on a mission to change one life at a time through “A Day to Remember.”


In His Wakes is coming to Lake DuBay Wisconsin in July to provide an incredible opportunity for youth to be positively affected spiritually, physically and emotionally. It will be a defining moment that can change lives as they move onto the waters of life! Feedback from last year’s event was extremely positive from participants and volunteers as well.

You can learn more about In His Wakes Ministry at www.inhiswakes.com In His Wakes is a 501C-3 non-profit organization.