This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, November 2021
Reflections By Jeff Padgett, Ph.D. “You do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). Living knowing that your life is a vapor is different from just living. You’ve got »
A Good Soldier
By Stephen Leonard “Share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” 2 Timothy 2:3-4 Every servant of Jesus Christ is truly a veteran, according to this text. »
Georgia Governor thanks Paul Anderson Youth Home in video message
We are so grateful that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp thanked the Paul Anderson Youth Home in a video message, honoring our 60th anniversary and the work that we do. After six decades, it is humbling that the leader of our great state took the time to thank us personally. We »
Paul Anderson Youth Home 2021 Christmas Family Extravaganza
We are both excited and amazed at how God's faithfulness has brought us to the significant milestone of our 60th anniversary! During this Christmas season, we would love for you to join us in our continued celebration of God's goodness and grace. Our annual Community Christmas Program promises not to »
October 2021 is declared “Paul Anderson Youth Home Month” by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp
We are so proud that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp created a proclamation to honor the Paul Anderson Youth Home. October 2021 was declared “Paul Anderson Youth Home Month.” It is such an honor to be recognized by the state of Georgia and we are so thrilled with this designation! »
Anniversary event honors the past while looking toward the future
It was a glorious fall evening on Oct. 23 as we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Paul Anderson Youth Home. We held a wonderful event on our lawn, complete with the lighting of an Olympic torch, a ceremony to honor some of our distinguished graduates as "Gold Medalists for »
Good and Evil
By Stephen Leonard “For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience »
Longevity: Sixty Years
By Stephen Leonard “Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, for if you do these things, you will never stumble.” 2 Peter 1:10 Sixty years is a long time considering most of us live only a bit above three score »
Bible studies at PAYH help a young man facing serious prison time get a second chance at life
Jonathan Carter of Wendell, N.C., is a successful financial advisor living a meaningful and fulfilling life in the suburbs of Raleigh-Durham. The 33-year-old husband and father counts his blessings every day, fully aware and grateful for the second chance at life he received at Paul Anderson Youth Home. Facing a »
Lessons of God’s grace help a young man turn his life around
Nathaniel “Nate” Thompson of Kennesaw, Ga., is living the dream. With his wife and children, he now lives in the West Chicago area, working as a program director at Wheaton College. A stable home and family, a rewarding career in higher education, and a strong faith in the Lord are »
PAYH teaches a young man the lifelong lessons of service and community
Rhett Rhemann of Clarksville, Tenn., is a dedicated public servant in his community. He’s also a father who works hard to be a role model to his children. While his own drive and relentless determination are just a part of who he is, the opportunity to be the kind of »
PAYH helped a young man go from hard times to hospitality success
Paris Nelson of Savannah, Ga., is grateful for the life he’s built for himself. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he studied abroad and earned an advanced degree in his field. Hard work and dedication paid off, and today he manages a hotel resort on Tybee Island, Ga., a popular beach »
