Purpose Statement of CYCM
The purpose of the Christian Youth Center of Morris is: (1)to provide a good atmosphere for young people to come to faith in Christ, (2) to provide a safe, wholesome atmosphere for young people to gather for fun and fellowship, and (3) to help Christian young people become better disciples of Jesus Christ and discover and fulfill God’s unique purpose for their lives. Mission Statement The Mission of the Christian Youth Center of Morris is to use every legitimate and godly means to attract young people to a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Statement of Faith of CYCM
1.	We believe the Old and New Testament Scriptures are the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God and are the final authority for all matters of faith and conduct.
2.	We believe there is on eternal God, revealed in Scriptures as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3.	We believe that God created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them out of nothing, by His Word.
4.	We believe that God created man and woman in His image, but because Adam and Eve disobeyed God, we all inherited a sin nature and became sinful and separate from God and in need of a Savior to save us from our sins and the penalty for our sins and restore us to fellowship with God.
5.	We believe our Lord Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God, who is fully God and fully man. We believe in His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious, atoning death on the cross, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father and His future, personal return in power and glory.
6.	We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, as a substitutionary sacrifice, and that all who personally put their faith in Christ as their substitute and receive Him into their lives as their Lord and Savior are justified on the grounds of His shed blood, and thereby become children of God and are restored to fellowship with Him. We believe that salvation and eternal life with God are free gifts, which are received by grace through faith in Christ and cannot be earned. We believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation and fellowship with God.
7.	We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, who gives believers his fruits and by whose Person, presence, and power the child of God is enabled to live a Godly life.
8.	We believe in the bodily resurrection of the righteous and the unrighteous, the everlasting, conscience blessedness of the saved with God and the everlasting, conscience punishment of the lost apart from God.
9.	We believe in the spiritual unity of all who have the indwelling Spirit of Christ.
10.	We believe that Christ has commanded all believers to preach the good news of His Kingdom to all people and to make disciples of all who believe in Him until He returns.

A Word from the Chairman of the Board

The Christian Youth Center of Morris has been open since October of 2001. We are currently located in the Old Morris Theater at 118 E. Jefferson St. in downtown Morris, IL.

We share the building with My Father’s House of Prayer but we are separate entities. We have our own board of director, currently consisting of members from four area churches.

The Christian Youth Center of Morris (CYCM) was founded with the idea of reaching out to area youth and providing a healthy environment for them to enjoy themselves. We realized that the best church youth programs were often limited to whom they could reach. Kids tend to go where their friends are. Young people from other churches are usually reluctant to cross familiar boundaries and go to other youth groups. By the time they are in High School, most of them have stopped being active in any church related activity except on Sunday morning. We want to see that changed.

We have sought to make the CYCM a nondenominational, or more accurately, a cross denominational organization. Our statement of faith and purpose was written to give an opportunity to as many churches as possible to be involved in the CYCM without compromising the truth. We leave doctrinal issues outside of our statement of faith to the local churches.

We want to provide young people a safe place to explore a relationship with Jesus and to be discipled in that relationship. We want to provide a fun atmosphere with plenty of interactive games and friendly conversation. We also desire to have a presentation of the love of God at every meeting.

Over the next year we hope to develop programs for Jr. and Sr. High, college and career singles, and the Hispanic community in Grundy County. We need input from churches, businesses and individuals in order to tailor programs that will fill the needs that exist in the county. If you are interested in the CYCM and want to know how you can be involved you can contact us at the e-mail address, or nick@morrisyouth.com.

Please send donations to:

Christian Youth Center of Morris

PO Box 164
Morris, IL 60450

All donations are tax deductible and we are greatly appreciative.

To be put on our adult or youth mailing list e-mail the above address and we will keep you informed of our activities and needs.

If your church wants to be involved in helping determine the direction of the CYCM and you are in agreement with our statement of faith and purpose then contact me at the chairman address above. I would appreciate having the opportunity to speak with you and let you know what is involved in having a seat on the CYCM board of directors. I would also like the opportunity to come to your church and give a presentation and have a Q & A session for your leadership team or your whole congregation.


Contact Information

Phone: 815-941-2832

Director - Nick Marcoux
Assistant Director - Amy Marcoux

Executive Board:
Chairman - Duane Gibeaut
Vice-Chairman - Geroge Kresse
Secretary - Paula Lutz
Treasurer - Carol Lea
Judy Heifner
Pastoral Advisor - Pastor Steve Larson