February Prayer Letter from Youth Action Ministries


Youth Action Ministries February Newsletter

Hello From Tony Rizzo, America's Youth Evangelist,

Missionary’s Tony & Becky Rizzo: Share Their Story

I wanted to take a moment to share more about myself, as recently, a church mentioned they didn't know much about me. Let me give you some insights into who I am.

I have married my beautiful wife Rebecca (Becky) Rizzo for 40 years. We have four children - two boys and two girls, ranging from 34 to 26 years old. We have been incredibly blessed with our family. Becky is a Christian school teacher at Concord Christian Academy, where she finds great joy in teaching children and sharing the gospel with them. This is truly a high calling of service to the Lord. She also assists with our ministry by teaching children and helping with our Youth Safety Zone events. Becky's greatest joy is spending time with her two grandchildren, Skylar and Abigail.

As for my hobbies, I enjoy skiing, though less frequently now at age 63. I'm also an avid RV enthusiast and have traveled in recreational vehicles for the past 37 years, both for ministry and vacation. Through these years, I've gained extensive experience with various trailers. I've also taken up soccer officiating as a hobby, which has provided both enjoyment and physical benefits, though I must be careful not to overexert myself.

Over the past 30 years, I've experienced several back injuries due to car accidents while traveling for ministry across the United States. To manage the discomfort, I've developed a regular running routine that helps maintain my mobility. Though I was recently hospitalized for ongoing lower back issues, I continue to manage the chronic pain and press toward the high calling in Christ Jesus.

For the past five years, I've been actively writing books. Since completing my PhD in Biblical Studies, I've published six children's books and 15 books on various Biblical topics. All of my works are available on Amazon. I've set an ambitious goal of writing 100 books in the next five years. In 2016, I began exploring video and audio production as a hobby. This has since grown into a ministry that has reached thousands of viewers since its official launch in 2019. I am blessed to be a member of Aldan Union Church in Aldan, PA. I can honestly say I have never seen a church family with such a great missionary spirit. Their unique approach and love for missions make us grateful to be part of this congregation.

My greatest passion remains ministering the gospel to America's youth, and I'm constantly seeking new opportunities to share God's word in various settings. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Becky and me. We sincerely appreciate your prayers and encouragement as we continue our missionary work with American youth.

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Youthfluential: Digital Safety Zones

Our Youth Digital Safety Zones has made effective outreach and inroads in ministering the gospel to many students and families searching for truth. It is our great privilege to be used in this ministry. Here are some remarkable statistics from our journey: In the past five years, we have reached 5 million views across all our media platforms and built a community of 10,000 followers across our platforms. This outreach is a testament to the impact of consistent, effective ministry. We humbly ask for your continued prayers as we balance our digital outreach with our Safety Zones Ministry.

Kids Safety Zones

Our ministry seeks to bless churches that want to reach students with the gospel. We bring the gospel message to children and families nationwide through our Tony's Tales Conferences. We minister to your families and children for a week or a few days. Want to learn more? Visit our website at www.YouthActionMinistries.com or email us today! DrTonyRizzophd@YouthActionMinistries.com

Join our Book Club!

Please join the YAM Book Club. The YAM Book Club allows you to donate a book to our students at our Youth and Kids Safety Zones monthly. Pledge to give students Gospel-driven books by Dr. Tony Rizzo. You can donate just one book or become a monthly YAM Book Club Member. Every book purchased goes directly to a child who attends our Safety Zones. They will hear the Gospel Message and be able to take home a beautifully illustrated children's book that reminds them that God's Neverending Love is present in their lives every day!

Safety Zones of America

Tony and Becky Rizzo have been traveling to many different destinations in the United States to minister the gospel to the youth of America. Tony travels extensively to churches to minister with the Kids and Youth Safety Zones. One of the ways we travel is by our RV. Do you know Tony has been trailering with his wife and family for the last 37 years at times? We would love to visit your church, park our RV, and minister to your youth and families. Different conferences were held this last year. These are the Tony’s Tales conferences, Safety Zone Outreaches, and Church-wide Family and Evangelism Conferences.

Street Safety Zones

Please remember us in prayer as we go to Kensington to minister to the needy. Our website, www.Youth ActionMinistries.com, has an awesome wish list. You can help us with our supplies; thank you.

Special Prayer Request

  1. Tony is traveling to several Evangelism and Family conferences this spring. Please pray for Tony as he prepares the many different messages and presentations.
  2. Becky is still learning to manage her ongoing physical symptoms. There are many different tedious steps in her pain management.
  3. Please pray for our Safety Zones Outreaches this new year of 2025 to reach 1000 students for Christ.

In Christ Love,
Dr. Tony Rizzo
Joshua 1:8
Executive Director
Youth Action Ministries
Statement of Faith

Youth Action Ministries

Here at Youth Action, we strive to share the Gospel of Christ wherever people may be found. Whether indoors or out, we want to reach people with the Good News of salvation by grace through Christ. We share the Gospel through various methods such as sketch board messages, object lessons, music, and Gospel-oriented “magic” tricks. These are designed to engage people’s attention and share Christ with them.

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