23 Feb, 2012
The Young and Exceptional
Teen Tourist Helps Police Nab Suspect at NY Airport
A teenage boy from Panama is being credited by police with helping catch a suspect described as a hustler cabbie at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York.
Early Tuesday afternoon, two Port Authority police officers saw the 17-year-old boy and his family get into a limo at JFK's Terminal 4.
"When we came here, he tell us he's a cab driver, so I thought why not, you know?" said the boy, Aldo Sosa, who was on his first trip to New York with his family.
But the police officers, recognizing the driver as a hustler who charges sky-high rates, jumped into their unmarked car to chase and then try to block him with their vehicle.
The driver, identified as Bhupinder Singh, 38, of Ridgewood, N.Y., put the car in reverse and sped away, according to Port Authority spokesman Al Della Fave.
He drove several miles on the highway before Sosa, sitting in the front seat, grabbed the steering wheel.
(Story from: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/weird/Teen-Tourist-Helps-Police-Nab-Suspect-at-NY-Airport-139939913.html)
(Picture from: http://taxidriversdirect.com/)
1 Timothy 4:12
New International Version (NIV)
What does God's Story scripture teach us about what the young can accomplish?
Timothy was the student of Paul, at one point Paul even describes Timothy as his son in the faith. Timothy is a young pastor leading his first commision. He has a lot to learn and Paul knows that, but he also knows that despite Timothy's youth he is capable of setting the example for the entire church. Paul's words were written as an encouragement to Timothy, he was affirming him. "Timothy your age doesn't matter you can lead."
How can we connect today's God's Story scripture to our lives?
- 1 Timothy 4:12 is a verse every young person should memorize.
- Find out what clubs at your school are trying to serve your community and join in the work.
- Create a small group at your church to set an example.
How can we connect today's story, God's Story scripture, and our story to others?
- As young people you and your friends will sometimes feel overlooked. When you do, share Timothy's story, share today's verse as a reminder that you can make a difference.
- Today's news story is a great reminder that little things, like grabbing a steering wheel, can have a big impact.
- The biggest connection? You can make a difference in the life of your friends even though you are young.
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