Tuesday, January 26, 2010

YF Love and Relationships talk pt.2 this Friday

I hope your exams are going well, this is a tough stretch for some of you guys (except the Gatineau'ers). We've got some special stuff planned for the weekend.

This Friday (29th), YF will be continuing our 'Love and Relationships' series. The second part of our series where we will be gathered in mixed gender groups this week to interact with one another. We will be discussing reasons to (and NOT to) date, developing Christ-like character and more... As the adult leaders discuss these topics (including input from Brent and Christy), we discover there is SO MUCH to talk about! PART OF THIS SESSION is the continuation of where we left off last time regarding the role playing. So girls and guys, be aware of your previous discussion about your roleplaying skits... the other gender will have a chance to 'interrupt' you as well. I know the girls remember their 3 scenarios, so guys - step up :) Also bring your Bibles as we continue to explore a Scriptural and healthy approach to love, relationships and God.

For Sunday School (31st), as a continuation of our essential theology series, we are going to discuss questions. I have invited Kenneth from the h2o group to interact with us regarding a question a YF'er wrote about reconciling faith with evolution. The last class we studied passages of Scripture and learned the significance of God's names like Elohim, El Shaddai, Jehovah Rapha etc. Kenneth has a background in science and is really excited about the discussion for Sunday school. I encourage you to submit questions on issues you have wrestled with, our desire as a church is to provide an environment where you feel free to ask.

Things to keep in mind as we move ahead:
- Joint Praise and Prayer night at EACO on January 30th.
- Engage your World, Training days from February 1st - 5th, Events taking place the whole week of February 22-26th.
- Quest video is coming up to, we want you to be familiar and aware of some questions.
- February 13th (sat) Gracious Light is hosting a family day at our church.
- Some preliminary coffeehouse planning sessions are likely in the weeks ahead as there will be some transitioning to parenthood in the next couple of months, so get some ideas in case some of these events don't go as scheduled because adult leaders are rushing to the hospital for labor.

Let us know if you have prayer requests or want to meet up!
See you all on Friday!

posted by YF @ 4:24 PM