Tuesday, December 07, 2010

YF Christmas Caroling or Bible study this Friday (10th)

There is a lot of info in this e-mail (even video and devotional). Thanks for a great game night last Friday, it was nice to have some time to relax and build relationships after 10 weeks of discussion during Alpha. During Sunday school we focused on the depth of our inner being and life with Christ as we studied 2 Cor 4:7-18.

This Friday has two possibilities for YF (10th)! I spoke with the apartment building next door and they may be open to us coming door to door to carol this Friday (perhaps we can bake some cookies and drop them off at each residence). Maybe even make cards and cookies in advance to give to the residents. The administrator is waiting for a response from the apartment board and she will let us know as soon as possible :) I think this is a great way to bring some joy and encouragement in our church community! If they are not available, then we will begin a Bible study series in the gospels! Either way, we'll be in Rm 202 at the church at 7:20pm.

GETAWAY student leader meeting this Sunday (12th) at 1:30pm OCAC down the street, please make a commitment to be involved as we discuss themes and the roles for the student led retreat! Lunch will be provided!

I've shared in Sunday school about a devotional that Brad and I have been doing and it's been a great reminder of the riches of our faith in Christ and I thought... hey why can't I include this in our weekly YF e-mails. Please let me know if it's helpful to you and maybe I'll keep doing it! We can be on the same journey together!

PSALM (to read each morning): Ps 26
PRAYER (for the week): May your prayer this week lead you past bent knees and reverent spirit into the determining choices of your daily living. Let it bring your will to bear on all the things that lead you away from serving God.
Monday: (you can read for yesterday + today) John 3:25-36
Tuesday: Luke 12:35-48
Wednesday: Matthew 25:14-30
Thursday: Romans 12:1-2
Friday: Luke 2:41-49
Saturday: Deuteronomy 27: 1-8
Sunday: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Also a really encouraging video, this is amazing: Watch till the end :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE&feature=player_embedded

Merry Christmas and blessings,
see you all on Friday!