YF Winterness this Saturday (26th) No YF on Friday
It was great to pack our room on Friday to study and reflect on John 10 and Psalm 23, we shared about how important it is to recognize Christ as our Shepherd and have that relationship with Him where He guides, protects and knows us. Can we tell the difference between His voice and a strangers? At the end we asked you which was currently your biggest need: the need for direction/purpose, the need for protection from thieves/robbers, the need to know Him more. Some of you were praying about playing a shepherd like role in a younger Christian's life, imagine what it would look like if every generation of believers did that. We read from Psalm 23 and meditated on that passage as each of us highlighted how the Lord spoke to us in that passage.
This Saturday (26th) is YF Winterness, this is a day of winter fun as Ray & Esther have opened their home for us again (same place as Fall Retreat in 09)! There will be skating, snow games, hot tub, bonfire etc. Bring appropriate winter clothing/boots, skates, modest swimwear (for hottub) etc.
For those that have registered meet at CCCO (116 Empress) at 8:30am on Saturday morning and arrange to be picked up no later than 9:30pm. YF is Saturday this week so there is no program on Friday night, next week will be Family Feud on Friday, March 4th as usual.
This Sunday (27th) we will be interacting with the lesson "What is Happening when you Pray?" from chapter 6 of 'Experiencing God'. Some passages you could read in advance include Eph 3:20-21; 1 Cor 2:10-12 and the death of Lazarus in John 11:1-45.
Ongoing:There are baptism opportunities this Easter service, if you have been praying about baptism please let me know as soon as possible! :) I'll be sharing at the Lisgar Collegiate Christian club next month and I'm available to the rest of you as well, I really want to know how I can serve you and your schools too! Let me know if you would like to catch up and pray together too!
Upcoming (mark your calendars):Getaway: Know my Voice. Ten Four (March 18-20). FORM attached in e-mail "Get your forms in by March 6th.... March 6th... the price is $115, $115, one fifteeeeeeeen."
30 Hour Famine: We are doing the 30 Hour Famine this year! I've asked the other pastors and they are down. April 8-9th!
For those who are prayerfully considering missions in Ouje, our dates would be June 26th - July 2nd. There is potential that the trip could be longer than previous years, but that is the Teen Camp date. Pastor Enoch and I hope this doesn't overlap with exam dates as it has in previous years.
See you all on Friday!
YF Bible study: Red Letters-the Shepherd (18th) this Friday
It was fun to skate the canal together last Friday! It was fun to skate/talk and enjoy the beavertails and hot chocolate, a big thanks to uncle Eddie and auntie Salina for hosting us, feeding us and letting us get their front hallway all slushy and messy!
This Friday (18th) we will be continuing our study of Jesus, this time as our Shepherd in John chapter 10. We'll spend some time in fellowship, explore God's Word, make personal applications and have a time to focus on God through reflection. This will be a fruitful time in Scripture as we underscore how foundational Christ as our Shepherd is. Bring your Bibles and I pray that each of us would come with an open heart and an anticipation that the Spirit would speak to you.
This Sunday (20th) we will be chapter 5. unit 1: God Speaks in Different Ways, those who have been studying through Experiencing God devotionally have found that the Spirit uses it to renew their minds and hearts. I ran out of copies to distribute but feel free to purchase them at Salem! It's never too late to start.
Getaway worship team, we have a meeting this Saturday (19th) @ CCCO 9:30am - noon, I trust the other Getaway teams know their meeting dates as well :)
There are baptism opportunities this Easter service, if you have been praying about baptism please let me know as soon as possible! :)
I'll be sharing at the Lisgar Collegiate Christian club next month and I'm available to the rest of you as well, I really want to know how I can serve you and your schools too! Let me know if you would like to catch up and pray together too!
Upcoming:
Montreal Winterness on Feb 26th - Return FORMS ASAP (attached) There will be skidoos, skating.... and winter goodness as well as meals, transportation etc. I`ve attached the Waiver form to your e-mail and promo (produced by Brad and Rae-Anne!) so please get those back to us ASAP as we need to arrange for rides. This is a perfect event to invite your friends to YF as well!
Getaway: Know my Voice. Ten Four (March 18-20).
30 Hour Famine: We are doing the 30 Hour Famine this year! I've asked the other pastors and they are down. April 8-9th!
For those who are prayerfully considering missions in Ouje, our dates would be June 26th - July 2nd. There is potential that the trip could be longer than previous years, but that is the Teen Camp date. Pastor Enoch and I hope this doesn't overlap with exam dates as it has in previous years.
See you all on Friday!
YF Winterlude this Friday (11th) meeting at the Yan's + Winterness forms
This last weekend was such an amazing encouragement to many! Uncles and Aunties have been overwhelmingly encouraging about you guys! They had many positive and encouraging comments regarding your service on Sunday preparing the lunch, cleaning, setting up tables/chairs, removing decorations, cooking etc. Be sure to continually thank our aunties and uncles for all the work that they do as we have much to learn from them. It was clear from all the workshops, sharings, dinners, lunches and the services all throughout this weekend that the adults of our church love and support you guys as the next generation!
This Friday (11th) we will be skating/walking on the canal along with Pure Energy to enjoy Winterlude!! we will be meeting at uncle Eddie and auntie Salina's place at 7pm (address in your e-mail) and picked up by 9:45pm. We will skate together in groups, complete with ice sculptures, hot chocolate and just enjoying each other's company. Submit the attached form If you have not submitted it at gym night. Bring warm clothes, skates and some money if you plan on eating beavertails etc. :)
Winterness forms are due this weekend (forms are attached)! We need to know the number so proper transportation and food can be provided.
This Sunday (13th), We will tackle the second lesson from chapter 4 in our "Experiencing God" workbooks. Those who own the book are encouraged to complete and meditate on each day's lesson (5 days in each chapter) throughout the week. As mentioned before auntie Salina, uncle Youlian and our very own Brad shared about how the Lord used this curriculum to completely change their lives as they listen to the Spirit.
Also, please remember that I would love to come and share at your Christian groups in your schools, please let me know your schedules and if you'd like to come and share. As always, I would love to catch up and pray for you if you are free (the leaders would love to meet&pray with you too).
Upcoming:
Montreal Winterness on Feb 26th - Return FORMS ASAP (attached) There will be skidoos, skating.... and winter goodness as well as meals, transportation etc. I`ve attached the Waiver form to your e-mail and promo (produced by Brad and Rae-Anne!) so please get those back to us ASAP as we need to arrange for rides. This is a perfect event to invite your friends to YF as well!
Getaway: Know my Voice. Ten Four (March 18-20).
30 Hour Famine: We are doing the 30 Hour Famine this year! I've asked the other pastors and they are down. April 8-9th!
For those who are prayerfully considering missions in Ouje, our dates would be June 26th - July 2nd. There is potential that the trip could be longer than previous years, but that is the Teen Camp date. Pastor Enoch and I hope this doesn't overlap with exam dates as it has in previous years.
See you all on Friday!
YF Next Generation Ministry Night this Friday (4th) at church (Winterness forms again!)
First of all, thanks for your great participation in the Fear God discussion. I know that the Spirit was teaching us on Friday night and pray that you would continue to ask the Spirit to teach you what it means to fear Him. It was great seeing such a large group contribute to the discussion. In Sunday school, we continued with the second week of Experiencing God which began on page 38. We focused on the difference between being self-centered and God-centered. For those of you with the books, please continue up to page 66.
This Friday (4th) we will have an evening of games, worship and a message from Pastor William Wan regarding Next Generation Ministry. Pastor Wan has shared with us what he will be sharing and it will be an incredibly edifying message for you as young people as well as addressing adults and parents. Bring your Bibles and open hearts as Pastor Wan will share from God's Word with us. Afterwards, we'll enjoy some healthy snacks (mmm), refreshments (and some less healthy snacks for diversity' sake, hehe). This Sunday (6th), We will tackle the first lesson from chapter 3 in our "Experiencing God" workbooks (complete up to pg. 66 this week). Those who own the book are encouraged to complete and meditate on each day's lesson (5 days in each chapter) throughout the week. As mentioned before auntie Salina, uncle Youlian and our very own Brad shared about how the Lord used this curriculum to completely change their lives as they listen to the Spirit.
Also, please remember that I would love to come and share at your Christian groups in your schools, please let me know your schedules and if you`d like to come and share. As always, I would love to catch up and pray for you if you are free (the leaders would love to meet&pray with you too).
Upcoming:Montreal Winterness on Feb 26th - Return FORMS ASAP (attached in e-mail) There will be skidoos, skating.... and winter goodness as well as meals, transportation etc. I`ve attached the Waiver form to your e-mail and promo (produced by Brad and Rae-Anne!) so please get those back to us ASAP as we need to arrange for rides. This is a perfect event to invite your friends to YF as well!
Getaway: Know my Voice. Ten Four (March 18-20).
For those who are prayerfully considering missions in Ouje, our dates would be June 26th - July 2nd. There is potential that the trip could be longer than previous years, but that is the Teen Camp date. Pastor Enoch and I hope this doesn't overlap with exam dates as it has in previous years.
See you all on Friday!
