YF Basic: Follow Jesus Bible study and discussion this Friday (29th)
That was quite the weekend... Thanks for all who were able to worship with our CCCO family on Friday morning, it was a time to remember the crucifixion of Christ and His death at Calvary and it was a blessing to witness the rich creativity of the brothers and sisters as we worshiped the Lord through song, drama and communion. We had 28 youth attend No Other Name, it was moving to see a thousand students from across the region gather for No Other Name. Thanks for taking part in various workshops and discussions! I know that these are treasured times of fellowship where there is time for reflection as well as sharing and deepening your relationships. We also shared in the joy of witnessing brothers and sisters be baptized at our Easter worship! Please remember our responsibility as the body of Christ to disciple and encourage them in their walks with the Lord.
This Friday (29th), we have waited a long time to continue our Bible study and discussion series in Basic with 'Follow Jesus.' Our last discussion of 'Fear God' was very interactive and we enjoyed hearing from many of you as we wrestled with how we should fear God as it is the beginning of wisdom.
Please bring your Bibles, (4 color) pens and a willingness to share, be challenged and changed. As always there will be a time for fellowship before and after with refreshments. On a personal note, I am extremely encouraged by you students! There have been life changing events in our group recently with deeper walks with the Lord, new relationships with the Lord as well as big breakthroughs in various lives! Please continue to pray for each other as you build your friendships. It's been a busy season, getting registration/money in for NoN, Ouje, planning for coffeehouse etc. Thanks for your faithfulness in all of these things!
This Sunday (1st), we will continue our Bible study series in the Old Testament as we intentionally enter into the rich wisdom of Solomon and the book of Proverbs. Feel free to use the time directly after Sunday school to organize details regarding coffeehouse and what can be prepared for the following Friday as we will have YF's in preparation/practice for Coffeehouse. Please remember that we will not have access to the basement sanctuary the morning of coffeehouse, so make preparations with that in mind so we can finish most of the decor the day before during YF.
Please keep in mind the purpose of the event - welcoming your friends, being ambassadors of Christ and learning to work together with respect for one another.Continue to pray for the
Ouje team, we still need additional drivers and adults to participate in this trip. I'll notify all of those who have applied this Friday and Sunday. Check your exam schedule to see if June 26th to July 2nd overlaps with your last exam and make arrangements. Please pray for all the preparation that needs to take place for the trip.
I've absolutely loved speaking at your various schools. It's nice to get an idea of your daily surroundings and see the faces of friends that you've talked about or fellowship with at your schools. Let me know if you would like me to share at your schools as a testimony, topical workshop or Bible study. Let us know if you would like to catch up/pray and how we can be praying for you.
See you all on Friday!
YF No Other Name this Good Friday (22nd) at Sacred Heart High School
Thanks for your participation and sharing at our Bible study on faith and doubt. Brad had it on his heart to share with you for quite some time as he has experienced depth in both categories throughout his pilgrimage with God. Please reflect on Paul's encouragement in Phil 4:8-9, this is a verse that Brad and I have talked about when he had shared about this topic with me months ago. Brad had also included 1 Cor 10:12; 1 Pet 5:8; John 20:24-29 and Mk 9:24.
This Friday (22nd) will be Good Friday which means we will come together for No Other Name at Sacred Heart High School! (
directions) As mentioned on the site: We will come together "
to sing His glory, be challenged by His Word and shout His name in praise, His name and No Other Name. Good Friday is the only day in the calendar year that is still only about Jesus. Therefore, there is No Other Name." 25 of you have already registered and paid for the event, IF you have not registered you must do so as soon as possible on the site (http://www.noothername.net/registration.html) and pay the regular price of $36. Please arrive at Sacred Heart High school anytime between 11:20am-11:40am and look for an adult leader outside.
Remember that CCCO has our Good Friday service which begins at 10am and is scheduled to end at 11pm. Please join your families to worship on Friday and arrange car pools and your own transportation to Sacred Heart High School afterwards!
The
YF Ouje-Bougoumou mission trip team has been confirmed at the last C&Y core group meeting. I'll be letting each of you know within the next couple of weeks. We still need additional drivers and adults to participate in this trip. Check your exam schedule to see if June 26th to July 2nd overlaps with your last exam and make arrangements. Please pray for all the preparation that needs to take place for the trip.
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Coffeehouse planning for May 21st is well underway. Please remember that we will not have access to the basement sanctuary the morning of coffeehouse, so make preparations with that in mind so we can finish most of the decor the day before during YF. Please keep in mind the purpose of the event and learn to work together with respect for one another.
As always, please let us know how we can be praying for you AND let each other know how they can be praying for you! We need to trust each other and learn how to love one another in community.
See you guys on Friday at CCCO and then Sacred Heart!
YF Bible study 'Faith & Doubt' this Friday (15th)
Thanks for participating in the 30 Hour Famine this weekend! I know a lot of you shared about hurting stomachs and parents even shared how difficult it was for some of you, but it's always good to remember that this experience was not even a glimpse of what others endure. The money you raised will go toward providing desperately needed clean water to many people! I just spent the whole morning organizing all the forms, tracking sheets, donations and depositing the money with the pastors this morning and we raised just shy of $6000!!! (under two group names). You guys continue to amaze me by your willingness to serve in various ways (whether it's Ouje, coffeehouse, community service, discipleship week stuff, leading things for retreats etc.). You really set a great example for youth and show that anything is possible when students are passionate and desire to make a difference!
This Friday (15th) will be a Bible study on faith and doubt that Brad has been preparing! It's an issue that each generation faces but seems exponentially present during youth years (at least for Brad and I!) so it's been on his heart to share with you guys! Bring your Bibles and a willingness to participate and share.
This Sunday (17th) the coffeehouse committee shared with me that they would like to get everyone on the same page for coffeehouse and continue to organize roles, we'll also be ready to continue our series on the Old Testament with the book of Proverbs.
No Other Name is coming up quickly!!! It's April 22nd. I've received payment from 21/25 of you guys, so you know who you are :) Any cheques should be made to 'No Other Name' as I am collecting the early bird group fee. Get it in on Friday please.
For those that have applied for
Ouje-Bougoumou this year, I've scheduled a C&Y meeting for deciding the team and confirming details, drivers needed, adults needed etc. Negotiate your exam schedule if it overlaps with your last exam. We will take the next couple of weeks to prayerfully consider assembling the team. Please pray for everything leading up to the camp.
Start praying about who you can invite to the
coffeehouse on May 21st. Hit us back with what is going on in your lives and what we can be praying about!
See you all on Friday!
YF 30 Hr. Famine at EACO this Friday&Sat (Everything due on April 8th)
Thanks again for another great weekend, I heard the smoothie bar/movie was a lot of fun. I had a great relationships talk with the junior high students as well. Thanks for your great participation in our second Sunday school series of the Old Testament. I've enjoyed it so far, remember you can always submit questions about anything/everything and we'll address them periodically in Sunday school. We took a look at Exodus and how these covenants have played out in salvation history and dipped a bit into Hebrews as well!
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his weekend is the 30 Hour Famine at EACO (4 Thorncliff Pl) from 7pm Friday(8th) to 7pm Sat (9th), we'll be having a lot of fun with icebreakers, worship, prayer, games, movies, service projects and of course a lot of free fellowship time! I've attached a form that you MUST complete for the famine in order to attend/sleep over. I've heard from many of you that you've been faithfully raising awareness and funds for 30 Hr. Famine. Pray that World Vision would be faithful stewards as they distribute these funds to those who need it most.
Stuff to bring (PAY ATTENTION)Signed and completed waiver form (attached)
All used and unused fundraising forms/money
$5 for supper
Your registration fee for No Other Name ($26) if you are attending
Ouje applications
Bible, clothes for the night and day, cameras, sleeping bag, pillow. hygeine items such as toothbrush, comb, shampoo, deodorant. (instruments and equipment if you are on the worship team)
The details:7pm Friday night at EACO (4 Thorncliff Pl) to 7pm on Saturday night, $5 for supper on Saturday
Leave this stuff at homeipods, mp3 players and the sort. no alcohol, tobacco or weapons of any kind permitted. Cell phone use is only to call parents/emergencies
Ouje-Bougoumou mission trip applications are due this Friday!! If you have not yet submitted your form, please prayerfully consider this opportunity not only to serve but to grow!
These trips have been highlights in my 5 years of youth ministry, I've seen several youth accept Christ, the Spirit move and breakthroughs in our own youth who attend to share the gospel and serve. Retreats and discipleship weeks are fantastic but I pray that you would consider taking steps of faith in applying for Ouje. Please take time as you answer the questions on the form.
No Other Name money is due this Friday, please submit it to myself or one of the Pure Energy adult volunteers this Friday.
If you have said that you are coming, you are on the hook for $26 as you are already registered for the early bird deadline.
Coffeehouse is coming up on May 21st! That'll come in a blink of the eye. We encourage the student leadership team to focus on the progress thus far. Start praying about who you can invite to the coffeehouse too!
Let us know how we can be praying for you or if you would like to meet up!
See you all on Friday and Sat!
