Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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!