YF Bible Study (Red Letters in John 14) this Friday (8th)
Praise God for an amazing week of ministry in Ouje, regardless of whether you were on the team, praying/fasting for us, helping with designing the cookbook, supporting us in any way, you were a part of this mission trip. I pray that we would all develop a heart that resembles Paul. This passage came to mind and I shared with the team: "I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." - Acts 20:24. In the coming weeks, we will have sharing in the various congregations about how the Spirit worked in Ouje this year. Also thanks for the honest, heartfelt sharing after the Furious Love documentary, God has been using that film to bless, teach and transform many young people in our church.This Friday (8th), we will look into Jesus' teaching on the Holy Spirit in John chapter 14:15 and onwards. How does the Holy Spirit direct and fuel service? How can we rely on the Spirit to do God's work though our broken selves? If you are anything like me you know that we are no better than the people around us, the apostle Paul even considered himself the worst of all sinners but that's how God can display His glory. He demonstrates unlimited patience (1 Tim 1:15-17) and begins to transform us and accomplish His purposes through us regardless of our brokenness. We'll be differentiating between what we think of as counselor and what the Holy Spirit's role is as Counselor. We'll also have a short time of sharing and reflection based on response to this passage. I can already see the fruit of the Spirit in your lives and this will continue to increase as we understand the Holy Spirit's role and how He desires to lead us. Please bring your Bibles, 4 color pens and a willingness to learn the very words of God Himself.
There is a baptism opportunity in the lake that is quickly approaching. If you have confessed that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior, I would encourage you to seriously pray about baptism. Baptism is an act of obedience which symbolizes being baptized into His death and buried in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead, we too may live a new life. (Romans 6:3-5). Please let me know as soon as possible.
Remember to book your calendars for August 15th - 19th Discipleship Week 9:30am - 12 noon each day. We will have a comprehensive look through Scripture as we seek God's wisdom on what it means to be a godly man and a godly woman. "Manhood and Womanhood as defined in the Bible" This week will not only help you grow as a godly man or woman but also allow you to articulate what it is to look for in a potential spouse as well. As we do each year, we will have a few community service opportunities lined up (we have a couple at the Ottawa Mission already).
Also book September 16-18th as our YF Fall Retreat!!! This is a great kickoff retreat to build relationships within the group as a new generation of YF enters. I'm happy to say that Camp Galilee was gracious to us and we are set to head back to Renfrew for our Fall Retreat :)
Let us know how we can be praying for you and if you want to meet up to talk about anything!
See you all on Friday,
posted by YF @ 2:29 PM
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