Tuesday, July 19, 2011

YF Testimony from Rwandan Genocide this Friday at church (22nd)

Had a great time at the Ma's for the waterfight last Friday!! It was definitely the largest scale water fight I've ever been a part of. The idea of sharing (sharing!) resources definitely went out the window as the guys and girls each purchased their soakers and balloons to hoard! :) Thanks to the Ma family for opening up their home for the mess we made, the girl leaders for some great games and everyone who brought food for the whole group! Jeremy has a lot of photos up of the event and it was a good time of eating, soaking and hanging out!

This Friday (22nd) we will have the unique opportunity to hear a testimony from our brother Emery at the church. He is a survivor of the Rwandan Genocide (for more information on that, here is a link to the Wiki entry). Luke's Dad actually shared about this brother with me and we both felt that his testimony would be beneficial and inspiring for the YF to hear. So it's our blessing to welcome him to YF this Friday and hear how God has worked in his life and how the Lord had His hand on him throughout this painful chapter of history. Please bring your Bibles and pens.

This Sunday (24th) will be our YF Ouje sharing service, I've had the privilege of reading the 8 sharing submissions so far, it's been incredible how much God teaches each person and how everyone took away a different lesson by the same Spirit. Our team will be leading the worship and sharing throughout the service. Uncle John is even travelling up from Newmarket to hear from our youth and to share briefly as well. Please pray for the service and that the congregation would be encouraged by God's work in Ouje and inspired to continue supporting and going on missions.

Remember to let us know how we can be praying for you and drop me a line if you are dropping by to catch up/pray.

See you all on Friday!

Ongoing/Remember these dates!!!
Summer baptism is coming up incredibly quick. If you have been prayerfully considering baptism, please let me know RIGHT NOW! 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).

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).

August 17th and 25th we will be helping out at the Mission... the 25th is NOT during Discipleship week, but will be the week after it.

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 :)

posted by YF @ 2:53 PM