Tuesday, October 04, 2011

No YF, Awana, Pure Energy or Alpha this week

It was amazing to see such an overflow of people last Friday at the gym! A lot of new faces and a lot of fun despite the lack of some equipment :) Thanks for making this Fall such a great one so far, lots of participation in our retreat, studies and Sunday school and lots of individual commitments to growing through Scripture reading and prayer! My week's theme is 'commitment' and daily reading is Psalm 101 and I've been reflecting from Mark 10:17-31 and John 12:20-33. You can also read your daily Proverb as well (mirror the day like discussed in Sunday School). As we journey together on a deeper prayer life and consistent Scripture reading, we should also see a deeper commitment to Christ. It's a lot easier to be committed to our own interest so our prayer (and my prayer for us) should be like Thomas A Kempis "Write your blessed name, O Lord, on my heart, there to remain so engraven that no prosperity, no adversity, shall ever move me from Your love. Amen."

There is no church Friday night activities this weekend, the C&Y programs and Alpha are cancelled for adult volunteers, children and youth to spend with their families over the long weekend. Enjoy your time with family and friends this weekend, if you have the time feel free to meet up with each other or even help out with the Ottawa Food Bank as an individual or family activity.

Auntie May forwarded this need for anyone that is willing and available this Saturday to help out:
"As you may know, we are mid-way through our annual Thanks for Giving Food Drive here at the Ottawa Food Bank. And, to help keep the momentum going, we are looking for volunteers to get involved during the Thanksgiving weekend. Saturday (Oct. 8) and Sunday (Oct. 9).
For more information or to sign up to volunteer email volunteer@theottawafoodbank.ca."

I'm excited to catch up with a couple of you this week, please let us know when you are available to share what God is doing in your life or if you need prayer.

Grace and Peace to you.

posted by YF @ 12:57 PM