Tuesday, March 29, 2011

YF 'Despicable Me' this Friday (1st) NoN, Coffeehouse, Ouje

Thanks for all your prayers and encouragements, our baby girl arrived early and we are cherishing this blessing! Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies Ps. 36:5. I was overjoyed to hear about an amazing time of sharing last Friday! I was told it was extremely encouraging to hear of how the Spirit has been working in your life and how God has been speaking to each of you lately. Know that our God truly is mighty to save. Please continue your commitments to read His Word and spend time in prayer each day. Special thanks to Jon Lam, Tim Lee, Brad, Luke, Laura and all the h2o students who helped paint and clean up last week - the room looks fantastic! Thanks to all who committed to completing the Experiencing God course. Last Sunday we had the privilege of starting a new series in the Old Testament, we started with Adam and Eve and really entered into their story and the consequences of sin. We saw how immediate the impact of sin in our lives and how it affects them individually and everyone around them. It was a really good start and we look forward to continuing that with you guys!

This Friday (1st), in anticipation of the coffeehouse - many of you requested to watch Despicable Me to brainstorm ideas for the coffeehouse. There will be snacks in the next gen room but feel free to bring MORE snacks and your friends. Shelly, Rae-Anne, Brad, Emily and Jeff will be joining you guys this week as I'll be doing a relationship talk in Pure Energy next door.

This Sunday (3rd) we will be continuing our new Sunday school course where we study some fundamental stories in the Old Testament. We'll continue where we left of after Adam and Eve and peek into the book of Exodus. Throughout the series we'll step into the shoes of people like Samuel and Esther. Throughout this course, we'll have a larger picture of the God who keeps promises, does marvelous miracles and forgives His own when they make horrible choices.

No Other Name (April 22nd, Noon to 10pm), I am registering our group for $10 savings this Thursday evening by 9PM. I already have several people written down to attend, if you do not let me know by this Thursday by 9pm, you may still register as an individual on the website http://www.noothername.net for the full $36. Let me know by Thursday to pay $26 instead.

30 Hour Famine will be held April 8th-9th at EACO. The fundraising forms were handed out at the Getaway, last Friday and Sunday, DO NOT LOSE THEM (they are marked legal fundraising documents so be sure to treat them with care). If you do not have forms, we will give them to you on Friday.

The Mission trip to Ouje-Bougoumou will take place June 26 - July 2, the forms are attached in this e-mail. This year the firm deadline is April 8th. This form will take some time to reflect and answer questions, please don't take this opportunity lightly and prayerfully consider your participation.

It looks like planning for coffeehouse e-mails and organization has commenced :) It's coming up May 21st! Always remember the purpose of the event. The student leadership team has been fantastic so far, please continue to focus on why we are running the event as it takes a lot of invested time and resources but it's always been worth it! Prayerfully begin to invite your friends so they can book the date!

Let us know how we can be praying for you!

See you all on Friday!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

YF Sharing and Fellowship this Friday (25th) (Ouje forms again)

God is good, all the time. This weekend is seriously beyond words, when people have asked me how it went - I can't even begin to describe how awesome the Lord is. How the Spirit has been working in your lives has been incredible and a tremendous blessing for me to witness. I am really thankful for all the prayers, tears, laughs and late talks that we were able to share. Your prayers for each other, the relationships that you invested in, serving in worship/games/promo/devos/small groups etc. the initiatives you took were amazing. We have some new siblings in Christ and pray that as a fellowship we could continue to sharpen one another and commit to honoring the Lord through the Word and prayer. Remember these moments, testify to how the Lord impacted you through Getaway and these past few weeks/months/years.

This Friday (25th) we will have some time to share about what the Lord has been teaching you through the Getaway, originally we were going to discuss Basic: Follow Jesus or spend some time working on the youth room but we wanted to have a space where we can share what God has been speaking into our lives and inspire and encourage faith in one another. We strongly encourage you to commit to share what the Lord has put on your heart this Friday to edify our fellowship. Let's "proclaim what the Lord has done" just as it said in P.Rob's memory verse. I firmly believe that Spirit has been doing incredible things in the lives of YF, so please come ready to share and be open! We will also have a lot of time of fellowship and snacks with PE while asking some people to help drill the couch legs on.

This Saturday (26th) we will be painting the Next Gen room, we will need a couple of volunteers to help us with this task. This is a great way to serve the church and the generations of people who will fellowship in this room. I'll ask again on Friday, but please let me know if you are available to serve in this way (we will join you!)

This Sunday (27th) we will be beginning a new Sunday school course examining some fundamental stories in the Old Testament, we have a longing to know where we came from and make sense of our world and ourselves. My prayer is that you would encounter the God who keeps promises, does marvelous miracles and forgives His own when they make horrible choices. We will dig though Adam and Eve, Samuel, Esther and more...

30 Hour Famine forms were handed out at the Getaway, DO NOT LOSE THEM (they are marked legal fundraising documents so be sure to treat them with care). If you do not have forms, we will give them to you on Friday. The event is April 8th-9th at EACO.

Ouje-Bougoumou (June 26 - July 2) forms are attached in your e-mail, firm deadline is April 8th. This form will take some time to reflect and answer questions, please don't take this opportunity lightly and prayerfully consider your participation.

Remember to let me know about NO OTHER NAME before April 1st for $10 savings! I already have 20 of you registered, please bring $26 cheques payable to 'No Other Name' before April 1st.

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!

Anyone missing a pair of black/white Adidas shoes (size 7.5)?

Woah that was a long e-mail! I'll be meeting with quite a few of you in the coming weeks, but let me know if you want a time to catch up!

See you all on Friday!

Monday, March 14, 2011

YF Getaway Retreat: Know my Voice - Ten Four this weekend (18th-20th)

It's here! YF Getaway Retreat at Camp Galilee!!. Our focus this year is "Know my Voice - Ten Four", we will spend some time in John chapter 10 focusing on knowing God's voice and responding to it. Many of you have been working extremely hard in your various planning committees to prepare for the retreat, I pray that you have grown throughout this process. Please continue to pray for all the various teams, leaders, pastors and Pastor Robin Mckee as he will share God's Word with us this weekend!

The Details:
Please meet at OCAC (a 2 minute walk from CCCO [directions]) at 4:50pm on Friday, April 18th - buses will depart shortly after. Please prepare to be picked up around 4:30pm Sunday, March 20th from OCAC.

Stuff to bring:
Bible, writing utensils, clothes for the 2 days and 2 nights, paper or notebook, appropriate clothing for both indoor and outdoor games and activities. cameras, sleeping bag, pillow. hygeine items such as toothbrush, comb, shampoo, deodorant. (instruments and equipment if you are on the worship team)

Leave this stuff at home:
ipods, mp3 players and the sort. no alcohol, tobacco or weapons of any kind permitted. Cell phone use is only to call parents/emergencies, no texting the person beside you... try speaking to them face to face (it's a new idea! :)

*** Ouje-Bougoumou forms are attached in your e-mail, firm deadline is April 8th. This form will take some time to reflect and answer questions, please don't take this opportunity lightly and prayerfully consider your participation.
** Remember to let me know about NO OTHER NAME before April 1st for $10 savings! $26 instead of $36.
* I'll be handing out 30 Hr. Famine fundraising forms this weekend too.


Ongoing:
There are baptism opportunities this Easter service, if you have been praying about baptism please let me know as soon as possible! :) I spoke with Lisgar's Christian group (fantastic group). I want to serve you and your schools too! Let me know if you would like to catch up and pray together too!

Upcoming (mark your calendars):
30 Hour Famine: We are doing the 30 Hour Famine this year! I've asked the other pastors and they are down. April 8-9th!
No Other Name: April 22 http://www.noothername.net/ $26 before April 1st, $36 after April 1st
For those who are prayerfully considering missions in Ouje, our dates would be June 26th - July 2nd. There is potential that the trip could be longer than previous years, but that is the Teen Camp date. Pastor Enoch and I hope this doesn't overlap with exam dates as it has in previous years.

See you all on Friday!!! Pray for the weekend!

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

YF Gym night this Friday (11th) at St. Patrick High School

Couches got delivered this morning for the youth room!!! Looks better already!!! You'll see on Sunday as we have gym night this Friday!

Thanks for a great night during Family Feud, the parents that I spoke with were really enthusiastic and had a blast playing games with you guys! Jon Lam said It was really a precious sight to see parents praying/sharing with their children at the end of the evening, I totally agree! I particularly loved the Item memory game a lot, Emily was saying that was always a HUGE hit at her church! :) Parents loved Bird and Perch... just a great night!

This Friday (11th), will be a GYM NIGHT at St. Patrick High school along with Pure Energy, h2o and other brothers and sisters! Once again, this gym is fantastic with nets for basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, badminton etc. so bring your friends. We’ll meet at St. Patrick High School (Google directions provided: 2525 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, K1V 7T3). Please arrive at 7:15-30pm (or earlier if you need to change) and we have the gym booked from 7:30pm until 10pm. Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear (no boots). The consent form is attached. If you need a ride to and from church let me know ASAP otherwise meet at the gym. GETAWAY is next week!!! WOWZERS!

This Sunday (13th) we will be continuing our study of the 'Experiencing God' course. Last week we focused on 'Encounters with God Require Faith' from unit 7, this week we will be in chapter 8 'Adjusting your Life to God'. We may also spend time with PE in moving up the foosball table/cleaning up the floor and taking down the Christmas lights in the Next Gen room too!

See you all on Friday!

Remember to let me know about NO OTHER NAME before April 1st for $10 savings! $26 instead of $36.

Ongoing:
There are baptism opportunities this Easter service, if you have been praying about baptism please let me know as soon as possible! :) I'll be sharing at the Lisgar Collegiate Christian club this week and I'm available to the rest of you as well, I really want to know how I can serve you and your schools too! Let me know if you would like to catch up and pray together too!

Upcoming (mark your calendars):
Getaway: Know my Voice. Ten Four (March 18-20).
30 Hour Famine: We are doing the 30 Hour Famine this year! I've asked the other pastors and they are down. April 8-9th!
No Other Name: April 22 http://www.noothername.net/ $26 before April 1st, $36 after April 1st
For those who are prayerfully considering missions in Ouje, our dates would be June 26th - July 2nd. There is potential that the trip could be longer than previous years, but that is the Teen Camp date. Pastor Enoch and I hope this doesn't overlap with exam dates as it has in previous years.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

YF Family Feud this Friday (4th) Getaway Forms due this Week!

Thanks to Ray and Esther who opened their home to us and displayed amazing hospitality for Winterness on Saturday! They are simply amazing and even had like 20 pairs of snowpants on hand for us haha! It was a great time and a big thanks to all the adult helpers who organized, cooked, and drove for this great time in Montreal! Praise the Lord that we are all in one piece! :) On Sunday, we spoke about transformation by the Holy Spirit, we have to intentionally be transformed from the inside out. This will change how we see and respond! We also had the opportunity to discuss some preliminary plans for our upcoming coffeehouse!

This Friday will be Family Feud (4th) with your parents!! We've asked each youth to bring one of your parents and have them bring their 'A' game :) There are many important purposes of the gathering this Friday that we will address during the evening. You will be in teams (pairs) with your parents for a variety of 'competitions' and games! Nothing embarrassing, don't worry :) If your parent is not able to come, don't let that stop you from coming - we will pair you up with an adult leader. We will also be joined by our Pure Energy brothers and sisters who are also encouraged to bring their parents. We'll also have refreshments as well :)

This Sunday (6th), we will be continuing our study through Experiencing God, unit 7. Getaway: Know My Voice - Ten Four forms are due this Sunday as well!!! Please return the attached form with cheque payable to 'OCYM' or 'Ottawa Chinese Youth Ministerium' before this Sunday!

Ongoing:
There are baptism opportunities this Easter service, if you have been praying about baptism please let me know as soon as possible! :) I'll be sharing at the Lisgar Collegiate Christian club next month and I'm available to the rest of you as well, I really want to know how I can serve you and your schools too! Let me know if you would like to catch up and pray together too!

Upcoming (mark your calendars):
Getaway: Know my Voice. Ten Four (March 18-20). FORM attached in e-mail "Get your forms in by March 6th.... March 6th... the price is $115, $115, one fifteeeeeeeen."
30 Hour Famine: We are doing the 30 Hour Famine this year! I've asked the other pastors and they are down. April 8-9th!
No Other Name: April 22 http://www.noothername.net/ $26 before April 1st, $36 after April 1st
For those who are prayerfully considering missions in Ouje, our dates would be June 26th - July 2nd. There is potential that the trip could be longer than previous years, but that is the Teen Camp date. Pastor Enoch and I hope this doesn't overlap with exam dates as it has in previous years.

See you all on Friday!