Before Christmas break I and the other Oceanview Church students headed to Youth every Friday we were available. We had the amazing opportunity to be very involved in some of the activities (leading small groups, helping with games) and planning a youth evening when the other youth sponsors were gone.
"Minute To Win it" games were quite fun to play; the youth really enjoyed them too. Who doesn't want to slide a sticky oreo down their face?! Tanner and I lead Bible Study and we slip into girl and guy small groups after. Going alongside our theme of "Minute to Win It" we dung into Hebrews 12 -- running the race with Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faiths. It was sweet seeing the youth share and pray for each other in debrief groups. Overall, it was a really interesting experience to plan and run a youth event at OCC. We learned lots about working together and ways we can improve next time. We are looking forward to leading more Bible Studies and games in the future. The church even has boxes of leftover ice cream sandwiches to boot!
"Minute To Win it" games were quite fun to play; the youth really enjoyed them too. Who doesn't want to slide a sticky oreo down their face?! Tanner and I lead Bible Study and we slip into girl and guy small groups after. Going alongside our theme of "Minute to Win It" we dung into Hebrews 12 -- running the race with Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faiths. It was sweet seeing the youth share and pray for each other in debrief groups. Overall, it was a really interesting experience to plan and run a youth event at OCC. We learned lots about working together and ways we can improve next time. We are looking forward to leading more Bible Studies and games in the future. The church even has boxes of leftover ice cream sandwiches to boot!
Last night Paul (youth volunteer) drove down from Ladysmith and we had a great (and long!) meeting about this year's Fridays. We are excited to take advantage of all the times we spend driving with the youth by having small groups in the vehicles.
We are thinking of calling it "Shot Gun".
We are thinking of calling it "Shot Gun".
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| We traveled to the Nanimo mall with Youth Group for a "Mall Scavenger Hunt". (Elderly Woman, Punk, Janitor, Goth, Aerobics Instructor!) |
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| One Saturday morning we helped at the Crofton Community Centre for the Junior High's "Breakfast With Santa". Mike and I were in our element greeting people at the front doors. "Welcome to Breakfast with Santa...!" |
This month has turned out to be our "Missions" Month. We are heading to MissionsFest Vancouver tomorrow (which I am really looking forward to) and then, starting on Monday we have Theology of Missions classes with Tim Stabell. For the classes I have started praying for a country around the world each day. I know God has incredible love for all the nations so I've decided it's time I get excited about what He is passionate about - the world! Although we only have to prayer-log for 1 month I'll be praying for a new country every day until I'm done. I really am praying around the world!
Preparing for the missions trip to Eastside Vancouver following that has been going wonderfully. I've raised finances to add to the groups collection that we hope to give to people we meet up with we could use some help.
Hey Nicole. I appreciate your joy and enthusiasm for the work that God is doing. I am super encouraged that you as students are stepping out and calling for more intentional times spent in discussion and learning. I want to encourage you as you pray around the world to ask God to give you his heart for the nations. Keep looking for opportunities to gain a better understanding of how God views the world!
ReplyDeleteHi Nicole. Hope mission fest in Vancouver went well for your team. I see that you had opportunity to minister while you were there as well. That is exciting. Mission fest Manitoba was really good. I only went to 2 sessions but what I heard was quite amazing.It is exciting what God is doing around the world. I am sure you will hear your Mom's perspective of it as well. When do you go on your mission to Vancouver?
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you.
Love ya,
AUNT RUTH