Well the Junior SU overnight went really well!! Thank you so much for your prayers for that. There were about 65 students that attended and many of them were encouraged and challenged in their faith....especially when it comes to facing some of the sin or struggles that they have that has been hindering their walk with Christ.
Along with the talks and sharing times, we were able to go out and have a bit of craic as well. In terms of activities, the highlight was probably going to the Leisureplex in Lisburn. This was a place that was pretty much like an indoor waterpark. There were several slides to go down and a lazy river to enjoy as well. It was might craic swimming and muckin about with the kids!
Right now I am off to the high school for the Monday prayer meeting that the students have during lunch. Then I have a mentor group after school. It should be good fun. Hope things are well! Continue to keep your eyes on Christ...talk to you soon.
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Junior Scripture Union Overnight :-)
Hey there. This past week has been pretty normal and nothing out of the ordinary. Things have been really good with SU at school as well as mentor groups - pray that God would continue to help me deepen and strengthen those relationships, especially with the guys in my three mentor groups.
Tonight we have an overnight in Lisborn with the Junior SU from school. There are about 70, 11-3 year olds signed up to go. I am really excited about it. I have been given the opportunity to teach the two sessions that we will be having. I am focusing on Colossians 3:1-17 for both of the talks and talking about not only what it means to be 'in Christ' but also the importance of putting off the old self and replacing with the new. So tonight the main thing will be talking about sin and the hindrances it causes in our relationship to Christ. So if you could be praying for me that God would use me as His tool to speak truth and wisdom, that would be awesome. Also, pray for the students going. Most of them would consider themselves Christians, but that doesn't mean that they are....so pray for open hearts and open minds for God to work.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support....I will let you know how the overnight goes :-)! Continue to keep your eyes on the King of Kings!
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
Tonight we have an overnight in Lisborn with the Junior SU from school. There are about 70, 11-3 year olds signed up to go. I am really excited about it. I have been given the opportunity to teach the two sessions that we will be having. I am focusing on Colossians 3:1-17 for both of the talks and talking about not only what it means to be 'in Christ' but also the importance of putting off the old self and replacing with the new. So tonight the main thing will be talking about sin and the hindrances it causes in our relationship to Christ. So if you could be praying for me that God would use me as His tool to speak truth and wisdom, that would be awesome. Also, pray for the students going. Most of them would consider themselves Christians, but that doesn't mean that they are....so pray for open hearts and open minds for God to work.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support....I will let you know how the overnight goes :-)! Continue to keep your eyes on the King of Kings!
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Update on Ministry
Well things are in full swing! It has been really great getting everything underway and connecting with many of the young men that I will be working with this year. Currently I am involved in 3 mentor groups through the high school. Each of the groups has about 4 guys in it and we meet once a week after school. Last week and this week were the first times that we were able to meet. It is really good getting to know them more encouraging them in their walk for Christ. I am really excited about the opportunities to come alongside of them and encourage them in their faith and as well as helping them to see the importance of becoming young men that fight for sexual purity amidst of very sexual world. So pray that God would help me to build strong relationships with each of my guys and that they would be encouraged and have the opportunity to grow this year.
Along with mentor groups, I have been doing much stuff with the youth fellowships at Mourne and at Kilkeel. It has been good having opportunities to teach and to share about my self. Not only that, it provides great opportunities to further connect with some of the youth that I see at the school throughout the week.
Overall, things have been going really good. Like I said in an earlier post, God has really opened up some doors to connect with a couple of young men already, and I am really excited about God creating more opportunities with some of the other guys that I am working with.
It's hard to think that I have been here for nearly a month now!!...time has just flown by. Not only that, but everyone has been so warm and welcoming to me that it has seemed like home. I thank all of you who have been supporting me both through prayer and financially. I just received an update yesterday concerning my funds. I am at about 63% of the goal that I have to raise. This means that I still need just over $5000 to reach my goal. I am very grateful for those that have supported me already and I know that "the earth is the Lord's and everything in it.." (ps 24:1) and will provide the rest that I need when I need it!
I ask that you would continue to pray for: 1. my mentor groups and the connections with those young men that I am getting to know 2. For wisdom and direction with one of my mentor groups in which I am hoping to talk about purity 3. Teaching - as I teach that I would remain faithful to God's Word and effectively study and prepare for that 4. For my own walk, that I would continue to rely on Christ for all my needs! Thank you so much for your support!..it has been really encouraging.
OH...and one more things. Tomorrow we are having a meeting in Kittys Road to talk about starting something for the high schoolers in the neighborhood....so pray that we will be able to finally get something going. :-). Continue to trust in Christ!
Yearning for Him,
Jason
Along with mentor groups, I have been doing much stuff with the youth fellowships at Mourne and at Kilkeel. It has been good having opportunities to teach and to share about my self. Not only that, it provides great opportunities to further connect with some of the youth that I see at the school throughout the week.
Overall, things have been going really good. Like I said in an earlier post, God has really opened up some doors to connect with a couple of young men already, and I am really excited about God creating more opportunities with some of the other guys that I am working with.
It's hard to think that I have been here for nearly a month now!!...time has just flown by. Not only that, but everyone has been so warm and welcoming to me that it has seemed like home. I thank all of you who have been supporting me both through prayer and financially. I just received an update yesterday concerning my funds. I am at about 63% of the goal that I have to raise. This means that I still need just over $5000 to reach my goal. I am very grateful for those that have supported me already and I know that "the earth is the Lord's and everything in it.." (ps 24:1) and will provide the rest that I need when I need it!
I ask that you would continue to pray for: 1. my mentor groups and the connections with those young men that I am getting to know 2. For wisdom and direction with one of my mentor groups in which I am hoping to talk about purity 3. Teaching - as I teach that I would remain faithful to God's Word and effectively study and prepare for that 4. For my own walk, that I would continue to rely on Christ for all my needs! Thank you so much for your support!..it has been really encouraging.
OH...and one more things. Tomorrow we are having a meeting in Kittys Road to talk about starting something for the high schoolers in the neighborhood....so pray that we will be able to finally get something going. :-). Continue to trust in Christ!
Yearning for Him,
Jason
Friday, November 7, 2008
I drove :-)
Well I finally got a chance to get behind the wheel. After hanging out in Annalong for a wee bit tonight, it came time for Samuel and I to head home for the night. So I figured I would ask him if I could drive...and he let me. It was quite fun....definitely weird at first, but it was a lot of fun. Just figured I would share that with you....now time for bed :-)
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
What's the craic!
Things have been going really well over here in Kilkeel. It's hard to believe that I've been here for nearly three weeks!...in ways it seems like I've been here for much longer, and yet it somehow feels like I just got here yesterday. Regardless, God is Good and is doing great things over here.
Surprising this current week has been my first "normal" week since I've been here (if there's such a thing as normal :P ). Last week everyone had off of school, so it was a very laid back week. I had the chance to hang out with a couple guys that I've gotten to know, and it has been really good...there names are Zak and Peter.
This week I am back in the school helping out with Scripture Union and trying to learn names. I'm starting to recognize and remember more and more people, which is exciting. Now that I have a fairly consistent schedule, its been easier to start building relationships and getting to know more of the guys....especially in the mentor groups that I have. All in all, things are going really great and it is really exciting seeing the opportunities that God is providing in terms of getting to know some of the young men over here. I thank you for all of your prayers and support and I would love to hear from you, so leave comments :-). Continue to trust in Christ!!
Yearning for Him,
Jason
Surprising this current week has been my first "normal" week since I've been here (if there's such a thing as normal :P ). Last week everyone had off of school, so it was a very laid back week. I had the chance to hang out with a couple guys that I've gotten to know, and it has been really good...there names are Zak and Peter.
This week I am back in the school helping out with Scripture Union and trying to learn names. I'm starting to recognize and remember more and more people, which is exciting. Now that I have a fairly consistent schedule, its been easier to start building relationships and getting to know more of the guys....especially in the mentor groups that I have. All in all, things are going really great and it is really exciting seeing the opportunities that God is providing in terms of getting to know some of the young men over here. I thank you for all of your prayers and support and I would love to hear from you, so leave comments :-). Continue to trust in Christ!!
Yearning for Him,
Jason
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