Well its amazing to think that another summer has come and gone! I can honestly say though that this summer has been brilliant!
The Kittys Road Festival week went really well. We had another team of Americans join us for two weeks as we had our usual craic and activities down in Kittys Road. Many new relationships were built and many old ones were strengthened. One of the highlights for me was this year we had an overnighter at a local retreat centre. It was a great time to hang out, do some activities, and even look to the Bible and why it's so amazing that Jesus came and died for us! It was a really good nite.
Overall it is amazing to see all that God is doing and the ways at which he is at work.
As the summer winds down, and we look forward to the start of a new school year, we are getting back into the routine of things. Coffee mornings are taking place on Friday mornings, which are always full of great conversation and friendly banter :). On Mondays the women have started a Fit for Life program where they are doing aerobics....I hear its pretty tough lol. And once school gets underway the Friday Bible Club will start up again and hopefully there are a few other ideas that we have that we are hoping to do as well. So even though its sad that the summer is drawing to a close quite rapidly, I know I am very excited for the school year to start because of all the exciting things that will be on.
At the moment I'm back in the States taking a bit of time to visit family and friends and to connect with a local missions agency that will hopefully be partnering with me as I look to staying in Kilkeel more longer term, which is very exciting. Within the next month or two I am hoping to start publishing a monthly update. If you are at all interested in receiving one, please send me an email so that I can add you to my email list.
Thanks for your continued support and partnership as I'm serving in Kilkeel. May we continue to keep our eyes on Jesus!
Yearning for Him,
Jason
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Summer Begins
SCHOOL'S OUT!!!
Today was the final day of school, thus marking the beginning of summer - Freedom for two months. The last couple of weeks have been filled with revision, exams, and spontaneous hanging about :-). It's been a great opportunity to come alongside of many of the young people and offer help with revision or even offer a way for them to have a study break by playing Call of Duty or watching a DVD...so it has been very enjoyable!
We are now working on the final details for Kittys Road Festival Week 2010!! The American Team from Bethlehem arrives on the 16th and will be staying for just about two weeks. During that time we will be having a blast with our friends down at Kittys Road....doing things like Treasure Hunter Bible Club in the morning for the younger ones, coffee morning for the women to come and have a cuppa tea, Youth evenings with games and teaching, and much much more that we are very excited about. We are evening doing an overnite stay together with the community, so that is something we are looking forward to as well. Overall, we are very excited for another opportunity to investigate who Jesus is with our friends down in Kittys Road. So please be praying for great friendships to develop and for good craic as we look through the theme of "There is No One Like You" :-)
Also to update you on my situation.... it looks like God has been opening up the door for me to partner with Newcastle Baptist Church just up the road in Newcastle. We are still working on details and odds and ends, but the hope is to start with them somewhere around the end of September. There are a couple things you can be praying for in regards to this transition:
Visa - I will be making a trip back to the States in the near future. During that time I will be working on many things, but probably one of the MOST important is applying for a new Visa. Since I am now going to be partnering with a different church who will become my sponsor, I need to apply for a new Visa. Please be praying that this will be a straightforward process and that things will go smoothly (and not like last time ;-) ) !
Missions Agency - Part of me looking towards to the future is thinking long term. And that means I am looking to connect with an agency that is willing not only to partner, encourage, and challenge me in my ministry, but also to help with the logistical side of things back Stateside. So be praying that I would find the right fit with an agency.
Ministry - Be praying for my new ministry in Newcastle. The great thing is that there will be much overlap because I will still be connected with Kilkeel High School and mentoring young men on a regular basis through Scripture Union. But also be praying for my ministry at the church. It is a younger, growing church and there are many exciting things that are happening and many more exciting ideas that we have. Our hopes is to become a community church that comes together, regardless of the background, to focus on Jesus.
I just want to thank you for your continued prayers and support. I will keep you posted on when I will be coming back to the States...it would be great to see you and update you further on all that God has been doing over here since I've been here. Until then, may we continue to keep our eyes on Jesus!!
Jason
Today was the final day of school, thus marking the beginning of summer - Freedom for two months. The last couple of weeks have been filled with revision, exams, and spontaneous hanging about :-). It's been a great opportunity to come alongside of many of the young people and offer help with revision or even offer a way for them to have a study break by playing Call of Duty or watching a DVD...so it has been very enjoyable!
We are now working on the final details for Kittys Road Festival Week 2010!! The American Team from Bethlehem arrives on the 16th and will be staying for just about two weeks. During that time we will be having a blast with our friends down at Kittys Road....doing things like Treasure Hunter Bible Club in the morning for the younger ones, coffee morning for the women to come and have a cuppa tea, Youth evenings with games and teaching, and much much more that we are very excited about. We are evening doing an overnite stay together with the community, so that is something we are looking forward to as well. Overall, we are very excited for another opportunity to investigate who Jesus is with our friends down in Kittys Road. So please be praying for great friendships to develop and for good craic as we look through the theme of "There is No One Like You" :-)
Also to update you on my situation.... it looks like God has been opening up the door for me to partner with Newcastle Baptist Church just up the road in Newcastle. We are still working on details and odds and ends, but the hope is to start with them somewhere around the end of September. There are a couple things you can be praying for in regards to this transition:
Visa - I will be making a trip back to the States in the near future. During that time I will be working on many things, but probably one of the MOST important is applying for a new Visa. Since I am now going to be partnering with a different church who will become my sponsor, I need to apply for a new Visa. Please be praying that this will be a straightforward process and that things will go smoothly (and not like last time ;-) ) !
Missions Agency - Part of me looking towards to the future is thinking long term. And that means I am looking to connect with an agency that is willing not only to partner, encourage, and challenge me in my ministry, but also to help with the logistical side of things back Stateside. So be praying that I would find the right fit with an agency.
Ministry - Be praying for my new ministry in Newcastle. The great thing is that there will be much overlap because I will still be connected with Kilkeel High School and mentoring young men on a regular basis through Scripture Union. But also be praying for my ministry at the church. It is a younger, growing church and there are many exciting things that are happening and many more exciting ideas that we have. Our hopes is to become a community church that comes together, regardless of the background, to focus on Jesus.
I just want to thank you for your continued prayers and support. I will keep you posted on when I will be coming back to the States...it would be great to see you and update you further on all that God has been doing over here since I've been here. Until then, may we continue to keep our eyes on Jesus!!
Jason
Friday, May 14, 2010
Long Overdue!
Finally an update to my blog after an extended period of silence!!
To say the least, things have been busy and brilliant all at the same time. At the high school, many of the students are about to begin their highly anticipated exams, which will last from now until June. So there will be much revision and studying going on for the next few weeks. We are also looking forward to Sports Day (or Track and Field day as we call it back in America), that will be next Thursday.
Apart from school, there is other exciting things happening as well. The last couple of days there has been the Balmoral Show up in Belfast (the best way to describe it is that is is pretty much like a state fair....but not nearly as much food lol). I went to it yesterday and it was great craic and a very good cultural experience :). In terms of Youth Fellowship and that sorta of thing, we continue to plod on. Its an awkward time of year because many of the students are studying for their exams. So we try to keep things laid back so that we can provide encouragement as well as a nice study break.
It's also exciting as the school year begins to wind down because that means that plans for the summer begin to pick up. We are excited to have another team from Bethlehem coming over during the last two weeks of July to help us as we join Kittys Road again for their fun week. We have many great ideas and are really looking forward to what God has in store for us this summer. As we finalize plans and what we will be doing, I will make sure to keep you up to date so you know what all is happening :-).
The other big thing that is going on in my life is that God seems to have answered a huge prayer and that is opening up an opportunity to make my ministry here become more long term. There have been two local churches that have shown interest in pursuing me as their potential youth pastor. This is very exciting and very humbling all at the same time. So I have been talking and praying with many people as I think through the different options. At the end of the day I want to be where I can best use my gifts to bring Glory to God. So we'll see what happens. I will have to decide pretty soon, but would appreciate your prayers as I discern which direction. Also be praying for the logistical side of things and that all the visa stuff not only would work out, but that it wouldn't be like last time.
Well its good to get a another post up finally. Once you get out of the rhythm of doing something its hard to get started again. But now hopefully this will get the ball rolling again :-). I want to thank you all for your continued prayers and support....it definitely doesn't go unnoticed ;-).
May we continue to keep our eyes on Jesus!!
Jason
To say the least, things have been busy and brilliant all at the same time. At the high school, many of the students are about to begin their highly anticipated exams, which will last from now until June. So there will be much revision and studying going on for the next few weeks. We are also looking forward to Sports Day (or Track and Field day as we call it back in America), that will be next Thursday.
Apart from school, there is other exciting things happening as well. The last couple of days there has been the Balmoral Show up in Belfast (the best way to describe it is that is is pretty much like a state fair....but not nearly as much food lol). I went to it yesterday and it was great craic and a very good cultural experience :). In terms of Youth Fellowship and that sorta of thing, we continue to plod on. Its an awkward time of year because many of the students are studying for their exams. So we try to keep things laid back so that we can provide encouragement as well as a nice study break.
It's also exciting as the school year begins to wind down because that means that plans for the summer begin to pick up. We are excited to have another team from Bethlehem coming over during the last two weeks of July to help us as we join Kittys Road again for their fun week. We have many great ideas and are really looking forward to what God has in store for us this summer. As we finalize plans and what we will be doing, I will make sure to keep you up to date so you know what all is happening :-).
The other big thing that is going on in my life is that God seems to have answered a huge prayer and that is opening up an opportunity to make my ministry here become more long term. There have been two local churches that have shown interest in pursuing me as their potential youth pastor. This is very exciting and very humbling all at the same time. So I have been talking and praying with many people as I think through the different options. At the end of the day I want to be where I can best use my gifts to bring Glory to God. So we'll see what happens. I will have to decide pretty soon, but would appreciate your prayers as I discern which direction. Also be praying for the logistical side of things and that all the visa stuff not only would work out, but that it wouldn't be like last time.
Well its good to get a another post up finally. Once you get out of the rhythm of doing something its hard to get started again. But now hopefully this will get the ball rolling again :-). I want to thank you all for your continued prayers and support....it definitely doesn't go unnoticed ;-).
May we continue to keep our eyes on Jesus!!
Jason
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Blue Skies
The past week has been really good!...Along with the weather. We've had many beautiful days in a row with lots of sunshine and little to no rain, which for Kilkeel is quite a blessing :-).
Monday and Tuesday of this past week we had half term break at the high school. So all of the students had those days off of school. I got together with one of my mentor groups on Monday. We hung out, I made some Chicago style deep dish pizaa (which they absolutely love!), played some xbox, and watched a dvd. It was a great opportunity to connect, hang out, and continue to build relationships with some of the young men that I work with. It's exciting encouraging them and watching them grow in their relationship with God.
The meeting that we had for E.T.C. went really well. There seemed to be a lot of positive feedback and discussion about it. There are still a couple other meetings that will need to be had within the next week or to before we are able to pilot it. So please continue to pray for us as we try to fine tune this curriculum so that we can use it amongst our young people to encourage and equip them to live Pure lifestyles.
Tonight we have have a Youth Fellowship outing to go Bowling and Laser Tagging. It's our first YF outing in awhile, so there is much anticipation and excitement for it :-). I think we have about 30 students going, so it should be good craic!
This coming week is a pretty normal week with mentor groups and SU. I will be speaking this week in SU about relationships and purity within them. So pray that God would direct and guide me as I prepare for that. Also we have our Senior SU Weekend coming up the first weekend of March. We are starting to get things ready for that. So you can be praying for that as it comes up as well :-)
Thanks for your continued prayers and support. It is always very encouraging to hear of friends that are keeping up to date on my life and all that God is doing...so thanks!! Also, if you could, I found out this past week that my dad had pneumonia. Could you please pray for him that he gets better and gets back to full strength. Thanks again and may we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!
Yearning for Him,
Jason
Monday and Tuesday of this past week we had half term break at the high school. So all of the students had those days off of school. I got together with one of my mentor groups on Monday. We hung out, I made some Chicago style deep dish pizaa (which they absolutely love!), played some xbox, and watched a dvd. It was a great opportunity to connect, hang out, and continue to build relationships with some of the young men that I work with. It's exciting encouraging them and watching them grow in their relationship with God.
The meeting that we had for E.T.C. went really well. There seemed to be a lot of positive feedback and discussion about it. There are still a couple other meetings that will need to be had within the next week or to before we are able to pilot it. So please continue to pray for us as we try to fine tune this curriculum so that we can use it amongst our young people to encourage and equip them to live Pure lifestyles.
Tonight we have have a Youth Fellowship outing to go Bowling and Laser Tagging. It's our first YF outing in awhile, so there is much anticipation and excitement for it :-). I think we have about 30 students going, so it should be good craic!
This coming week is a pretty normal week with mentor groups and SU. I will be speaking this week in SU about relationships and purity within them. So pray that God would direct and guide me as I prepare for that. Also we have our Senior SU Weekend coming up the first weekend of March. We are starting to get things ready for that. So you can be praying for that as it comes up as well :-)
Thanks for your continued prayers and support. It is always very encouraging to hear of friends that are keeping up to date on my life and all that God is doing...so thanks!! Also, if you could, I found out this past week that my dad had pneumonia. Could you please pray for him that he gets better and gets back to full strength. Thanks again and may we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!
Yearning for Him,
Jason
Monday, February 8, 2010
Busy Busy Busy....
Things have been in fully swing lately (well, I suppose things are always in full swing!), but the last couple weeks have seemed to be more packed than usual. Let me give you the highlights of what has been going on in the life of Jason Kemper ;-).
This past weekend I had the great opportunity to be the speaker for our Junior Scripture Union Overnight. We took a group of 70 students (age 11-14) up to Lisburn Friday and Saturday. I spoke from Romans 12:1-2 and talked about living a lifestyle of worship for God, which involves every moment of every day and not just when we sing or when we go to church. Many of the students really seemed encouraged and challenged as they thought of ways to apply it to their own lives. So praise God that we had a great weekend. Apart from the speaking, we took them swimming and went to the cinema...so it was a great craic and everyone seemed to enjoy the weekend.
I've also had the chance to speak at Sunday morning Bible class yesterday and Youth Fellowship. Both of those went really well. In youth fellowship, we are in the middle of the series where we are talking about Jesus' second coming and the anticipation and Hope that we have when He comes back to redeem us and the rest of creation to the way that He intended it to be. Many of the students have really been enjoying it.
Along with that, I've also been continuing with the mentor groups. I have three groups that meet on a weekly basis, and it has been great to come along these groups of young men to encourage and challenge them to live out their lives for God. God is really working through the groups and it has been great getting to know some of the young people a wee bit more.
Let's see, what else is new. OH!! I just received my Provisional Drivers License in the Post. That means I will shortly be taking the written test and then the behind the wheel test....then shortly there after will have a Northern Irish Drivers license and be able to upgrade the scooter and get a car :-). So that is really exciting :-)!!!
Some highlights that are coming up this week, is that tomorrow Samuel and I have a meeting to discuss our E.T.C. Curriculum (Every Though Captive). It is a meeting with some of the local church leadership to allow them to ask any questions and hopefully continue to move forward with it. Our hope is that by the end of February, we will be ready to launch a pilot of our program and see how it goes. Pray that God would continue to guide and direct us in that while giving us wisdom and discernment as we continue to fine tune it and write the lessons.
Also, this coming weekend is mid term break at the high school. So everyone has Friday through to next Tuesday off. So it will be a great opportunity to connect with some of the young people outside of school and just enjoy a bit of craic and carry on....so I'm really looking forward to that.
I just want to thank everyone out there that keeps up to date on my blog :-). I appreciate your continued prayers and support (and occasionally patience when I forget to update it ;) ). God has been and is continuing to do some really cool things over here. It's also been exciting to see some potential doors that He might be opening up for the future....but we'll wait a wee while to see what happens..so watch this space :-). May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!!
Yearning for Him
Jason
This past weekend I had the great opportunity to be the speaker for our Junior Scripture Union Overnight. We took a group of 70 students (age 11-14) up to Lisburn Friday and Saturday. I spoke from Romans 12:1-2 and talked about living a lifestyle of worship for God, which involves every moment of every day and not just when we sing or when we go to church. Many of the students really seemed encouraged and challenged as they thought of ways to apply it to their own lives. So praise God that we had a great weekend. Apart from the speaking, we took them swimming and went to the cinema...so it was a great craic and everyone seemed to enjoy the weekend.
I've also had the chance to speak at Sunday morning Bible class yesterday and Youth Fellowship. Both of those went really well. In youth fellowship, we are in the middle of the series where we are talking about Jesus' second coming and the anticipation and Hope that we have when He comes back to redeem us and the rest of creation to the way that He intended it to be. Many of the students have really been enjoying it.
Along with that, I've also been continuing with the mentor groups. I have three groups that meet on a weekly basis, and it has been great to come along these groups of young men to encourage and challenge them to live out their lives for God. God is really working through the groups and it has been great getting to know some of the young people a wee bit more.
Let's see, what else is new. OH!! I just received my Provisional Drivers License in the Post. That means I will shortly be taking the written test and then the behind the wheel test....then shortly there after will have a Northern Irish Drivers license and be able to upgrade the scooter and get a car :-). So that is really exciting :-)!!!
Some highlights that are coming up this week, is that tomorrow Samuel and I have a meeting to discuss our E.T.C. Curriculum (Every Though Captive). It is a meeting with some of the local church leadership to allow them to ask any questions and hopefully continue to move forward with it. Our hope is that by the end of February, we will be ready to launch a pilot of our program and see how it goes. Pray that God would continue to guide and direct us in that while giving us wisdom and discernment as we continue to fine tune it and write the lessons.
Also, this coming weekend is mid term break at the high school. So everyone has Friday through to next Tuesday off. So it will be a great opportunity to connect with some of the young people outside of school and just enjoy a bit of craic and carry on....so I'm really looking forward to that.
I just want to thank everyone out there that keeps up to date on my blog :-). I appreciate your continued prayers and support (and occasionally patience when I forget to update it ;) ). God has been and is continuing to do some really cool things over here. It's also been exciting to see some potential doors that He might be opening up for the future....but we'll wait a wee while to see what happens..so watch this space :-). May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!!
Yearning for Him
Jason
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Settling Back in...
Well its crazy to think that I've already been back in Kilkeel for over two weeks now!! It has been a busy busy two weeks that has just flown by.
The final installment of Samuel and Sarah's wedding was brilliant! It was a great day to celebrate with family and friends. There were many that came for the variety concert that we held for Sarah on the evening of their wedding blessing. She really seemed to enjoy it and it was a great welcome into the community to her! So once again, I just want to say Congrats to Samuel and Sarah!!
It's also been busy helping them out to move into their new house. They have a nice wee house smack in the middle of Kilkeel, just walking distance from the high school. So I've been around trying to help them unpack and unwrap all the gifts...while at the same time trying to give them their space as they begin their new life together.
Also, this past weekend we had the opportunity to have another youth service at Mourne Presbyterian Church. It was a great evening!! I had the opportunity to preach again...so I spoke on Phil 3:1-11 going off of our theme that we used for Cafe one80 this year, which was "Live for what lasts!" If you would like to listen to the service, it should be posted here at some point in the near future. If not, I will try and post it within the next week or so, so watch this space!
Apart from all that, everything is slowing getting back to the norm. At the moment, exams are on at school, so that seems to be consuming much of what is going on with all the students revising (well should be revising!!). So by next week, we should be back into full swing of things and back to normal.
It was great to have the opportunity to be back in the States to visit and see family and friends. If I didn't get a chance to see you, sorry about that!!, but hopefully I will catch you next time :-). I continue to be very grateful for all your prayers and support. May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!!
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
The final installment of Samuel and Sarah's wedding was brilliant! It was a great day to celebrate with family and friends. There were many that came for the variety concert that we held for Sarah on the evening of their wedding blessing. She really seemed to enjoy it and it was a great welcome into the community to her! So once again, I just want to say Congrats to Samuel and Sarah!!
It's also been busy helping them out to move into their new house. They have a nice wee house smack in the middle of Kilkeel, just walking distance from the high school. So I've been around trying to help them unpack and unwrap all the gifts...while at the same time trying to give them their space as they begin their new life together.
Also, this past weekend we had the opportunity to have another youth service at Mourne Presbyterian Church. It was a great evening!! I had the opportunity to preach again...so I spoke on Phil 3:1-11 going off of our theme that we used for Cafe one80 this year, which was "Live for what lasts!" If you would like to listen to the service, it should be posted here at some point in the near future. If not, I will try and post it within the next week or so, so watch this space!
Apart from all that, everything is slowing getting back to the norm. At the moment, exams are on at school, so that seems to be consuming much of what is going on with all the students revising (well should be revising!!). So by next week, we should be back into full swing of things and back to normal.
It was great to have the opportunity to be back in the States to visit and see family and friends. If I didn't get a chance to see you, sorry about that!!, but hopefully I will catch you next time :-). I continue to be very grateful for all your prayers and support. May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!!
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
Monday, December 28, 2009
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Well on the 16th of December I flew back to the States to spend time with family and friends. I can honestly say that since I touch down on the ground I have been on the go non stop seeing and visiting people. It has been a brilliant time.
Last week I had the pleasure of being in Samuel and Sarah's Wedding. It was a great time and a very beautiful ceremony! Just want to say congrats to them and hope they enjoy their honeymoon down in the Caribbean :-D.
At the moment I am back in Chicago spending time with family. It has been good to catch up and just relax and spend time with them. It has felt a wee bit surreal being back, but it has been very good. I must say however, that I miss many friends back in Northern Ireland. It's been amazing to see how God has given me such a desire and heart for the people back over there. God is good and I've really enjoyed being a part of what He is doing. I look forward to getting back and catching up with everyone and jumping back into the routine of everything.
I hope you enjoy your Christmas/New Year's holidays and continue to keep your eyes on Christ!!
Jason
Last week I had the pleasure of being in Samuel and Sarah's Wedding. It was a great time and a very beautiful ceremony! Just want to say congrats to them and hope they enjoy their honeymoon down in the Caribbean :-D.
At the moment I am back in Chicago spending time with family. It has been good to catch up and just relax and spend time with them. It has felt a wee bit surreal being back, but it has been very good. I must say however, that I miss many friends back in Northern Ireland. It's been amazing to see how God has given me such a desire and heart for the people back over there. God is good and I've really enjoyed being a part of what He is doing. I look forward to getting back and catching up with everyone and jumping back into the routine of everything.
I hope you enjoy your Christmas/New Year's holidays and continue to keep your eyes on Christ!!
Jason
Monday, December 7, 2009
Hairspray
The weekend to London was really good. There were about 170 people, and we all stayed in the Oak Hall Manor in Otford, which is just Southeast of London. It was a great time to connect and meet people and be encouraged from the Word. I ended up having the last talk, which seemed to go really really well.
As soon as I got back to good ol Kilkeel, it was hittin the ground running. Last week was crunch week for the musical. As usual, everything came together for the dress rehearsal. Now all this week there will be performances in the evenings.....it will be great fun. That will be keeping me busy this week along with the usual mentor groups.
The crazy thing is that a week from Wednesday (Dec 16th) I will be heading back to the states for a couple of weeks for the holidays and Samuel and Sarah's wedding. So hopefully I will get a chance to catch up with many of you and share in further detail all that God has been doing since I've been over here in Kilkeel.
May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!
Jason
As soon as I got back to good ol Kilkeel, it was hittin the ground running. Last week was crunch week for the musical. As usual, everything came together for the dress rehearsal. Now all this week there will be performances in the evenings.....it will be great fun. That will be keeping me busy this week along with the usual mentor groups.
The crazy thing is that a week from Wednesday (Dec 16th) I will be heading back to the states for a couple of weeks for the holidays and Samuel and Sarah's wedding. So hopefully I will get a chance to catch up with many of you and share in further detail all that God has been doing since I've been over here in Kilkeel.
May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!
Jason
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving (well a few hours early for yous)!! It's funny how many people ask me what Thanksgiving is since they don't have it over here. I tell them that it is a big meal that we have where we take the time to remind ourselves of all the things that we are thankful. Haha, but as soon as I mention Turkey, everyone wants to celebrate it :-). See, over here for Christmas Dinner, everyone always has turkey and ham...and lots of it. So they look for any excuse to enjoy the goodness of it! This year I will be spending Thanksgiving again with some of the other Americans that I know that live here in Kilkeel....and yes, Samuel will be joining us as well (since he will be marrying an American soon enough!)
Apart from that, things have been going really well but has been super busy lately! My mentor groups are going really well and it has been a great opportunity to encourage many of the young men in their day to day walk with Christ. We will be having our Christmas mentor groups partys in the next couple of weeks, so that will be fun as we get out of the after school setting and go to one of their houses and have a bit of craic and carry on together.
Kittys Road has been going well too. It's been great connecting with them and hanging out with them. I had a chance to go down there last week and hang out with a family for the evening...it was brilliant just being treated as part of the family. So God continues to do amazing things :-).
Things down at the high school have been going really well too. I continue to help out with PE in the afternoons...I even had the chance to teach one of the classes how to play American football. They picked it up a wee bit, but more times than not reverted back to rugby....but its a step in the right direction. Also, all the practices are in full swing for this years musical performance of Hairspray. It should be really good....I will be helping out a wee bit with sound and video stuff. The performances are the beginning of Decemeber sometime.
A prayer request for you. This weekend I am off to London....for specifically to the Oak Hall Manor in Otford. I have been asked to be a guest speaker for a training weekend for all the people that help out and speak on the Oak Hall Expeditions....which is the organization that I went to France with back in August. So I look forward to this opportunity. Pray that it goes well and that God will use me to encourage the others that will be there. Also pray for traveling, especially as I maneuver myself around London - hopefully I won't get lost :-).
Anywho, I will keep you posted on how things go :-). Thanks for praying and for your encouragements!! Lets continue to keep our eyes on Christ!!
Yearning for Him,
Jason
Apart from that, things have been going really well but has been super busy lately! My mentor groups are going really well and it has been a great opportunity to encourage many of the young men in their day to day walk with Christ. We will be having our Christmas mentor groups partys in the next couple of weeks, so that will be fun as we get out of the after school setting and go to one of their houses and have a bit of craic and carry on together.
Kittys Road has been going well too. It's been great connecting with them and hanging out with them. I had a chance to go down there last week and hang out with a family for the evening...it was brilliant just being treated as part of the family. So God continues to do amazing things :-).
Things down at the high school have been going really well too. I continue to help out with PE in the afternoons...I even had the chance to teach one of the classes how to play American football. They picked it up a wee bit, but more times than not reverted back to rugby....but its a step in the right direction. Also, all the practices are in full swing for this years musical performance of Hairspray. It should be really good....I will be helping out a wee bit with sound and video stuff. The performances are the beginning of Decemeber sometime.
A prayer request for you. This weekend I am off to London....for specifically to the Oak Hall Manor in Otford. I have been asked to be a guest speaker for a training weekend for all the people that help out and speak on the Oak Hall Expeditions....which is the organization that I went to France with back in August. So I look forward to this opportunity. Pray that it goes well and that God will use me to encourage the others that will be there. Also pray for traveling, especially as I maneuver myself around London - hopefully I won't get lost :-).
Anywho, I will keep you posted on how things go :-). Thanks for praying and for your encouragements!! Lets continue to keep our eyes on Christ!!
Yearning for Him,
Jason
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Rome and Hallowe'en :-)
The last couple weeks have flown by!! To think that it has already been a week ago since I got back from Rome. It was a great trip! We saw many many places in and around Rome and even had the opportunity to go down to Mount Vesuvius and then stay a night in Sorrento, Italy. Check out my PICTURES to get a small glimpse of all that we saw.
After we got back from our trip to Rome, we had a week off of school for half term holidays. So it was a nice relaxing week that gave the opportunity to hang out and connect with many of the young people outside of the usual context. I even had the chance to get together with a couple of my mentor groups and hang out and have a wee bit of homemade, Chicago style pizza ;-), so it was brilliant.
Also, as you know, this past weekend was Hallowe'en. I had the lovely opportunity to join many of my friends down Kittys Road for the day. Let me tell you...never in my life have I experienced a Hallowe'en as this one!! It actually felt a wee bit more like the Fourth of July. The reason I say that is because they had a huge bonfire that we lit in the evening....and when I say huge, I mean HUGE. Then all the young people were shooting off fireworks and bangers and all sorts of stuff. So in my mind, what is typically costumes and trick or treating, was much more like fireworks and bonfires. But it was a great time to hang out and enjoy a few laughs.....and to duck and run every now and then when someone would try and shoot a firework your direction.
Finally today everyone is back to school for the last push til Christmas. Now that Hallowe'en is over the excitement and anticipation is building for Christmas. Even as I walked through the town this morning, all the shops were setting up their Christmas displays with lights and trees and everything else. So the next few weeks will be exciting....not only for that reason, but with everything else that will be going on with Mentor groups, Kittys Road get togethers, and anything else that pops up :-). So I encourage you to continue to pray....God is at work and doing some amazing things! Thank you for your continued support and encouragement as well :-)!!
Yearning for Christ
Jason
After we got back from our trip to Rome, we had a week off of school for half term holidays. So it was a nice relaxing week that gave the opportunity to hang out and connect with many of the young people outside of the usual context. I even had the chance to get together with a couple of my mentor groups and hang out and have a wee bit of homemade, Chicago style pizza ;-), so it was brilliant.
Also, as you know, this past weekend was Hallowe'en. I had the lovely opportunity to join many of my friends down Kittys Road for the day. Let me tell you...never in my life have I experienced a Hallowe'en as this one!! It actually felt a wee bit more like the Fourth of July. The reason I say that is because they had a huge bonfire that we lit in the evening....and when I say huge, I mean HUGE. Then all the young people were shooting off fireworks and bangers and all sorts of stuff. So in my mind, what is typically costumes and trick or treating, was much more like fireworks and bonfires. But it was a great time to hang out and enjoy a few laughs.....and to duck and run every now and then when someone would try and shoot a firework your direction.
Finally today everyone is back to school for the last push til Christmas. Now that Hallowe'en is over the excitement and anticipation is building for Christmas. Even as I walked through the town this morning, all the shops were setting up their Christmas displays with lights and trees and everything else. So the next few weeks will be exciting....not only for that reason, but with everything else that will be going on with Mentor groups, Kittys Road get togethers, and anything else that pops up :-). So I encourage you to continue to pray....God is at work and doing some amazing things! Thank you for your continued support and encouragement as well :-)!!
Yearning for Christ
Jason
Saturday, October 17, 2009
American Football and ....the Colosseum!!?
We've been having brilliant weather lately, which has provided with many opportunities to enjoy God's beautiful creation. In fact, I had the opportunity to do a very first this past week - teach a group of high schoolers (and their PE teacher) how to play American Football. It was great craic. I explained the very basics of the game and started playing two-hand touch with them. They seemed to really enjoy it. To be honest, it ended up being a mix between American football and rugby...but it was brilliant nonetheless. It was funny to watch because most of them were clueless and even after played for half an hour were still lost as to what the sport was all about. But ah well, its a step in the right direction ;-)!
Another highlight has been going out to Kittys Road for Friday coffee mornings. It's a great time to relax, have a cuppa tea and scone and talk and laugh with some of the wonderful people down in Kittys Road :-).
A really exciting thing coming up is this Wednesday, I will be going on a 5 day trip to Rome with a group of 30 high schoolers for an RE (Religious Education) Expedition to learn about the church history in Rome and see all the sites. It will be a VERY packed 5 days.....and we hit the ground running by leaving at 3am on Weds!! Everyone is really looking forward to it and seeing all the different places in Rome...and to spending 5 days together. It should be really good - and the Italin Gelato (ice cream) should be really good as well :-). You can be sure to look forward to seeing some pictures up after the trip too!
Well thanks for continuing to follow all that God is doing over here! May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!
Yearning for Him,
Jason
Another highlight has been going out to Kittys Road for Friday coffee mornings. It's a great time to relax, have a cuppa tea and scone and talk and laugh with some of the wonderful people down in Kittys Road :-).
A really exciting thing coming up is this Wednesday, I will be going on a 5 day trip to Rome with a group of 30 high schoolers for an RE (Religious Education) Expedition to learn about the church history in Rome and see all the sites. It will be a VERY packed 5 days.....and we hit the ground running by leaving at 3am on Weds!! Everyone is really looking forward to it and seeing all the different places in Rome...and to spending 5 days together. It should be really good - and the Italin Gelato (ice cream) should be really good as well :-). You can be sure to look forward to seeing some pictures up after the trip too!
Well thanks for continuing to follow all that God is doing over here! May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!
Yearning for Him,
Jason
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Encouraged!
I had the great opportunity to preach for the evening service this past Sunday at Mourne Presbyterian Church. It was a youth service, so we had the praise band and other youth involved in the service....it was a great evening. We have been going through a Family Life series, and in doing so, looking at the different roles and responsibilities of each of the members within a family. So my talk was geared towards children, and the responsibility of honoring and obeying parents. In doing so, I looked at Phil 4:8-9 and how Paul encourages us to live a lifestyle that is all about Jesus. So if we live this lifestyle, in return, we then best honor and obey our parents.
Overall it was very encouraging and many people came up afterwards saying that they were encouraged.....so praise God!!! If you would like to listen to the service, feel free to click HERE.
Along with that, other things have been going well too. Samuel and I continue to work on E.T.C. (the curriculum to encourage and equip our young poeple to live pure lives and embrace Biblical Manhood and Womanhood). We have given an overview to the local churches who will be discussing it and giving feedback about it over the next couple of weeks, so I do ask for you to be praying for this. Pray that God will direct and guide us as we seek the best way to present and communicate these sensitive, yet very important issues with our young people.
Onto other things...I got a haircut today :-)....AND decided to shave off the gotee :-o....which is the first time in about a year and a half (the first time ever in Northern Ireland without it), so many people have been looking twice, which has been funny. So we'll see how it goes, maybe I will miss it and start growing it agian, but I figured why not give it a go without it for awhile (especially since there was a growing interest of people wondering what I looked like without one lol).
Apart from that, it is starting to feel like October as well. We have been having a nice stretch of beautiful weather with some lovely sunshine, but today the rain came back a wee bit and I must admit, the coolness has come with it as well. So we look forward to the autumn season and the many exciting things that will be coming up in YF, SU, Kittys Road, and everywhere else. So I will keep you posted on all the craic that's happening ;-).
Thank you for your continued prayers and support.....and for all of you who take the time to read these updates....it is very encouraging!! May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ.
Yearning for Him,
Jason
Overall it was very encouraging and many people came up afterwards saying that they were encouraged.....so praise God!!! If you would like to listen to the service, feel free to click HERE.
Along with that, other things have been going well too. Samuel and I continue to work on E.T.C. (the curriculum to encourage and equip our young poeple to live pure lives and embrace Biblical Manhood and Womanhood). We have given an overview to the local churches who will be discussing it and giving feedback about it over the next couple of weeks, so I do ask for you to be praying for this. Pray that God will direct and guide us as we seek the best way to present and communicate these sensitive, yet very important issues with our young people.
Onto other things...I got a haircut today :-)....AND decided to shave off the gotee :-o....which is the first time in about a year and a half (the first time ever in Northern Ireland without it), so many people have been looking twice, which has been funny. So we'll see how it goes, maybe I will miss it and start growing it agian, but I figured why not give it a go without it for awhile (especially since there was a growing interest of people wondering what I looked like without one lol).
Apart from that, it is starting to feel like October as well. We have been having a nice stretch of beautiful weather with some lovely sunshine, but today the rain came back a wee bit and I must admit, the coolness has come with it as well. So we look forward to the autumn season and the many exciting things that will be coming up in YF, SU, Kittys Road, and everywhere else. So I will keep you posted on all the craic that's happening ;-).
Thank you for your continued prayers and support.....and for all of you who take the time to read these updates....it is very encouraging!! May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ.
Yearning for Him,
Jason
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Birthday thoughts...
Well two days ago was my birthday....thanks for all of the birthday wishes!! To answer the main question - birthdays are celebrated in much the same way over here as they are in the states - so unfortunately for many, no Irish Jigs :-). It was a good day...nothing too out of the ordinary. The Chestnutts made a lovely meal and desert for me and another great family, the Dodd's made a Birthday cake for me as well....so I was well looked after. I am grateful for all the family and friends that God has blessed me with!!
Another thought that I had on my birthday, was that it was the morning of my birthday 1 year ago that I received a phone call from Samuel giving me the official invitation to come over and partner with him in investing in the lives of the young people here in Kilkeel.....wow to see what all God has done since then!!!
In terms of what's been happening, Youth Fellowship had its official start this past Sunday, it was brilliant. We had pizza, played a game, and just had great craic and carry on....and many showed up as well, so it was very encouraging.
The big thing coming up that I am looking forward to is this coming Sunday evening I will be preaching at Mourne Presbyterian Church :-). I am really looking forward to it. We have been going through a Family Life series and talking about the different roles and responsibilities that each person has within a family. So my talk will be geared towards the young adults and encouraging them to not only obey and honor their parents, but to live their lives in such a way that they are proclaiming who Jesus is. I will be teaching from Philippians 4:8-9....so if you remember, be praying for me as I prep and preach on Sunday evening :-).
Thanks again for all of you who wished me a happy birthday...it was great to hear from everyone! May we continue to yearn after Christ and keep our eyes fixed on Him :-).
Jason
Another thought that I had on my birthday, was that it was the morning of my birthday 1 year ago that I received a phone call from Samuel giving me the official invitation to come over and partner with him in investing in the lives of the young people here in Kilkeel.....wow to see what all God has done since then!!!
In terms of what's been happening, Youth Fellowship had its official start this past Sunday, it was brilliant. We had pizza, played a game, and just had great craic and carry on....and many showed up as well, so it was very encouraging.
The big thing coming up that I am looking forward to is this coming Sunday evening I will be preaching at Mourne Presbyterian Church :-). I am really looking forward to it. We have been going through a Family Life series and talking about the different roles and responsibilities that each person has within a family. So my talk will be geared towards the young adults and encouraging them to not only obey and honor their parents, but to live their lives in such a way that they are proclaiming who Jesus is. I will be teaching from Philippians 4:8-9....so if you remember, be praying for me as I prep and preach on Sunday evening :-).
Thanks again for all of you who wished me a happy birthday...it was great to hear from everyone! May we continue to yearn after Christ and keep our eyes fixed on Him :-).
Jason
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
48 Hours of Prayer
We began our 48 hours of prayer for Scripture Union today. Many of the students have signed up and are very excited to seek the Lord as we prepare and plan for the year in SU. The 48 hours will end on Thursday as we kick off our first official Scripture Union meeting after school.
I want to encourage you, if you have the chance, to pray along with us over the next two days. Pray that God would work in the lives of the students at the high school, that through SU they would be encouraged to live their faith out Loud, and that God would awaken a passion for His glory among the upcoming generation. We are looking forward, with eager expectation, to see what He has in store for the upcoming year.
Thanks for praying!!
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
I want to encourage you, if you have the chance, to pray along with us over the next two days. Pray that God would work in the lives of the students at the high school, that through SU they would be encouraged to live their faith out Loud, and that God would awaken a passion for His glory among the upcoming generation. We are looking forward, with eager expectation, to see what He has in store for the upcoming year.
Thanks for praying!!
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Scripture Union
Its been really great getting back into the school and helping out with PE in the afternoons. As typical, now that everyone is back to school, we have BEAUTIFUL weather!! It's almost like we are finally having the summer that we didn't get (since it rained sooo much!!). Anyway, it has been nice to have the sun shining and the opportunity to go outside and enjoy God's creation.
This past weekend I had the opportunity to go up to Belfast with 6 fellow youth Fellowship leaders that will be helping out this year. We attended a conference called Training Trevor, which had some great workshops to help and encourage the local youth workers. It was not only a great day to be encouraged, but it was also a great time to get to know some of the other adults that we will be working alongside of this year.....it was a great day!!
Now that school is underway, we are eagerly looking forward to Scripture Union to start up again. SU is a place where students can come along with their friends to be encouraged in the Word and to share in a time of praise and fellowship as well. Within SU, we also have mentor groups and a weekly prayer meeting. It is a great ministry within the high school. We are hoping to officially start next Thursday. As part of that, we are have a 48 Hour prayer time starting on Tuesday, September 15 at 3pm and will last until 3pm on Thursday at which point we will hold our first SU meeting immediately following.
I want to encourage each of you, as you are praying and supporting me....to take a half hour, or hour during that time period and pray for our SU. Pray that God would give us direction and guidance on what to discuss and cover for the year. Pray that students would be encouraged and equipped to live their faith out loud within school and look for opportunities to share about the Truth of Jesus. We are eagerly looking forward to what God will do this year through SU. So please join with us in praying that God will show up and show off in a great and glorious way!!
Thanks again for your continued encouragement and support :-). I love hearing from you, so don't be afraid to leave a comment and say hi :-). Until next time, may we all continue to keep our gaze on Christ, yearning for more of Him in our lives!!
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
This past weekend I had the opportunity to go up to Belfast with 6 fellow youth Fellowship leaders that will be helping out this year. We attended a conference called Training Trevor, which had some great workshops to help and encourage the local youth workers. It was not only a great day to be encouraged, but it was also a great time to get to know some of the other adults that we will be working alongside of this year.....it was a great day!!
Now that school is underway, we are eagerly looking forward to Scripture Union to start up again. SU is a place where students can come along with their friends to be encouraged in the Word and to share in a time of praise and fellowship as well. Within SU, we also have mentor groups and a weekly prayer meeting. It is a great ministry within the high school. We are hoping to officially start next Thursday. As part of that, we are have a 48 Hour prayer time starting on Tuesday, September 15 at 3pm and will last until 3pm on Thursday at which point we will hold our first SU meeting immediately following.
I want to encourage each of you, as you are praying and supporting me....to take a half hour, or hour during that time period and pray for our SU. Pray that God would give us direction and guidance on what to discuss and cover for the year. Pray that students would be encouraged and equipped to live their faith out loud within school and look for opportunities to share about the Truth of Jesus. We are eagerly looking forward to what God will do this year through SU. So please join with us in praying that God will show up and show off in a great and glorious way!!
Thanks again for your continued encouragement and support :-). I love hearing from you, so don't be afraid to leave a comment and say hi :-). Until next time, may we all continue to keep our gaze on Christ, yearning for more of Him in our lives!!
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
Monday, August 31, 2009
End of Summer...
Well this week officially marks the end of summer in the minds of many of the young adults. Why, you may ask......back to school. By this Thursday, everyone will be back to school and back into the routine of life. It actually is exciting for many, not that summer is over, but that a new year lies ahead with many things to anticipate in school, Youth fellowship, Scripture Union, mentor groups, and everything else in between.
The last two weeks have been really good. I have been working with Samuel as we pray, plan, and cast vision for the upcoming year in Youth Fellowship and Scripture Union. We are very excited about where the Lord is leading us and are eagerly anticipating the great things that He will do in and through us and the young adults. It's also been great to have a little time to just kick back, relax and hang out with some young people before everyone gets ready to go back to school.
Another highlight over the past couple of weeks has been our weekly get togethers down and Kittys Road. Every Friday for the past couple of weeks, we've continued to go down to Kittys Road to hang out and have a bit a craic with everyone, as well has having Bible discussions. It has been a really great time being able to open the Bible and see the Truths that Jesus teaches us and share that with our friends :-)
I've also been able to break in my new ride :-). I've been driving this for about a month now. It has been quite handy to get me around places and even give me more freedom to go and connect with young people. So I thank God for providing me with the means to have transportation!
As I look ahead to the next week, I ask that you would continue to pray for Samuel and myself as we finalize the plans for YF this year. We are very excited and are hoping and praying that God will do immensely more than we can ask or imagine. I continue to thank you for all your prayers and support...it doesn't go unnoticed...I am very grateful!! May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ.
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
The last two weeks have been really good. I have been working with Samuel as we pray, plan, and cast vision for the upcoming year in Youth Fellowship and Scripture Union. We are very excited about where the Lord is leading us and are eagerly anticipating the great things that He will do in and through us and the young adults. It's also been great to have a little time to just kick back, relax and hang out with some young people before everyone gets ready to go back to school.
Another highlight over the past couple of weeks has been our weekly get togethers down and Kittys Road. Every Friday for the past couple of weeks, we've continued to go down to Kittys Road to hang out and have a bit a craic with everyone, as well has having Bible discussions. It has been a really great time being able to open the Bible and see the Truths that Jesus teaches us and share that with our friends :-)
I've also been able to break in my new ride :-). I've been driving this for about a month now. It has been quite handy to get me around places and even give me more freedom to go and connect with young people. So I thank God for providing me with the means to have transportation!
As I look ahead to the next week, I ask that you would continue to pray for Samuel and myself as we finalize the plans for YF this year. We are very excited and are hoping and praying that God will do immensely more than we can ask or imagine. I continue to thank you for all your prayers and support...it doesn't go unnoticed...I am very grateful!! May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ.
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Back from France :-)
Well my trip to France was brilliant!! I had a great time teaching through the book of Philippians and everyone on the trip seemed to be encouraged and challenged by it, so praise God for using me to make much of Him!! We did quite a bit of cycling in and around the town of Avignon and the surrounding area. All together, we cycled about 185 miles!! If you want to see some of the pictures from my trip feel free to check them out at Provence Pictures.... I hope you enjoy them :-)
So now I am back into Kilkeel. The summer holidays are nearing an end. Yet it is still quite busy! Samuel and I are fast at work preparing, planning, and praying for the upcoming year in Youth Fellowship, Scripture Union, and Kitty's Road. So please be in prayer for us as we spend time planning and preparing over these next couple of days. We are eagerly anticipating and excited about what God will do this year. Our hope is that He will do even far greater things than we can plan or imagine!!
Thanks for your continued prayers and support :-)!! May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ.
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
So now I am back into Kilkeel. The summer holidays are nearing an end. Yet it is still quite busy! Samuel and I are fast at work preparing, planning, and praying for the upcoming year in Youth Fellowship, Scripture Union, and Kitty's Road. So please be in prayer for us as we spend time planning and preparing over these next couple of days. We are eagerly anticipating and excited about what God will do this year. Our hope is that He will do even far greater things than we can plan or imagine!!
Thanks for your continued prayers and support :-)!! May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ.
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
Friday, August 7, 2009
Off to France for 9 days!
Tomorrow I leave for Provence, France for 9 days. I have been blessed with the opportunity to be the speaker for a group of 85 people that are on holidays in France. I will be giving six talks throughout the course of the trip. My hope is to teach through the book of Philippians and point to how we should look to Christ as our Treasure. The trip is a cycling trip, so we will be doing day trips bicycling around sights in France...so it should be great craic!!
A few prayer requests while I am away...
1. Pray that I would be able to connect and get to know the people that will be in the group. I only have a short amount of time to build relationships and learn names (which I'm horrible at). But God is good and my prayer is that He will provide me with the ability to do that.
2. Pray that God would use me as His tool to speak His Trust and His Wisdom from the book of Philippians.
3. Pray that I would have traveling mercies as I fly over to London and then get on a coach bus with the rest of the group and travel down to France.
4. Pray that those coming on the trip will see the need to Treasure Jesus above all other things!!
Thanks for your continued prayers and support. May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
A few prayer requests while I am away...
1. Pray that I would be able to connect and get to know the people that will be in the group. I only have a short amount of time to build relationships and learn names (which I'm horrible at). But God is good and my prayer is that He will provide me with the ability to do that.
2. Pray that God would use me as His tool to speak His Trust and His Wisdom from the book of Philippians.
3. Pray that I would have traveling mercies as I fly over to London and then get on a coach bus with the rest of the group and travel down to France.
4. Pray that those coming on the trip will see the need to Treasure Jesus above all other things!!
Thanks for your continued prayers and support. May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Take a Look!
Well, the American Team has come and gone, and so has Kittys Road Festival week. However, there is much to look forward to! God is a great God and is doing tremendous. Rather than write it all out I figured I would give you a wee taster of what God has done and continues to do in a small, but special place called Kitty's Road :-)
Friday, July 24, 2009
Kittys Road
This week we have been down at Kittys Road and it has been absolutely brilliant!! We've had the opportunity to continue old relationships that were begun last summer and even begin some new ones as many of the American Team this year was their first time. It has been great sharing the craic (fun) with everyone out there. We have been doing things from playing activities on the football pitch, having coffee mornings for the women in the community, going to the cinema, having a jazz band and rapper perform, having meals together, and even having the opportunity to open up the Bible and talk about Jesus. It has been really good and everyone has been enjoying it.
Today we are getting ready for another day full of Treasure hunters Bible club in the morning with the wee ones, a mountain hike in the afternoon with everyone, and then a camp out on the pitch tonight with all the high schoolers. It will be loads of fun and hopefully very encouraging.
I continue to thank you for your prayers and encouragement...it has been great. May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!! :-) ..... and don't forget to check out the team blog too!!
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
Today we are getting ready for another day full of Treasure hunters Bible club in the morning with the wee ones, a mountain hike in the afternoon with everyone, and then a camp out on the pitch tonight with all the high schoolers. It will be loads of fun and hopefully very encouraging.
I continue to thank you for your prayers and encouragement...it has been great. May we continue to keep our eyes on Christ!! :-) ..... and don't forget to check out the team blog too!!
Yearning for Christ,
Jason
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