Engage Training School

Hey guys – We’re calling this year’s training school ENGAGE.  We only do training schools once every TWO years – and they really are a unique opportunity for you to engage with God on a new level, engage with yourself by getting training and prayer, and engage with the world by doing outreach and service.

It’s going to be tons of fun this year – so save these dates and start saving money too!

DATES:  July 10-17, 2009

COST: $125

WHO CAN COME?
We will be running two “tracks” – one for first timers, and one for second timers.  You must be 13 or older to attend.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT:

By emailing Christian!

So we are all giving up something in our lives for one week that could potentially have too much power over us.  At youth group I heard some pretty impressive goals, so I’m excited to see how this goes. For me, I have chosen to abstain from candy and chocolates, because we have a ton of Easter candy in my pantry and I literally cannot walk past it without eating something.  So, that’s what I’m giving up.  

What’s funny is about 2 minutes after deciding that at youth group, I walked over the cafe and Melissa was eating Jelly Beans.  I said, “Yum! Where’d you get those?!?!?” She pointed me over to the cafe, and I grabbed one and shoved it in my mouth.  As I happily ate my newfound treat, I slowly realized that it took me all of two minutes to break my fast!!! 

So I spit it out.  :)  What’s your fast??

Elisha Challenge: Week 3 . . . .Big Prayers! A new week, another challenge. This time, we are each choosing one thing to pray about, and committing to pray about it every single day.  Join the conversation here with praise reports, or telling us what you are praying about so we can all pray together! Remember Isaac’s teaching – Prayer is Faith + Perseverance!

“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their prayer.” 1 Peter 3:12

Great job guys! We raised just about enough to feed four children for an entire year! Praise God for your efforts, His heart is so blessed with the sacrifice and hard work of all you!