Activate Ministries

Well its definitely been a cold weekend and this morning was a frigid -24....brrrrr.  But that didn't stop us from some amazing times at the retreat.  This crowd was energetic and really loved having fun of God's presence, which is what we're all about.  We shared time together in the morning and evening to experience what God has for us through worship and hearing from the Word.  Its so easy to get caught up in the innocence and immaturity of youth sometimes, but this weekend we were encouraged that regardless of age or experience God has a plan and each young person, if they are willing, has a part in what God wants to do around them.

Saturday night was one of those nights when we all just soaked in God's presence and sought his face for whatever it was that was personal on our hearts.  Hearing the youth talk about the service on Sunday and even now seeing Facebook updates... it is evident that God spoke to the hearts of youth, reconfirming dreams for the future.






 Its no trouble to have fun with this group.  If we weren't in the activity centre playing games... us ladies were in the lodge getting facials and manicures while the guys were creating sliding stunts.  And well, even some of the guys couldn't resist getting a facial as well (have a look above it you don't believe it...HA).  Its been a great weekend... perhaps we'll have the privilege to visit this group again sometime.

We just arrived in St. Paul...well 20 minutes outside of St. Paul, at a Belle View Bible Camp.   Equipment is set up and sound check is beginning.  Pastor Mike P. (youth pastor) says he expects about 40 of us in total.  Even though its -18ºC (brrrr......) we know how awesome this snowy retreats are.  40 people encountering God over a three day period through worship, hearing the Word, building relationship and just plan having fun!!!  We trust that you will pray along with us as the youth of this area of encouraged to seek the real meeting of relationship with God.  Pray for transformation,  for their lives to be activated and for them to live in the authentic love of Jesus Christ!!!