How to... MEMORIZE

Found this article called 18 Tricks to Memorize More Scripture which you may find helpful. Leave me a comment and let me know if you tried any of these this week and if it worked for you.

The Evolution of the Blog.

Or of THIS blog. This blog was started in September to be the main website for the young adults at Westhill to check what events were planned and the details for those, and the occasional thought that I wanted to pass on. It has been that, but really, the young adults get the info by email and on facebook, and now I find that I'm more interested in getting my thoughts and encouragements / chllenges out there, so this will become that more, while still offering the details of upcoming events. Plus, we now have a staff blog on the church website, and through chatting with Randy (web guru) today, things are changed up a bit so now there is a feed to all the different staff people's blogs on the 'staff blog' site. What I do at Westhill is not limited to young adults; I'm hoping this will be a way to connect with our larger family there, and with you out there in blogland, as well. (And if you really wanted to get to know me, you are invited to check out my personal blog, too.) Blessings on your Thursday!

Next Event

On Wednesday, March 25, 2009, we're going to meet at Westhill at 7 PM, then head to the prayer house put on by Regina's 24/7 prayer group. They are doing 40 days of non-stop prayer, and we're going to be a part of it. We'll head to the Simpson's place for snacks and debriefing after. If you'd like to get an email when we have events going on, leave a comment or email me at carolyn@westhillchurch.ca and I'll set you up with that. Check out the 24/7 links to get an idea of what we'll be doing: Global: http://www.24-7prayer.com/ Canada: http://www.24-7prayer.ca/welcome.html Regina: http://www.24-7prayerregina.ca/

Getting Ready for Easter

Children learn faith from their parents. Church definitely plays a role in teaching them, but all the teaching of theology and morals and all the great object lessons will mean nothing unless they are backing up what the child sees lived out, and hears talk of, at home. And so one of the side projects I have going at the moment is preparing a family devotional kit for the last two weeks of Lent. Lent is a time for preparing for Easter, just as Advent is the preparation before Christmas. I would love to offer something to help parents make Godly conversation more common in their home. I would love to know that parents in our church are teaching their children what it means to love Jesus. What it means that he died for us. Why it is that they go to church as a family. Pray for the families in our church, that they would understand that what the church is teaching their child is meant to back up what THEY are teaching, and that we would love to partner with them to help them do that at home.

Since I'm here...

Yes, I just posted that last post two minutes ago. But since I'm here, I'm going to suggest you go check out Anne Jackson's blog. She has some interesting things to say about Lent and what she's doing. Maybe some things that you'll want to take on, as well. But instead of me re-telling it all, just go there. It's a quick read, but with some Hmmm potential.

Thursday Morning

I put some water on to boil for tea this morning and noticed my plant: leaning into the sunlight. This makes me smile, because that's just like me. I can't get enough sunlight, daylight, brightness. It's also a spiritual parallel, as so much is in life. I want my life to be characterized by that same stretching out to the Son... Needing him and searching him out. That without God in my life, I'd wither up and die. What do we need in life? Sun and water and food and shelter? Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." (John 8:12) Jesus said, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but those who drink the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." (John 4:13&14) Jesus said, "I am the bread of life." (John 6:35) And Psalm 91:1&2, "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. They say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust."" Yep - everything we need, he IS. *note* this is adapted from my own blog post from this morning. If you'd like to check out my personal blog, you are welcome to.

International Potluck

On Sunday February 22 at 5 PM, there will be a gathering of young adults from Westhill Park, Argyle Road and First Baptist Churches, at Westhill. This joint event is part of our Mission's Encounter weekend (hence the INTERNATIONAL theme...) There is the final session at 6:30 also at Westhill, which you are welcome to stay for, (but don't skip the potluck if you can't or don't want to...) Bring an ethnic dish - any type of food, and it could be main dish, side, or dessert. We will provide the bevvies. RSVP on facebook if you'd like, or just show up!