July Weekly Update

Jesus is Lord! It has been an amazing week with our believe to become teenagers. There are times where you can see actually see understanding and pride that come forth from these teens as they grasp a concept. They are truely a unique group, and the whole GRIL staff feels privelaged to work with them. Stay tuned to the blog to hear more about them, and their stories. Again, all honor and glory to God and the opportunities he has given the whole staff here at GRIL.

Weekly Update!

You know what? You are created for impact! Every day your feet hit the ground God wants to show himself up to your life. I mean heck, God already exists within you! Sometimes life can get us down and out and we forget about God's plan for our life. Sometimes out life can be so bundled and cluttered that we can forget about God, but he will never leave us nor forsake us. So be encouraged that God lives in you, and seek after him. He WILL find you, and he loves you! Your his child, so why wouldn't he want to communicate with you ya dig?? It's a two way street!! That's awesome thank you God! Stay blessed ya'll!

Weekly Update

The Lord is good is he not! It's amazing to wake up, take a drive down the street and to see the wonderful things that God has created. Sometimes I see it in people's character, other times in his creation. On the way to work I passed along side of the Grand River. The sun was out in full force and the water seemed to sparkle as if there were diamonds underneath the surface. It may be the Grand River, but what a wonderful thing that God has created (the Grand River) in that it runs through our city. Be on the lookout for those "Ah ha!" moments, or "GIMS " (God impact moments) because they come more frequently than you would think and they are all around us in every way!

Are you recovered from the Where U at Conference?? That was simply amazing to see youth pouring out their hearts to God, and to see him move in the lives of others! A lot of healing took place and now that you are back, the devil is going to try and to take that away! Stay planted in the word! There will be trials and tribulations that you will face, and old things will try to sneak back into your life but be ENCOURAGED! Because the spirit of God lives in you! If there is a way out, GOD WILL provide it! You just have to be looking for it!  Stay encouraged and be blessed ya'll!

Weekly Update

We hope you have a great week! Last week the teens went through their second of three assessments - spiritual gifts. The adults had the week off but are working on their next pre-assignment focused on Community Capacity Building.

OCOTBER'S MEMORY VERSE:
Jeremiah 33:3 "Call to me and i will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."

PRAYER REQUEST:
*Douglas
*Kelvin's mom
*All participants of the class of the 2011
*Randi vorhees' mom, Joyce, who recently found out she has lung cancer
*Emily Rivera's family


UPCOMING EVENTS:
GRIL U: this week and next week are small groups. All Region on November 6 from 12:30pm - 3:30pm

GRIL Adult Programs: Our next training is November 19

Weekly Update

We hope you had a great week! Last week the teens in GRIL U went through the learning modes assessment. They learned if they were auditory, visual, kinesthetic learners or a combination of those three.

One of the great things about GRIL U is the converstations we get to have dealing with leaderships in different areas of life. The other night one of the groups talked about what happens to people who die who never get to hear the gospel. Do they go to heaven or hell? What was great about this conversation was hearing the teens thoughts and the questions we were all challenged with. Are we doing what we can/should to spread God's word?

NOVEMBER'S MEMORY VERSE:
1John 5:14: "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us."

PRAYER REQUEST:

• Douglas
• Kelvin's mom
• All participants of the class of the 2011
• Randi Vorhees' mom, Joyce, who has lung cancer

UPCOMING EVENTS:

GRIL U: All Region on Saturday, November 6, from 12:30pm - 3:30pm at 704 W Fulton. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your BRIGHT smiles!! Also, just a reminder that Young Life has devotions. There will be a meeting for all mentors at 11am at 704 W Fulton.

GRIL Adult Programs: Our next training is November 19. Remember to meet with your mentors and work on your pre-assingment.