“After several years of major construction, we are now nearing completion of our largest capital expansion ever with four major projects on main campus—the Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL), the Energy Environment and Experiential Learning (EEEL) Building, the Phase VI Residence, and the Central Heating Plant Upgrade—scheduled to be completed and opened within the next 12 months.

Here are more details of the road and sidewalk closures and detours you will see this spring and summer.

EEEL Building

The EEEL Building will offer students improved opportunities for experiential—or hands-on—learning in multiple fields. It also provides office and research space for students, faculty and staff as part of the 1,000 student Energy & Environment expansion, and will be the home for interdisciplinary units such as ISEEE. It is scheduled to open April 2011.

Closures:

• Effective May 1, 2010, Campus Drive from the 32 Avenue gateway to the entrance of Lot 19 and the loading area for the science buildings will close to all traffic. It will re-open in time for the beginning of classes in September.
• Included in the EEEL landscaping package is the development of better sidewalks along 32 Avenue. This requires temporary re-location of the transit stops to the opposite side of 32 Avenue, in front of the Petro Canada building. Parking lot access will be available from the south only.”

Dr. Stephen Meyer has written a book that is shaking the evolutionary establishment like “Darwin’s Black Box” and “Evolution: A Theory in Crisis” did in previous decades. Meyer has assembled a set of ideas based on the latest research on living cells that must be answered if traditional Darwinism is to survive. So we are assembling a powerful group of credentialed critics of Meyer’s “Intelligent Design” position to let him have it with both barrels. No hiding in dark libraries or murky laboratories-if Meyer has the goods, he needs to answer his toughest critics face to face!

In addition, we will be screening some clips of the latest Illustra Media DVD titled “Darwin’s Dilemma” and providing free copies to each family in attendance.

Friday, May 14, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Chase Gymnasium
Biola University
Cost: FREE!
RSVP now: www.apologeticsevents.com

BROADCAST
If you can’t make it to Biola for this supercharged event, you have the opportunity to view it online with a group or at your personal computer! This exclusive, limited On-Demand format will allow you to watch these videos live or at your convenience. You can watch whenever you want as much as you want during this very limited engagement.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Take Three Easy Steps . . .
1) Just log on to the registration web site and click “distance viewing”: www.apologeticsevents.com/
2) Fill out the info form. We will contact you for payment and to give you your unique log-on code!
3) Use your equipment to put it on a nice monitor, screen, or projector, invite everyone at your church, or watch in the privacy of your home. Enjoy!

Keep reading for the most recent update from the Watchmen for the Nations:

“Years ago God told Canada through Yongi cho that this was the nation that would unlock the destinies of other nations. Given our strength or ability, at best this is laughable by any human measurement. Even Yongi did not believe it was possible. God repeated it again to him years later. As we all know, it is not by our strength or effort that could do anything – ONLY God can fufill His words by his spirit. Let there be no allusions, it has to be by His spirit having his full way in us. To unlock anyones destiny, never mind other nations, it first starts with the change agents being changed.  To unlock a destiny even for ourselves, our communities, will require that all things that hold back such a destiny be released/broken/freed.”

“Since ten years ago, our nations has come a long way…

““Our journey is far from over but we have seen some amazing changes,” says David Demian. “God led us into a national repentance ten years ago that transitioned our nation from judgment to His favour.  Then corruption in political circles started being exposed eventually leading to a change in government.  In a recent interview our Prime Minister was asked how he thought historians would judge him.  He answered that he really didn’t care what the historians said; the only thing he cared about was God’s judgment of his life. This same Prime Minister has transformed Canada into one of the strongest allies of Israel on the world stage.  Our economy has dramatically improved with our dollar almost at par with the US.  And during the recent economic collapse, Canada was recognized as having one of the strongest, most stable banking systems in the world.  The separatist movement in French Canada has dissipated.  And just over a year ago, our government initiated a historic repentance to the aboriginal peoples of Canada, for abuses they suffered at the hands of our government.””

If you would like to learn more about Watchmen for the Nations, or read excerpts from their archives, visit their website by clicking here.

The tour will be led by Arie Bar-David, one of Israel’s most unique Bible teachers. Arie has spent a life-time studying the Bible and has extensive military and battle experience with the Israeli Army. His passion is sharing God’s Word with those who are hungry.

Although this adventure is not directly through UChurch, we have been invited to attend!  So pray about it, and if this unique experience is something that you feel God is leading you toward, contact Ji Yun at g.jiyun@gmail.com for more information.

To know the cost and the basic itinerary of the tour, please click here to download the Israel Biblical Study Tour Brochure.

Check out this video for a recap of what went on at CH 2010.

Campus Harvest is an organization that seeks to “Revolutionize Campus Ministry by Mobilizing the Local Church.”  This vision has attracted tens of thousands of university students and countless pastors to the annual Campus Harvest Student Conference each Spring. Students from more than 300 U.S. campuses and multiple nations have been inspired with hope for a Christian student movement backed by supportive local churches.  Check out the Campus Harvest website for more info: www.campusharvest.org.

Here’s the most recent update from Haiti ARISE, the organization that you helped support with your generous giving!

“I had a revelation today. It was a Rhema word, God’s Word coming to life in relavent, specific meaning for us now. It hit me, as I was pondering all the events that have happened since the start of 2010, that this year is truly significant. I have always been fascinated by the symbolism of numbers in the Word of God. I find this year to be partiularly amazing for us, both personally and as a ministry.

We began the groundbreaking for the foundations of the technical college and our residential faicility almost seven years ago in the seventh month of July on the 10^th, 2003. I remember clearly the sweat and energy that was invested in digging those footings. We were embarking on a new dream that we would work hard to accomplish. This year of 2010 marks our seventh year of Haiti ARISE Ministries in operation in Haiti. In January we were just putting the finishing touches on our first two buildings. Although the ministry vision encompasses much more than these two buildings, this was the start and it took seven years to build, develop and finish. We were ready to move on to more when the notable earthquake of January 12^th hit Haiti, virtually destroying the techincal school.

We had a decision to make: repair what we had worked so hard to build, with the chance of the construction being compromised, or tear it down completely and start over. After prayer and assessment, we choose the latter in faith that God would help us rebuild. To our surprise though, instead of feeling utter despair and sorrow, we felt an anticipation and an excitement at what lies ahead as we trust God. There was a definite feeling of loss. This was our “baby”, a vision we birthed with intense labor and cost. Who wouldn’t be heartbroken about losing their first-born, in a sense? But just as God required Abraham to give his first as a sacrifice, it seems He has required the same of us.

Pastor Ron Leech, our pastor from Eastside City Church, shared a message a few weeks ago that really marked me. He spoke about giving the FIRST of all of our labors to God, referring to our tithe. However, there was an even deeper principle that was being unveiled in his message, that of giving anything of our FIRST to God as an act of sacrifice and faith, enabling Him to redeem the rest. He modeled this to us by giving us His firstborn, to redeem the rest of His sons and daughters. (Rom. 8:29) God also declared that a tenth be the required first amount of all of our fruits. (Ex. 13:2) This is amazingly significant, being a number of wholeness, completion, and the start of something new. Seven and three are also numbers symbolic of completion and perfection in Scripture.

So I felt God spoke this word to me today: We have been laboring, building, working hard to birth our baby, this vision He gave us for Haiti ARISE. Just as we came upon our seventh year in existence, we were completing our FIRST work. And in this year, of 2010, it is as though God asked us if we would give it as a sacrifice, a tithe, believing that HE would redeem it, rebuild it and make it even greater than imagined before. I believe that because we willingly made this hard decision in faith, trusting God to see how HE would rebuild the school, God is blessing and will continue to provide in amazing ways for Haiti ARISE. We are already beginning to see and experience this and I imagine Haiti ARISE becoming something much greater than we can fathom.

On the personal side, when we began Haiti ARISE we were also at the place of starting a new family. God had spoken to us a year prior promising us a new birth. This came both spritually in the ministry and naturally with our first son, Asher Isaac. As I reflected on these insights today, I also realized that Asher was conceived seven years ago on the 10^th day of May, 2003 and this May is our 10^th wedding anniversary. Maybe just coincidence? I just find it all amazing; confirmation to me of God’s incredible plans so intricately laid out for us to discover. 3. 7. 10. Perfect, complete, whole and new!

So we are in great anticipation of the remarkable things God is going to do. He has already begun! Let me share briefly an update of the Haiti ARISE happenings.

After the return of the assessment team, we estimated that the most immediate need for our campus was to reinsure security by rebuildling the wall. With the help of Eldon Ortlieb from Surrey, BC and John Lawrence in Carstairs, AB, a new more durable design was planned. Construction has been steady and many nationals are being employed. Reports from Marc tell us that it is ¼ complete. We hope to have it finished around the current campus by mid-May, as the Cranbrook medical team plans to return and security will be paramount to hosting community clinics. Our team will also be assessing at that time the condition of the Haitian people psychologically and considering what steps we will need to take to provide ongoing trauma counseling.

Teams have begun to re-enter with Haiti ARISE to assist in the rebuilding and disaster aid efforts. The focus of our teams shifted drastically after the earthquake hit. Those that were scheduled for this spring are resuming their plans taking into consideration the new and present needs. Our main focus for teams for the next six months to a year will be rebuilding projects such as the wall and the school, food distributions and evangelism & relief aid to the multiple camps throughout the communities of Grand-Goave. There is a harvest that is ripe as people are displaced and eager to hear and accept the gospel. Teams will be visiting the camps to share the hope of Christ, pray with people and give toiletry items and food. Our first team left last Monday, March 15^th from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. We have teams scheduled this spring coming also from Saskatoon SK, Medicine Hat AB, Caronport SK, Strathmore AB, Agassiz BC, Cranbrook BC, and Calgary AB.

We are also delighted to have more hands coming on board to help lighten the load of work. Kathleen Harrison has joined our Haiti ARISE team to help with team coordinating and administration on the US/ Canada side. If you are interested in coming to assist us in Haiti with a team, you may contact Kathleen at kathleen.harrison@haitiarise.org. We will be accepting new teams for the fall and next winter.

As for our short to long-term goals, we are working on new site plans for the three properties, and anticipate beginning reconstruction on the school as soon as July, (maybe even July 10). Other construction that we plan to commence within the coming year are:

• Medical clinic
• Grade school
• Children orphan village homes

For community ministry, we continue to distribute food regularly. Between Haiti ARISE and Samaritan’s Purse, we are currently employing over 400 Haitians. We are developing designs and laying out selection criteria for a rebuilding project of residential homes. We plan to drill two more community wells in the coming months.

On the US and Canada side, we have been extremely blessed by the outpouring of generous hearts towards Haiti ARISE. We have been astounded by the response and creativity of many, especially school students and some businesses gathering their communities together to hold drives, fundraisers and campaigns for Haiti. We would like to thank everyone who has kept Haiti close to their hearts, minds and pocketbooks.”

“Spring forward… Fall back.”

“Haiti ARISE is still heavily engaged in relief and rebuilding efforts in the community of Grand Goave. Marc reported from Haiti this week that there is an estimated combined force of 400 individuals, from both Haiti ARISE and Samaritan’s Purse, working to restore that community. The type of work is broad in scope including, heavy equipment operation, cooking, translating, building (latrines, homes, security walls and showers), cutting tarp shelters, hygiene, clearing of rubble, surface water management and structural assessments.

The technical school is successfully demolished and the footing cleared in preparation for new construction. New electrical panels are being installed to bring power to the church, new construction projects and the well.

The rebuilding of the security wall is progressing steadily. The south wall is already six rows high. The rebar and pillars for the new earthquake resistant design are being set along the west wall. The roughly projected cost of the wall, which received highest priority for the campus, is approximately $42,000 US.

The church body continues to grow and many are being saved. Haiti ARISE looks forward to the arrival of a large church tent dontated by City Church in Kirkland. Meanwhile the current shelter is bursting in an attempt to accommodate this growth.

Marc reported that every day they are reminded of the continual effects of the disaster and the loss of life. He lamented that this was underscored that very day as rubble was cleared to expose another body.

Much of the population in the Grand Goave is still displaced, as they are still fearful of entering their homes. When the assessment team visited, they were able to evaluate the structural integrity of a number of homes in the area. Many were deemed unsafe but there were many that were structurally sound. Residents were greatly relieved to receive the word that they could safely inhabit their homes. This type of assessment will continue. Meanwhile, the tent cities on and around the property are full of displaced families and individuals.

“It is very hard to see so many of these people all over the place,” Marc added, “Some have no tarps and just use bed sheets to protect themselves from the rains. This doesn’t work well so many are staying with others and many tents are overcrowded.”

The assessment team returned last week and is working on compiling their reports, which will soon be published to notify you of our plans as we go forward in the rebuilding process. Please visit our website Photo Gallery to view photos of our disaster relief response.”

Haiti ARISE Ministries

One month has passed since the earthquake hit Haiti. Since that day, we have witnessed complete disaster, shock and despair, miraculous rescues and an outpouring of generosity and aid flowing into the long suffering nation. The Haitian people have profoundly marked the hearts of the world with their resillience and determination. We at Haiti ARISE see this as the weary nation’s opportunity to rise from the rubble, from the ashes, to become a beautiful country again. We hope that the world’s compassion will endure with us to a new day of glory.

Haiti ARISE has been working hard to meet the emergent needs of the community of Grand-Goave. We have a strategic plan subsequent to the earthquake, which has not deviated from, but has reprioritized the original vision of the ministry. James Roberts is leading our assessment team in partnership with A Better World and Hungry For Life. They are preparing to leave for Haiti on February 21 to evaluate the specific damage and needs of our community and ministry. Once they return with their report, we will mobilize teams to help in the clean-up, relief and rebuilding.

Marc Honorat, founder of Haiti ARISE, returned to Haiti on February 12th. Although he had mixed emotions about returning to an unstable environment, he was anxious to continue our work. His experience during the earthquake was quite traumatic. There have been rumors that another earthquake of the same or greater magnitude could hit Haiti in the near future. So please pray for him and all those who have endured this trauma. His time up in Canada was very profitable, giving him opportunities to share his firsthand experience with schools, churches and the media, and garner more support for Haiti. The kids and I were sad to see him go, but glad for him to get back to Haiti to help. I wish we could be by his side, but for now the kids and I will stay in Canada.

We want to thank everyone who gave to our organization within this month. All Canadian donations will doubly benefit Haiti because of government matching. However, we want to encourage you to continue giving as sustainable support will be necessary to accomplish the rebuilding efforts. Please remember to hold Haiti up in your prayers. Pray that she will rise again, that a revival will take place and that many will continue to turn to Jesus as He is ultimately what Haiti needs.

Sincerely,

Lisa Honorat, Co-Founder, Haiti ARISE

**Please Note: we will be back in Science Theatres at the University of Calgary on Sunday, February 21st

4 LOCATIONS TO CHOOSE FROM THIS SUNDAY…

Home Church at the Bleile’s Home: Contact Tash at natasha.bleile(at)uchurch.ca for more details

Location: 3108 35 Ave SW

When: 11:00am-12:30pm

Home Church at Han & Alana He’s Home: Contact Dwight at dwight.vanm(at)gmail.com for more info

Location: 37 Royal Birch Landing NW

When: 10:30am-12:00pm

Home Church at Darryl & Yvonne Clarke’s Home: Contact Yvonne at yvonne.clarke1(at)shaw.ca for more details

Location: 34 Edgebrook Heights NW

When: 11:00am-12:30pm

Home Church at Marlo & Jean Abalos’ Home: Contact Charles at cekcoleman(at)yahoo.com for more details

Location: 225 Bridlecreek Park SW

When: 4:00pm-6:00pm

*Please Note: Home Church with the kensington crew is canceled due to a bout of the flu in the host home!

For more information about EN2010, please visit the website: http://www.en2010.com

And watch the registration video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebGibSyAvEU

Haiti Arise is working around the clock to bring aid to the most needy areas of the nation at this difficult time. Visit their website for more information, and to show them love by giving financially: www.haitiarise.org.

We want to advance this Kingdom by facilitating reconciliation and peace. We want to expand it by passing on the faith, hope and love that come from Jesus. In His Kingdom, the least are the greatest and the last are the first. So we are beginning with the poor and the least, the vulnerable of our society. We’re letting Him change our thinking and we’re joining the revolution that He began. We’re willing to spend our lives with those He would, doing the things He would, in the way He would.

How?

Because this is new to all of us, we are learning what the needs are in Montreal by joining with other followers who have friends amongst the poor and homeless. We have been asking them how we can help.

For now, we know that there are people who need help keeping warm during winter, so we are collecting winter clothing that we will give out in the harsher months of January and February. We also know that most people feel lonely, depressed and unworthy as a result of their condition, so we want to invite them into a the warmth of a Laundromat and chat with them over a cup of hot chocolate while their clothes get cleaned and we cut their hair and do their nails and toenails.

We don’t have a plan detailed out, we are just following Jesus. Thank you for joining us in this discovery. Your contributions will go towards the needs of the vulnerable of the Montreal society. They will not go towards a redundant, self-serving project but to a relevant, un-explored and love-driven mission.

If you wish to connect with us, you can email AngelicaNovoa@hotmail.com.

Montreal Hope -The Living Room church in Montreal is joining with other followers who have friends amongst the poor and homeless to practically serve the less fortunate in their city. Click here to find out how you can help!

Victory Foundation (http://www.victoryfoundation.ca/) – The Victory Foundation is committed to Calgary’s working poor, citizens on fixed incomes, and people who live on the city’s margins. Their goal is to put up a ‘fence’ in order to keep people from falling into the ‘ditch’ of homelessness.

The Mustard Seed’s “Home in a Bag” – plenty of the guests that stay at the Mustard Seed carry all of their belongings in one bag.  Many of these bags are in bad condition.  Click here to find out how you can participate in this year’s “Home in a Bag” program!

Ratanak Foundation (http://www.ratanak.org/) - The goal of the Ratanak Foundation is simple: To help the Cambodian people rebuild their country and in so doing show them the love of Jesus Christ in a tangible way. They seek out the very best agencies to work with – agencies that truly love and understand the people.

HOPEthiopia (http://www.hopethiopia.com/) – HOPEthiopia is all about bringing hope and restoration to the orphaned children and homeless retired pastors of Ethiopia.

Sponsor a Family in Need – details to come

This is our opportunity to reach out to those in need by lending financial aid.  Money provided will be used to purchase necessary items such as clothes, bottled water, canned goods, baby formula, bread, and medicines.  Our sister church in Manila – Victory Christian Fellowship - will provide on-the-ground assistance by distributing the purchased goods to families who need it most.  Please help out our family in the Philippines by visiting the Every Nation website at https://admin.everynation.org/giving/?s=015012 and making a donation. 

Steps to Make a Donation:

1. From the main page, click on “I want to make a single contribution”

2. Select “A particular area of ministry or need”

3. From the drop-down menu, select “Philippine Flood Relief”

4. Enter the dollar value you wish to donate in US currency and proceed with the process.

1.    Hospitality: greeting and ushering can be a very effective way of allowing people a pleasant experience at UChurch.  Guests often say that it was a friendly face and genuine words of encouragement that kept them coming back and helped lead them to Jesus.  UChurch currently needs six volunteers for the hospitality team.  The time commitment involves about four hours every third Sunday with duties that include:
•    Greeting people and ushering them to their seats
•    Picking up & returning the coffee; ensuring it is set up outside the church auditorium before the service begins
•    Distributing offering envelopes & connection cards
•    Conducting a head count
•    Tidying up the auditorium before and after the church service
•    Being alert to security issues that may arise
•    Loving people authentically the way Jesus does
Contact Harry at hospitality@uchurch.ca if you are interested.

2.    Podcast/Web: have you ever wondered how Sunday morning messages get from ‘live on Sunday’ to the UChurch website to your iPod playlist?  If you are curious, then this is the opportunity for you!  UChurch needs two volunteers to assist with the recording, editing, and posting of Sunday morning messages onto our website.  The time commitment simply involves being present at Sunday morning celebrations and about 15 minutes after the service, as well as one hour during the week.  No expertise is required; contact Erick at web@uchurch.ca if you are interested.

3.    Kids Church: Kids Church is a fun, exciting, and adventurous place in which we are privileged to serve kids from grades 2 – 6.  If you are passionate about loving God and have a desire to love on kids, then Kids Church is the place for you!  UChurch is currently in need of six volunteers to assist with Kids Church.  Contact Cameron and Kristina at kids@uchurch.ca for more information.

4.    Multimedia: the Multimedia Team provides visual support for Sunday morning celebrations, as well as for other gatherings throughout the year. So if creativity is your thing, and you are equipped with some basic computer skills, this opportunity may be for you!  UChurch needs three volunteers to join the Multimedia Team, with the time commitment being from 9:30 – 12:30 on Sunday mornings.  Contact Elton at multimedia@uchurch.ca if you are interested!

5.    Nursery: Nursery is a loving environment in which we bring God’s love and practical care to babies aged 0 – 2.5yrs.  We care for the littlest members of God’s family by teaching them through bible stories, spending time playing games, and praising the Lord with kid’s worship music.  UChurch currently needs five volunteers to serve in the nursery.  The time commitment would be one Sunday per month during the regular Sunday morning celebration (10:30 – 12:30).   If you are interested, please contact Jenn at nursery@uchurch.ca.

6.    Youth: the UChurch youth group has grown and developed greatly in the last several years, and is now actively involved in missions trips, participation in conferences, and serving within the community.  The youth leadership team exists to serve youth from grades 7 to 12, helping them grow closer to God and encouraging them to positively impact their schools.   UChurch currently needs two volunteers who are interested in serving as youth leaders.  For more information, please contact youth@uchurch.ca.

Some great words for people – in my 6:00am Friday men’s group this morning, we debriefed a bit about the words everyone got, the interpretation, the ‘now-what-what-do-you-to-with-this’ stuff. Some amazing conversations that led to another 4 hours of great discussion.  Made me realize that for some, this is new stuff and may need some sage wisdom from some of you…

For consideration – some thoughts that have helped me over the years I hope align with yours so you may be alert to those around us as they process the words. Keep in mind the enemy would like to distort, rob, warp the “seeds” for some. If you are a ‘veteran’ with “words”, be open to helping others with wisdom on interpretation and experience….

Test: 1 Thess 5:19 “don’t stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophecies, but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.”    Paul tells the believers to test what is said, hold on to what is good. Because Don is such a solid faithful servant with an amazing track record, it is easy to see how the delivery and the content align with scripture, however some people have had experienced “prophets” in the past who may miss the mark in delivery or even content – in those cases (and all cases), testing to align to the word is essential.  In 1 Cor 14:3 Paul notes that “..one who prophesies is helping others grow in the Lord, encouraging and comforting them.  GROW IN CHRIST, ENCOURAGING, Comforting… interpretation should fit this.  Did it do one or some of these for you?

Careful in interpreting alone: 1 Cor 14:29 “let two or three prophesy, and let the others evaluate what is said.”  For me it has always helped to have others wise in the lord who know me or are discipling me offer insights about words.  Often they have added insights or other parts (two or three).  It is in these times I have learned not to “chase” words, or get anxious about timing or even my perceptions/expectations regarding the interpretation. Some aspects are obvious, others parts more obscure. Either way, it is good to ‘test’ with others who are walking with the lord and who commit to praying with/for us. interpreting in isolation is cautioned by Paul. Often the words ‘trigger’ insights into our spiritual health – on occasion for me, my response was some trepidation – others walking with me saw this and helped me identify areas in my heart that needed some help.

Prayer: dealing with the “now what” after receiving/testing words. The lords prayer holds the simple direction.  Jesus said to pray like this; “…..thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”.  Prophetic words are the  thoughts of God towards us (or a community, nation etc). Gods thoughts – his will. As Jesus stated, pray then that God’s will (his thoughts) be done in us, in our community, nation etc., on earth. We know Gods will/thoughts/desires will be opposed in the spirit realm.  Sometimes people think “they are to do”, try to make the word happen, but it is God who Jesus asks us to petition to “do”.    Encourage those who get words to not chase them, or to try to make it happen, but rather, pray.  I have found that if I have them written out, I am reminded from time to time to pray that his “thoughts – his will as per the words” be done. Often, even years later some of the words come to pass.

Timing: always interesting – some assume that words are automatic – “God said it so it must happen now.”  But as many of you know, they are conditional often upon a number of things. Spiritual opposition for example can delay or hinder. My personal walk with God – my obedience, as well my sense of timing vs. God’s sense of timing is often different.  I recall Pst Jim Lafoon prophesied in our living room about 10+ years ago (about 20 people present) that there would be 5 strong churches in Canada that we were a seed for – we thought, wow, lets get cracking. There are 50 of us, we have a lot of work to do.  We soon learned of course, it would not be by our planning or insight, but by Him and Him alone. Today we see 5 strong churches that took years to see come to pass. Thank God we did not try to go make it happen – what a mess we would have made.  Timing is always sensitive when it personal.

Lots of other things can be said but I’ll let you ask John, myself, others for any specifics if needed.

P.S.  A great tip I saw this am – Bruce had already typed out his word from Tuesday night’s cd (minus the stories).  It gave us all a chance to read and share amongst the guys thoughts and insights.  Great way to test and invite others into seeing/reading the words…   

Enjoy the rest of the summer !

~ Pastor Brant

If you are interested in discovering more about the purpose and vision of this trip, click here.

The amount of time we spend preparing for careers and maintaining our skills in careers is understood to be critical to ones success. The same logic applies to relationships and specifically marriage. However many people today take little or no time to prepare for what will be the most important relationship in their life. Divorce rates attest to this sad reality. Statistics reveal that over 80% of couple who do divorce regrets their decision not that long afterwards.  Skills and perspective are required.  Those couples who take the time and energy to prepare before and commit to keep learning after the wedding day, understandably have much better success and happiness. Interestingly enough statistics reveal that divorce rates fall from 40-50% to 5% for those couples who do two things; first they chose to participate in a mentor-based pre-marital process and secondly, they get involved in a healthy authentic faith community where life long learning is valued and experienced.

Over the years at UChurch we have been developing and maturing in our understanding of what aspects really contribute to helping couples develop healthy perspective, a teachable heart and the appropriate skills to have healthy maturing relationships. Below are a few steps/tools we have been using for those interested in pre-marital mentorship in the UChurch community. Email us if you need to know more !

UChurch Marriage Prep Process

To request the marriage survery, click here.

Happy Summer Holidays!!!!

We’ll keep you posted!

- unity between the teams

- a focus on Jesus and to be able to spread His message of love in simple and practical ways

- health and protection

- open doors to the community

- that the Holy Spirit would guide us and reveal His will during the mission trip

For more details on what the team will be doing, click here.