A sneak peek into ministry in Haiti

Family and Friends,

We want to give you a sneak peek into some of the planning that goes into the short-term mission trips with Mission Haiti and ask you to pray with us.  For example...

Cory will be travelling to Haiti and leading two separate teams on Sept. 12 & Oct. 3.  Each of these teams will offer medical clinics and VBS programs during the day, but at night each week he will share an original 6-part Bible series with the Youth Group, and we request your prayers for God to move powerfully.  There is a sense that both of these weeks will be very important and formational for the young people, and we want to share the specific themes that will be addressed with you and ask you to pray for Cory to be used by God during the messages...and even more importantly, for those who will hear these messages to be impacted deeply.   


WEEK #1-  How to Live a Great Life


A 6-part Series for the Youth Group by Cory Grimm
Sept. 12-19 Mission Trip to Ti-Rivier
FOCUS and FUNCTION:  Pam, Cory, and others have shared much from God's Word with the young people of Ti-Rivier over the years, but this message will bring it all together in a very practical way.  We will show them exactly what is required to live a Christ-centered life and impact this world for God's kingdom.

Part #1-  HOW TO LIVE A GREAT LIFE:   Follow Jesus
It all begins when we accept Christ as Savior and Lord, repent of our sins, and receive the Holy Spirit. We can never live a great life until this happens.
Example: Saul's conversion

PART #2-  HOW TO LIVE A GREAT LIFE:   Find Godly Friends
We can't do this alone...we need others to encourage us and show us the way
Example: Ananias, Barnabas, Timothy, Titus, and other friends of Paul

PART #3-  HOW TO LIVE A GREAT LIFE:   Word and Prayer
These two simple elements are the keys to a vibrant faith journey with the Lord
Example: Saul's years in Antioch before being sent out as a missionary

PART #4-  HOW TO LIVE A GREAT LIFE:   Look Outward
If we experience the blessings of personal growth described above and God allows us to intimately know Him, we will see people through His eyes and long to serve and save the world as He does.
Example: Paul's missionary journeys

PART #5-  HOW TO LIVE A GREAT LIFE:   Find Your Unique Call
God has something for each of us to do that no one else can do quite the same...find out what it is & fulfill your calling!
Example: Testimonies given this year by various people, other Bible examples, etc...

PART #6-  HOW TO LIVE A GREAT LIFE:   Nothing Can Stop Us!
God is for us, so who can be against us? Satan can't stop us (a huge issue in Haiti)...other people can't stop us (a huge issue for all teens everywhere)...so start today!
Example: MOVIE NIGHT- “Spirit”, other Bible examples


WEEK #2-  The Book of Daniel
Cory had a chance to study this book in-depth in Seminary, and he feels led to share a series with the youth this October.  Then God confirmed this when Pam decided separately that the VBS lessons that week would be based on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace (this story is in the book of Daniel).  Please pray that this series will impact the youth deeply as well.


Thanks and God Bless!
Cory, Lynn, and kids