YOUTH CENTER HAS FIRST WORSHIP

Last Friday night the first worship service was held at the Youth Center. The team expected around 60-70 students to attend so were completely astounded when more than 110 students attended. Our center is only 20 x 20 feet and the chairs inside were filled--some by two students. The stairs leading up to the center were also completely full.

The night was filled with singing intersperesed with short devotional talks.

Pray for those who attend the monthly worship service to have a desire to learn more about God's love for them.

DISCIPLESHIP CLASS

A few months ago we shared about Dinah, a young woman who came up to the Youth Center when she heard the drums. Dinah enrolled in a Bible Study and was baptized several weeks ago. Following her baptism Alma (Youth Center employee) invited Dinah to join a discipleship class with one other young woman. Dinah accepted the invitation and brought her sister with her to join the discipleship group. After a few weeks of the discipleship studies Dinah's sister and the other young woman accepted Christ as their savior and were baptized last Sunday by Eddie assisted by Alma. We rejoice as these two young women have given their lives to Christ and continue to study God's word with Alma.

This is the first time Alma led a Bible study and she was quite hesitant to do so. Here is Alma's response to the baptisms of Harlan and Kristina-Lyn.

"When I first learned I would be leading a Bible study I was worried about not being adequate to teach. I was scared thinking that the student might not believe me because I don't know how to do it. When Harlan and Kristina went forward to receive the Lord I was crying. My heart pounded so fast. I can't believe that they will receive Christ that soon despite the very short time we spent together in studying. I felt an inner joy. I was shocked when Pastor Eddie wanted to include me to baptize them but after the baptisms I was very happy. It was my first time to assist because I thought that only a pastor or elder must do a baptism. The experience increased my faith and confidence to share and teach somebody about the Word of God. It was a stepping stone to continue on and to become more effective to share the gospel."

Please pray for Alma, Dinah, Harlin, and Kristina Lyn as they continue to study scripture together. Pray for the three new Christians to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ.

SHEWMAKERS IN STATES

Rodger and Dixie are in the states for November and December to visit family, attend the National Missionary Convention, and visit with some of our supporters/supporting churches.
We are in close contact with our co-workers in the Philippines and are excited and amazed at the things that are happening.

November 1 was the beginning of second semester in the schools, at the Youth Ministry we are beginning the second semester of tutorials, Bible Studies and activities.
Some of the changes for second semester are:
Friday nights will include monthly worship services, Fusion nights (games and other interactive activities), music nights and mystery nights.
Tutorials in Keyboard (musical not computer) will be offered.
Full band practice will be limited to Wednesdays and drum tutorials will be scheduled so they don't interfere with Bible Studies. (I'm sure you can imagine what it would be like to have a Bible Study in the same room as someone practicing the drums!)
A big Christmas party at the beach is planned for December.
Thanks to internet we are able to receive photos of the current happenings and will update the blog.

Please pray for the team as they capably carry-on the work in our absence. Pray for hearts to be moved in accordance to God's will as we speak to churches and individuals regarding needs of the Youth Center.