Halloween: Trick or Trick?

It is Halloween today. Hooray... not.

It concerns me greatly that still so many Christians are ignorant of the origin of the celebration.

I have uploaded a study I wrote a couple of years ago called 'Halloween: Trick or Trick'. Click here to view.

Also uploaded is an A5 flyer written for Christian kids, to make them aware of the dangers of 'the day of the dead'. Click here to view.

Become a mo-bro or mo-gal!

The eagerly anticipated MOvemver event's calendar is now available online. Click here to view, print etc.

Renewalyouth is officially registered! To join the RYM team go to http://nz.movember.com/nz/register and follow the steps. Once registered you'll be sent all the information you need to get donations and get growing as part of the renewalyouth mo bros and mo gals. You will need these details to complete your online registration: Captain's Registration Number: 1428721. Captain's Email Address: mail@renewalyouth.com

Heigh ho, Heigh ho, it's off to work I go

On Sunday night, I will be speaking about work. Much of our lives are spent working, and sadly many people loathe their current employment situation.

Does God care about our employment? Is it possible to enjoy work? If we never needed to work another day of our life, would we really be happy? If we hate our job, can we do anything about it?

If you relate to any of the above... you need to be there ;-)

6:30pm Sunday night @ Christian Renewal Fellowship.

Latest study added: I See Dead People

Many people are all to fimiliar with the line from the film 'The Sixth Sense'... I See dead people.

Judging by current TV listings, there seems to be a huge fascination with the subject of communicating with the dead these days.

Can we really communicate with dead people? Does my great great grandmother want to talk to me? Does she live in my bathroom?

Click here to view the PDF study. God bless

Anaconda wrestler @ Flame!

Well perhaps not, but quite possibly ;-)

Tomorrow night (Friday 17th October) we are priviledged to have Arnold van der Spuy as our guest speaker at Flame Youthchurch. Arnold has been working as a missionary in the Amazon for the last 14 years.

We will also be having an amazonian-themed POD war. I assure you, it definately won't be a dull service!

Friday, 7pm to 9pm, at Christian Renewal Fellowship. 2 Tarewa Road, Whangarei.

Bring your friends!

Post of the week: Week 43

Paisley Jade felt that this week's POTW should go to me. As she is a very wise Proverbs 31 woman, I cannot disagree and humbly accept the coveted award ;-)

Here's the post: Chick Flicks have done me good.

From the archives: Retro RYM 1998 to 2005

After several failed attempts at uploading the much anticipated slideshow to Godtube, I've given up and uploaded it on Youtube (forgive me ;-).

And now, for your reminscing pleasure, I present to you: Retro RYM in pictures!

Makeover POD edition

Kate's POD got together the other day for some girl time. I must say, it's not my cup of tea, BUT I can see that from a girl's perspective, it would have been heaps and heaps of fun. You rock Kate! Thanks heaps for all the effort you and Steph put into it.

(RYM makeup range to compliment RYM clothing label in 09 perhaps?)

I See Dead People

Judging by current TV listings, there seems to be a huge fascination with the subject of communicating with the dead these days.

Can we really communicate with dead people? Does my great great grandmother want to talk to me? Does she live in my bathroom?

These questions and more answered this Friday @ Flame youthchurch. Bring your friends (PG 13).

Slumber Party!

Rach and Ana had a POD sleepover recently. Looks like another awesome event (if you are a girl that is). You gals are legends!

Guy POD Leaders @ the caves

This afternoon the guy POD leaders went on a mission to Abbey Caves in search of Smeagol. Unfortunately we never found him, but we did spot a hairy wildman (see last pic.)

Thankyou!

Kristy and I just wanted to say a huge THANKYOU SO MUCH to everyone who contributed to the awesome historical youthchurch service last night.

We were so appreciative of, encouraged and blessed by your love and gift. It makes doing youth ministry such a blessing when we have such legendary people serving along side us.

Love all of you heaps and heaps!

Syms and Kris

youthchurch: 10 year celebration pics

Last night rocked our world! Pics below.

Flipside photoshoot

Ever wondered what Flipside get up to when they aren't rocking Flame? Taking photos of themselves doing crazy things of course!