Monday, April 03, 2006
MEUNI Retreat
It was an immense privilege and joy to be involved in this event. Thank you for your prayers. The retreat was held in the JOCUM (YWAM) Florianópolis HQ over on the continent, in Forquilhinhas. The accommodation is simple, but adequate, right on the edge of the neighbourhood, with woods behind. The group was not large, but the spirit was good. The main aim of the event was to talk over the aims and future direction of MEUNI; to stimulate this programme and give a Biblical base Andrew was asked to speak three times. The three talks were: The Methodology of the Gospel - Acts 8, Philip and the Ethiopian; The Impact of the Gospel in every area of life - Genesis 3 and the rest of the Bible; Transformation by the Gospel - Romans 12:1,2. The Word seemed to have an impact and immediate relevance.
Like any good CU, the MEUNI people are young, lively, intellectually stimulating and committed to God. One of the striking factors in the group is the number of people who are attending informal churches. The emergent church is a reality - and the strange thing is that we are part of the movement! There are all the positives there - close fellowship, and emphasis on life and fellowship, not just head teaching. But there is a real need for teaching - and not just a need, but a hunger. May God give us strength to keep teaching, and living the teaching.
At our own Sunday meeting of the Peregrinos at 6.00 p.m., 6 students came along for the first time. Not all will stay, but some may. They could do us good. Pray that they do so.
It was an immense privilege and joy to be involved in this event. Thank you for your prayers. The retreat was held in the JOCUM (YWAM) Florianópolis HQ over on the continent, in Forquilhinhas. The accommodation is simple, but adequate, right on the edge of the neighbourhood, with woods behind. The group was not large, but the spirit was good. The main aim of the event was to talk over the aims and future direction of MEUNI; to stimulate this programme and give a Biblical base Andrew was asked to speak three times. The three talks were: The Methodology of the Gospel - Acts 8, Philip and the Ethiopian; The Impact of the Gospel in every area of life - Genesis 3 and the rest of the Bible; Transformation by the Gospel - Romans 12:1,2. The Word seemed to have an impact and immediate relevance.
Like any good CU, the MEUNI people are young, lively, intellectually stimulating and committed to God. One of the striking factors in the group is the number of people who are attending informal churches. The emergent church is a reality - and the strange thing is that we are part of the movement! There are all the positives there - close fellowship, and emphasis on life and fellowship, not just head teaching. But there is a real need for teaching - and not just a need, but a hunger. May God give us strength to keep teaching, and living the teaching.
At our own Sunday meeting of the Peregrinos at 6.00 p.m., 6 students came along for the first time. Not all will stay, but some may. They could do us good. Pray that they do so.
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