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Discipling Youth

Discipling Youth

This past month in LaunchPad has been an exciting time of growth—and not just in the numbers' sense. We now have over 270 students attending our discipleship classes, and we've seen an increased passion for God in their hearts. Week after week, students return hungry not only for more knowledge of God but also for a deeper intimacy with God.

Last week, a LaunchPad student ran over to a staff member to introduce her to the friend she brought to class. When asked what he learned, the new student excitedly said, "So much! I learned about Jesus and about me!" After sharing that he'd definitely be back next week, he whispered a sincere "Thank you." We love seeing these young lives changed as they dig into God's Word with us.

See some pictures from LaunchPad.

New This Month:

Discipling Youth
Curriculum Arrives
Training Pastors
Touching Lives
Strategic Giving

 


RECENT PHOTOS

Photo Gallery
Container Arrives


RECENT BLOG POSTS

Photos of the Container
Finding Worth
Church in Action
Meet the Staff: Abram
Story Tellers
Strength in Christ

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There's lots more to read in the Field Blog. Take a look!

Curriculum Arrives

Curriculum  
 

There was much rejoicing and shouting the day the shipping container arrived with our AIDS prevention curriculum. It contained 30,000 curriculum books, printed in full-color, for our students in Qwa Qwa. When the young people received their books, their faces lit up as they saw that the books were printed in color for the first time ever.

Also on the container was a pair of wave runners and riding lawnmowers which we will sell to help pay for the next container shipment. To everyone who was involved in the purchase of these big items, the shipping of the container, and the printing of the curriculum... Africa thanks you!

Training Pastors

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We recently held our first pastoral training seminar of 2008. Pastor Tim and Rhonda Forsthoff of Cornerstone Church (Highland, MI) spoke to over 90 pastors on being a church of action and reaching out to the community. The pastors were eager to learn and very appreciative to be able to attend the conference free-of-charge.

"The growth in my church is because of your involvement and teachings. Please continue with
what you are doing!" —Pastor Pete

"I'm encouraged to teach and equip others to grow spiritually and to know more about the hidden treasures of God." —Pastor Mofokeng

"The Lord taught me to give Him my all so that He can use me." —Pastor Mohale

Touching Lives

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A group of 14 young adults from Desert Springs Church (Chandler, AZ) came out to serve with us as our first mission team of the year. They ministered to kids at the Disabled Center, prayed and encouraged patients at the local hospital, and brought hope and healing to many lives through relationship evangelism. The team was touched by the people of South Africa and learned what it means to love unconditionally . God did amazing things in and through the team!


Strategic Giving

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Now you can pick a specific ministry need we have, and donate toward it.

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