Sunday, August 30, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
WHAT IS the University of the Nations (U of N) Conference
Every two years Youth With A Mission holds it’s global University of the Nations Conference (YWAM is part of University of the Nations). Since 1989, God has lead the UofN Leadership to call the YWAM family to this biennial workshop. Our purpose is to listen to what is on God’s heart for this time and season, to network and fellowship with each other, to sharpen our skills and to strategize for greater fruitfulness. Each conference has had its special flavor and emphasis. It is wonderful to see how God has worked through these gatherings to further develop our vision, join us together in deeper unity, bring fresh revelation and an ever-increasing commitment to express our calling. “For such a time as this” is an opportunity for our global YWAM family to meet. One event in four places, bringing us closer together.
The program “For such a time as this!” will give insight into what God is doing among the nations and how we can be even more fruitful in finishing the task. In the afternoons there will be a variety of attractive seminars to equip. There will be much celebration, ministry and prayer for one another. We will have the opportunity to network with people from our region (South Pacific), area of ministry and shared passion points. The gathering of the YWAM family to hear together what God is speaking to us concerning the time and season and is an event concurrently at four locations across the world.
YWAM Perth is coordinating the conference in South Africa. The director at YWAM Perth has asked Joshua to conduct a seminar/workshop on the topic of Biblical Education & Leadership Training at the conference. Meanwhile, Sarah has been preparing all the print materials and helping with videos that will be used during the conference. In addition, since the beginning of June, YWAM Perth has been sending outreach teams to Cape Town leading up to this conference as part of an initiative called Catalyst 9. Part of the seminar will have us out in the streets of Cape Town, reaching those in the community. You can read more about Catalyst 9 and what God is doing in Cape Town by visiting, http://www.ywamperth.org.au/life/?news-1803.
Having been in YWAM for just three years, this is the first time we are able to attend this conference, but it is not in our current budget to afford the expenses.
The program “For such a time as this!” will give insight into what God is doing among the nations and how we can be even more fruitful in finishing the task. In the afternoons there will be a variety of attractive seminars to equip. There will be much celebration, ministry and prayer for one another. We will have the opportunity to network with people from our region (South Pacific), area of ministry and shared passion points. The gathering of the YWAM family to hear together what God is speaking to us concerning the time and season and is an event concurrently at four locations across the world.
YWAM Perth is coordinating the conference in South Africa. The director at YWAM Perth has asked Joshua to conduct a seminar/workshop on the topic of Biblical Education & Leadership Training at the conference. Meanwhile, Sarah has been preparing all the print materials and helping with videos that will be used during the conference. In addition, since the beginning of June, YWAM Perth has been sending outreach teams to Cape Town leading up to this conference as part of an initiative called Catalyst 9. Part of the seminar will have us out in the streets of Cape Town, reaching those in the community. You can read more about Catalyst 9 and what God is doing in Cape Town by visiting, http://www.ywamperth.org.au/life/?news-1803.
Having been in YWAM for just three years, this is the first time we are able to attend this conference, but it is not in our current budget to afford the expenses.
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You may have read in our newsletter last week, we are preparing to head out to South Africa for the YWAM U of N Conference from September 4 – 14, 2009 in Worcester.
We have been praying and seeking the Lord for strategy on raising the finances to do just that. We would like to invite you to join us in the initiative.
If you feel led to do this – thank you! Contact us on ways you can get involved, namely HOST OR ATTEND A BBQ!!!!!
We need to purchase tickets for our trip as soon as possible. The cost of the airfare for the family is approximately $3700 USD. The anticipate cost for the entire trip is about $4970. We can send you any information you may need, but we simply ask that this cookout take place as soon as possible (we realize it’s a bit last minute, but God can pull off miracles!).
We appreciate your faithful prayers and support. We hope you are as excited about this strategy as we are! Please see page two for more information on the purpose of the conference and let us know if you have any questions.
We look forward to hearing from you very soon. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
Blessings,
Joshua Seykora
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