Dear Friends,
We are so excited about the difference God is
making in the lives of Youth around the world! During 2008, as we
participated in Regional Nazarene Youth Conferences, we witnessed God's
power as He used our Youth Leaders to "call this generation to a
dynamic life in Christ."
While we praise God and celebrate what He has done through NYI this
past year, we are keenly aware that there are still many Youth that
have yet to hear about Jesus for the first time. This is the reason why
again this year we are calling upon you and your congregation to be
part of God's work with Youth by supporting Youth Week sometime during
2009 and participating in the Global Youth Evangelism Offering (22
February on the USA/Canada Region).
Thanks for supporting Youth by …
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Praying for God's people as they continue to
provide the funds that enable NYI to not only call this generation, but
also to lead them into a dynamic life in Christ. Also pray for each
young person who has yet to be introduced to Jesus. Pray that their
hearts would be drawn to Christ through the work and ministry of every
Youth Group in every Church.•
Planning to recognize and celebrate the Youth in
your Church by honoring them in special services and activities during
Youth Week 2009 (16-22 February on the USA/Canada Region). There are
many different ways to facilitate this and we have provided some
suggestions here.
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Participating in Youth Week and the Global Youth
Evangelism Offering. This special week of Youth focus can be a
strategic inter-generational opportunity which will strengthen your
congregation.
Sincerely,
Rev. Gary W. Hartke
Director of Nazarene Youth International
Rev. Monte Cyr
Global President, Nazarene Youth International