Day 4 Mission Update: Meadow Lake
We are officially on Day 4 of our trip and so excited to serve for our first day at Turning Point Youth Center.
Ben led our daily devotion! Luke 10:41-42 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” On this mission, it is easy for us to fall into the "Martha" trap—becoming so consumed with logistics, activities, and the physical needs of the ministry that we lose our peace. These tasks are good, but they can distract us from our ultimate purpose. Today, we are praying against anxiety and burnout. Please pray that our team will continually take time to be like Mary, sitting at Jesus' feet to listen, rest, and be filled. Pray that the work we do flows from our fellowship with Him rather than our own striving.
9:30 AM: We arrived at the Turning Point Youth Centre for a short orientation, followed by cleaning and organizing the facility. Lunch & Afternoon: For lunch, we had 6 youths (Desi, Nadine, Tenaya, Maurice, Gary, and Olivia) from the Turning Point Youth Centre visit us. Belinda and our team made a wonderful meal. Belinda made soup, and our team made spring rolls and deep-fried wontons. Nadine and Tenaya taught our teens how to make bannock, and we had lunch together. After eating, our girls taught the youth at the Turning Point Youth Centre how to make friendship bracelets. God was in the work: there was a beautiful update sharing how unique gifts were being used to connect with the local community. Our girls and the girls from the Turning Point Youth Centre used their skills to build closer relationships. The bracelet and bannock workshops served as an incredible bridge. As they worked and cooked together; relationships began to form. These intentional moments allowed the team to bond with the local youths, providing natural opportunities to share the love of God’s kingdom with them.
Prayer Requests for Today:
Unity: Please pray that our group and the youths at the centre bond well together.
Open Hearts: Pray that the youths feel loved, seen, and receptive to our time with them.
Peace: Pray for a calm and joyful atmosphere throughout the centre.
Reflection: Please pray that this experience is a meaningful reflection of our lives and God's love.
Guidance: Please pray for these six youths (Desi, Nadine, Tenaya, Maurice, Gary, and Olivia). Each one has their own struggles, and we are praying they find strength, wisdom, and clear direction when facing difficult times
Thank you so much for covering us in prayer!
Blessings,
SK STM Team 2
