They came and blessed Us

Over the last week we discovered that some Youth for Christ U.K. International students (Ireland, Scotland and England) were coming to be billeted with Church of the Holy Cross and that was all we were aware of. Our Pastor James Wagner and his family were off on holidays and he too was not aware of what was being expected of us. Well it turns out we needed to feed, house and help them with ministry opportunities.

The students, Holy Cross and StreetHope proved to be very flexible and willing to hear God and His agenda. The students came with no programs but with a willingness to help the Church they are connected to get more involved with the young people in the area the Church serves. The Holy Cross folks and StreetHope were up for the challenge and we saw the students, Holy Cross and StreetHope work together to reach not only Abbotsford but Chilliwack as well.

We visited the native reserves in Chilliwack and played with the Children, involved the young people in the area of Holy Cross with games and telling them of God. The students and Holy Cross came with StreetHope Staff and Volunteers on an all nighter in the streets of Abbotsford (7:00 PM to 4:00 AM)
Students, Holy Cross and StreetHope prayed, ate together and fellowshipped. It was a tremendous time for all of us as we shared Jesus Christ with each other and what He is doing with each of us as we serve him and spend time with Him.

For me it was a delight to be with such dedicated young people(15-21) who serve and Love the Lord.