The Main Hall session focused on wisdom, a word and concept used very much in everyday life. The truth is that God gives us wisdom, and He invites us to desire and search for it as we would search for treasure.
Teaching
On Day 3 of TeenStreet there were separate meetings for girls and boys in the Main Hall. The theme of the day was 'influence', and the key verse of the day is found in Proverbs 4:23.
In the Main Hall on Day 2 of TeenStreet, the key speakers introduced participants to the virtue of Trust. And more than that, that trust is founded on love.
On Day 5, we looked at 'Power.' Our words have the power to hurt and destroy as well as encourage and build up. Jesus' words give joy, life, peace, hope and purpose to those who believe Him.
We are meant to get involved in ministry because people need to know about His love. From a duckling to a garbage-can drum, the speakers had powerful examples of the 'why' and 'how' of this call.
How do you encapsulate everything that goes into a full week of teaching, worship music, workshops, meals and so much more? Enjoy a brief overview of TeenStreet 2019.
Day 6 was all about focus. Where is your focus–on the small things or on Jesus? Don't get distracted by the Mona Lisas in life. Turn around and look at Jesus.
The Bailie family serve with their local church as part of OM in Ireland's Philippian Project.
"At the end of the class, over tea and mini-cakes, we take time to get to know them, to help them with administrative tasks or to discuss Bible stories," shares Louise.
From doing their lessons on the ground to learning at desks in classrooms, the students at Makwati Community School have come a long way.