Some Powerful Encouragement to Love our Students

As a pastor I am continually in awe for the way that God moves and the continued miracle of sharing his love.

Over the past few years our church was blessed with an opportunity to touch people for the Lord and with His love. This was particularly true when it applied to some of the Trent University Students and Sir Sandford Fleming students that attended here so faithfully.

Through the ministry of some of the students, Kenny was drawn to faith in Jesus. Kenny then asked prayer for Frankie who at that stage was in Mexico doing an exchange with her studies. Kenny and Frankie are both students coming from China.

Frankie had became a believer in Jesus about that same time - I can't remember the time lines well. As she turned her life to Christ the transformations were very real. She sparkles and shines for Christ. Frankie has now graduated from Sir Sandford Fleming and has taken up work in the Toronto area. (Frankie and Kenny may be reading this account so I hope it is fairly accurate..)

I am re-posting Frankie's recent email to show how the love goes on and on and on...

Frankie will explain who Joanne is...

From Frankie... sent March 2, 2006
Hi all,

The email below is from my ex-roommate Joanne whom I believe I've asked you guys to pray before. I felt so blessed that God has used me to lead her into Christ. Through many times of trials and temptations, God has made her stronger and stronger, and many thanks for all your prayer support.

Hope this will encourage you too. =)

Be blessed!
Frankie
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From Joanne...sent to Frankie February 27, 2006
Thank god for giving me this chance to share my thoughts with you guys.

God always provide more than we need. He speaks to us in different ways.

This morning, I went to APC (my church) to volunteer in the nursery. I helped to take care of those todds while their parents are attending Sunday service.

15 minutes before I finished a 22 months old little girl came, this little angel moved me a lot a lot. She's a Cookies super fan. She ate almost 10 cookies in 15 minutes.

I found that every time I passed her a cookie, she grabs it, put it on the table, sits still for a few seconds, then ate it quickly. SHE PRAYS. She's doing this for every cookie. A 22 months old
baby girl takes time to pray before eating a cookies, and she's doing this for every cookie.

Well, there are the things I learned today.
--Always, always take time to pray/ask...
--As my friend told me tonight, always focus on him...especially, when you are in front of something very attractive
--Praying for your holy spirit first, then personal issues because if your soul is leaking, you won't be able to receive his blessing --Before taking an action, take some time to think what should do, and how to do so that to make sure you are going the right direction by using most efficiency resources (time and energy)
--For my friends who are still single (include me), when you meet a guy you like, don't rush into the relationship, hold your action, thank him first, then you will be more blessing afterward. If God has prepared this special one for you, he won't take him away from you--no rush, you'll get it

That's it for now. Have a blessing week everybody!
Best Regards,
Joanne