Youth
Youth Friday nights will begin again on the 3rd Feb.
Thanks to the youth for an awesome year!! Enjoy the summer break, make the most of the (hopefully) fine weather and time off school! For those of you going to things like New Wine, AAM camp, Parachute etc , have fun and make to most of them. We look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year. We are planning an awesome term one of 2012, with Friday nights commencing on 3rd February. Keep an eye out for more details and we’ll see you again them!
Nathan
2011 Youth Sailing trip
On the weekend of the election, the youth of St Adian’s, along with some parents and helpers, enjoyed a weekend together sailing, kayaking and camping. The original plan was to sail to Motutapu Island and camp there overnight. However, strong winds meant that plans had to change, and Saturday morning saw us drive up north to Puhoi instead, for what tuned out to be a fun packed day nevertheless. There we spent an hour and a half cruising down the Puhoi river in kayaks. After that adventure, we had a stop for lunch (Nuwanthie got quite excited over the swing at the playground) before heading to Mahurangi. While some of us were staying at Fred’s bach, others camped down by the beach. There was also time for a bush/ beach walk, before enjoying a relaxed evening and a delicious BBQ at the bach.
The next day we had some God time, before heading back to Auckland for a day on the water. We were almost unlucky, as one of the boats had trouble starting. However with that sorted, we were able to head out and enjoy a calm day on the harbour, anchoring near Rangitoto Island, where some of us had a quick dip in the cold water before lunch. While there weren’t the best winds for sailing, we managed to get a little on the way back.
The trip gave us an excellent opportunity to enjoy the marvellous creation which God has given us. Creation glorifies God, and as humans, we are created to be stewards of creation. It is therefore right for Christians to take the time to enjoy creation. More importantly, it was also chance to get to know each other. We have a God who is calling his people into relationship with himself and with others. A weekend like this is therefore a great chance to build relationships, both with God and with our fellow believers.
A big thanks to all the adults who came along and made it possible. Particular thanks goes to Caroline who organised much of it, and to Fred and John for the use of boats and Fred’s bach.
Nathan Bayliss
