Hello from iNFUSE Team 3 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta! After a 5-day road trip, we're finally here at Sacred Heart Parish. Why don't I start by introducing my amazing team?
This is a photo of us at our Edge Night initiation. Needless to say, the youth had fun. On the far left in the white facepaint, we have Cecile Richard. Cecile is our fearless female team leader and music leader. She hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and loves Mini Coopers.
The gentleman in glasses is Marcus Schonnop. Marcus is our marvelous male team leader. He is from Surrey, BC. Marcus loves forests, but isn't particularly fond of angry moose. Marcus is a patient, calm leader. We're all very confident in his leadership this year.
We had our first unofficial team day this weekend. A host family took us all to the Reynolds-Alberta Museum here in Wetaskiwin. It was amazing! There was such a neat variety of old cars, tractors, farm equipment, airplanes...you name it. (Emily was in heaven.) The museum even had a old-school drive-in theatre with black and white movies. My personal favourite, however, was the pink cadillac. Loved it. It was a great day; lots of team bonding and getting to know our host families and the secrets of the city.
This is a photo of us at our Edge Night initiation. Needless to say, the youth had fun. On the far left in the white facepaint, we have Cecile Richard. Cecile is our fearless female team leader and music leader. She hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and loves Mini Coopers.Next, we have Emily Troutman. She is from Douglas, Ontario, and loves old things. Seriously. She was in her absolute glory driving through the prairies past all the old barns.
The smiley lass in the yellow shirt is Katie Doyle. Katie is back on NET for a second time around! Katie is an absolute delight - never a dull moment. Katie's hometown is Stratford, Ontario, also home of Justin Bieber. Which, if you didn't realize, is kind of a big deal.
The gentleman in glasses is Marcus Schonnop. Marcus is our marvelous male team leader. He is from Surrey, BC. Marcus loves forests, but isn't particularly fond of angry moose. Marcus is a patient, calm leader. We're all very confident in his leadership this year.
Next in line we have me, Emma Wynker. As the team's official blogger, I'll be documenting our amazing journey for all to follow! I am from Chilliwack, BC - home of the world's best corn on the cob. No joke.
Lastly, there's DJ Rouseau. DJ is absolutely hilarious. He has the most uplifting, joyful sense of humour. He has this incredible ability to put people at ease and make them feel welcome. DJ comes from Essex, Ontario. He likes comic books and is our team's van man!
So that's iNFUSE 3. We arrived here in Wetaskiwin at about 4 pm last Thursday... and promptly got lost. However, the community of Wetaskiwin wasted no time in demonstrating their hospitality. A sweet elderly lady and two exuberant hand-talkers directed us to our destination - Sacred Heart Parish. After a tour of the parish, the youth room, and our new office, we attended a dinner with all the people involved in Youth Ministry at Sacred Heart. Their passion for youth and evangelism is absolutely mind blowing! The overall feeling is that God has BIG plans for Wetaskiwin. We are all so excited to see what they are and to be part of them!
On Friday evening we were initiated into the youth community by the Edge group (grade 7 - 9 youth). That's my explanation for the elaborate face paint in the photo. In addition to our tribal facepaint, we were all given tribal names; Opa (Cecile), Chuckles (Katie), Rusty (Emily), Moose (DJ), Joker (Marcus), and Suzuki (me, Emma). The youth and leaders were so welcoming. We felt at home with them nearly instantly. The NETters weren't the only new people there, either. There were a number of first time Edgers; we can't wait to see them again! We're just itching to get to know everyone better as the year goes on.
We had our first unofficial team day this weekend. A host family took us all to the Reynolds-Alberta Museum here in Wetaskiwin. It was amazing! There was such a neat variety of old cars, tractors, farm equipment, airplanes...you name it. (Emily was in heaven.) The museum even had a old-school drive-in theatre with black and white movies. My personal favourite, however, was the pink cadillac. Loved it. It was a great day; lots of team bonding and getting to know our host families and the secrets of the city. We were officially introduced to the parish at this Sunday's Masses. It was wonderful to meet and mingle with the parisioners, young and old. Praise God for bringing us to this awesome city!
We have a busy week ahead of us. Tonight (Tuesday), we have Adoration at Sacred Heart Parish. We're putting on our first school retreat on Friday. Friday evenings are Edge Nights, and on Saturday we're going to a youth rally in Edmonton. Then Sunday is our first Lifenight! It's exciting, and a little scary! But our trust is in the Lord.
This Thanksgiving, iNFUSE 3 is so grateful to be here in Wetaskiwin. And we are so thankful for all the support and generosity we have received. Please pray for our ministry. Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for more!
- Emma Wynker
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
- Matthew 5: 14-16
- Matthew 5: 14-16
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